Budget tour to Uzbekistan

Tour itinerary: Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent

Season: All year around

Days: 6 | Nights: 5

A budget tour to Uzbekistan is a 6 day budget friendly classical itinerary to stunning Khiva, charming Bukhara and beautiful Samarkand!

The cities of Silk Road reflect the rich culture in magnanimous architectural complexes, madrassahs, and minarets, The main attractions of Uzbekistan are presented in a special budget offer.

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Day 1

Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva

Meet the driver at the hotel in Tashkent.

06:00 Transfer to the local airport.

07:25 Flight to Urgench by HY51.

08:55 Arrival in Urgench Airport.

Come out of the terminal and meet with our driver.

Transfer to Khiva (30 km) hotel in Ichan Kala ( historical centre) to drop off the bags.

Meet the guide at the lobby and start walking excursion in the historical part of Khiva – Ichan-kala (translated as “Inner town”) - the largest Museum in the open air in Central Asia:

- Ata-Darvaza, Kunya- Ark;

- Madrassah of Muhammad Rahim Khan;

- Madrassah of Muhammed Aminhan;

- Kalta Minor, the Palace of the Allakulihan Khan of Khiva;

- Tash Hauli, where the harem of 40 concubines was;

- Caravanserai and Tim Allakulihan;

- Mausoleum of Seyd Allaudin,

- Islam-Khoja Madrassah - was built in 1908 by Islam-Hoja of the Prime Minister of Khan. The minaret is a symbol of the country, is an early example of the architecture of the XIV century.

- Mosque and Jami Minaret.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Khiva – Bukhara

09:00 Transfer Khiva to Bukhara by car (475 km, 7 hrs) via Kyzylkum desert OR transfer by train (depending on train schedule).

Arrival in Bukhara. Transfer to the hotel located.

Resting time in the afternoon/evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Bukhara

09:00 Meet the guide at the hotel lobby ( the hotel located in the historical centre).

Start WALKING sightseeing program in Bukhara (5-6 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 even for 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

Free day in Bukhara.

14:30 Transfer to the railway station in Bukhara.

15:50 Departure for Samarkand by high-speed train "Afrosiyob" or "Sharq".

17:20 Arrival in Samarkand.

Come out of the terminal, the driver meets with a signboard "ANUR TOUR".

Transfer to the hotel, Check-in.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Samarkand

09:00 Meet the guide and driver at the hotel's lobby.

Start sightseeing program in Samarkand (6 hours):

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

– Continue to the famous Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture consists of three grandiose buildings: 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;

– Shahi Zinda Necropolis – unique complex of Mausoleums formed by standing on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) belonging to Abbas ibn-Kussam.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Samarkand – Tashkent

Free day in Samarkand.

16:30 Transfer to the railway station in Samarkand.

17:30 Departure for Tashkent by high-speed train "Afrosiyob".

19:44 Arrival in Tashkent.

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

End of the tour.

Tour Price (PER PERSON):

Person in group	Standart
1	$885
2-3	$625
4-5	$575
6-12	$565

Book it!

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

- English-speaking local guides (3 standard excursions);

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

- Internal flight Tashkent – Urgench (economy class);

- Train tickets Bukhara – Samarkand, Samarkand – Tashkent by speed train "Afrosiab"/"Sharq" (economy class);

- Tourist tax per person.

- International flights to/from Tashkent;

- Accommodation in hotels (booked on tourists' side);

- E-visa to Uzbekistan (if required);

- Meals: breakfasts at the hotels, lunches and dinners;

- Guide and transport service for free days (can be added by request);

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

The tour is published on January 23, 2025 and the rates as per program and conditions specified are actual for 90 days ( 3 month) from the date of publication.

- Please note that the tour price does not include seasonal VAT 15 %, VAT can be added to the basic tour price.

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

- 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.

- 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).