Uzbekistan Cultural & Historical Tour

Uzbekistan Cultural & Historical Tour

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Uzbekistan Cultural & Historical Tour

8 Days Starting and ending in Tashkent

Visiting: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Shahrisabz, Ayaz-Kala Fortress, Khiva

Tour operator:

Steppe Journeys

Tour code:

UZB8D

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 15

Physical rating:

Medium, Low

Age range:

1-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Halal

Tour operated in:
English , French , German , Spanish

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

Discover Uzbekistan's most interesting highlights and historical sites well as culture and traditions in 8 days tour. You will visit Tashkent with its modern and old towns, Samarkand with its magnificent Registan square, Shahi Zinda complex, Urgut market outside the city. Bukhara will open its gates with beautiful Islamic and pre-islamic architecture, music and folk show. Khiva will treat you with its local cuisine which is little different from other parts of Uzbekistan and you will live in a small town surrounded with city walls and visit historical sites.

Highlights

  • Uzbekistan emroidery master class

  • Uzbek cuisine master class

  • Folk and music of Uzbekistan

Places You'll See

Uzbek Embroidery

Juma Mosque With 218 Wooden Pillars

Khiva, Ichan Kala

Uzbek Music And Dance Show

Shahi Zinda Necropolis, Samarkand

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Tashkent

Location: Tashkent

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Navruz hotel

You will be picked up at airport of Tashkent on your arrival. Please inform us your flight time and date. If you need an extra night on arrival we can book the same hotel for you.
Tours starts today with a visit to old town of Tashkent where you will see the madrasah of 16th century, Osman Koran of 7th century and Chorsu market which is the oldest and biggest in Central Asia.
Lunch will be arranged in a local cafe or chayhana.
PM we will visit modern city with a museum of Applied Arts, Tashkent metro. It is one of the best examples of Soviet architecture. Evening you can enjoy Ballet or Opera in Alisher Navoi opera theatre. (if available)

Day 2 : Tashkent To Samara

Location: Samarkand

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Minor Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Tashkent-Samarkand (300 kms, 2 hours by fast train). Take morning train ride to Samarkand 0800-1010. Visit includes: Registan square with Sherdor Madrasa, Ulughbek madrasah, Tilla Kori madrasa, Gur Emir Mausoleum, the stunning burial place of Temur’s teacher, sons and grandsons. Bibi Hanum mosque, Bazaar, Shahi Zinda complex, a holy place in Central Asia famed for its tile work; Afrosiab ancient settlement destroyed by Ghengis Khan in the 13th century. Tour ends up with folk show or Light and Sound show at Registan square (optional, available upon request or join booked show)

Day 3 : Samarkand To Bukhara

Location: Bukhara, Shahrisabz

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Volida hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Samarkand-Bukhara via Shahrisabz. (80 km+290 km) After breakfast drive to Bukhara via Shahrisabz , the birthplace of Amir Temur. If you are a small group of 1-3 persons, you can drive over the mountain of Zarafshan pass (1450 m) and arrive Shahrisabz in around one hour; bigger groups will travel by van or bus around the mountain which will take around 2. 5 hours and see remote villages of the province.
Visit in Shahrisabz includes Ak Saray Palace, Jahangir’s mausoleum and Kok Gumbaz mosque PM continue driving to Bukhara, another 290 kms through the semi steppe of Kyzikum desert.

Day 4 : Bukhara City Tour

Location: Bukhara

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Volida hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today’s full day city tour, all on foot through this ancient, holy city, includes Chashmai Ayub mausoleum, Ismail Samani mausoleum, Bolo Hauz mosque and Ark Fortress. Turkish hammam, the bazaar and many souvenir shops.
After lunch at a local restaurants or café. you visit Kalyan minaret, Ulughbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasa, Nadir Divan Begi Madrasa and Khanaka, Magaki Attari mosque, Chor Minor madrasa. You can finish city tour with an optional folk show in Nadir Divan Begi madrasa at 1800.

Day 5 : Travel From Bukhara To Khiva

Location: Ayaz-Kala Fortress

Accommodation: Camp, Yurt

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Bukhara-Khiva (500 km, 6 hrs) Today you will have a long journey through the Kyzilkum desert, which covers 1/3 of Uzbekistan’s territory, crossing the river Amudarya (Oxus) near Urgench and arrive in Khiva at around 1500. Free time. Overnight.
Another option is to overnight in Ayazkala Yurt . Those who want to sleep in Yurt please let us know in advance. if you prefer hotel to Yurt, you can sleep in Khiva in a hotel.

Day 6 : Khiva City Tour

Location: Khiva

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Zukhara boutique B&B

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

If you stay for overnight in Yurt you will be transferred to Khiva (100 km) and start city tour with the group in the city. Full day walking tour in Khiva. You will visit the whole town with its minarets, mosques, museums, palaces and caravanserai. You will meet also local people living in the old town, celebrating weddings in the city, shopping in the local market. Kunya Ark, Kalta minor, Muhammad Aminkhan madrasa, Muhammad Rahimkhan madrasa, Juma mosque and Minaret, Islam Khodja minaret, Tash Hauli palace are the main but not the full list of attractions located in the town. Ovenright in Khiva

Day 7 : Khiva To Tashkent By Flight

Location: Tashkent

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Navruz hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast you will take a flight back to Tashkent from Urgench airport at around 0920-1040. Arrival in Tashkent and enjoy your free time for last minute shopping and rest. Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 8 : Departure From Tashkent

Location: Tashkent International Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to airport of Tashkent for your flight home. End of Services.

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

  • Accommodation

    Twin or Double room in a small private hotels

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Pick up on arrival, drop to airport for departure

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

    Urgench to Tashkent flight

  • Country Entry Visas

    Visa support if needed

  • Entrance Fees

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

  • Fully Guided

  • Meals – Breakfast Only

  • Train Tickets

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What's Not Included

  • Drinks with Meals

  • Local Taxes

  • International Travel

  • Meals – Full Board

  • Meals – Half Board

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Photographing fee at historical sites

Check out our Q&As

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    It can be arranged as a solo trip for 1 person

  • Photographing fee is incldued?

    No, you can pay photographing fee on spot, usually it is 1-2 USD per site.

  • Company Instant Book

    yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    No, extra luggage fee can be paid on spot

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    Yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    Yes.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Only Local flight is included

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Yes but not all travellers need visa. Only few countries and they can obtain online visa.

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    Small private hotels, comfortable.

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Medium

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    Yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tipping is not included in the tour price.

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    15-20

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    Yes

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    Yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    USD

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes and if you need German, Italian, French or Spanish please let us know in advance

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes, US$90 per person

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    No

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Hedy Mantel  

Uzbekistan 8 days cultural tour

24-Oct-2019

Great trip to a fascinating and very beautiful and friendly country

Georgina Dixon  

Uzbekistan 8 days cultural tour

02-Jun-2019

I had a fantastic trip with Steppe Journeys. The team were professional, helpful, organised and very accommodating. The tour ran very smoothly and everything far exceeded my expectations. The guides in each city were knowledgeable and the transport was seamless. Odil and Bek worked very hard to ensure that everything was perfectly organised and looked after me very well. Absolutely would recommend this trip and tour company to anyone. Fantastic service run by genuinely kind and lovely people.

Maria Mefsud  

Uzbekistan 8 days cultural tour

30-Jun-2019

Steppe travel is basically Odil...he takes care of everything and is extremely meticulous and attentive. I did not meet him at any stage but he was in touch with me constantly. Most importantly when there was a hitch he immediately took care of things and provided me with a solution. I felt that I was being well taken care of and felt very safe throughout. The trip itself was well-organised, maybe Tashkent first day could have been better organised to include more of actual life in Tashkent rather than maybe the museum where we spent too much time, in my opinion. All guides are to know quite proficient English.

Maureen Kelly  

Uzbekistan 8 days cultural tour

24-Sep-2019

Fascinating country with very kind people despite communication limitations. The tour included many places of interest, long journeys and not much ' down time'. Odil, the organiser, was always available by phone or email to clarify anything needed and responded promptly. The guides were very knowledgable and great fun. I have always travelled independently before but am now a convert to small group tours

Magedie Pretorius  

Uzbekistan 8 days cultural tour

13-Aug-2019

Had an amazing time in Uzbekistan. Steppe journeys looked after me so well throughout my trip. Thank you so much!

Julie Farr  

Uzbekistan 8 days cultural tour

23-Oct-2019

I enjoyed my holiday very much, my only complaint was the journey to the airport when we arrived we had to run to catch the plane ( not good for a sixty two year old ! ) which left ten minutes later. It was a very tense journey a not a good end to a very memorable time. It could have meant missing the connecting flights and lot of inconvenience and expense. The guides were also good and I would highly recommend it. I n fact I have already recommended it to two people !

Jane Wadsworth  

Uzbekistan 8 days cultural tour

26-Mar-2019

From the first contact with Odil at Steppe Journeys to the final flight home we were well looked after and everything ran smoothly. We didn't need to worry about a thing! Our guides in Bukhara and Samarkand were excellent and very knowledgeable giving us about the right amount of information and taking us to unexpected places (including the Novro'z celebrations, which we really enjoyed). Our hotels were comfortable and in good locations (we had no trouble in any of the places we stayed). We would book again and cannot recommend Odil highly enough. He certainly knows how to give customer service at the top level and his attention to detail is faultless.

Derek Jess  

Uzbekistan 8 days cultural tour

11-Sep-2019

Just returned from a 8 day tour of Uzbekistan with Steppe Journeys. From being picked up at the airport to returning me back to it for the journey home everything went like clockwork. I was the only one on the tour but my driver's and guides looked after me very well. Guides spoke very good English and were very knowledgeable while driver's were always on time to take me to the different places. Accommodation was good rooms very clean and good breakfast.Would recommend Steppe Journeys to anybody who is considering a holiday to Uzbekistan.

Nobumi Kato  

Uzbekistan 8 days cultural tour

19-Mar-2020

It was a good tour and I enjoyed it very much in a small group. The guides are different in each city but they are well trained and have a lot of knowledge, especially Mr. Sean in Samarkand. The hotels are neat and clean, very comfortable. I recommend Yurt stay even though there is no hot-water shower. Just one point I am disappointed about was the transport. We had the option to drive or train from Samarkand and Bukhara, and chose drive. It was an 8 hour drive (without visiting Shahrisabz on the way) and spent all day in the car on the bumpy road such a long time. If I knew that I would not choose the drive. I suggest to delete the drive option or explain before we chose. Anyway I guarantee you can enjoy Uzbekistan with this travel agency, Steppe Journeys

Amanda Hilmarsson- Dunn  

Uzbekistan 8 days cultural tour

25-Mar-2019

Very well organised tour. Ran without a hitch. Very knowledgeable guides, who were able to answer all of my questions. I would highly recommend the tour.

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