Bestseller Uzbekistan Family Tour

Tour itinerary: Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent

Season: all year round

Days: 8 | Nights: 8

Bestseller Uzbekistan tour is a 9-day program to enjoy the family vacation.

Take your time to explore the legendary Silk Road cities - Bukhara and Samarkand, spend a few days in capital city Tashkent visiting classical sights, and enjoy a trip to Chimgan mountains or Sun Institute and Uzumfermer winery. The journey at light pace will be ideal for honeymoon and anniversary trips.

Book your Uzbekistan family tour at special rates!

Day 1

Tashkent

Fight to Tashkent

Early morning arrival in Tashkent International Airport ( ETA 05:00 a.m).

Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal, the driver meets with a sign “ANUR TOUR”.

Transfer to the hotel. Check-in. Extra night.

Resting time after the flight/ Free day in Tashkent.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the guide in the lobby. Start sightseeing tour of Tashkent (5 hrs) visiting:

- Amir Temur Square founded in 1882 and originally called Konstantinovsky Square was renamed in 1994 after Amir Timur to honor the cultural and historical contribution of the great conqueror.

- Theatre Square with the Opera House: State Academic Bolshoi Theatre of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi built in 1947 is one of the best opera theatres of the world that performs both classical and national repertoires.

- Independence Square, the main square of Uzbekistan. There are fountains, the “Eternal flame" in honor of soldiers of World War, arch "Good and noble aspiration" crowned with birds of happiness and prosperity, road "Ok Yul" leading to Independence Monument and a monument to Happy Mother symbolizing the hope for a great future.

- Earthquake Memorial, the composition is devoted to the tragic date of earthquake in Tashkent on April 26, 1966, and is erected in the approximate place of the earthquake epicenter. Residents still come to the monument to honor those people who took a part in the reconstruction of Tashkent;

- Khast Imam Square – a religious center of the city consisting of the Barakkhan madrasah; Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the library of Islamic Literature with the Holy Koran Book of the VII century (original Quran Othman). Khast Imam is one of the most significant spiritual centers in Central Asia and attracts pilgrims and visitors all over the world.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Tashkent – Bukhara

Take-away breakfast

06:00 Transfer to Tashkent Airport/ Terminal 3 of domestic airlines.

07:20 Departure for Bukhara by morning flight.

08:30 Arrival in Bukhara. Come out of the terminal and meet the driver.

Transfer to the hotel to drop off the bags ( standard check-in 14:00).

Meet the guide at the lobby. Start WALKING sightseeing program in Bukhara (5 hours):

- Ensemble Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin);

- Magoki Attari Mosque is one of the oldest mosques survived in Bukhara from the time before the Mongolian invasion;

- Abdullakhan’s Tim with numerous handicraft shops of souvenirs, ceramics, national clothes;

- Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara);

- There are three trading domes or so-called covered bazaars Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron preserved from the XVI century and these bazaars were the centers for trade of silk, jewelry, and money exchange. Today as well, one can enjoy and purchase different souvenirs of a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets;

- Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas or so-called Kosh (pare) madrassas opposite each other with the distinctive style of facade ornamental decoration;

- Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa – the heart of Bukhara, a monumental complex impresses the imagination;

- Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC where one can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Bukhara – Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day in Bukhara.

12:00 Standard hotel check-out.

14:30 Transfer to the railway station in Bukhara.

15:50 Departure for Samarkand by train "Afrosiyob"/ "Sharq".

17:20 Arrival in Samarkand.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the guide. Start sightseeing program in Samarkand (6 hrs):

– Gur Emir Mausoleum – burial vault of Timur the Great and his descendants decorated with gold ornaments, considered as one of the world significant places;

– Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori.

– Bibi Khanim Mosque – the biggest medieval building in the city which was one of the most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world in 15th Century.

– Samarkand bazaar – Siyab.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Samarkand – Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the guide. Start sightseeing program in Samarkand visiting (5-6 hrs):

– Shahi Zinda Necropolis – unique complex of Mausoleums on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) of Abbas ibn-Kussam;

– Ulugbek’s Observatory – the finest astronomical centers in the medieval world was built by order of Ulugbek, an outstanding scholar and astronomer;

– Mausoleum of Hoji Doniyor also known as Saint Daniel.

16:30 Transfer to the railway station in Samarkand.

17:30 Departure for Tashkent by train "Afrosiyob"/ "Sharq".

19:44 Arrival in Tashkent.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Tashkent – Chimgan – Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

Countryside sightseeing in Tashkent, please choose one of the options below (guide and transport services are included for 5- 6 hrs). Because the program today can be flexible, the entrance fees today are not included, tourists can buy the entrance tickets at the ticket offices on their own.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Opt 1. Chimgan Tour

10:00 Meet the driver and guide at the hotel. Transfer to Chimgan Mountains area, 120 km from Tashkent, about 1,5 –2 hrs one way.

- Amirsoy cable way ride. Entrance fees in Amirsoy complex/ Amirsoy cable way are not included, visitors can buy entrance tickets at the tickets offices of Amirsoy.

- Take a photo stop with panoramic views to Charvak Lake and Chimgan mounts.

After lunch in the local café in the place called Bochka, transfer back to Tashkent. Arrival in Tashkent (ETA by 17:00).

Opt 2. Tashkent shopping and museum tour

10:00 Meet the guide and start sightseeing in Tashkent (4 –5 hrs):

- Applied Arts Museum with large collection of traditional handicrafts;

- Minor Mosque (White Mosque),

- Shopping time in Chorsu bazaar.

- Magic City (entrance fees in attractions are not included),

Opt 3. Sun Institute and Uzumfermer.

08:30 Meet the guide and driver. Transfer to Parkent (45 km, ~1 hour on the way)

- The Big Solar Furnace- the heliotechnical complex was built in 1987, is one of the two largest solar structures in the world. Due to its ideal location, Parkent Solar Furnace has a number of advantages that contribute to the accumulation of environmentally friendly solar energy.

The visitors can participate in simple experiments and watch the work of solar panels - heliostats, compare electronic and sundials, boil water and learn how to light Olympic fire.

Lunch break at one of the local cafes in the shady groves of Sukok village

- Winery Uzumfermer (excursion around the winery and winetasting of local wines. Entrance fees to be paid at the winery ticket office).

Transfer to Tashkent (1 hour). Transfer to the hotel.

Day 8

Tashkent

Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.

Morning departure flight from Tashkent

Tour Price (PER PERSON):

Person in group	Standart	Comfort hotels
1	$2015	$2495
2-3	$1285	$1525
4-5	$1185	$1425
6-12	$1100	$1345
Single supplement	$280	$490

Book it!

- Accommodation in standard double/twin rooms;

- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class transport as per road conditions including transfers to-from train stations, and airports;

- English-speaking professional licensed local guides (5 standard excursions);

- Meals: breakfasts at the hotels;

- Single entry tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums and natural fees as per program;

-Train tickets Bukhara – Samarkand, Samarkand – Tashkent by trains "Afrosiab" or "Sharq" (economy class);

- Air tickets Tashkent – Bukhara (economy class);

- Tourist tax per person.

- International flights to/from Tashkent;

- Photo/video fees (professional camera);

- E-visa to Uzbekistan (if required);

- Meals: lunches and dinners;

- Entrance fees on D 7;

- Transport and guide service for free days and free time after the standard city tours (can be added by request as extra); transport for walking tours in Bukhara;

- Personal travel/medical insurance, portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified under “Tour Price Includes”.

The tour is published on February 15, 2025 and the rates as per program and conditions specified are actual for 180 days ( 6 month) from the date of publication.

All the rates will be subject to change if the request is after 180 days from date of publication because any changes in the seasonal tariffs for hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may cause the increase of rates.

- Any changes in the basic itinerary and service content may cause the change of the tour prices.

- If the hotels, noted in the program are fully booked or not available for the dates or in case of late / last-minute booking, the tour company reserves the right to book the other hotels of the same category and similar service as per room availability.

- Please note that during the national holidays, during the big summits, fairs, festivals, major sport and cultural events, some parts of the roads can be temporarily blocked for delegations and events as per government decrees.

- Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;

- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;

- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;

- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;

- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increase, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;

- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).

ACCOMMODATION

CITY	STANDARD	COMFORT
TASHKENT	Milan/ Marwa/ Gabrielle	Inspira-S / Ichan Qala / Ateca / Mirzo Boutique
BUKHARA	An-Nur/ Malika Bukhara/ Devon Begi / Devon/ Safiya
SAMARKAND	Shaxzoda Elite/ Shahdil/ Zilol Baxt	East Star/ Kosh Hovuz/ Dilimah
BUKHARA	An-Nur/ Malika Bukhara/ Devon Begi / Devon/ Safiya
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