Departure dates and prices: Welcome to small group tours. Customization is available. For details, please contact the travel agency.
Daily Itinerary
- Arrival time to Tashkent
Meeting with our driver outside of airport gates
Transfer to hotel, leave your baggage and transfer to “Welcome Lunch”
- 18:00 Welcome Dinner at national chaikhana
Tashkent
- 10:00 Sightseeing program around the center of Tashkent.
- Independence Square, Amir Timur Square,
- Opera and Ballet Theater named after Alisher Navoi,
- the Museum of Applied Arts
- 13:00 Break for lunch
- Hasti Imam complex - historical sight where we will see the oldest Othman Koran in the world.
- Old city, Chor-Su market (the one of the biggest bazaars in Tashkent).
- We will go there by Tashkent metro (subway).
Duration of tour: 5-6 hours
At the exit you will be met by our driver with the sign "Minzifa Travel "The
Transfer to dinner
- 21:30 Dinner at the chaikhana
- 10:00 Guided sightseeing tour around Samarkand.
- Gur-Emir Mausoleum (“the grave of Emir”).
- Registan square, which was the center of Samarkand during
- centuries. Registan Square is a complex of three monuments: Ulugbek Madrassah (15 th century), Sher-Dor Madrassah (17 century) and Tilla-Kari Madrassah (17 century).
- 13:00 Break for lunch
- Bibi Khanym mosque (the 15th century) it was the biggest mosque in CA
- Syob bazaar
- Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, where you will find a complex consisting of more than twenty buildings, unique in Central Asia.
- Visit Ulugbek Observatory - incredible construction of the 15th century for studying astronomy and the Afrosiab Museum.
- The museum is located on the site of an ancient settlement called Afrosiab. In 1220 the city was almost completely destroyed by the Mongol ruler Genghis Khan.
- Saint Daniel Mausoleum
Duration of tour:6 - 7 hours
19:00 Dinner at the chaikhana
Accommodation: Samarkand or similar
Samarkand
- 10.00 Departure from Samarkand to "Chor Chinor"
- a 1,000 year old chinara tree, a sacred tree where locals come to pray for health.
- Transfer to Shakhrisabz, in Shakhrisabz, city tour:
- Ak Saroy - ruins of Amir Timur's 14th century palace.
- A colossal building, the impressive size and amazing beauty of the architecture of the portal entrance to the palace.
- Dorut Saodat is the family necropolis of the Timurids, the burial place of two of Timur's sons. Timur and the sarcophagus of Tamerlane (14th century).
- The Khoja Imam Mosque and a plane tree (750years old).
- Dorut Tilyavar - the complex consists of two mausoleums, the Mausoleum of Emir Taragai (Timur's father) and his spiritual master Mir Kulol. Also in the complex there is
- Ak Saroy - ruins of Amir Timur's 14th century palace.
Kuq Gumbaz Mosque from the 15th century and a madrasa with a small minaret.
- Lunch at the chaikhana in Shakhrisabz
- Back to Samarkand to visit Silk Road Complex and Kunya Meros Paper Factory (recreated handmade production of ancient paper from mulberry tree, here you will see the whole process of paper production
- Master class of cooking delicious Samarkand Plov at Kunya Meros (Dinner)
- 20:00 Transfer to Samarkand train station
- 21:03 Departure from Samarkand to Bukhara by train
- 22:34 Arrival to Bukhara
At the exit you will be met by our driver with the sign "Minzifa Travel Transfer to the hotel.
Bukhara
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 10:00 Sightseeing program
- Beginning of sightseeing tour in Bukhara:
- Visit to the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani
- Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Job's Well), located near Samanid Mausoleum.
- A visit to the Bolo House Mosque of the 18th-20th centuries.
- Ark fortress, citadel of Emir of Bukhara.
- 13:00 Lunch at a local chaikhana
- Continuation of sightseeing tour:
- Poi Kalyan complex includes - Kalyan Mosque and Kalyan Minaret, Mir-Arab Madrassah,
- Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassahs,
- Ancient Trading Domes
- Tea Tasting at the national house of uzbek family
- The 12th century Magoki-Attori Mosque.
- Lyabi House complex, consisting of three architectural monuments:Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Divan Begi Madrasah and Hanaka Madrasah of the 17th century.
Duration of tour:6 - 7 hours
- 18:00 Dinner at the chaikhana. Overnight in Bukhara hotel.
Bukhara
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 10:00 Guided sightseeing program in the suburb of Bukhara city.
- Pilgrimage sight - Bahauddin Nakshbandi theologist of sufizm 14 century.
- Sitorai Mohi Khosa - Summer palace of the Emir of Bukhara.
- Madrassa Chor-Minor.
- 13:00 Lunch in local chaikhana
Bukhara to Khiva
- 14:00 Departure from Bukhara to Khiva
- On the way to Khiva we will make other 3 stop
- Stop 1: to take photos of Amu Darya River
- Stop 2: to enjoy scenery of desert and make photos
- Stop 3: Dinner at the chaikhana
- 20:00 Arrival to Khiva
Transfer to hotel, accommodation, rest Overnight in Khiva hotel
Accommodation: Khiva or similar
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 10:00 Khiva city tour
- Khiva’s old city, known as Ichan Kala, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the carpet workshop.
- You will see palaces with the rich mosaic, unique beautiful minarets, madrassas and mosques
such as: Kunya-Ark Fortress, Pahlavan Mahmud complex, Tash-Khawli Palace (Harem), Kalta-Minor Minaret, Islam Khoja Complex.
- Lunch in chaikhana “National House” (by yourself).
- Visit woodcarving and carpet workshops.
- 12:00 Lunch at the chaikhana
Continuation of sightseeing program:- Juma Mosque and Minaret,
- Karavan-Saray,
- Minaret and Mosque of Khodja-Islam,
- Tim of Ala-Kuli Khan,
- Madrassah of Abdulla-Khan,
- Seyyid Allauddin Mausoleum,
- Madrassah of Muhamad Amin-Khan ,
- Madrasa of Muhamad Rakhim-Khan,
- Nurul Bay Palace,
- Walls and gates.
Duration of tour: 5 hours
- 17:00 Dinner at the chaikhana
- 18:00 Transfer to Urgench International Airport
- 20:05 Departure from Urgench
- 21:25 Arrival in Tashkent
Tashkent Chimgan & Charvak
- Breakfast at the hotel
- 09:00 Drive to Chimgan mountains. The road winds through beautiful mountain scenery,Survey of the surroundings.
- 10:30 Approximate Time of Arrival in Amirsoy
- Drive to the Amirsoy area, where you can take a ride on the chair lift. ATV rides on request (optional).
- Reindeer farm
- Visit to Hodjikent grotto with petroglyphs.
- Then the road leads to Charvak reservoir surrounded by mountainsides.
Arrival at the reservoir. Charvak reservoir is a wonderful place for rest and active sports including paragliding (optional).
A few minutes of flight can turn out to be one of the most vivid memories in your life. The flight lasts 5-10 minutes.
- Drive around Charvak reservoir, visit Sheikh Umar Wali Bogustoni Mausoleum.
- Visit to the mountain village of Burchmullo
- *Lunch at the chaikhana in Chimgan or “Chinaras”
- 17:00 Return to Tashkent
- 19:00 Farewell Dinner at the chaikhana.
Lunch boxes for breakfast
Transfer to the International Airport of Samarkand for the further departure back to homeland.
Departure from Tashkent
The End of Tour.
Cost Description
Price Includes
- All transfer and transportation during the whole tour (according itinerary) - Mercedes Sprinter / Yutong bus
- Transfer Bukhara - Khiva by Mercedes Sprinter / Yutong bus
- Accompanied by English speaking guide during the whole GROUP tour according to program(Local Guides in Individualtour)
- Transfer Bukhara-Khiva
- Entrance tickets to sightseeings and museums
- Entrance tickets to cableway in Chimgan
- Fast train tickets Tashkent - Samarkand,
- Samarkand - Bukhara ( economy class)
- Air plane tickets Urgench - Tashkent (economy class)
- Accommodation based on Double/Twin bedroom at 4*/5* star hotels. (Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva)
- E-Visa arrangement
- Master class of cooking Samarkand Plov
- Tea Tasting at the Tea House of Uzbek family
- Welcome Dinner at the first day in Uzbekistan
- Full Board: Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners
Price Excludes
- International flights to Uzbekistan
- Additional service charges at the hotel.
- Personal insurance.
- Personal beverages (alcohol, beer, etc.).
- Tips for the tour guide and driver.
- Camera/video fees during the tour.
Notice
Notes
- Hotel availability is not guaranteed, subject to availability at the time of your booking!
- In the absence of tickets for the train "Afrosiab" Bukhara - Samarkand, Samarkand - Tashkent, tickets will be purchased for the train "Sharq", "Registan", which arrives 2.5 hours later
- Guide services for departure and arrival dates are not included in the price.
- The Company reserves the right to adjust the agreed rates. In addition, the company reserves the right to revise and adjust the agreed rates in the requested period of the rate of devaluation of the local currency (Uzb) against foreign currencies at the level of 5% or more.
- Hotels: Check-in after 13:00, Check-out before 12:00
- Additional services are offered as additional elements to the tour package and are not mandatory for purchase. The client has the right to refuse them or order at the specified price from the tour company.
- Prices are fixed and cannot be changed by the company or service providers.
- Payment for additional services is made in Uzbek soums according to the dollar exchange rate of the Central Bank of Uzbekistan at the time of payment.
- Not specifying additional services in the price list are negotiated in advance with the tour operator.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read the Terms and Conditions below carefully.
By booking a tour provided by the Minzifa Travel by Family Enterprise “Unique Travel” agency license T-0087 issued by the State Committee for Tourism of the Republic of Uzbekistan, you are deemed to agree to the Terms and Conditions of Booking listed below. Your booking request will only be accepted on this basis. After you have familiarized yourself with the services and conditions provided, after checking the availability of the tour package, and if you wish to continue the booking process, our company will send you a special booking form. This form is in PDF format with details of the tour (services) and conditions, must be completed by the customer, signed and returned to the travel agency with the appropriate deposit. In this case, it is considered that you agree with the terms of the booking, and your order will be accepted. If you have any questions or special requests regarding these terms and conditions, you must notify travel agency prior to submitting the booking form and paying the deposit.
Booking
The customer must provide a deposit of 50% of the cost of the tour / A completed booking form and a signed declaration are required to confirm the order.
The balance of the cost of the travel agency tour is required to be paid at least 40 days before the start of the tour. If you make an order within 40 days before the start of the tour, then you must pay the entire amount for the services provided by the tour package. Important: If payment by agreement is made in cash, then the payment of the balance must be made within the next 3 days upon arrival in Uzbekistan, indicated by the representative of the travel company travel agency
Details of your travel insurance policy must be provided at the time of final payment.
*Cancellation policy
We are aware of the significant uncertainty that travelers currently face when planning their travels. With this in mind, we are currently offering more flexible cancellation policies for all tours and travel services.
According to our booking conditions, our cancellation fees are:
30 days or more before departure - 20% loss of deposit
from 29 to 15 days before departure - 50% of the tour cost *
from 14 to 7 days before departure - 70% of the tour cost *
6 or less days before departure - 100% of the tour cost * * or a deposit, if more.
However, we understand that the coronavirus situation may evolve and that you may be concerned about having to cancel your tour or other travel arrangements at short notice. The deposit can be transferred to any other dates of the tour.
We have actively discussed cancellation fees with hotels, transport companies and tour guides where possible and are trying to minimize train and plane ticket cancellation fees.
Disclaimer
This program belongs to the category of difficult in terms of weather conditions, availability of places, the amount of equipment and people. The main tasks of our team are your comfort and safety. If any of the factors does not guarantee the completion of these tasks 100%, you will be informed in advance by the adventure administrator, who will be assigned to you throughout the trip. He will control the process around the clock. You must be prepared for changes in the route, transport, schedule - in such programs, this is normal if, for example, the weather changes or equipment breaks down. You do not need to worry about this, our team solves these issues and most often this happens unnoticed by you. We warn about this in advance. There are circumstances that we have no control over. We talk about such situations and how to solve them in the reports on the site