Day 01:
Tashkent |
Upon arrival at Tashkent International Airport, our guide will be waiting for you at the exit after you reclaim your luggage, holding a sign on which is written East Line Tour. Our guide and driver will take you to the hotel and help you with the check-in procedure. The rest of the day remains free for you. You may have a good rest to adapt to the time difference and recover from the long-distance flight.
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Day 02:
Tashkent - Samarkand |
At 08:30 of this morning, a tour briefing will be given at the hotel lobby when you will meet the companions who may travel with you for the next 7 days.
A half day tour today covers Kukuldash Mosque and Khast Imom - official religious center for Muslims in Central Asia, consists of Barak Khan Madrassa (16 cent), Tilla Shaykh Mosque - the Osman Koran, believed to be world's oldest Koran is kept in the library of this Mosque, a mausoleum of Abu Bakr Kaffal Shoshi - an Islamic scholar of 13-14th century.
After having lunch in local restaurant follow the ancient Silk Road out of city towards Samarkand, which will be your base for the next two nights.
Welcome dinner at local restaurant.
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Day 03:
Samarkand |
At 09:00 your guide meet you at the lobby of hotel and you will take a full day city tour including visits to famous Registan Square (with Madrassa Sherdor 17th century, Tilla Kori and Ulugbek 15th century), Shokhi Zinda Nekropole (important pilgrimage place in Samarkand), remains of grandiose Bibi Khanum Mosque, Gur Emir-Mausoleum (where conqueror Amir Temur (Tamerlane), his two sons and two grandsons are buried, 15th century), Ulugbek Observatory. Lunch and dinner at local restaurants. Overnight at the hotel in Samarkand. (B+L+D)
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Day 04:
Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Bukhara |
09:00 drive to Bukhara via Shakhrisabz. Sightseeing Shakhrisabz including: remains of Ak-Saray Palace (Tamerlane's summer Palace), Kok-Gumbaz Mosque (15th century), Khazrati Imom Ensamble (14th century). Lunch. Arrive to Bukhara. Settlement at the hotel. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Bukhara. (B+L+D)
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Day 05:
Bukhara |
A full day tour in Bukhara: Ismail Samonid mausoleum (a burial place of the Samani dynasty founder Ismail Samani, 10th century), Ark Fortress (a home to the rulers of Bukhara), Chor Minor, Kalon Minaret and Poi Kalon Mosque, Miri Arab Madrassa (16th century), Ulugbek Madrassa (15th century) and Abdilazizkhan Madrassa (17th century), Magoki Attory Mosque (is a very interesting construction, with facade 12th century and reconstructed in 16th century, with Zoroastrian temple ornaments underneath), Lyabi House complex. Lunch during the day. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Bukhara.
(B+L+D)
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Day 06:
Bukhara - Khiva |
Today we drive to Khiva (6 hours) via Kyzylkum Desert, on the way several stops. Arrival to Khiva. Check in to the hotel. Dinner. Overnight at the hotel in Khiva. (B+L+D)
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Day 07:
Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent |
Sightseeing of Khiva: Ichan-Kala architectural complex (12-19th c.) - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - the residence of the last Khan including Ismail Khodja mausoleum, Mohammed Amin Khan madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (16-17th c.), Kalta Minor tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (19th c.), Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum(14-18th c.), Juma Mosque (10th c.). Lunch during the day. Dinner. Transfer to Urgench to catch evening flight to Tashkent, arriving to Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Tashkent. (B+L+D)
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Day 08:
Tashkent |
Transfer to airport for your departure flight. Khayir Sogh Buling - Uzbek traditional farewell and good wishes.
End of the tour.
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Trip Information
What to Expect:
An 8-day classic tour to Uzbekistan, focusing on the historical sites of the country, visiting Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara, Khiva and the capital of Uzbekistan - Tashkent.
Group Size:
Minimum 6 participants and maximum 12 participants
Tour Map:
Travel:
Depend on the size of group one of the type of vehicles will be used for transportation. The vehicles are with a/c.
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Transportation 5-7 persons |
Transportation 8 persons and more |
Hotels:
In Tashkent - Hotel Uzbekistan 4*, Hotel Tashkent-palace 4*, Hotel Dedeman 4*, Hotel Markaziy 4*
In Samarkand - Hotel Malika-Prime 3*, Sherdor 3*
In Bukhara - Hotel Amelia 3*-, Hotel Emir 3*-, Malika3*-, Sasha and Son 3*
In Khiva - Hotel Malika 3*, Shakherezada 3*
Meals:
All breakfasts, lunches and dinners are included in the price.
On day 5 - Dinner at Nadir Divan Begi Madrassah followed by Folklore Show in Bukhara
Tour Cost:
- 790 USD - Accommodation in twin / double room
- Single supplement 195 USD
Departures in 2010:
- August 7 - 14, 2010 | group is not completed
- September 4 - 11, 2010 | Sold out
- September 18 - 25, 2010 | Sold out
- October 9 - 16 , 2010 | available
What is included?
- Accommodation double / twin room
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Domestic Flight Tickets
- Guides services for sightseeing
- Escorting Guides services
- Entrance fees (museums, architectural complex...)
- All transfers
- Local Taxes
What is excluded?
- International Airfare
- Tips
- Payment for usage of any type of cameras at the historical palces
- Personal expances
- Visa Support
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