Uzbekistan, landlocked country in Central Asia. It lies mainly between two major rivers, the Syr Darya (ancient Jaxartes River) to the northeast and the Amu Darya (ancient Oxus River) to the southwest, though they only partly form its boundaries. Uzbekistan is bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest and north, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to the east and southeast, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest. The autonomous republic of Qoraqalpoghiston (Karakalpakstan) is located in the western third of the country. The Soviet government established the Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic as a constituent (union) republic of the U.S.S.R. in 1924. Uzbekistan declared its independence from the Soviet Union on August 31, 1991. The capital is Tashkent (Toshkent).
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Destination
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Departure
Tashkent International Airport / Bukhara International Airport -
Departure Time
Please arrive by 9:15 AM for a departure at 9:30 AM. -
Return Time
Approximately 8:30 PM. -
Dress Code
Casual, comfortable athletic clothing, hat and light jacket. -
Included
Accommodation in 4-star hotels with daily breakfastAll applicable taxes and service chargesAll transfers and transportation as per itineraryEntrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itineraryGuided tours with English-speaking local guidesMeals as specified in the itineraryTrain tickets between cities -
Not Included
International airfareOptional tours and activities not mentioned in the itineraryPersonal expenses such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc.Travel insuranceVisa fees (if applicable)
Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
- Arrive at Tashkent International Airport
- Transfer to your hotel and check-in
- Relax and unwind after your journey
- Optional: Evening stroll around Amir Timur Square
Day 2: Tashkent City Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Guided city tour of Tashkent:
- Visit Khast-Imam Square, home to the Muyi Mubarak Library and the Tillya Sheikh Mosque
- Explore Chorsu Bazaar, a vibrant market selling local produce, spices, and handicrafts
- Discover Independence Square and its historical monuments Enjoy a traditional Uzbek lunch
- Optional: Visit the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
- Free evening to explore Tashkent at your leisure
Day 3: Tashkent to Samarkand
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out and depart for Samarkand by high-speed train
- Arrive in Samarkand and transfer to your hotel
- Visit Registan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and marvel at its stunning architecture
- Explore the Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Siab Bazaar
- Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant featuring Uzbek cuisine
- Overnight stay in Samarkand
Day 4: Samarkand Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full day exploring Samarkand:
- Visit the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, a sacred site with beautifully decorated mausoleums
- Explore the Ulugh Beg Observatory and Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
- Enjoy a traditional Uzbek lunch
- Visit the Afrosiab Museum to learn about the history of Samarkand
- Free evening to relax or explore more of Samarkand on your own
Day 5: Samarkand to Bukhara
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out and depart for Bukhara by train
- Arrive in Bukhara and transfer to your hotel
- Begin exploring Bukhara's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Kalyan Minaret, Po-i-Kalyan Complex, and Mir-i-Arab Madrasa
- Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant
- Overnight stay in Bukhara
Day 6: Bukhara City Tour
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Full day exploring Bukhara:
- Visit the Ark Fortress, the oldest structure in Bukhara
- Explore the Samanid Mausoleum and Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
- Discover the trading domes of Bukhara and shop for souvenirs
- Enjoy a traditional Uzbek lunch
- Free evening to relax or explore Bukhara's vibrant streets
Day 7: Departure from Bukhara
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Check out and transfer to Bukhara International Airport for your departure flight
Package Inclusions:
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels with daily breakfast
- All transfers and transportation as per itinerary
- Guided tours with English-speaking local guides
- Entrance fees to all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
- Train tickets between cities (Tashkent-Samarkand-Bukhara)
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- All applicable taxes and service charges
Package Exclusions:
- International airfare
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
- Optional tours and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Note:
Tour Location
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