8-Day Private Tour in Uzbekistan with Pick Up

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.
Admission ticket free
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 to Bukhara by fast train Afrosiab
4 stops
8
Lyab-i-Hauz
After arrival in Bukhara, we will proceed to a walk tour in the old town and visit Laby Hauz complex with Nadir Devan Begi madrasah, Canada, and Kukeldash madrasah.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
9
Poi Kalyan Mosque
Kalyan mosque and minaret were built in 13 century before Mongols' invasion of Central Asia. It was the biggest mosque in Central Asia. Now it is a historical site of Uzbekistan and main symbol of Bukhara.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
10
Ark of Bukhara
Ark, citadel of Bukhara emirs dating back to 1-2 centuries AD. It is the main square of the city with city walls, museums, where they display historical artifacts of Bukhara.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
11
A unique building dating back to 9-10 centuries where it hosts the tomb of Ismail Samany , the first local Khan who ruled the central Asia in 10th century. Brick works of the mausoleum are unique design.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Bukhara full day city tour
2 stops
12
Chasma Ayub Mausoleum
The mausoleum of Chashmai Ayub dates back to the 9th century AD. It is considered to be one of the first mausoleums built during the Arabs invasion. We will also visit Ismail Somoni Mausoleum. The first Islamic ruler of Central Asia.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
13
Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa)
Summer palace of the last emir of Bukhara built by a Russian architect and designed in European style.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 5
Drive to khiva through Kyzylkum desert 500 km
1 stop
14
Today we have a journey to Khiva via Kyzylkum desert. We will pass Amudary river (Oxus) and arrive in Khiva late afternoon.
6 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Khiva full day city tour
1 stop
15
Itchan Kala
Khiva, once famous for its slave trade and ruthless emirs, is the most intact and the most remote of Central Asia’s Silk Road cities. The Soviets removed the residents, restored the city and made it an ‘open air’ museum. Happily, since independence, the old families have moved back and life is vibrant once again within the baked mud walls. There is a wonderful carpet shop in Khiva with unique silk carpets and suzani inspired by the designs of the tiles and doors of the city. We will spend the day exploring more of Khiva and visiting Juma Mosque, Kukhana Ark Shir, Gaza Khan Madrasaand some favorite mosques and madrasas.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 7
Drive to Ayazkala, Topraqkala and Nukus.
2 stops
16
Ayaz-Kala
Today after breakfast we head to the north of Uzbekistan and en route to Nukus we will visit Ayazkala fortress, Topraqkala and Chilpik attractions dating back to 1-2 centuries AD.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
17
State Museum of Art named after I.V. Savitsky
The museum is the 2nd largest museum of Avant-Garde Art and displays the artifacts of Karakalpakstan folklore arts and paintings.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 8
Departure from Tashkent
1 stop
18
Tashkent
Transfer to airport for your return flight home. End of Services.
1 hour • 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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