Uzbekistan - Jewel of the Silk Road
Uzbekistan - Jewel of the Silk Road
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Uzbekistan - Jewel of the Silk Road
11 Days Starting and ending in Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Visiting: Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz, Samarkand
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Tour code:
TTBEK
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 24
Age range:
16-99
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Tour Overview
Samarkand. Bukhara. Khiva. The names conjure up images of ‘Arabian Nights’, Eastern exoticism and caravans crossing the Red Desert to bring silks, spices and jewels to the bazaars of the Near East. Our Uzbekistan tours follow the Silk Road route, exploring the mosques, palaces, museums and madrasahs of these crossroad cities. Our adventure also takes us through the dramatic desert scenery of remote Karakalpakstan and reveals the grand tombs of the Biblical prophet Daniel and medieval warrior-emperor Tamerlane.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : UK - In flight
Location: Tashkent
Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home for your overnight flight to Tashkent.
Day 2 : Tashkent
Location: Tashkent
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Tashkent Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
After arriving this morning, there’s time to relax at the hotel. We’ll head out this afternoon for a guided sightseeing tour of the city. Marvel at the remarkable Khast-Imam Complex, amble around the exhibits at the Museum of Applied Art and browse for souvenirs at the traditional Chorsu Bazaar.
Day 3 : Urgench - Khiva
Location: Khiva
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Asia Khiva Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly to Urgench and continue by road to the walled city of Khiva. Along the way we’ll visit Ayaz-Kala Fortress, dating back to the II century AD and the heyday of the Kushan Empire and Toprak-Kala Fortress, the capital of Khorezm in the 3rd century.Then we move onto Akchakul Tourist Complex, on the shores of Akchakul Lake, where we will stop for lunch and some free time. After lunch, we'll continue on to Khiva.
Day 4 : Khiva
Location: Khiva
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Asia Khiva Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning we enjoy a guided tour of Khiva, a Silk Road city famed for its elegant architecture. Within the medieval Itchan Kala, the walled ‘inner town’, we’ll find the 18th-century Djuma Mosque, the Tosh-Hovli Palace, the vast Kuhna Ark fortress and the beautiful Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum. Tonight’s dinner will be accompanied by a live folk show.
Day 5 : Bukhara
Location: Bukhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Asia Bukhara
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We leave Khiva, crossing the dramatic landscapes of the Kyzyl Kum, or Red Sand Desert, along the route once taken by the Silk Road caravan traders. We stop along the way, arriving in Bukhara this afternoon.
Day 6 : Bukhara
Location: Bukhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Asia Bukhara
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
A guided city tour showcases the old town of Bukhara, an ancient Silk Road trading hub and important cultural centre, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amongst other highlights we visit the 16th-century Kalyan Mosque, the multi-coloured Abdul Aziz Khan Madrasah and the turquoise-domed Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, looking like an image from the ‘Arabian Nights’. You’re then free to explore - perhaps browse through the souvenirs in the bazaars or relax in one of the city’s tea houses. This evening we’ll enjoy a traditional Bukharian cooking class and learn about the delicious regional cuisine, a fusion of Jewish and Central Asian flavours and traditions.
Day 7 : Bukhara
Location: Bukhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Asia Bukhara
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We head out of the city this morning to tour the Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum, an elegant memorial to a 14th-century Sufi scholar. We’ll also visit Sitorai-Mokhi-Hossa Palace, once the summer residence of the local emirs. Early this evening we’ll stroll to the Nadir Divan Begi madrasah for a folklore show.
Day 8 : Shakhrisabz - Samarkand
Location: Shakhrisabz
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Samarkand
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We’ll journey to Shakhrisabz where we’ll take a city tour, including the ruins of Aqsaray Palace, Khazrati Imam Mosque, Jahangir Mausoleum and the Dorut Tilavat Complex, home to Kok Gumbaz Mosque. Continuing on, we’ll head for Samarkand, founded in the 7th-century BC. It was once the capital of a great empire ruled by the legendary warlord Tamerlane, and one of the most important cities along the Silk Road. Today, this ‘Crossroad of Cultures’ is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 9 : Samarkand
Location: Samarkand
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Grand Samarkand
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A full-day sightseeing tour introduces us to Samarkand, ticking off the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the mosaic-covered Ulugh Beg Madrasah and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, as well as the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, an imposing complex of 11 medieval mausolea. We sample some traditional Samarkand cuisine at local restaurants.
Day 10 : Samarkand - Tashkent
Location: Samarkand
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Wyndham Tashkent Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Another guided tour takes us to the fascinating 15th-century Ulugh Beg Observatory, the Afrosiyab Museum and the Mausoleum of Daniel, said to be the tomb of the Old Testament prophet. This afternoon we’ll take the train back to Tashkent.
Day 11 : Tashkent - UK
Location: Tashkent
Meals Included: Breakfast
Take a guided walking tour of Tashkent, visiting the History Museum, Independence Square and the richly decorated Tashkent Metro. This afternoon we transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
What's Included
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9 nights in hotels and 1 in flight
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International and internal flights as detailed. Prices are based on return flights with Uzbekistan Airways from London Heathrow.
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Titan tour manager
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22 meals: 9 breakfasts 5 lunches 8 dinnersundefined excursions and visits
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Full-day guided tour of Tashkent (including the Khast-Imam Complex and the Museum of History of Uzbekistan)
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Visits to Ayaz-Kala Fortress and Toprak-Kala Fortress with lunch at Akchakul Tourist Complex; and Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum
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City tours of Khiva, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz and Samarkand
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2 folklore shows
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Traditional Bukharian cooking master class
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Afrosiyab Museum and the Mausoleum of Daniel, SamarkandPlus
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Insurance
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of activities are included in the tour?
The tour includes a variety of activities such as guided city tours, visits to historical sites and museums, a traditional Bukharian cooking master class, and two folklore shows. Additionally, there are opportunities to explore local bazaars and enjoy traditional meals.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides 9 nights in hotels and 1 night in flight. The accommodation will be as specified or similar.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 23 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 9 dinners.
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What transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes international and internal flights, travel within the destination by coach, and a train journey from Samarkand to Tashkent.
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Is there a VIP service included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service.
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Are there any additional costs not covered by the tour package?
Tipping and gratuities are not included in the tour package.
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What historical sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to several historical sites such as the Khast-Imam Complex, the Museum of History of Uzbekistan, Chilpyk, Tuprak Kala, Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum, the ruins of Aqsaray Palace, Khazrati Imam Mosque, Jahangir Mausoleum, Dorut Tilavat Complex, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Ulugh Beg Observatory, and the Mausoleum of Daniel.
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What cultural experiences are included in the tour?
The tour offers cultural experiences such as a traditional Bukharian cooking master class, two folklore shows, and visits to local bazaars and tea houses.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service will collect you from home for your overnight flight to Tashkent.
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What can I expect on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, you will take a guided walking tour of Tashkent, visiting the History Museum, Independence Square, and the richly decorated Tashkent Metro. In the afternoon, you will transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK. Upon arrival, your Titan vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
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Do I have to pay a Single Supplement?
In most cases a single supplement will apply. If the price for a Single room for sole occupancy is not shown, please ask our team for details and we will be able to check the details for you.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We've been taking our customers across the world on escorted tours for more than 40 years
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Our commitment to sustainable travel is part of our ethos. We love exploring the world and hope that, alongside our customers, we can be part of a bigger change in respecting the people and wildlife on our planet and minimising the impact we have on our environment.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
With some COVID-19 rules and restrictions still in place there are a few details that you need to know. This information is subject to change. It’s your responsibility to monitor changes and ensure you fulfil all relevant criteria for travel. Rest assured that we’re on hand to help and answer any questions you might have.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
You’ll receive your Final holiday documents via email approximately 14 days prior to your departure.
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