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Route
Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva – Bukhara – Gijduvan – Samarkand – Tashkent – Bishkek – Issyk-Kul – Karakol – Bokonboeva – Son-Kul – Bishkek
Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Day 01: Arrival in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
PM. Arrive in Tashkent International Airport. Meet at the airport. Transfer to the hotel (check-in after 14:00). Overnight in the hotel.
Day 02: Tashkent – Urgench (by plane) – KHIVA (35 km), Uzbekistan
Breakfast in the hotel. Transfer to the domestic airport for morning flight HY-051 to Urgench (07:25-08:55). Arrive in Urgench. Drive to Khiva (35 km). Full day excursion program in Khiva – “Ichan-Kala architectural ensemble” – “Museum under the open sky”: Ota-Darvaza (main gate), Madrassah of Mukhamad Amin-Khan, Kalta-Minor Minaret, Kunya-Ark complex, Madrassah of Mukhammad Rakhimkhan, Mausoleum of Said Alautdin, Juma Mosque and Minaret, Tosh-Hovli Palace (Harem), Karavan-Saray, Palvan-Darvaza Gate, Medrese of Abdulla-Khan, Minaret and Mosque of Khodja-Islam, Madrassah of Shergazi-Khan, Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 03: Khiva – Bukhara (460 km), Uzbekistan
Breakfast in the hotel. Drive to Bukhara through Kizil-Kum Desert (460 km., 7-8 hours driving). En route stop near Amudarya river for photo shooting. Upon arrival in Bukhara transfer to hotel for accommodation. Overnight.
Day 04: Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Breakfast in the hotel. Full day excursion program in Bukhara: Samanids’ Mausoleum, Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo-Khovuz mosque, Ark Fortress, Poi-Kalyon complex (Kalyan mosque and minaret, Miri Arab madrassa), Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrassas, Magoki Attori mosque, Trade Domes (Toki-Zargaron, Toki-Telpakifurushon and Toki-Sarrofon), Labi Khovuz complex. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 05: Bukhara – Gijduvan – Samarkand (280 km), Uzbekistan
Breakfast in the hotel. Drive to Samarkand via Giduvan. En route visit Vabkent Minaret, famous ceramist-Mr. Alisher’s workshop (one of 3 ceramic schools of Uzbekistan) in Gijduvan and Rabbat Malik Caravansarai + ancient water reservoir “Sardoba”. Upon arrival in Samarkand transfer to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 06: Samarkand – Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Breakfast in the hotel. Full day excursion program in Samarkand: visit Afrosiyob Museum & hill, Observatory of Ulugbek, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Bibi-Khanum Mosque – the largest mosque in Central Asia, oriental bazaar Siyab, Registan Square (Sherdor Madrassah, Tilla Kari Madrassah and Ulugbek Madrassah) & Guri-Emir mausoleum. Transfer to Samarkand railway station for evening express train Afrasiyob to Tashkent (17:28 – 19:40). Meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 07: Tashkent – Bishkek (by air), Kyrgyzstan
After Breakfast in the hotel drive to Tashkent. Upon arrival in Tashkent excursion program: visit Hasti Imam Complex (Barakhan Medresha, Tillya Sheikh Mosque and Muyi Muborak Library with famous Holy Osman Koran), Earthquake monument, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Metro-some Subway stations which are famous for their unique architectural designs and cleanness. PM transfer to airport for flight to Bishkek. Upon arrival in Bishkek, transfer to hotel. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 08: Bishkek – Burana Tower – Issyk-Kul Lake (North Shore) (280 km; 5 hrs), Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast in the hotel. Meet the guide and driver to the second largest alpine lake in the world – Issyk-Kul Lake. On the way visit the ruins of the ancient city Balasagyn and Burana tower. On arrival visit the museum of Petroglyph’s in Cholpon-Ata. Overnight in the hotel.
Day 09: Issyk Kul – Karakol – Bokonbaevo (300 km; 5 hrs) Kyrgyzstan
After the breakfast we drive to the southern shore of Issyk Kul to Bokonbaevo village. On the way we stop to visit museum of the famous Russian explorer of Central Asia N. M. Prjevalsky and Karakol town: visit a Dungan mosque (19century), a unique construction built-in Chinese style with no nails used. Also, see the wooden Russian Orthodox Cathedral of The Holy Trinity built at the end of the19th century. En route visit Fairytale (Skazka) canyon. Overnight in yurt camp or in guest house.
Day 10: Bokonbaevo – Son Kul (280 km; 5 hrs) Kyrgyzstan
After breakfast drive to the second largest alpine lake – Son Kul. On your way you make a short stop in Kochkor village where you will visit a felt shop, where you can find various carpets and other handicraft stuff. Dinner and overnight in yurt camp.
Day 11: Son Kul – Bishkek (350 km; 6-7 hrs) Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast in yurts. Drive to Kochkor village and further to Bishkek city via Kalmak Ashuu pass and spectacular view of mountains. Arrival to Bishkek. Visit ZUM Department store for last shopping (if necessary). Overnight in in the hotel.
Day 12: Departure from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Breakfast in the hotel. Morning transfer to Bishkek airport (30 km; 40 min) for departure flight to next destination. End of the tour.
Tour prices
PAX in a group
PRICE (PER PERSON)
– 1 pax (single accom.)
3385 USD
– 2 pax (twin sharing)
1881 USD
– 3 pax (twin sharing)
1590 USD
– 4 pax (twin sharing)
1343 USD
– 5 pax (twin sharing)
1198 USD
– 6 pax (twin sharing)
1095 USD
– 7 pax (twin sharing)
1031 USD
– 8 pax (twin sharing)
981 USD
– 9 pax (twin sharing)
960 USD
– Single supplement
219 USD
Supplements:
– Airfare Tashkent-Bishkek:
* subject to change
150 USD
– Airfare Tashkent-Urgench:
economy class:
business class:
* subject to change
80 USD
100 USD
– Train ticket Samarkand-Tashkent by Afrosiyob:
2nd class:
1st class:
* subject to change
27 USD
35 USD
– Folklore show in Bukhara (if desired & available)
6 USD
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
+ Accommodation in hotels (twin sharing);
+ Meals: daily breakfasts in hotels;
+ All transfers as per the program;
+ Separate throughout English speaking guide;
+ Separate transport with A/C (in each country):
– in Uzbek part:
for 1-2 pax: Sedan car (Chevrolet Lacetti, 4 seats)
for 3-4 pax: Minivan (Hyundai H-1 with 9 seats)
for 5-7 pax: Van (Toyota Hiace with 14 seats)
for 8-9 pax: Minibus (Toyota Coaster with 18 seats)
– in Kyrgyz part:
for 1-2 pax: Jeep Toyota Sequoia or similar
for 3-9 pax: Mercedes Sprinter
+ Tourist map of Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan;
+ Mineral water (0.5L) daily per pax;
+ Entrance tickets to objects;
+ Tourism tax at hotels.
TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES
– International & domestic flights;
– Local train tickets;
– Tips for guides, drivers, porters, etc.
– Alcoholic and soft drinks;
– Bank transfer charges;
– Personal expenses;
– Medical insurance.
Tour specifications
Features of the tour:
This tour contains the highlighted cities of Uzbekistan: Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Samarkand by covering cultural, historical, architectural and educational features. As a standard classical tour, its duration is ideal with enough time to learn the famous cities on the Silk Road and at the same time to enjoy one’s holiday.
Best season to travel:
You can travel and enjoy this program all year around however one can feel a little bit uncomfortable to travel in the hottest period of summer (in July) and in winter when the weather is cold. But during these off-season periods, travellers can get special discounted rates for packages by request.
Level of difficulties and age limitation:
This is an easy level tour and there is no age limitation as far as a person has no walking distance problem. Because in some cities such as Khiva and Bukhara, transportation is limited and normally tourists walk around approximately from 3 to 5 km during an excursion.
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Bukhara photos
Samarkand photos
Khiva photos
Tashkent photos
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Jenn says:
21.09.2023 at 21:39
Do you have any 8 day abbreviated tours for Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan?
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