Along the Silk Road

Along the Silk Road - Uzbekistan Tours

Uzbekistan is located at the crossroads of the "Great Silk Road" in the middle of the Turon empire created by the great Tamerlane, whose history has been calculated for many years. The Silk Road Tour in Uzbekistan will inform you with a rich cultural heritage, traditional craftsmanship, hospitality and traditions, as well as exquisite national cuisine.

	Tour duration:	7 days / 6 nights
	Travel date:	Flexible
	Tour type:	Private
	Tour itinerary:	Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarkand-Shakhrisabz-Tashkent
	Tour language:	Russian, English, German, French, Chinese, Korean, Japan

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Along the Silk Road Tour itinerary:

Day 1: ... - Tashkent (Sightseeing tour duration: 4-5 hours)

Arrive in Tashkent. Driver will meet you at the Tashkent International Airport and transfer you to the hotel. (Check in from 14:00)
15:00 Start sightseeing from Old City part of Tashkent. Visit Hast Imam - a cultic architectural complex and the religious center of Tashkent where the world famous Uthman Quran has been preserved. Khast Imam complex consists of Barakkhan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Muyi Muborak Madrasah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, New Khazrati Imam Mosque and the Muftiate building.
Drive to Chorsu Bazaar.
After exploring the bazaar visit the Monument of Courage, Amir Temur Square, Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Memorial Complex of Memory of Repression Victims, and Independence Square.
20:00 Dinner. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent-Bukhara (Sightseeing tour duration: 6-7 hours)

06:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
06:30 Transfer to train station.
07:30 Transfer to Bukhara by high-speed train "Afrosiyob".
11:17 Arrive in Bukhara. Leave your luggage in hotel and start your walking sightseeing tour in Bukhara. Visit Lyabi Khauz Complex, Magoki Attori Mosque, Chor Minor Madrasah, Trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo Khauz Mosque, Chashma Ayub and Ismail Samani mausoleums.
20:00 Dinner (Recommended to have dinner at Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah Restaurant where you can enjoy Traditional Dance Show).
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3: Bukhara (Sightseeing tour duration: 4-5 hours)

09:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Countryside sightseeing. Visit summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir - Sitorai Mokhi Khosa, Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum and Chor Bakr Necropolis.
Transfer back to the hotel. Free time.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4: Bukhara-Samarkand (Free day)

08:30 Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. (check out is at 11:00)
14:30 Transfer to train station.
15:51 Transfer to Samarkand by high-speed train "Afrosiyob".
17:25 Arrive in Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel. Check-in. Free time. (Recommended to visit Gur Emir and Registan to see a night view).
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Samarkand (Sightseeing tour duration: 7-8 hours)

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Visit Gur Emir Mausoleum, Magnificent Registan Square, Bibi Khanum Mosque and Siab Bazaar.
13:00 Luxury Plov for lunch will be arranged by GLOBAL CONNECT.
14:00 Continue sightseeing. Visit Hazrat Hyzr Mosque, Mausoleum of the first President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, Shakhi Zinda Necropolis and Ulughbek Observatory, Mausoleum of Saint Daniel, the "Meros" paper mill in Konigil village.
18:00 Transfer back to the hotel. Free time.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6: Samarkand-Shakhrisabz-Tashkent (Sightseeing tour duration: 4-5 hours)

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Transfer to Shakhrisabz (85 km). Drive through the Aman-Kutan Gorge and Takhta-Karacha Mountain Pass. On the way stop to take a view at Teshiktosh (Stone with hole). The film "Apache" (1973) was shot on this location - an area that looks incredibly like the American Southwest. A short stop at the top of the mountain pass. There is a tiny market where some local dried fruits can be bought.
11:00 Arrive in Shakhrisabz. Visit Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dorus Saodat Memorial Complex, remains of Ak Saray Palace, Kok Gumbaz Mosque.
15:00 Drive back to Samarkand directly to the train station.
17:25 Transfer to Tashkent by high-speed train "Afrosiyob".
20:10 Arrive in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Tashkent - …

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.
11:00 Check out. Free time.
Transfer to the Tashkent International Airport according to the flight time.

Transport

Number of people	Vehicle Type
1-2	Sedan car with a/c (Chevrolet Lacetti 2016, Chevrolet Cobalt 2016) MPV car with a/c (Orlando Chevrolet 2016)
3-8	Crossover with a/c (Captiva Chevrolet 2018) Minivan with a/c (Hyundai Grand Starex 2016)

Accommodation

	Accommodation type	Hotels and Hostels
Tashkent	Budget option	Trip.LE Hostel, Art Hostel, Topchan Hostel or similar
	Standard option	Rohat Hotel, Uzbekistan Hotel, Shodlik Palace Hotel or similar
	Comfort option	Daniel Hill, The Royal Mezbon, Lotte City Hotel Tashkent, Miran or similar
Bukhara	Budget option	Abu Shakheen Guest House, Hotel Shams, Hotel Breshim or similar
	Standard option	Grand Emir Residence, Devon Begi Heritage Hotel, Golden Bukhara Boutique or similar
	Comfort option	Asia Bukhara Hotel, Hotel Malika Bukhara, Zargaron Plaza Hotel, Omar Khayam or similar
Samarkand	Budget option	B&B Emir, Jahongir Guest House, Samarkand Travel Inn or similar
	Standard option	Arba Hotel, City Hotel, Ideal Hotel, Meros Boutique or similar
	Comfort option	Asia Samarkand, Sultan Hotel, Platan Hotel, Emir Han, Malika Prime or similar

Along the Silk Road Tour Prices

Tour price per person in 2019-2020 (USD/EUR/GBP)
Number of people	Budget option			Standard option			Comfort option
Acceptable currencies
2 pax	590$	530€	475£	740$	670€	595£	965$	870€	775£
3-5 pax	585$	525€	470£	735$	665€	590£	960$	865€	770£
6-8 pax	580$	520€	465£	730$	660€	585£	955$	860€	765£
Single supplement	90$	80€	70£	150$	135€	120£	240$	215€	205£

NO HIDDEN FEES

PARTIAL PREPAYMENT TO BOOK

Price includes

Visa Support to Uzbekistan (LOI);
Accommodation based on double/twin shared room with breakfast;
All airport/train station pick up/drop off services;
All transportation services during the tour according to the itinerary;
Tashkent-Bukhara high-speed train "Afrosiyob" e-ticket (second class);
Bukhara-Samarkand high-speed train "Afrosiyob" e-ticket (second class);
Samarkand-Tashkent high-speed train "Afrosiyob" e-ticket (second class);
Local tour guide services according to the itinerary;
Entrance tickets to all monuments and museums according to the itinerary;
Dinner at Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah Restaurant and Traditional dance show;
Luxury Plov for lunch in Samarkand;
Local prepaid SIM card with internet access;
24-hour customer service.

Price does not include

Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
Fees for the use of photo and video cameras at the monuments;
Lunches and dinners (to be paid directly by tourists at the places).

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