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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Ages 16+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tashkent

    Tashkent
    Meals
    Dinner (Traditional restaurant with local specialities)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Crowne Plaza Tashkent)

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting at hotel reception at 18:00
    • Dinner at a traditional restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Walk along Navruz Park's canal
    • Early check-in or pre-tour night arrangements (must be booked in advance)
    • Explore museums, galleries, and Soviet-era buildings in Tashkent
    Landmarks
    Navruz Park
    Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport
  2. Day 2

    Tashkent

    Tashkent
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Crowne Plaza Tashkent)

    Included Activities

    • Guided city tour of Tashkent including Khast Imom Complex
    • Visit to Independence Square
    • Tashkent Metro ride with ornately decorated stations
    • Workshop visit to learn about ceramic pottery techniques
    • Visit to Amir Timur Square
    • Stroll along broadway pedestrian alley

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Centre of Islamic Civilisation
    • Explore Chorsu Bazaar
    • Visit Monument of Courage
    • Explore The Boulevard (particularly lively in the evening)
    • Relax by the pool or at the spa
    Landmarks
    Khast Imom Complex
    Independence Square
    Tashkent Metro
    Amir Timur Square
    Centre of Islamic Civilisation
    Chorsu Bazaar
    Monument of Courage
  3. Day 3

    Tashkent to Nukus

    Tashkent to Nukus
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Pana Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Nukus
    • Visit to Savitsky Museum (world's second-largest collection of Russian avant-garde art)
    • Guided tour of Mizdahkhan Necropolis
    Landmarks
    Savitsky Museum
    Mizdahkhan Necropolis
  4. Day 4

    Nukus to Khiva

    Nukus to Khiva
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Farovon Khiva)

    Included Activities

    • Drive through Valley of 50 Kalas (fortresses)
    • Stop to view Chilpik Dakma (Tower of Silence)
    • Stop to view Toprak Kala ancient palace city remains
    • Visit to Nurullabay Palace
    • Tour of Ichan-Kala fortress
    • Tour of Kunya-Ark Palace
    • Ascend to top of city walls at sunset
    Landmarks
    Valley of 50 Kalas
    Chilpik Dakma
    Toprak Kala
    Nurullabay Palace
    Ichan-Kala
    Kunya-Ark Palace
  5. Day 5

    Khiva

    Khiva
    Meals
    Lunch (Shivit Oshi (handmade green noodles with dill infusion) following a cooking demonstration)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Hotel Farovon Khiva)

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Old Citadel
    • Visit to Kalta Minor Minaret
    • Visit to Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
    • Visit to Islam Khodja Madrasah complex and museum
    • Visit to Ak Mosque
    • Visit to Juma Mosque
    • Visit to Tash Hauli Palace
    • Cooking demonstration of Shivit Oshi
    • Lunch with Shivit Oshi (handmade green noodles with dill infusion)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Khiva further
    • Souvenir shopping
    Landmarks
    Old Citadel
    Kalta Minor Minaret
    Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
    Islam Khodja Madrasah
    Ak Mosque
    Juma Mosque
    Tash Hauli Palace
  6. Day 6

    Khiva to Bukhara

    Khiva to Bukhara
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a historic rooftop restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Latifa Begim Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Lift to top of Shukhov Tower with city view
    • Visit to Kalyan Mosque and minaret
    • Dinner at a historic rooftop restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Explore narrow alleys of old town
    • Wander or have afternoon snack at chaikhanas, cafes, and restaurants on Lyabi Khause Square
    Landmarks
    Kizilkum Desert
    Lyabi Khause Square
    Shukhov Tower
    Kalyan Mosque
  7. Day 7

    Bukhara

    Bukhara
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Latifa Begim Boutique Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Ark citadel and museums
    • Visit to Bolo Khauz Mosque
    • Visit to Samanid Mausoleum
    • Visit to Magoki Attar Mosque
    • Visit to largest surviving shopping arcade (dating from 1569)

    Optional Activities

    • Oriental bath and spa experience at Hamam Bozori-Kord (for men) or Kunjak (for women)
    Landmarks
    Ark
    Bolo Khauz Mosque
    Samanid Mausoleum
    Magoki Attar Mosque
    Hamam Bozori-Kord
    Kunjak Hamam
  8. Day 8

    Bukhara to Samarkand

    Bukhara to Samarkand
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zarafshon Parkside Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • High-speed train journey on Afrosiyob train
    • Visit to Gur-e-Amir mausoleum
    • Light show at Registan Square

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Sitoria-Mokhi-Hosa (Bukhara's Emir's summer house)
    • Explore Alisher Naboi Central Park
    • Relax by the outdoor pool
    Landmarks
    Sitoria-Mokhi-Hosa
    Gur-e-Amir
    Registan Square
    Alisher Naboi Central Park
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Samarkand

    Samarkand
    Meals
    Dinner (Pilov (Uzbek national dish made with long grain rice, chunks of lamb, onions and carrots) at a local house following a cooking demonstration)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zarafshon Parkside Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Workshop visit to learn about handmade silk carpet making
    • Visit to Shakhi-Zinda necropolis
    • Visit to Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    • Guided tour concluding at Registan Square
    • Cooking demonstration of pilov
    • Dinner featuring pilov (Uzbek national dish)

    Optional Activities

    • Free time for relaxation at hotel
    • Independent sightseeing at Registan Square
    • Shopping for handmade souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Silk carpet workshop
    Shakhi-Zinda
    Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    Registan Square
  10. Day 10

    Samarkand

    Samarkand

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Paper factory
    • Visit Afrosyab museum
    • Visit Observatory
    Landmarks
    Samarkand International Airport
    Paper factory
    Afrosyab museum
    Observatory

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    • 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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