Uzbekistan Customized Tour 9 Days
About this tour
In Samarkand you can admire Bibi Khanim Mosque, Emir Gur Mausoleum, Ulugbek Madrassah, Sherdor Madrassah and Tilla Kori Madrassah. Culinary lovers will enjoy learning how to cook Uzbek pilov (plov). Bukahra will amaze you with a tour around Lyabi Haus (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassah, Khanaka Madrassah, Kukeldash Madrassah and the Khoja Nasreddin Monument). Magoki Attari Mosque. Later, when you arrive in Khiva, you will have even more opportunities to explore: Ata-Darwaza, Kunya-Arka, Madrasah of Muhammad Rahim Khan, Madrasah of Muhammad Aminkhan; Allakulikhan Khan Palace of Khiva, Malaya Kalta; Tash Hauli where the harem of 40 concubines lived; Tim Allakulikhan and Caravanserai, Pakhlavan Mahmud Gate, Seid Allaudin Mausoleum, Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Nukus, Uzbekistan
You come to Nukus. The Savitsky Karakalpakstan Art Museum is open to the public. In this museum there is a second second largest collection of Russian avant-garde art in the world and an exhibition of objects of applied art from Karakalpakstan. Stop in downtown Nukus and see the Berdakh statue, Nukus City Hall or the Drama Theatre. Theatre.
Day 2: Nukus, Uzbekistan to Khiva, Uzbekistan
Have an early breakfast at the hotel and then drive to Khiva (180 km - 2 hours 30 minutes). You'll have lunch with a local family at a local house and have the opportunity to sample traditional Uzbek specialties before heading out on a sightseeing tour. Start your walking tour in the old quarter of Khiva, which is the largest open-air museum in Central Asia and includes Ata-Darar. The open-air museum, which includes Ata-Darvaza, Kunya- Ark, Madrassa Muhammad Rahim Khan, Madrassa Muhammad Aminhan; Allakuli Khan Palace of Khiva, Kalta Minor; Tash Hauli, the residence of a harem of 40 concubines; Tim Allakulihan and Caravanserai, Pahlavan Mahmud Gate, Seyda Allaudin Mausoleum, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum - one of the finest works of Khiva architecture. Islamic Madrasa - minaret, symbol of the country, as well as the Jami Mosque and the minaret. This evening will be spent at the hotel.
Day 3: Khiva, Uzbekistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan
After having breakfast, departure to Urgench (370 km, 5.5 hours). Free time from the train station in Urgench to take the overnight train to Samarkand. Spend the night on the overnight train.
Day 4: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
In Samarkand you will join a guided tour. Bibi Khanim Mosque - the city's most beautiful ancient monument, one of the most impressive mosques of the Islamic world in the 15th century; Shahi Zinda Necropolis - a magnificent complex of tombs built on both sides of the cenotaph dedicated to the Muslim saint Abbas ibn Qussam. You can visit Ulugh Beg Observatory, one of the leading astronomical institutions of medieval Europe. Later you will go to a traditional local house for lunch with your family. You will spend the night at the hotel.
Day 5: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Breakfast will be served at the hotel. After meeting your guide and driver in the hotel lobby, you will start your tour of Samarkand. We will visit the Gur Emir Mausoleum, the mausoleum of Timur the Great. The tombstones are decorated with gold. Continue to Urugbek Madrasa, Madrasa Sherdor, and Madrasa Tila Koli, then to Legistan Square with its three large buildings and to Siyab, Samarkand's marketplace. Finally, in Samarkand, we will have a cooking class for plov (pilaf), a specialty of Uzbekistan. The hotel will be your home for the night.
Day 6: Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan to Bukhara, Uzbekistan
After breakfast drive from Samarkand to Shahrsab (100 km, 1 hour 40 min.), crossing the picturesque Takht-Karacha pass. In Shahrsab visit the ruins of Ak Sarai (Chalk Palace), Tamerlane's summer residence. Tamerlane's eldest son and favourite, Jahongir, is buried in the Drus Saod Mausoleum. Koku Gumbaz, the "House of Meditation", is also a must-see. The ancestors of the Ulugbek The ancestors are buried in the 16th century Gumbazi Seydon Mausoleum. Continue to Bukhara (290 km, 4 hrs). Overnight stay with a host family.
Day 7: Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Once breakfast is over, the tour of Bukhara begins with Ensemble Ryabi Haus (Nadir Divanbegi, Hanaka, Kukeldash Madrasa and Hodji Nasreddin Memorial). The Magoki Attari Mosque dates from before the Mongol conquest and is one of the oldest mosques in Bukhara. Abdullahan's Tim has shops selling souvenirs, ceramics, folk costumes and carpets, where you can buy souvenirs and various souvenirs. There should also be an opportunity to visit the 16th century covered bazaars of Seifuddin Caravansarai, Toki Sarofon, Toki Terpak Fulshon and Toki Zargaron. The Kosh (Pare) madrasa, also known as the Ulugbek or Abdul Azizkan madrasa, is also worth a visit. Also worth seeing are Poi Kalon Square, the Kalon minaret and mosque, the Mir Arab medresa and the Ark Fortress. Uzbekistan. Dinner in a traditional Uzbek house and learn about the traditional cuisine and lifestyle. This day overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Bukhara, Uzbekistan to Khiva, Uzbekistan
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Chiva (450 km, 6 hours). This day you are free to explore the city at your own discretion. Tonight, rest at the hotel.
Day 9: Khiva, Uzbekistan to Urgench, Uzbekistan
Breakfast is served at the hotel. Depending on the flight, transfer to Urgench Airport for departure. The tour ends on departure.
What's included
Transportation (Private tours) by one Sedan type car for 1-2 people. Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing (breakfasts included). Economy class tickets for the flights and train tickets during the tour. Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides (except for city tour in Nukus) Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
Additional charges for any services, not included in the itinerary, purchased during the tour are not covered. International Flight tickets to the arrival and departure cities of the tour are not covered. Lunches and dinners are not included unless specified in the itinerary. Visa fee is not included in the price of the itinerary. You can apply for Visa yourselves or choose to apply through our company. Any meals or drinks, unless specified in the itinerary, purchased during the tour are not covered. Tips are not covered in the price of the tour. Travel and health insurances are not covered in the price of the itinerary. If you think you may require any kind of insurance, we advise purchasing it yourselves before the start of the tour.
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Nukus, Uzbekistan