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Uzbekistan - From Alexander the Great to our days

9 days
From Tashkent to Samarkand
4.8
13 traveler reviews

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Active
Thrilling adventures designed to keep you moving
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 5 - 12
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tashkent

    Start point
    Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk in Tashkent central square
    • Visit Kukeldash Madrassah
    • Visit Hast-Imam Square museum
    • View collection of Korans including 13th-century manuscript
    • Explore Chorsu Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Kukeldash Madrassah
    Hast-Imam Square
    Chorsu Bazaar
  2. Day 2

    Tashkent to Khiva to Bukhara

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Explore Ichan-kala, old town of Khiva
    • View Kalta-Minor minaret
    • View Islom-Khoji minaret
    • Visit Ayaz-kala fortress
    • Visit Toprak-kala fortress
    • Climb to top of fortress
    Landmarks
    Kalta-Minor Minaret
    Islom-Khoji Minaret
    Ayaz-kala Fortress
    Toprak-kala Fortress
    Kyzylkum Desert
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  3. Day 3

    Bukhara

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Walk through old city streets
    • Tour Ark citadel
    • Visit Bahauddin Naqshband Mausoleum
    • Explore local bazaars and crafts

    Optional Activities

    • Visit traditional 16th-century sauna and spa
    • Sample local wines
    Landmarks
    Ark Citadel, Bukhara
    Bahauddin Naqshband Mausoleum
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  4. Day 4

    Bukhara to Samarkand

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit G'ijduvon pottery center
    • View pottery manufacturing process
    • Visit Nur fortress ruins
    • Visit 16th-century Muslim complex in Nurata
    • Visit Aidarkul Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Swim at Aidarkul Lake
    • Bird watching at Aidarkul Lake
    Landmarks
    G'ijduvon
    Nur Fortress
    Aidarkul Lake
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  5. Day 5

    Samarkand

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bibi-khanym Mosque
    • Tour Registan complex
    • Visit Tamerlane's Mausoleum
    • Explore Afrosiab archaeological site
    Landmarks
    Bibi-khanym Mosque
    Registan
    Gur-e Amir Mausoleum
    Afrosiab
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  6. Day 7

    Samarkand to Tashkent

    End point
    Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (Traditional Uzbek breakfast with tea, sweets, fruits and pancakes)

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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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    Jon

    Asked on February 17th, 2022

    Do you have any upcoming dates for this tour? I am interested to go soon. Can parts of the tour be customized? I am a solo traveller. Can I join an existing group?

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    • My name is TravelOperatorWritten February 2022

      We have 2 scheduled departures: May 16th-24th and Oct 1st-9th. The tour cannot be customized. Solo travelers are welcome! If you share a room with another group member, no extras are needed. Single supplement is 220 EUR.

    • J

      Jon

      TravelerWritten August 2022

      What is the price for the October tour? Can you share the exact dates? I need to check if I will be able to get the days off at work.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 175343

  • Currency
    UZS
    Uzbekistan Sum
    Uzbekistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    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.

    Type C
    Uzbekistan
    Type E
    Uzbekistan
    Type F
    Uzbekistan
    Type I
    Uzbekistan
  • Vaccines
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • 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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 60% is required to confirm your booking with My name is Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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