Uzbekistan Family Tour

Tour itinerary: Tashkent – Samarkand – Tashkent – Chimgan– Tashkent

Season: all year round

Days: 6 | Nights: 5

Uzbekistan Family Tour is a special itinerary suitable for families with little kids and elderly people in a comfortable relaxing pace.

The excursions in Modern Tashkent, marveloius and legendary Samarkand, breath-taking Chimgan mountains are woven in a cultural family trip.

Take your time to enjoy the memorable vacation with your family, friends and close people in the very heart of the Great Silk Road.

Day 1

Tashkent

Flight to Tashkent.

Evening arrival in Tashkent International Airport (ETA 07:00).

Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal and meet the staff holding a sign “ANUR TOUR” or with your name on it.

Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the guide and start a sightseeing tour of Tashkent (5 hrs) :

- 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 the Uzbek people, the Cabinet and the Senate, and 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.

Day 3

Tashkent – Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel.

07:00 Transfer to the railway station in Tashkent.

08:00 Departure for Samarkand by train "Afrosiyob"/"Sharq".

10:08 Arrival in Samarkand.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver and guide.

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;

- Samarkand bazaar Siab.

Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Samarkand – Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Continue sightseeing program in Samarkand (5 hours):

- Shahi Zinda Necropolis – unique complex of Mausoleums formed by standing on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) belonging to the Muslim person named Saint 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;

- Khoja Doniyor Mausoleum - the mausoleum over the grave of one of the saints. According to legend back to XVIII century, the ashes of the Old Testament biblical prophet Daniyar (Daniel) are buried in the mausoleum, the remains of which were brought to Samarkand and buried by Amir Timur.

16:00 Transfer to the train station in Samarkand.

17:00 Departure for Tashkent by train "Afrosiyob"/"Sharq".

19:10 Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Tashkent – Chimgan– Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet with our driver in the lobby and start the journey.

Transfer to Chimgan Mountains area, 120 km from Tashkent, en-route enjoying the picturesque views of beautiful mountains and the life of local people. Chimgan Mounts offer many seasonal outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, climbing, hiking, and mountaineering.

- Amirsoy cable way ( please note the entrance fees in Amirsoy and to cable way are not included, the visitors can buy the entrance tickets/ cable way ride tickets or ski passes in the ticket offices of Amirsoy)

- take a photo stop with panoramic view to Charvak Lake enjoying fresh air beautiful nature and stunning scenery of Chimgan Mountains.

- Petroglyphs. Not far from the Ugam River, during archaeological excavations, stone tools and traces of ancient hearths were discovered, on one of the rocks you can see ancient rock paintings.

It's possible to have a lunch in mountain restaurants in the place named "Bochka" by local people.

After lunch, transfer back to Tashkent. The total journey is 200 km one-way long.

Arrival in Tashkent (ETA by 15:00). Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
Morning departure flight from Tashkent.

End of the tour.

Tour Price (PER PERSON):

Person in group	Standart	Comfort hotels
1	$1265	$1545
2-3	$785	$955
4-5	$745	$890
6-12	$725	$815
Single supplement	$140	$235

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;

- English-speaking professional licensed local guide (4 standard excursions);

- Meals: breakfasts at the hotels;

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

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

- Tourist tax per person.

- International flights to/from Tashkent;

- Photo/video fees (professional camera);

- E-visa to Uzbekistan (if required);

- Entrance fees on D 5, Amirsoy complex entrance tickets/ ski-passes ( can be bought in Amirsoy ticket offices/ price subject to change);

- Meals: lunches and dinners;

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

The tour is published on April 1, 2024 and the rates as per program and conditions specified are actual for 180 days 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.

Kids policy ( accommodation/ prices)
- Free of charge conditions for 1 kid under 2 y.o if the kid is accomodated with parents without extra bed and without separete train tickets. Please note kids up to 3 y.o can travel with parents without separate train tickets free of charge;
- 1 kid under 7 y.o accommodated with parents with extra bed and separate train tickets/ tour price USD 250;

- 1 kid under 10 y.0 accommodated with parents with extra bed and separate train tickets / tour price USD 355;

- 1 Kid of 10 - 12 y.o accommodated with parents with extra bed and separate train tickets /tour price USD 375;

- For kids 12 + y.o the tariffs will be as per adult rates;

- Please note in the hotels there are few triple rooms or suites suitale for family accommodation up to 3 people ( 2 parents+ 1 kid or 2 parents+2 kids under 7 y.o).

- If there are no triple/ suites available we can offer separate single/ twin room accommodation for kids with extra payment for separate room/s. Early booking of the family packages is highly recommended;

-In case the family/group arrives with different flights the additional airport transfers can be added by request;

- Hotels 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.

ACCOMMODATION

CITY	STANDARD	COMFORT
TASHKENT	Milan/ Marwa/ Gabrielle / Uzbekistan	Inspira-S / Ichan Qala / Ateca / Mirzo Boutique
SAMARKAND	Shaxzoda Elite / Shahdil/ Zilol Baxt/ Khan	Dilimah / East Star/ Kosh Hovuz/ Emirhan
Or other hotels of the same category as per room availability for the dates