The Great Silk Road Cultural Tour

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Name: The Great Silk Road Cultural Tour

Type: Group / Private

Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights

Itinerary: Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent – Chimgan Mountain

Arrival: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Departure: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Language: English

Description: Uzbekistan - the pearl of the Silk Road! You will travel through Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent and discover their unique spirit, immerse ourselves in the sands and runs of history, and be hosted in an authentic country house, where you will taste the extraordinary Uzbek cuisine. Explore the best examples of Islamic architecture in Bukhara, admire beautiful blue domes of mosques in Samarkand and mingle with locals in bustling Chorsu bazaar of Tashkent. Experience rich culture of local people and explore breathtaking nature of Chimgan Mountain – popularly known as “Uzbek Switzerland”

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival - Tashkent

Arrival at Tashkent International Airport. Representative of TURON HOLIDAYS will meet you with welcoming drinks and transfer to hotel.

Meals: X / X / Dinner

Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara - Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Bukhara by train. Upon arrival start tour from Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Complex – the founder of Tarikah Nakshbandiya. Continue tour at Ismail Samani Complex. Chashmai Ayyub Complex – where natural water reservoir exists. Museum of Imam Al-Bukhari.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 3: Bukhara Guided Tour

After breakfast at the hotel continue sightseeing tour from The Ark Castle, Minor Masjid, Minor Minaret and Mir-Arab Madrassah - the only functioning madrassah in Bukhara. Lunch at a local cafe. Continue from domed Great Silk Road Bazaar - here you will have the chance to buy best of souvenirs, Lyabi Hauz Complex.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 4: Bukhara – Samarkand Transfer

After breakfast direct check-out the hotel and drive to Samarkand, on the road visit the ceramics workshop in Gijduvan. Lunch at a local café in Navoi Region. Proceed on the road, visit Imam Al-Bukhari Mausoleum, upon arrival dinner at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 5: Samarkand – Tashkent Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel. Start city tour from Registan Square, continue sightseeing tour from remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar. Continue tour from Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur-Emir Mausoleum. Observatory of Mirzo Ulugbek grandson of Amir Temur. Drive to Samarkand Train Station to get to Tashkent by bullet train ‘Afrosiyob’. Upon arrival dinner at a local cafe.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 6: Tashkent Guided Tour – Chorsu Bazaar

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, we will visit Amir Temur Square, Tashkent Broadway, Independence Square, Metro. Lunch at Pilov Center “BESHQOZON”. Continue tour at Shahids’ Square, The Museum of the Qur’an VII Century Mushaf Uthman written on a deerskin. Chorsu Bazaar - blue-colored domed one stop shopping mall. Magic City, Tashkent City Park. Dinner at a local café.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner

Day 7: Tashkent – Chimgan Mountain - Airport

After breakfast direct check-out the hotel. Drive to Chimgan Mountain. Visit Chimgan resort for cable car ride. When you reach the peak at Chimgan, there is more space to walk around and coffee shops at that area (approx. 1usd). If the cable car is functioning, optionally take 1 km ride in Chimgan. Drive to Charvak Lake to have lunch, go back to Tashkent. Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.

Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / X

PRICE OF THE PACKAGE:

6-12 travelers - 890USD Per Person

12-20 travelers – 835USD Per Person

Single Supplement – 315USD

ACCOMMODATIONS:

Tashkent - Uzbekistan Hotel (www.hotel-uz.com)

Samarkand - Reikartz Amar Hotel (www.reikartz.com)

Bukhara - Asia Bukhara Hotel (www.bukhara.asiahotels.uz)

PRICE OF THE PACKAGE INCLUDES:

All transfers from/to airport/train station;

Air-conditioned comfort tour vehicle (Bus; Van; Jeep);

Tickets for Afrosiyob and Sharq train rides;

Accommodation throughout the tour;

Full board meals (B/L/D);

Experienced tour guide in all cities;

Entrance tickets to the marked sights only;

PRICE OF THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES:

International airfare;

Stuff not mentioned in the itinerary;

Tipping the guides and drivers;