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10-Day Uzbekistan Cultural Tour
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10 Days
Mobile ticket
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Offered in: English
Overview
Embark on a captivating ten-day cultural journey through the ancient Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Our expert guides will lead you through the rich history and architectural marvels of these legendary cities. As you explore, immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of cultures that once thrived along the Silk Road. From the grand caravanserais that hosted weary travelers to the masterpieces of medieval artisans, this tour promises an unforgettable experience
What's Included
- Economy train ticket for Samarkand-Tashkent
- Transport throughout the tour with English speaking driver
- All entrance tickets as per itinerary
- All taxes and fees
- 9 nights in locally owned small boutique hotels(twin, double)
- Local English speaking guide in each city
- Economy flight ticket: Tashkent to Urgench
- International flights
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal travel insurance
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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Start time
09:00 AM
Pickup points
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Pickup details
We will pick you up from your hotel/place in Tashkent. In case you need to be picked up from the airport, please send us your flight details (flight number and arrival time). Our driver will meet you holding a sign with our company name.
What To Expect
Tashkent
1 Stop
Tashkent
Arrive in Tashkent International Airport in the afternoon. You will be met by our driver and will be transferred to your hotel. Depending on the time of your arrival you may choose to go out for dinner or stay in and relax at your hotel.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Leader Hotel or similar
City tour in Tashkent
7 Stops
More than 7,000 pieces of applied arts are listed by the Museum of Applied Art Fund, showcase craftsmanship from the early 19th century to the present.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Ensemble Hazrati Imam
Khast Imam is home to the oldest known Koran from 655 AD and it offers a serene and insightful experience into the Islamic culture and history of Uzbekistan.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Chorsu Bazaar
Chorsu Bazaar is the oldest and the largest bazaar in Central Asia. Wandering through this huge bustling market is a great way to see local people going about their daily lives.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Go to Besh Qozon Central Asian Plov centre to see the preparation of traditional dish, Plov. Tons of Plov cooked in gigantic pots every day. Have a lunch and continue to next destination.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Amir Temur Square
Amir Temur Square is a significant landmark located in the heart of Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. Named after Amir Temur, also known as Tamerlane.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Navoi Opera Theater
The State Academic Grand Theatre of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi was founded in June 1939. This is one of the leading opera and ballet theatres in Uzbekistan. Enterance ticket is not included.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Metro Taschkent
The Tashkent metro was opened in 1977, it is the first underground in Central Asia. All stations have their own unique architectural appearance: marble, granite, traditional tilework, colorful bas-reliefs, ganch, etc.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Leader Hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Tashkent-Khiva
2 Stops
At 7 A.M, take flight from Tashkent to Urgench (1 hour 40 min).
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Arrive in Urgench and be transferred to Khiva. Leave your luggage at your hotel start your excursion inside Ichan Qala Fortress. Visit Mohammed Rakhim Khan Madrassah, the Kalta Minor Minaret, the Tash Hauli Palace, the Pakhlavon Mahmud Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, Islam Khodja Minaret and Kunya Ark.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Arkanchi hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Full day excursion to desert fortresses
4 Stops
Fortress Toprak Kala
The ancient settlement Toprak-Kala is an outstanding monument of culture of Khorezm in 1-6th centuries A.D.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Kyzyl Kala
Kyzyl-Kala is a unique architectural site of Ancient Khorezm of the Kushan-Afgan period of the antique history. It stands in the middle of the plain as a sentinel guarding the Toprak-Kala fortress, the pearl of ancient Khorezm.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Ayaz -Kala complex is interesting because unlike other castles of ancient Khorezm, it has unfortified rural settlements – a set of residential buildings, each with a large yard, enclosed by a low brick wall and planted.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Guldursun Qala was built as early as the 1st century. Walk through the main eastern gate and along parts of the large city walls to the northeastern corner tower.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Arkanchi hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Khiva - Bukhara
1 Stop
Bukhara
At 9 A.M, you will be transferred by car from Khiva through Kyzil-Kum desert to Bukhara (6 hours /480 km). Break up this long journey stopping along the banks of Amudarya river. Arrive in Bukhara and enjoy a free afternoon.
6 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : As-Salam Boutique Hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Full day sightseeing in Bukhara
12 Stops
Samanid Mausoleum
Ismail Samani Mausoleum is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, showcasing intricate brickwork and geometric patterns. Built in the 10th century, it honors Ismail Samani, a powerful ruler.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
The Chashma Ayub Mausoleum is a sacred site believed to have healing waters. Visitors can explore the peaceful gardens and experience the spiritual atmosphere of this historic site.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Bolo Khauz Mosque is a stunning architectural marvel known for its beautiful wooden columns and tranquil reflecting pool, attracting visitors with its serene ambiance.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ark of Bukhara
The Ark of Bukhara is a massive fortress dating back to the 5th century with its towering walls, majestic gates, and rich history.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Taqi-Zargaron
Toqi Zargaron, or the “Jewelers’ Dome,” is a vibrant, historic covered bazaar in Bukhara. Today, it’s a bustling marketplace, filled with merchants selling traditional crafts and souvenirs.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Ulugbek Madrasah's stunning facade, adorned with tilework and a majestic portal, welcomes visitors to explore the courtyards and classrooms that once echoed with the pursuit of knowledge.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah
Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah is a stunning example of Islamic architecture. This historic madrasah once served as a center for learning and continues to captivate visitors with its beauty and cultural significance.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Taqi-Telpakfurushon Market
Toqi Telpakfurushon, also known as the “Cap Makers’ Dome,” is a historical covered bazaar in Bukhara. Today, the bazaar attracts visitors with its vibrant atmosphere, showcasing a wide array of handcrafted goods, from textiles to ceramics.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Maggoki Attor Mosque architectural masterpiece dates back to the 9th century and captivate visitors with its unique building style, ornate domes and timeless beauty. This is the oldest known mosque in Bukhara.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Toqi Sarrofon, or the “Moneychangers’ Dome,” is a historic covered bazaar in Bukhara. Toqi Sarrofon today houses a variety of shops, showcasing traditional crafts and souvenirs.
20 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lyabi Khause Square is surrounded by ancient buildings, bustling markets, and charming cafes. It consists of a pool, Honako of Nodir Divan Begi, Kukeldash madrassah, Nodir Divan Begi madrassa.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Great Minaret of the Kalon
Kalon complex consists of Minaret Kalon, Kalon mosque and Miri Arab madrassah.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : As-salam Boutique Hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Around Bukhara
4 Stops
Bakhautdin Naqsband Mausoleum
The Bakhautdin Naqshband Mausoleum is a sacred site in Uzbekistan, honoring the Sufi saint. Visitors find peace and serenity in this beautiful and historic location.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Sitori-i-Mokhi Khosa is the summer palace of the last Emir of Bukhara. This place mesmerizes with intricate mosaic walls, carved wooden columns, and serene gardens.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Chor-Bakr necropolis
The Chor-Bakr Necropolis is a sacred site and burial ground encompassing mausoleums and tombs dating back to the 10th century. It honors the memory of Islamic scholars and leaders, reflecting Bukhara's rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
The Fayzulla Khodjaev House Museum in Bukhara offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent 20th-century Uzbek politician, Fayzulla Khodjaev. It showcases artifacts from his life and work, including personal belongings, furniture, and documents.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : As-Salam Boutique Hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Bukhara - Samarkand
3 Stops
Samarkand
After breakfast, you will be transferred by car to Samarkand. Arrive in Samarkand by lunchtime and settle in your hotel.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Gur Emir Mausoleum
Start Samarkand tour with a visit to Gur Emir Mausoleum. Gur Emir stands as a masterpiece of Timurid architecture. Its towering turquoise dome, adorned with geometric patterns and calligraphy, shelters the tombs of Tamerlane and his descendants.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Registan
The Registan is a historic square, known for its stunning Islamic architecture. Surrounded by three madrasahs adorned with intricate tilework and impressive domes. Registan is most captivating monument in Central Asia.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Jahongir Premium or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Samarkand - Tashkent
6 Stops
Shah-i-Zinda
Shah-i-Zinda necropolis is a stunning burial complex, featuring beautifully decorated mausoleums and mosques dating back to the 9th-14th centuries, showcasing exquisite Islamic architecture.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Afrasiyab Museum
The Afrosiab Museum showcases artifacts from the ancient city of Afrosiab, including pottery, coins, and murals that provide insight into the region's history and culture.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ulugh Beg Observatory
Ulugbek's Observatory was built in the 15th century by the renowned astronomer and ruler, Ulugbek. The observatory featured a large sextant for measuring the positions of stars and planets with remarkable precision.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Bibi Khanym Mosque
Bibi Khanym Mosque built by Timur in the 15th century, impresses with its immense size and intricate design. Its monumental entrance and towering minarets reflect Central Asian architectural mastery.
30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Siyob Bazaar is a bustling and colorful marketplace that offers a wide variety of fresh produce, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs.
1 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
In the late afternoon, take train from Samarkand to Tashkent. Arrive in Tashkent and settle in your hotel.
3 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Leader Hotel or similar
Meals : Breakfast
Tashkent
1 Stop
After breakfast, our driver transfers you to Tashkent International Airport.
40 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Nuratau Travel
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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