Private Tour

3 Days Private The Gems of Uzbekistan Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

96 hours

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Uzbekistan, the land of the Great Silk road cities. On this private three day tour, we will begin in Tashkent then visit Samarkand and Bukhara. Immersion into the culture with professional guides plus learn about silk paper production, traditional dances, and how to cook pilaf. Hotel, food, and transportation included on the tour. Tashkent could be explored either on the first or last day. Don't hesitate to ask questions and join us!

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The plane is a commercial transport operated by the government.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Meeting and Pickup

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What To Expect

Day 1

Introduction to Tashkent

Accommodations

3-4* Hotel

Food and Drinks

DINNER

Dinner

Uzbek cuisine

Tashkent

We will meet at desired location and joined by a professional guide and we’ll explore all the visiting cards of the city: the TV tower, the Khast-Imam religious complex, Mustakillik Square, Amir Temur Square, the subway and the Minor Mosque. You will have dinner at traditional Uzbek restaurant. Drop off at the hotel.

5 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 2

Samarkand - The Eden of the East

Accommodations

3-4* Boutique hotel

Food and Drinks

LUNCH

Lunch

Samarkand pilaf

DINNER

Dinner

Traditional Uzbek restaurant

Samarkand

Hotel pick-up in the early morning to the train station. Journey begins on the high speed train to Samarkand. Drop-off luggage at the hotel then start the tour with a professional guide. You will learn about: the ancient city; the era of Tamerlane's (Amir Timur) reign; modernity - European part of the city, soviet era, and today; traditional applied arts - tour 8th century silk paper factory. [The places we will visit: Registon square, Ulugbek Madrassah, Tillya Kori Madrassah, Sherdor Madrassah, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Khoja Akhrori Vali complex, Ulugh Beg Observatory, and Khoja Daniyor mausoleum.] During the tour you will have lunch - Samarkand pilaf in a local cafe. After a six hour experience (car/walk) - time for rest because in the evening a traditional dance show awaits with dinner.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 3

Bukhara - The City of Merchants

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

Hotel breakfast

LUNCH

Lunch

Bukharian cuisine

DINNER

Dinner

Pilaf that you will participate in cooking

Bukhara

Breakfast. Morning train (not too early) to Bukhara. A four hour walking tour with professional guide. We will walk through the old part of the city, which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Here you will not only get acquainted with outstanding architectural monuments, but also feel the atmosphere of past eras. [Places we will visit: Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark of Bukhara, Kalan Mosque, Ulugbek Madrassah, Abdulaziz Khan Madrassah, covered bazaars, Magoki Attori Mosque, Lyab-i Hauz complex, and Chor-Minor Madrasah.] Lunch. Free time. In the evening, you will join master class on cooking Uzbek pilaf.

6 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Day 4

Flight to Tashkent

Food and Drinks

BREAKFAST

Breakfast

If our flight leaves in the afternoon.

Tashkent

Depends on the time of flight departure. We will have breakfast and free time.

3 hours • Admission Not Applicable

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