Tour itinerary:
Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Tashkent – Chimgan – Tashkent
Season:
all the year round
Days:
6 |
Nights:
5
An exciting tour to visit wonderful Uzbekistan with direct flights from UAE introduces the main historical and cultural highlights. Take an outstanding journey around famous Samarkand, holy Bukhara, green Tashkent, and picturesque Chimgan mountains!
The program is suitable for groups, families and individual travelers.
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Flight to Tashkent by Uzbekistan Airways HY -334
16:40 arrival in Tashkent International Airport
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. As Tashkent airport is not far from the city center, the transfer will not take a long time (20 – 40 minutes depending on the hotel).
Arrive in the hotel, сheck in.Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
06:30 Transfer to the railway station in Tashkent.
07:28 Departure for Tashkent by high-speed train "Afrasiab".
09:38 Arrival in Samarkand.
Come out of the terminal and Meet with a 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 15 Century;
– 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;
– Samarkand bazaar – Siyab.
Transfer to the hotel.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Transfer to the railway station in Samarkand.
09:50 Departure for Bukhara by high-speed train "Afrosiyob".
11:19 Arrival in Bukhara.
Come out of the terminal and meet the driver.
Transfer to the hotel to drop off the bags and meet the guide at the lobby.
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, and carpets;
- 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;
- Visit 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.
14:30 Transfer to the railway station in Bukhara.
15:50 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.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
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 complex visit ( the entrance fees in Amirsoy are not included, the visitors can buy the entrance tickets/ cable way ride tickets or ski passes in the ticket offices of Amirsoy)
- Drive to Chimgan and 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.
Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
06:00 Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
08:25 Departure for Dubai by Uzbekistan Airways HY-333.
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 train stations, and airports;
- English-speaking professional licensed local guides in Uzbekistan (3 standard excursions);
- Meals: breakfasts at the hotels;
- Single entry tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums as per program;
- Train tickets: Tashkent – Samarkand, Samarkand – Bukhara, Bukhara - 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);
- Meals: lunches and dinners;
- Transport and guide service for free days and free time after the standard city tours;
- Transport for walking city tours in Bukhara;
- Entrance fees/ cableway ride in Amirsoy;
- Personal travel/medical insurance, portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified under “Tour Price Includes”.
The tour is published on March 03, 2025 and the rates as per program and conditions specified are actual for 90 days ( 3 month) from the date of publication.
All the rates will be subject to change if the request is after 90 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;
- 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 HOTELS
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COMFORT HOTELS
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TASHKENT
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Milan/ Marwa/ Gabrielle
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Inspira-S / Ichan Qala / Ateca
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SAMARKAND
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Shaxzoda Elite/ Zilol Baxt/ Khan/ Sandhill
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East Star/ Kosh Hovuz/ Dilimah
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BUKHARA
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An-Nur/ Malika Bukhara/ Devon Begi / Devon/ Safiya
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Or other hotels of the same category as per room availability for the dates
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