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- English
Discover Uzbekistan’s scientific heritage on a 6-hour tour from Tashkent. Explore the Parkent Solar Furnace for approximately 90 minutes with a local science guide and learn how mirrors concentrate sunlight at this Soviet-era research complex.
Optional stops include the New Tashkent development area, New Uzbekistan Park, and Uzumfermer vineyard. Stops depend on group preferences, available time, and site access; not all are guaranteed.
Included:
- Tashkent hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned SUV or minivan
- English-speaking guide
- Solar Furnace entrance ticket and local science-guide service
- Parking fees and bottled water
Meals, additional drinks, optional wine tasting, and additional winery services are not included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup and drop-off are included from hotels, apartments, or an agreed address in Tashkent within our pickup area. Please provide your accommodation name and full address when booking. We will confirm your exact pickup time and meeting point before the tour. Please be ready at the confirmed time.
Itinerary
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Explore the Parkent Solar Furnace with a local science guide during an approximately 90-minute visit. Learn how its mirrors concentrate sunlight and discover the purpose and history of this Soviet-era research complex. Upper-level access is by elevator. The Solar Furnace entrance ticket is not included in the tour price and must be paid separately on-site. Local science-guide service is included.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2
Get a glimpse of New Tashkent, an emerging urban development project, and hear about plans for the future city from your guide. This optional stop covers publicly accessible areas only. The area is still under construction; entry to the construction headquarters, buildings, or restricted work zones is not included. The visit depends on available time and local access restrictions and may be shortened or skipped.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Enjoy a walk through New Uzbekistan Park, viewing its landscaped grounds, Independence Monument, and monuments reflecting Uzbekistan’s history. Your guide will introduce the significance of the site, with time for photographs. This optional stop lasts approximately 30 minutes and depends on guest preferences, available time, and park access.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Visit Uzumfermer vineyard to discover the surroundings and learn about local grape-growing traditions. Depending on availability, you may choose wine tasting or a meal at your own expense. Wine tasting, meals, and additional winery services are not included in the tour price. This optional stop lasts approximately 30 minutes and depends on guest preferences, available time, and winery access.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour involves light walking and some standing outdoors. Upper-level access at the Solar Furnace is by elevator. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Contact us before booking if you have specific mobility or accessibility needs.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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