16 Days / 15 Nights
Pearls of Uzbekistan (Tashkent - Tashkent)
Pearls of Uzbekistan (Tashkent - Tashkent)
16 Days / 15 Nights
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Pearls of Uzbekistan (Tashkent - Tashkent)
Summary: Explore the deep history, vibrant cultures, and diverse landscapes of Uzbekistan on this extensive 16-day private tour. Journey from the modern capital of Tashkent to the ancient Silk Road oases of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand. Discover the unique art collections in Nukus, experience nomadic life in desert yurts, explore the Buddhist heritage of Termez, and venture into the fertile Fergana Valley. This immersive itinerary reveals the true 'Pearls of Uzbekistan
Tour details
Arrival of the clients at Tashkent International Airport. You will be meet by driver and transferred to the hotel and rest. (chack in after 14:00). Overnight at Hotel.
Full day city tour of Tashkent. Visit Khastimom complex (Kaffal Shashiy Masoleum, Barak Khan Medressah, Library with holy Koran), Kukaldosh Medressah, Chorsu Bazaar, History Museum (closed on Mondays), Independence Square, Amir Temur Square. Take evening HY-17(20:00-21:40) flight to Nukus.
After breakfast start full day city tour of Nukus: visit Karakalpakstan Art Museum named after Igor Savitskiy The Savitsky Museum's collection possesses over 90,000 exhibits, including a collection of Russian avant-garde artists, the art of ancient Khorezm, complemented by excellent copies of some exhibits of Louvre in Paris. According to experts, collection of the museum is the best art collections in the Asian region and has the world's second-largest collection of Russian avant-garde. British newspaper The Guardian called the museum "one of the outstanding museums in the world”. Then visit Gaurkala ruins and Mizdakhan ruins too.
After breakfast drive to Khiva via Chilpak ruins (Zoroastrian temple “Tower of Silence”), Ayazkala and Toprakkala ruins.
After breakfast start full day city tour of Ichankala (inner town). Visit Kalta Minar, Muhammad Aminkhan Medressah, Kunya Ark, Muhammad Rakhimkhan Medressah, Juma Mosque and Minaret, Pahlavan Mahmud Masoleum, Islamkhodja Medressah, Toshhovli Palace, Allakulikhan Medressah and Ceravanserai. Walking tour
After breakfast drive to Bukhara via Kizilkum desert. Today we will have an overland transfer from Khiva to Bukhara through Kyzylkum desert. Caravans on the Great Silk Road carrying porcelain and spices used the same route for hundreds of years. Arrive in Bukhara late in the afternoon. Check-in to the hotel. Free evening in Khiva. *As the cafés and restaurants on the way are basic and offer limited menus, you may wish to take a packed lunch on this trip (your hotel or guide can help you arrange this the day before). **Some parts of the road are not in the best condition
After breakfast full day city tour of Bukhara. Visit Samanid’s Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub, citadel Ark, Bolo-Hauz Mosque, Kalyan complex including Kalyan Mosque, Kalyan Minaret and Mirarab Medressah, Trade domes, Abdulazizkhan and Ulugbek Medressahs, Nadir Devonbegi Medressah, complex, Lyabi-Khauz complex.
After breakfast drive to Gijduvan and visit ceramist family. Then drive to Navoi, en route visit the ruins of Rabbat Malik Caravansaray. Then drive to Nurata, a small town near Aydarkul Lake. This place is famous for holy spring “Chashmai Ayub”. According to the old traditions the Alexander the great built a small fortress to watch the enemy from the Northern part: here you can visit ruins of two old castles which dating back to unknown period. Also visit Nurata mosque from eight century. Upon arrival in Yangikazgan, short camel riding within yurt camp (about 10 minutes).
After breakfast visit Aydarkul lake, then drive to Sentyab/ Asraf village. Upon arrival guided tour through the village. See building style of the local houses, and watch the traditional livelihood activities of the mountain dwellers, explore the Kardvan valley. Then relax on the tapchan or supa under the walnut trees. Learn livelihood and land use activities. Help or watch to prepare traditional dish. Overnight at local guesthouse.
After breakfast drive to Samarkand. PM. Half day city tour of Samarkand. Visit Guri Emir Masoleum, Registan Square.
After breakfast full day city tour of Samarkand. Visit Siyob bazaar, Bibihanym Mosque, Shahi Zinda Necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory, Afrosiyob Museum and ruins.
After breakfast drive to Termez via Shakhrisabz. Shakhrisabz is birthplace of Great Amir Temur. Visit ruins of Ak Saray Palace, Dorut Saodat complex (Khazratiy Imam Mosque), Jahongir mausoleum, Dorut Tillovat complex: Gumbazi-Seyidon, Kok Gumbaz Mosque. Afternoon continue driving to Termez.
After breakfast full day city tour of Termez. Visit Archelogical Museum, Hakim At Termeziy mausoleum, Zurmala Tower, Fayyoztepa, Kampirtepa. Take evening flight HY-66 (18:05-19:15) to Tashkent
After breakfast drive to Kokand, one of the ancient cities of Uzbekistan located in the western part of Ferhana Valley. Kokand is considered the second largest religious center after Bukhara in Central Asia, with 35 madrasahs and hundreds of mosques, mainly built during the reign of Khudoyar Khan. Visit famous Khudoyar Khan’s Palace, Juma Mosque and Dahmai Shahon (Grave of Kings). Continue your trip to Rishtan where you will visit ceramist’s family. Then visit Yodgorlik Silk Factory, local bazaar in Margilan, then drive to Ferghana for check into your hotel.
After breakfast drive to Andijan: visit Jome Mosque and Medressah, local bazaar, Muhammad Zahiriddin Babur’s Masoleum. After lunch take afternoon train (15:15-20:45) to Tashkent.
Early in the morning transfer to Tashkent International Airport for departure flight.
Included
- Private airport transfers according to your arrival time
- All local taxes
- Accommodation in hotels 3* (twin/dbl shared room
- Meals: All days breakfast, 1 lunch, 2 dinner
- Folk show in Bukhara (if available)
- All transfers in air-conditioned/heated cars/buses
- Flight: Tashkent-Nukus, Train ticket:(Andijon-Tashkent)
- English speaking guide service for all days
- All admission fees
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa fee
- Medical insurance
- Any personal expenses
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