Trip to the heart of the great silk road
Price from 805 USD p/p
Uzbekistan is very famous for its world-famous historical cities, some of which are included in the World Heritage List, and this classic route covers four of them. This is the Golden Ring route, which will begin in Tashkent, the largest city and capital of Uzbekistan, known for its wide boulevards, green parks and easy and affordable nightlife. Each city is unique and has its own magic. Khiva is an open-air museum, Bukhara is filled with the bewitching atmosphere and ancient architecture of a medieval city, and Samarkand will immerse you in fairy tales from “1001 Nights” In fact, this is the same 7-day route for those who want to travel by high-speed train to get the experience of traveling on the Uzbek railway. What makes this trip a lifetime memory?
- Tashkent is the most cosmopolitan city of Central Asia and a real crossroads of civilizations.
- World famous ancient bazaars - getting to know the real life of the people of Uzbekistan in their daily lives and trading in silks and spices that have been trading since the Silk Road.
- National houses - visit traditional Uzbek families to try and enjoy real Uzbek cuisine in 200-year-old houses recognized by UNESCO
- Folklore shows - concerts with traditional Uzbek music, traditional dances and a demonstration of national costumes and textiles in a modern performance.
- The best melons, watermelons and organic fruits in the world - you will taste them in the roadside markets during the trip.
- A picnic and a coffee stop in a roadside teahouse - on a long trip to enjoy mountain views near the legendary Iron Gate of Tamerlane.
- Wine tasting in Samarkand winery - the oldest winery in Central Asia.
- Carpet factory - a master class demonstrating and explaining the whole process of creating famous Bukhara carpets, and observing their production.
- Pottery and handicrafts in museums that will give you excellent knowledge about the entire region and lifestyle in the past of Uzbekistan.
- A visit to the ancient Jewish quarters and synagogue in Bukhara.
- World famous masterpieces of Islamic architecture.
- Feel the romance with your loved ones on the ancient streets of Khiva.
Route Map
Tour program
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Day 1 - Tashkent
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Day 2 - Tashkent-Urgench (Khiva)
Time Program 06:00Early breakfast at hotel. 07:30Transfer to airport for flight HY-1051 arrival Urgench 10:40 Accommodation at hotel 10:00Full day city tour of Khiva. Visit to the oldest part of the city - Kunya-Ark fortress, including Kurinish Khana (17c); Mohammed-Amin-Khan(19c) Madrassah, Islam Khodja Minaret; Palvan-Kari complex, Abd Al Bobo complex(18c), Rafanek Madrassah, Mohammed Rakim Khan (19 c), Amir-Tur Madrassah, Sho-I-Kalandar Bobo Mausoleum. 14:00Lunch at national house. Getting aquanted with uzbek family and tasting Uzbek dishes. Continuing city tour: Mazary Sharif Madrassah, Kheivak well (10c), Uch Avlioli («three saints») Mausoleum, Jami Mosque(18c), Kutluq-Murad Inaq (19c) Madrassah, Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum, Tash Havli palace with Harem Free time at leisure 19:00Dinner at hotel -
Day 3 - Khiva – Bukhara
Time Program 8:00Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Bukhara. Photo stop near the biggest river in Central Asia - Amudarya (Oxus). 13:00Picnic lunch in one of oasis in the middle of Kyzylkum desert. 16:00Arriving to Bukhara. Accommodation at Hotel. Free time at leisure 18:00Dinner at Lyabi Hauz - a cozy pond in the center of the ancient part where people come together for having a drink and dinner. One of places where you can see the real Uzbek life. -
Day 4 - Bukhara
Time Program 08:00Breakfast at hotel 09:00Full day of city tour. Visit to Ismael Samani mausoleum (9-10c)-the oldest royal mausoleum of Bukhara, Chor-Minor madrasah, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum (14 c), local bazaar, Poi-Kalon ensemble including Minaret (12c), Jome Mosque (16c) and Madrassah Miri-Arab (16 c), Amir- Alim-Khan Madrassah (20 c); trading domes. 14:00Lunch at local restaurant Afternoon visit to Lyab-i-Hauz Ensemble (17c), Nadir Divanbegi (17c), Magoki Attari (16c), Ulug Beg (15c), Abdul Azizkhan (17c) Madrassahs; Registan Ensemble, Ark Fortress (16c) and Bolo-Hauz complex (18 c); 19:00Dinner with Folklore and National Fashion Show at Nodir Devonbegi Madrassah -
Day 5 - Bukhara-Samarkand
Time Program 08:00Breakfast at hotel 09:00Transfer to Samarkand. Enroute visit to Summer Palace of the last Emir of Bukhara, visit to house-museum-workshop of Gijguvan Master of Ceramics Abdulla Narzullaev. Photo stops at cotton fields, cotton factory and at ancient Karavan Sarai (motel for traders) Rabat Malik, built along the Great Silk Road. Arriving to Samarkand 14:00Lunch at famous Samarkand kebab restaurant 15:00Accommodation at hotel. Free time at leisure.Getting around at Gorkiy park or boulevard in down town. 20:00Dinner at restaurant of European cuisine. -
Day 6 - Samarkand
Time Program 08:00Breakfast at hotel 09:00Full day sightseeing tour of Samarkand: Guri Emir- Legendary mausoleum of Amir Temur and all his family members. Registan square - world famous complex of 3 Madrasahs and Golden mosque. Mosque Bibi Khanum – the biggest mosque ever built in Central Asia as gift of wife of Tamerlane to her husband. Traditional Siyab bazzar-unique place where you can get acquainted with the life of Samarkand people. 14:00Lunch at local restaurant. Shahi - Zinda necropolis, a holy place and cemetery with mausoleums of Temurid dynasty and a grave of cousin of Prophet Muhamed. Observatory of Ulugbek – incredible construction of 15 century for astronomical research. 19:00Dinner NIGHT LIFE: Sound and Light show in Registan square, night view of Tamerlane's mausoleum and etc -
Day 7 - Samarkand-Tashkent
Time Program 07:00Early breakfast at hotel. 08:00Transfer to Tashkent. Small stop to enjoy the view of mountain pass at legendary 14:00Lunch at local restaurant. Accommodation at hotel. Quick City tour: New Part of the city: Independence square, Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet theatre, Tashkent subway, Amir Temur square etc. 18:00Dinner with farewell show at national guest house. Transfer to Airport for flight HY….. END OF SERVICES
Services included in the price of the tour
- Double / Single accommodation with breakfast
- Transport services all over tour by luxury air conditioned car/minivan/bus
- Portages charge at airports and hotels
- Picnics and coffee stops
- Unlimited entrance fees to all sights
- OPTIONAL services for your choice
- Visiting Christian churches
- Tashkent zoo and botanic garden
- wine tasting at local wineries
- theatres
- parties and customs / traditions
- schools
- bazaars
- libraries and much much more
- Visa Support (Letter of Invitation)
- English speaking guide services (to be ordered)
- Local flight Tashkent-Urgench
- Tips at the airports and hotels
- Unlimited bottles of mineral water
- Folklore show in Bukhara city
- Tashkent: Tickets for performances in Alisher Navoi Theatre
- Cup of Tea at Tashkent TV tower restaurant
- Any museums of Tashkent
- all museums
- taking part in national holydays
- visiting Uzbek families
- medical institutions
- archives of ancient books
- Presents from Roxana Tour
Not included in the list of services
- Airfare due to the program (international)
- Beverages and meals not included in main menu
- All personal expenses (extra luggage fee / room service / medical expenses/insurance / etc.)
- Tips to the guides and drivers
- All optional deviations from the main itinerary
- Photo-and video charges
- Trip cancellation / accident insurance
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