Uzbekistan, the land of the Great Silk road cities. On this private three day tour, we will begin in Tashkent then visit Samarkand and Bukhara. Immersion into the culture with professional guides plus learn about silk paper production, traditional dances, and how to cook pilaf. Hotel, food, and transportation included on the tour. Tashkent could be explored either on the first or last day. Don't hesitate to ask questions and join us!
We could arrange pick-up at any location desirable
A message will be sent with exact location and whom to look for at the meet up point.
We will meet at desired location and joined by a professional guide and we’ll explore all the visiting cards of the city: the TV tower, the Khast-Imam religious complex, Mustakillik Square, Amir Temur Square, the subway and the Minor Mosque. You will have dinner at traditional Uzbek restaurant. Drop off at the hotel.
Hotel pick-up in the early morning to the train station. Journey begins on the high speed train to Samarkand. Drop-off luggage at the hotel then start the tour with a professional guide. You will learn about: the ancient city; the era of Tamerlane's (Amir Timur) reign; modernity - European part of the city, soviet era, and today; traditional applied arts - tour 8th century silk paper factory. [The places we will visit: Registon square, Ulugbek Madrassah, Tillya Kori Madrassah, Sherdor Madrassah, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Khoja Akhrori Vali complex, Ulugh Beg Observatory, and Khoja Daniyor mausoleum.] During the tour you will have lunch - Samarkand pilaf in a local cafe. After a six hour experience (car/walk) - time for rest because in the evening a traditional dance show awaits with dinner.
Breakfast. Morning train (not too early) to Bukhara. A four hour walking tour with professional guide. We will walk through the old part of the city, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here you will not only get acquainted with outstanding architectural monuments, but also feel the atmosphere of past eras. [Places we will visit: Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark of Bukhara, Kalan Mosque, Ulugbek Madrassah, Abdulaziz Khan Madrassah, covered bazaars, Magoki Attori Mosque, Lyab-i Hauz complex, and Chor-Minor Madrasah.] Lunch. Free time. In the evening, you will join master class on cooking Uzbek pilaf.
Depends on the time of flight departure. We will have breakfast and free time.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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