Name: The Great Silk Road Culture
Type: Group / Private / Easy Pace
Duration: 07 Days / 06 Nights
Countries: Uzbekistan
Itinerary: Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent – Chimgan Mountain
Language: Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide
Description: Uzbekistan – the Pearl of the Silk Road! Journey through Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent, soaking in their unique spirit and rich history. Stay in an authentic country house and savor extraordinary Uzbek cuisine. Explore stunning Islamic architecture in Bukhara, admire Samarkand’s iconic blue-domed mosques, wander Tashkent’s bustling Chorsu Bazaar, and experience the breathtaking nature of Chimgan Mountain, often called “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. Free and easy.
Meals: X / X / Dinner
Accommodation: Reikartz Sote Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
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
Accommodation: Asia Bukhara Hotel (www.bukhara.asiahotels.uz)
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
Accommodation: Asia Bukhara Hotel (www.bukhara.asiahotels.uz)
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
Accommodation: Reikartz Amar Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
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 train.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Reikartz Sote Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
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, Chorsu Bazaar - blue-colored domed one stop shopping mall. Magic City, Tashkent City Park.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Accommodation: Reikartz Sote Hotel (www.reikartz.com)
Day 7: Tashkent - Chimgan Mountain - Airport
After breakfast, we will have a day tour to Chimgan Mountain. Visit Chimgan Mountain Resort for cable car ride. When you reach the peak, there are a space to walk around and coffee shops at that area whereas great photos can be shot. After the cable car experience, optionally you can do horseback riding. Drive to Charvak Lake. Afternoon, drive 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
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;
Visa Support (if applicable);
PRICE OF THE PACKAGE EXCLUDES:
International airfares;
Entrance tickets;
Visa costs (if applicable);