8-Day Private Tour in Uzbekistan with Pick Up and all transfers

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Tashkent, pick up from airport
2 stops
1
Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art
Your sightseeing in Tashkent will start visiting old Tashkent to see the 16thBarak-Khan Madrasah complex for your first look at the ubiquitous and glorious ceramic tile work, and the MuiMuborak Library of 16th century with an original Koran handwritten on vellum in the 7th century. Lunch, then we’ll see the Applied Arts Museum, which showcases some of the best historical-artistic examples of the arts of Uzbekistan, in the mansion of the Imperial Russian diplomat Alexander Polovtsev. He commissioned the intricately decorated mansion expressly to house his extensive collections of unique handicrafts and textiles. After the Soviet revolution, the government nationalized his cherished home and opened it to the public as a museum. Polovtsev’s rare examples of folk art such as vintage ceramics, handmade rugs, and wood carvings are on display in the wondrous house with its colorfully decorated ceilings. Return to the hotel to rest until our Welcome Dinner. Navruz Hotel, Tashkent
8 hours • Admission ticket included
2
Kukeldash Madrasah
We drive in the old part of Tashkent and stop at Chorsu market and see Kukeldash madrasah of 16th century.
Day 2
fast train Afrosian ride from Tashkent to Samarkand at 0800-1010
5 stops
3
Registan
We will visit one of the pearls of Uzbekistan, a historical site called Registan with 3 madrasahs of 15, 16th and 18 th centuries.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
4
Gur Emir Mausoleum
Gur Emir is the mausoleum of Amir Temur and his teacher and grandchildren located in Samarkand.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
5
Bibihanim mosque was built in 14th century as one of the great mosques in Central Asia. it is named after a favourite wife of Amir Temur.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Shah-i-Zinda
The necropolis of Shahi Zinda is a holy place for Muslims of Uzbekistan because it has a grave of Kusam Ibn Abbas and all relatives of Temur, his sisters, aunts, architect, and generals.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Ulugbek Madrasah
You will visit the observatory of Ulughbek, grandson of Temur who ruled in the empire in the 15th century and at the same time, he was one of the well-known Astronomy scientists and mathematicians.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 3
Samarkand city tour
2 stops
8
Begin the day with buffet breakfast and then continue city tour. Visit the observatory of Ulughbek, Afrosiab museum with Fresco and artifacts found at Afrosiab old settlement dating back to 6 BC up to 13 AD. Shahi Zinda is the holy place of all Central Asian muslims visited daily with many local people, where you will see the mausoleum of Temur’s sisters, Generals, Architect and the mausoleum of Kusam Ibn Abbas, the cousin of Muhammad prophet. Pm you will see the famous Samarkand Silk Paper producing workshop. Enjoy a night Sound and Light laser show at Registan Square (if available on this day). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Optional Evening out in Samarkand: $20 Samarkand Silk Road complex located few km outside of Samarkand .
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Silk Paper workshop
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Transfer from Samarkand to Bukhara by VAN or Train (optional)
1 stop
10
Shahrisabz
If you choose the option to visit Shahrisabz on the way to Bukhara you will skip train ride and visit Shahrisazb first and then continue driving to Bukhara. Another option : Take a direct train to Bukhara at 1145-1325 and have a walking tour in Bukhara.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Full day tour in Bukhara
3 stops
11
Lyab-i-Hauz
Old town walk and visit sites: Laby Hauz, nadir Divan Begi madrasah, Tanaka, Trade domes of 15-16 centuries.
4 hours • Admission ticket included
12
Poi Kalyan Mosque
Visit main square of Bukhara at Kalyan minaret and mosque
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Ark of Bukhara
Winter palace of Bukhara Emir
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Bukhara to Khiva transfer by van or by train (depends on day of the week)
1 stop
14
Khiva
Transfer to Khiva through Kyzylkum desert either by van or by train. train is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
City tour in Khiva and fly to Tashkent
3 stops
15
Kalta Minor Minaret
Unfinished minaret of Khiva khanate, Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum, Tash haul harem, Juma mosque and Minaret, Kenya Ark
6 hours • Admission ticket included
16
Citadel Kunya-ark
Khan's palace
1 hour • Admission ticket included
17
Urgench
Fly from Urgench to Tashkent at night
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Departure from Tashkent
1 stop
18
Tashkent
Transfer to airport for your return flight home, end of services
20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

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