Uzbekistan cultural highlights tour
Tashkent,Uzbekistan
Duration
8 Days 7 Nights TripTour Code
TP9556Description
Tour Overview: Discover the rich cultural and historical heritage of Uzbekistan, a land where the Silk Road once flourished. This 8-day journey will take you through the ancient cities of Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, and Tashkent, exploring grand architecture, vibrant bazaars, and timeless traditions. With a mix of guided tours and leisure time, this trip provides a perfect blend of exploration and relaxation.
Highlights
- National Museum
- Mount Entoto
- Red Terror Martyrs Memorial Museum
- Sheger Park
Included
- Breakfast,Local flight and train tickets,Local guides,Accommodation in 3 star hotels,Transport,Entrance fees
Not Included
- Lunch and Dinner,Tipping guides and drivers
Itinerary
Day 1
- Pick up at airport of Tashkent and transfer to the hotel.
- Arrive in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s vibrant capital city.
- Transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.
- Highlights of the Day: Evening city tour (if time permits): Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, and Tashkent Metro stations with unique architecture.
- Dinner at a local Uzbek restaurant.
- Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 2
- Tashkent → Khiva (Domestic Flight) Morning flight to Urgench, followed by a transfer to Khiva (approx.
- 30 min).
- Explore the Ichan-Kala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and open-air museum: Kunya-Ark Fortress Kalta-Minor Minaret Juma Mosque (with its iconic wooden pillars) Tash-Khauli Palace and its intricate tilework.
- Dinner in a traditional chaikhana (teahouse).
- Overnight in Khiva
Day 3
- Early morning departure to Bukhara (approx.
- 7-8 hours by road through the Kyzylkum Desert).
- Stop en route to admire the Amu Darya River and desert landscapes.
- Arrive in Bukhara, check into the hotel, and enjoy a relaxed evening.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 4
- Discover the ancient heart of Bukhara, a city steeped in history: The Ark Fortress Bolo-Hauz Mosque Miri-Arab Madrasa Po-i-Kalyan Complex with its impressive minaret.
- Visit the bustling bazaars and trade domes for souvenirs.
- Evening visit to the Lyabi-Hauz complex with dinner in a traditional courtyard.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 5
- Morning visit to the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace (the summer residence of the emirs of Bukhara).
- Transfer to the train station for the high-speed train to Samarkand (approx.
- 5 hours).
- Arrive in Samarkand, transfer to the hotel, and relax.
- Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 6
- Full day visit in Samarkand and visit: * Registan square * Gur Emir Mausoleum * Shahi Zinda complex * Bibi Hanum mosque * Siab bazar Overnight in Samarkand and evening visit Registan square for light show at Registan
Day 7
- Today visit Observatory of Ulughbek, Aforisab museum and Konigil Silk paper workshop and afternoon take train to Tashkent at 1730-
- Pick up in Tashkent station, overnight in Tashkent.
Day 8
- AM free time and transfer to airport for return flight home.
- End of Services.
Day 9
- Pick up at airport of Tashkent and transfer to the hotel.
- Arrive in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s vibrant capital city.
- Transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.
- Highlights of the Day: Evening city tour (if time permits): Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, and Tashkent Metro stations with unique architecture.
- Dinner at a local Uzbek restaurant.
- Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 10
- Tashkent → Khiva (Domestic Flight) Morning flight to Urgench, followed by a transfer to Khiva (approx.
- 30 min).
- Explore the Ichan-Kala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and open-air museum: Kunya-Ark Fortress Kalta-Minor Minaret Juma Mosque (with its iconic wooden pillars) Tash-Khauli Palace and its intricate tilework.
- Dinner in a traditional chaikhana (teahouse).
- Overnight in Khiva
Day 11
- Early morning departure to Bukhara (approx.
- 7-8 hours by road through the Kyzylkum Desert).
- Stop en route to admire the Amu Darya River and desert landscapes.
- Arrive in Bukhara, check into the hotel, and enjoy a relaxed evening.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 12
- Discover the ancient heart of Bukhara, a city steeped in history: The Ark Fortress Bolo-Hauz Mosque Miri-Arab Madrasa Po-i-Kalyan Complex with its impressive minaret.
- Visit the bustling bazaars and trade domes for souvenirs.
- Evening visit to the Lyabi-Hauz complex with dinner in a traditional courtyard.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 13
- Morning visit to the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace (the summer residence of the emirs of Bukhara).
- Transfer to the train station for the high-speed train to Samarkand (approx.
- 5 hours).
- Arrive in Samarkand, transfer to the hotel, and relax.
- Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 14
- Full day visit in Samarkand and visit: * Registan square * Gur Emir Mausoleum * Shahi Zinda complex * Bibi Hanum mosque * Siab bazar Overnight in Samarkand and evening visit Registan square for light show at Registan
Day 15
- Today visit Observatory of Ulughbek, Aforisab museum and Konigil Silk paper workshop and afternoon take train to Tashkent at 1730-
- Pick up in Tashkent station, overnight in Tashkent.
Day 16
- AM free time and transfer to airport for return flight home.
- End of Services.
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