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Uzbekistan Classsic Tour 2022

  • Itinerary:
    Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva - Bukhara - Shakre Sabz - Samarkand - Tashkent
  • Duration:
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Price:
    US $895.00 pp
  • Tour program
    Itinerary of «Uzbekistan Classsic Tour 2022»
    Day 01: Arrive Tashkent – Flt
    You are met on arrival at Tashkent International airport and later transfer to hotel.
    Free time at leisure
    Overnight
     
    Day 02: Tashkent/Urgench – Flt
    Urgench/Khiva – 30 kms
    This morning we shall take an hour and forty minute  flight to Urgench. On arrival we shall proceed to Khiva a short drive will bring us to the famous walled city of Central Asia. After check-in at Hotel Asia we shall walk to the walled city at few minutes. We shall later take an escorted tour of the city visiting the highlights of the brick city
     
    Khiva:
    The living museum of Central Asia, Khiva is an important World Heritage site – the walled city reminds us of ‘thousand and one night’ feeling while walking through its brick structures. Khiva was the seat of Khiva Khanate that was subdued with great efforts by the Russian army in 1873 after failing in the earlier attempt of 1839.  The fortunes and importance of Khiva rose when Amudarya(Amu river) changed its course leaving the capital town of Kunya Urgench in almost oblivion when all the attention was drawn towards Khiva.
    A walking tour will reveal the mysteries of this legendary town going piece by piece from one corner to another. The time has still not changed the character and culture of this walled city which still thrives on its past glory.
    Overnight
     
    Day 03: Khiva/Bukhara – 460 kms
    Today we shall leave for Bukhara and this will be a long drive through the heart of Kizilkum desert (the red sands)
    This wasteland was the route of the invaders coming form the north as nomadic hordes or armies of the Persians or Alexander the Great marching his troops through the heart of desert to cities of his Persian enemy. Genghiz Khan’s devastating troops crossed these deserts to enter mainland of his enemy land.     
    You will notice the expanse of Amudarya as it spreads its branches to a network of canals serving as a watering base for the huge cotton economy of the whole region our arrival will mark a quiet evening entry into Bukhara     
    Overnight
     
    Day 04: Bukhara
    Today we shall be touring the powerful seat of Bukhara Khanate which swayed her control in all the neighboring states. This will be an interesting tour with long walks and at times car ride to reach the best of the monuments
    Bukhara was the first oasis which caught the eyes of invading Arab armies to explore and expand into the heartland of Central Asia. The ancient town of Bukhara goes back in the history to more than 2500 years and kept exchanging hands from one ruler to another. It was one of the important towns of the caravan countries and was the richest of the Transoxiana countries.
    It kept changing its seat from the early Persians down to the Turkic heathen tribes and remained as the master of the lands. The last of the powerful Turkic ruler, Bukhara Khudat was killed by the Arab invaders thereby replacing its rulers and converting the locals to Islamic faith.
    Bukhara continued to flourish as an important trading center before the caravans continued to the Persian empire’s mainland where the rich commodity was sold out. It became a powerful Khanate in the region when the remnants of Genghezid rulers started bifurcating their lands into several ruling states more known as the Khanates. Bukhara remained in the hands of Sheybanid rulers and later into the hands of their splinter groups till the annexation of its territories by the expanding Russian rule. With changing of fortunes in the imperial Russia, Bukhara too was effected and the last ruler had to escape to Afghanistan leaving the state into the hands of Bolsheviks. The last Emir of Bukhara suffered humility at the hands of the Great Game players who saw these enemies vying for power at his court till the imperial Russians succeeded in reducing the emir to a mere pawn in their hands. Buildings, madrassahs, the mosques and the covered bazaars keep Bukhara as an oldest living city of the caravan days
    Overnight

    Day 05: Bukhara/Shakre Sabz/Samarkand – 428 kms
    Today we shall depart for Samarkand en-route stopping at Shakre Sabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane. It was here when Tamerlane grouped his Barlas clan to make raids on Samarkand. Finally after succeeding in capturing of Samarkand and settling with a large empire at hand, Tamerlane started building his cities and Shakre Sabz being his native town never was forgotten where he build up a palace of grandeur as was recorded by ‘Don Clavijo’ the Spanish minister at the court of Tamerlane. Ak-Saray – the white palace surpassed in Persian architecture which Tamerlane was keen in employing in his favorite buildings. After seeing some interesting Timurid period monuments we shall drive via the pass – the route often taken by Tamerlane himself we shall arrive in the late afternoon and time permitting see the sunset on Registan complex
    Overnight
     
    Day 06: Samarkand
    The Jewel city of the Silk Road – Samarkand has always been praised for its beautiful gardens and richness. Samarkand was admired and prized by the invaders who always wanted this city as part of their empire. The important town of a once prosperous Sogdiana served as the major halting station for caravans of the Great Silk Road whose impacts could be seen in the great archaeological finds – the murals, the statues and other objects.
    Everyone who passed by the city talks of its greatness – Alexander the Great fought with the last of its ruler and the legend says that he got his beautiful wife ‘Roxane’ from Samarkand. Marco Polo talks of its booming trade and gardens, Tamerlane made Samarkand as his capital and called it as the “capital of the world” The changed life of Tamerlane found solace in his beautiful gardens in the company of his favorite grand daughter and poetess! Zebunnisa Begum
    Our tour of Samarkand ravels the beautiful monuments – The madrassah complex of Registan a fascinating square with three madrassahs. We continue visiting other monuments of Timurid period and should never miss the old site of Afrosiab which goes back in our historic times.
    Overnight

    Day 07: Samarkand/Tashkent – 330 kms
    Breakfast at hotel
    morning depart for Tashkent
    on arrival transfer to hotel 
    afternoon sightseeing tour of Tashkent visit 
    Old City, Hast Imam Complex, Chorsu bazaar, Kukeldesh madrassah, Mustaqlik Square, Museum of Applied Arts. 
    Overnight

    Day 08: Tashkent/Depart
    Transfer to airport for flight to your destination
    Assistance on departure
  • Details
    Details of itinerary & map
    Day 01: Arrive Tashkent – Flt
    You are met on arrival at Tashkent International airport and later transfer to hotel.
    Free time at leisure
    Overnight
     
    Day 02: Tashkent/Urgench – Flt
    Urgench/Khiva – 30 kms
    This morning we shall take an hour and forty minute  flight to Urgench. On arrival we shall proceed to Khiva a short drive will bring us to the famous walled city of Central Asia. After check-in at Hotel Asia we shall walk to the walled city at few minutes. We shall later take an escorted tour of the city visiting the highlights of the brick city
     
    Khiva:
    The living museum of Central Asia, Khiva is an important World Heritage site – the walled city reminds us of ‘thousand and one night’ feeling while walking through its brick structures. Khiva was the seat of Khiva Khanate that was subdued with great efforts by the Russian army in 1873 after failing in the earlier attempt of 1839.  The fortunes and importance of Khiva rose when Amudarya(Amu river) changed its course leaving the capital town of Kunya Urgench in almost oblivion when all the attention was drawn towards Khiva.
    A walking tour will reveal the mysteries of this legendary town going piece by piece from one corner to another. The time has still not changed the character and culture of this walled city which still thrives on its past glory.
    Overnight
     
    Day 03: Khiva/Bukhara – 460 kms
    Today we shall leave for Bukhara and this will be a long drive through the heart of Kizilkum desert (the red sands)
    This wasteland was the route of the invaders coming form the north as nomadic hordes or armies of the Persians or Alexander the Great marching his troops through the heart of desert to cities of his Persian enemy. Genghiz Khan’s devastating troops crossed these deserts to enter mainland of his enemy land.     
    You will notice the expanse of Amudarya as it spreads its branches to a network of canals serving as a watering base for the huge cotton economy of the whole region our arrival will mark a quiet evening entry into Bukhara     
    Overnight
     
    Day 04: Bukhara
    Today we shall be touring the powerful seat of Bukhara Khanate which swayed her control in all the neighboring states. This will be an interesting tour with long walks and at times car ride to reach the best of the monuments
    Bukhara was the first oasis which caught the eyes of invading Arab armies to explore and expand into the heartland of Central Asia. The ancient town of Bukhara goes back in the history to more than 2500 years and kept exchanging hands from one ruler to another. It was one of the important towns of the caravan countries and was the richest of the Transoxiana countries.
    It kept changing its seat from the early Persians down to the Turkic heathen tribes and remained as the master of the lands. The last of the powerful Turkic ruler, Bukhara Khudat was killed by the Arab invaders thereby replacing its rulers and converting the locals to Islamic faith.
    Bukhara continued to flourish as an important trading center before the caravans continued to the Persian empire’s mainland where the rich commodity was sold out. It became a powerful Khanate in the region when the remnants of Genghezid rulers started bifurcating their lands into several ruling states more known as the Khanates. Bukhara remained in the hands of Sheybanid rulers and later into the hands of their splinter groups till the annexation of its territories by the expanding Russian rule. With changing of fortunes in the imperial Russia, Bukhara too was effected and the last ruler had to escape to Afghanistan leaving the state into the hands of Bolsheviks. The last Emir of Bukhara suffered humility at the hands of the Great Game players who saw these enemies vying for power at his court till the imperial Russians succeeded in reducing the emir to a mere pawn in their hands. Buildings, madrassahs, the mosques and the covered bazaars keep Bukhara as an oldest living city of the caravan days
    Overnight

    Day 05: Bukhara/Shakre Sabz/Samarkand – 428 kms
    Today we shall depart for Samarkand en-route stopping at Shakre Sabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane. It was here when Tamerlane grouped his Barlas clan to make raids on Samarkand. Finally after succeeding in capturing of Samarkand and settling with a large empire at hand, Tamerlane started building his cities and Shakre Sabz being his native town never was forgotten where he build up a palace of grandeur as was recorded by ‘Don Clavijo’ the Spanish minister at the court of Tamerlane. Ak-Saray – the white palace surpassed in Persian architecture which Tamerlane was keen in employing in his favorite buildings. After seeing some interesting Timurid period monuments we shall drive via the pass – the route often taken by Tamerlane himself we shall arrive in the late afternoon and time permitting see the sunset on Registan complex
    Overnight
     
    Day 06: Samarkand
    The Jewel city of the Silk Road – Samarkand has always been praised for its beautiful gardens and richness. Samarkand was admired and prized by the invaders who always wanted this city as part of their empire. The important town of a once prosperous Sogdiana served as the major halting station for caravans of the Great Silk Road whose impacts could be seen in the great archaeological finds – the murals, the statues and other objects.
    Everyone who passed by the city talks of its greatness – Alexander the Great fought with the last of its ruler and the legend says that he got his beautiful wife ‘Roxane’ from Samarkand. Marco Polo talks of its booming trade and gardens, Tamerlane made Samarkand as his capital and called it as the “capital of the world” The changed life of Tamerlane found solace in his beautiful gardens in the company of his favorite grand daughter and poetess! Zebunnisa Begum
    Our tour of Samarkand ravels the beautiful monuments – The madrassah complex of Registan a fascinating square with three madrassahs. We continue visiting other monuments of Timurid period and should never miss the old site of Afrosiab which goes back in our historic times.
    Overnight

    Day 07: Samarkand/Tashkent – 330 kms
    Breakfast at hotel
    morning depart for Tashkent
    on arrival transfer to hotel 
    afternoon sightseeing tour of Tashkent visit 
    Old City, Hast Imam Complex, Chorsu bazaar, Kukeldesh madrassah, Mustaqlik Square, Museum of Applied Arts. 
    Overnight

    Day 08: Tashkent/Depart
    Transfer to airport for flight to your destination
    Assistance on departure
  • Prices
    Tour cost in USD
    Guaranteed Departure Tour (Minimum 2 persons)
    All  tours are operated in English, Russian, French, German, Italian languages.
     DAYS  DAY  APR  MAY  JUN JUL   AUG  SEP OCT   NOV  DEC
     8  THU  7  5  9  7  11  8   6  3  1 
     8  THU  21  19  23  21     25     22     20  17  15
    Tour cost per person in US dollars PER PERSON DOUBLE ROOM    SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT
    Uzbekistan Classic Tour (8 days / 7nights)

    895

    180
    HOTELS USED AS FOLLOWS:
    Tashkent 
    Hotel Navruz or similar
    Samarkand Hotel City or similar
    Bukhara Hotel Atlas or similar
    Khiva Hayat Orient Star or similar
    TYPE OF VEHICLES. WE USE AIRCONDITIONED VEHICLES.
    Car For 01 to 02 pax
    Minibus For 03 to 04 pax
    Coaster For 05 to 12 pax 
    Coach For 13 to 30 pax 
     TOUR COST INCLUDES:    
    Hotels - 3* + breakfast daily
    Transfers & sightseeing.
    Entrance fee at museums & sites
    Services of a local guide at each place
    NOT INCLUDED:  
    Airfares & airport taxes
    Single room supplement - US$ 180.00
    Items of personal nature
    Photo fee at museums & sites
    Flight: TAS/UGC-US$ 95.00 perpax (subject to change as per Airline)
  • Reviews
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    • Author: Incognito / From: UK
      Rate: 4 / Stayed here on: September 2017
      Date: 27/09/2017 12:17:49 pm
      Uzbekistan exceeded our expectations at each stage of the journey across this fascinating country. Khiva was a delight and peaceful walking town full of surprises. The long desert drive to Bukhara enjoyed with a stay  in the relaxing hotel Minzifa.
    • Author: Christine Hardy / From: UK
      Rate: 5 / Stayed here on: September 2017
      Date: 27/09/2017 11:08:56 am
      The Architecture in Uzbekistan is amazing but in Samarkand it is jaw dropping. I had seen pictures of the Registan but it took my breath away seeing it for the first time. The people are really friendly - TAXI drivers helped to find restaurants and waiters helped to find us vegetarian food. A great holiday and experience. Historically stunning.
    • Author: Dr. Yasin Mohammed / From: United Kingdom
      Rate: 5 / Stayed here on: April 2016
      Date: 07/11/2016 03:21:17 pm
      - Very well organised tour.
      - Everything went to schedule.
      - Historical visits most interesting with excellent very knowledgeable tour guide.
      - Everybody - tour guide, driver & hotel staff most helpful.
      - I have certainly come away with more knowledge & feel most relaxed & refreshed after this holiday.
    • Author: Elisabeth / From: United Kingdom
      Rate: 5 / Stayed here on: March 2016
      Date: 07/11/2016 03:15:13 pm
      We were impressed with how well organised our trip was. Our guide was very professional and ensured all ran like clockwork.
      We found Uzbekistan welcoming and fascinating.
    • Author: Yan Howard Pettas / From: United Kingdom
      Rate: 5 / Stayed here on: September 1974
      Date: 04/11/2016 10:21:38 am
      We enjoyed our time in Uzbekistan very much. There are so many sights to see and interesting places to visit.
      People were very friendly and helpful.
      Our driver was very safe and always opened doors and ensured we were comfortable.
      Our guide was very knowledgeable, kind and we were able to sort out any little problems we had in a comfortable manner.
    • Author: Bob / From: United Kingdom
      Rate: 5 / Stayed here on: September 2016
      Date: 04/11/2016 10:09:48 am
      Very clean. Good toilets.
      Tourist attractions excellent or very good.
      Food - better than expected.
      Weather superb.
      Hotels Zargaron and Malika Diyora did not have bars which was unexpected.
    • Author: Jane / From: United Kingdom
      Rate: 5 / Stayed here on: September 2016
      Date: 03/11/2016 06:59:05 pm
      Fascinating country with remarkable buildings in good restored condition. Well set up for tourists who understand that standards will be a bit variable depending a location.
      Intend transportation generally very good and will improve as road programme continues.

      Very good guide and escorting from Hurshid. Great company and very well informed.
    • Author: Elisabeth / From: United Kingdom
      Rate: 5 / Stayed here on: September 2016
      Date: 01/11/2016 03:25:39 pm
      A great country. Great people and wonderful sights.
      We learned a lot about the culture and complex (!)
      History which is fascinating
      We love plov!!!
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