Tour itinerary:
Tashkent – Khiva – Bukhara – Samarkand –Tashkent – Khujand – Tashkent
Season:
all year round
Days:
8 |
Nights:
8
Uzbekistan – Tajikistan tour is a private culture trip to explore the Silk Road major sights - amazing Khiva, marvelous Bukhara and legendary Samarkand, modern Tashkent and Khujand.
The tour is suitable for late autumn - winter vacation.
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Flight to Tashkent,
Arrival in Tashkent International Airport ( ETA 02:00 am).
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. Extra night.
Breakfast at the hotel.
11:00 Meet the guide and driver at the hotel's lobby.
Start sightseeing tour of Tashkent (5 hrs) visiting old and new parts of the city:
- Amir Timur Square, founded in 1882 and originally called Konstantinovsky Square, was renamed on August 31, 1994, after the Amir Timur to honor the cultural and historical contribution of the great conqueror.
- Theater Square with the Opera House: State Academic Theater of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi built in 1947 is one of the best opera theaters in the world that performs both classical and national repertoires.
- Independence Square, the main square of Uzbekistan reflects the past, present, and future of the country. There are fountains standing for the life energy of Uzbek people, the Cabinet and the Senate, the “Eternal flame" in honor of soldiers who died during the Second World War.
- Earthquake Memorial, the composition is devoted to the tragic date of the 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.
- Chorsu bazaar – the ancient bazaar of Tashkent. “Chorsu” means “four water”, symbolically meaning the conjunction of four major parts of the old city in the bazaar where people come for trades. The bazaar beautiful blue dome, built in traditional style after the Tashkent earthquake, is often depicted in postcards and international magazines and became one of the major sights of interest both for locals and guests – one can see oriental tiled bazaar from different souvenir shops with ceramics, handicraft works, carpets and jewelry, the whole pavilion full of delirious fruits to the finest textiles and colorful fabrics.
- Tashkent Metro (the first line was launched in 1977) with beautiful train stations each decorated in thematic style with traditional ornaments and special lightning.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Take-away breakfast.
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, the driver meets with “ANUR TOUR” sign.
Transfer to Khiva to drop off the bags. Standard hotel check-in at 14:00.
Meet the guide and start walking excursion in the historical part of Khiva – Ichan-kala (translated as “Inner town”). Ichan-kala - 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.
Breakfast at the hotel.
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.
Resting time in the afternoon/evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide in the lobby. Start WALKING sightseeing in Bukhara (4-5 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, and carpets;
- Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara);
- 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 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.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free day in Bukhara.
12:00 Standard hotel check-out.
14:40 Transfer to the railway station in Bukhara.
16:11 Departure for Samarkand by train "Afrosiyob"/ "Sharq".
18:00 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.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Meet the guide. Start sightseeing program in Samarkand (5- 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.
– Shahi Zinda Necropolis – unique complex of Mausoleums on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) of Abbas ibn-Kussam.
16:30 Transfer to the railway station in Samarkand.
17:35 Departure for Tashkent by train "Afrosiyob"/ "Sharq".
20:08 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.
Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 Meet the driver in your hotel and transfer to Uzbek - Tajik border "Oybek" (~100 km)
09:30 On arrival, border passing formalities: visa/passport control.
Meet the driver and guide on Tajikistan side of the border and transfer to Khudjand (70km, 1h.) – center of Sugd region of Northern Tajikistan.
Khujand was the furthest point Alexander the Great reached in Central Asia, the city was named Alexandria Eschate (Alexandria the Farthest), the city became one of the important entrepots on the great Silk Road.
Start of the excursion program:
- Pushkin square with Kamoli Khudjandi Square;
- Timur Malik’s fortress and Sugd museum;
- Muslihiddin memorial complex;
- Panjshanbe bazaar (Khujand’s central market that has many stores offering different kind of goods and services. The name Panjshanbe comes from Persian language meaning “Thursday”. Panjshanbe is considered as one of the oldest markets in Tajikistan. The Silk Road which passes Khujand city, had always made Panjshanbe to be crowded with traders and tourists).
- Arbob Palace (Arbob palace had its particular significance in 1992, when it was the place for the meeting of the Tajik Soviet ministers which officially declared independence from the Soviet Union. Also, it was the site where the Tajik flag was chosen).
Lunch at the local cafe.
Afternoon transfer back to Tajik - Uzbek border Oybek.Border passing, visa passport control.
16:30 Meet the driver on Uzbekistan side of the border and transfer to Tashkent.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Transfer to the Tashkent International Airport.
Early morning departure flight from Tashkent.
End of the tour.
- Accommodation in standard double/twin rooms;
- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class transport as per road conditions including transfers to-from airports /borders;
- English-speaking local guides in Uzbekistan (3 standard excursions), local guide in Khujand ( 1 standard excursion);
- Meals: breakfast at the hotels, lunch in a Khujand ( traditional meals, fixed menu, alcohol excluding);
- Single entry tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums, and natural fees as per program;
- Internal flight Tashkent - Urgench ( economy class);
-Ttrain tickets Bukhara – Samarkand, Samarkand – Tashkent by speed train "Afrosiab"/Sharq" (economy class);
- Tourist tax per person.
- International flights to/from Tashkent;
- E-visa/visa to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan (if required);
- Photo/video fees (professional camera);
- Uzbekistan: transport for walking tours in Khiva and Bukhara; guide/transport service for free days and free time after the standard city tours;
- Meals: lunches and dinners except those specified under Included section.
- Personal/travel insurance; portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified under Included section.
The tour is published on May 16, 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
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STANDARD
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COMFORT
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TASHKENT
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Milan/ Marwa/ Gabrielle
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Ateca / Ichan Qala / Ateca / Inspira-S / Mirzo Boutique
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KHIVA
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Minor Boutique / Grand Vizir/ Annex/ / Muso Tora
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Zarafshon Boutique/ Asia Khiva/ Erkin Palace
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BUKHARA
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An-Nur/ Malika Bukhara/ Devon Begi / Devon/ Safiya
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SAMARKAND
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Shaxzoda Elite/ Zilol Baxt /Shahdil
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East Star/ Kosh Hovuz/ Dilimah
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Or other hotels of the same category
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