Welcome Tour In Uzbekistan
About this tour
This 5 days tour to Uzbekistan lets you explore the treasuries of ancient monuments and traditions: Bukhara and Samarkand!
Admire beautiful blue domes of mosques in Samarkand, explore the best examples of Islamic architecture in Bukhara, and mingle with locals in bustling Chorsu bazaar of Tashkent.
Experience the rich culture of local people and explore breathtaking views of nature.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Flight from homeland to Tashkent. Our team will welcome you at Tashkent International Airport. Transfer to hotel (check-in at/ after 14:00). Sightseeing tour in Tashkent begins by a visit to the Complex of Khast-Imam (reconstructed in 2007), the religious center of Tashkent. Architectural ensemble includes several constructions, built-in XVI-XIX cc.; Then you will discover beautiful madrasa Kukeldash. Lunchtime. In the afternoon visit to The Museum of Applied Art of Tashkent, the ancient palace of Russian diplomat Alexander Polovtsev that is transformed to the museum in 1938; Explore beautiful and unusual underground stations of Tashkent, Amir Temur Square, and Independence Square, visit one of the biggest Bazaar of Uzbekistan, Chorsu. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel
Day 2: Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the railway station to take a fast speed train to Bukhara. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and leave the luggage (check-in at 14:00). Full day sightseeing program includes the visits to Architectural complex Poi-Kalyan (means «Foot of the Great»), consists of three constructions built in XII-XVI centuries; the madrasa of Ulug Beg and Abdulaziz Khan; Tim Abdullah Khan – a covered bazaar built-in 1577; Magok-i Attari Mosque (today, Museum of Carpets) is one of the oldest architectural monuments where you will find heathen shrines, the remains of a Buddhist monastery, a Zoroastrian temple in Bukhara. Lunchtime. In the afternoon continue to explore other monuments, as architectural Ensemble Laybi-Hauz (means «the shore of reservoir»), consists of three monumental buildings: Kukeldash madrassa and two other religious buildings: Hanaka and Madrasah of Nadir Divan-Begi; Ark-Citadel –a residence of Bukhara khans, a massive fortress, built and occupied around the 5th century AD. Bolo-Hauz Mosque, built in the 17th century; the mausoleum of Ismail Samani, one of the most ancient monuments in the city, mausoleum Chashma Ayub. Dinner time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Bukhara, Uzbekistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Morning drive to Samarkand. Make rest stops en route and visit ancient Caravan Serai Rabat-a Malik. Upon arrival in Samarkand transfer and check-in to the hotel. Lunchtime. Sightseeing & visit to The Registan Square (“Sandy Place”), the ensemble of three madrasahs (the Ulughbek Madrasah (1417-1420), the Sher Dor Madrasah (1619-1636) and the Tillya Kori Madrasah (1646-1660)) is a unique example of town-building art, a remarkable pattern of the architectural planning of the main town square; The Gur-Amir Mausoleum –a world-known masterpiece of Central Asian architecture, the family crypt of the great dynasty of Tamerlane, with a finely ribbed dome and decorated with paper-maché inside. Dinner time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Samarkand, Uzbekistan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing program: the Shakhi-Zinda Ensemble with more than 20 buildings, built from early XI up to XIV cc. Each mausoleum has its own style of decoration and great fantasy of skillful artisans; the Observatory of Ulugbek, the first observatory in Central Asia, built-in XIV c. Lunchtime. In the afternoon you will explore other miracles of the city: The Pearl of Samarkand – Bibi Khanum Mosque. Constructed in 1399 by the best architects and artisans of Khorossan, Azerbaijan, Persia, and India, the mosque was compared on the beauty and shining with the Milky Way; the Siyab Bazaar, the most ancient and biggest in Samarkand. At 17:00 transfer to the railway station and take a fast speed train to Tashkent. Arrival in Tashkent at 20:10, transfer and check-in to the hotel. Dinner time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel, depart to the airport for taking flights. Flight at ___. Have a safe flight! End of our services! NOTE: Silk Road Destinations reserves the right to make changes to the exact order of visits and activities (museums and sites) if it is deemed necessary (because of bad weather, unforeseen circumstances or all others, which are beyond our control), but they always take place during the tour.
What's included
Optional payment: - Lunches and Dinners; - Domestic Train Tickets Samarkand –Tashkent (from 35 $ per pax) - Photo & Video charges during sightseeing (from 2 $ per site).
- The International flight tickets; - Consular visa fee; - Tips for guides, drivers, etc.
What to know
Do I need vaccinations for Uzbekistan? There are no obligatory vaccinations for travel to Uzbekistan. However, we highly recommend you to consult with your doctor before your departure and be sure, whether you have all necessary vaccinations, as Tetanus Vaccine, Diphtheria Vaccine, Polio Vaccine, Hepatitis A Vaccine... There is no risk of malaria in the country. Don’t minimize the risk of sunburn and of insolation. Put on your hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. PAYMENT AND BOOKING RESERVATION • Payment is accepted by bank transfer; • Once we receive prepayment of 30% from total tour price, we start immediately booking all services agreed in advance; • The rest 70 % payment must be paid 30 days before the arrival date in Uzbekistan; CANCELLATION In case of cancellation by the Traveler, the Agency has the right to charge a percentage cancellation fee according to the following scale: • up to 30 days before travel start date a fee equal to the down-payment or 30% • 15-29 days before travel start date a fee of 50% • 7-14 days before travel start date a fee of 70% • 6 or fewer days until the travel start date and in the event of a no-show a fee of 100%
Route & locations
Tashkent, Uzbekistan