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Ancient Cities Tour to Uzbekistan - Private Tour

8 days
Start and end in Tashkent
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: Russian
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tashkent

    Start point
    Tashkent, Uzbekistan (We can pick you up at any location you prefer: Airport, Hotel, Train Station, etc...)
    Meals
    Lunch (Plov at Central Asian Plov Center (cooked in giant, wood-fired kazans))
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Art Royal Hotel), Hotel (Vatan Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Vatan Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Art Air Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khast Imam complex (Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Muyi Muborak Madrasah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, New Khazrati Imam Mosque, Muftiate building)
    • Explore Chorsu Bazaar
    • Lunch at Central Asian Plov Center
    • Tashkent metro ride
    • Visit Independence Square
    • Visit Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
    • Visit Amir Temur Square and Monument of Courage
    Landmarks
    Khast Imam
    Chorsu Bazaar
    Independence Square
    Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
    Amir Temur Square
    Monument of Courage
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  2. Day 2

    Tashkent to Khiva

    Accommodation
    Hotel (New Minor Hotel), Hotel (New Star Boutique), Hotel (New Star Boutique), Hotel (New Star Boutique)

    Included Activities

    • Domestic flight Tashkent to Urgench
    • Transfer to Khiva
    • Walking sightseeing tour of Itchan Kala (walled inner town)
    • Visit Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah
    • Visit Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah
    • Visit Kalta-Minor
    • Visit Kunya-Ark
    • Visit Juma Mosque
    • Visit Tash-Khovli Palace
    • Visit Minaret of Islam-Khoja
    • Visit Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum
    Landmarks
    Itchan Kala
    Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah
    Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah
    Kalta-Minor
    Kunya-Ark
    Juma Mosque
    Tash-Khovli Palace
    Minaret of Islam-Khoja
    Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum
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  3. Day 3

    Khiva to Bukhara

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Edem Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Edem Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Al Imran Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Train transfer Khiva to Bukhara (2-person Compartment SV Sleeper/business class)
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  4. Day 4

    Bukhara

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Dendi Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Edem Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Al Imran Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking sightseeing tour of Bukhara
    • Visit Lyabi-Khauz ensemble (Kukeldash Madrasah, Nodir Devon Begi khanqah and madrasa)
    • Visit Magoki-Attori Mosque (carpet museum)
    • Visit Chor-Minor Madrasah
    • Visit Trade domes
    • Visit Ulugbek Madrasah
    • Visit Abdulazizkhan Madrasah
    • Visit Miri-Arab Madrasah
    • Visit Kalyan Minaret
    • Visit Kalyan Mosque
    • Visit Ark Fortress
    • Visit Bolo-Khauz Mosque
    Landmarks
    Lyabi-Khauz
    Kukeldash Madrasah
    Magoki-Attori Mosque
    Chor-Minor Madrasah
    Ulugbek Madrasah
    Abdulazizkhan Madrasah
    Miri-Arab Madrasah
    Kalyan Minaret
    Kalyan Mosque
    Ark Fortress
    Bolo-Khauz Mosque
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  5. Day 5

    Bukhara to Samarkand

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Status Inn Hotel), Hotel (Status Inn Hotel), Hotel (Meros Boutique), Hotel (Meros Boutique), Hotel (Mevlana Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train transfer Bukhara to Samarkand (Afrosiyob)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum at night
    • Visit Registan at night
    Landmarks
    Gur-Emir Mausoleum
    Registan Square
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  6. Day 6

    Samarkand to Shakhrisabz and Back

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Siab Boutique), Hotel (Status Inn Hotel), Hotel (Zarina Hotel), Hotel (Meros Boutique), Hotel (Mevlana Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Shakhrisabz with mountain pass stops
    • Visit Teshiktosh (Stone with hole)
    • Self-guided walking tour of Shakhrisabz
    • Visit Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex
    • Visit remains of Ak Saray Palace
    • Visit Kok Gumbaz Mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at Family Restaurant KishMish
    Landmarks
    Aman-Kutan Gorge
    Takhta-Karacha Mountain Pass
    Teshiktosh
    Mausoleum of Jakhongir
    Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex
    Ak Saray Palace
    Kok Gumbaz Mosque
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  7. Day 7

    Samarkand to Tashkent

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Plov Center)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Art Residence Hotel), Hotel (Art Royal Hotel), Hotel (Vatan Plaza Hotel), Hotel (Art Air Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum
    • Visit Registan Square
    • Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque
    • Explore Siab Bazaar
    • Lunch at Plov Center
    • Visit Khazrat Khizr Mosque
    • Visit Mausoleum of Islam Karimov
    • Visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
    • Visit Ulughbek Observatory
    • Visit Meros paper mill
    • High-speed train transfer Samarkand to Tashkent (Afrosiyob)
    Landmarks
    Gur-Emir Mausoleum
    Registan Square
    Bibi-Khanum Mosque
    Siab Bazaar
    Khazrat Khizr Mosque
    Mausoleum of Islam Karimov
    Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
    Ulughbek Observatory
    Meros paper mill
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  8. Day 8

    Tashkent Departure

    End point
    Tashkent, Uzbekistan (We can drop you off at any location you prefer: Airport, Hotel, Train Station, etc...)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

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    April 6th, 2026
    An absolutely amazing holiday! Uzbekistan is a fantastic country which needs to be experienced. We cannot fault Tour...
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    October 27th, 2025
    Global Connect was an amazing find for us. You might think you don’t need a tour operator, but when something goes...
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    January 1st, 2025
    GLOBAL CONNECT is the best travel agency to choose if you are traveling to Uzbekistan! It was a really nice trip...
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    December 10th, 2024
    It was so nice trip. We were traveling 3 friends and absolutely enjoyed it. Thanks to GLOBAL CONNECT for organizing...
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    December 10th, 2024
    It was so nice trip. We were traveling 3 friends and absolutely enjoyed it. Thanks to GLOBAL CONNECT for organizing...
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    November 7th, 2023
    It was a wonderful and memorable holiday. Global Connect was very helpful and we have made such good friends with...
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    May 31st, 2023
    My son and I absolutely loved the 7-day tour of the famous Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan. From the planning phase...
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    May 6th, 2021
    Our experience with Anvar from Global Connect travel company exceeded by far the expectations of just a professional...
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    August 9th, 2020
    We organized our family trip around Uzbekistan in 2019 through GLOBAL CONNECT. This was a tailor-made tour where we...
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    July 6th, 2020
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Tour ID: 138125

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    Uzbekistan
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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