Uzbekistan for adults 7nights 8days without khiva

Arrival at Tashkent

Uzbekistan impresses you with huge heritage of cultural crosses, also it is the country of high tolerance with religions-total 16, and nations –total 135. It has unique ancient cities which age 2500 -3000years old, variety of delicious food, applied Art which include embroidery, wood curving, music & dances and etc. etc. etc. Believe you will be falling into love of Uzbekistan with each hour.

• Arrival at Tashkent around 16.15pm by Uzbekistan Airways. You will be met by our guide and coach.
• Begin panoramic view of Tashkent, while comfortably seated in the bus.
• Lal Bahdur Shastri monument
• Independence Square
• Broadway street with artist and souvenirs
• Romanov Prince Duke, Residence
• Amir Temur Square
• Opera and Ballet theatre named after Alisher Navoi (from outside)
• Monument of Courage
• TV Tower (from outside)
• Post tour, transfer to the hotel. Check in. Overnight at the hotel.
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TASHKENT – CHIMGAN – CHARWAQ – TASHKENT

• In the morning, depart to Chimgan Mountains (80 km, ~2 hours.). You will be driving the road lying in picturesque surroundings full of local villages, gardens, and streams.
• Visit a brand new Amirsoy resort. Ride the cable car to the Kumbel Ridge (2,300 m) where you can clearly see the surrounding mountains and the peak known as 'Big Chimgan' (3,300 m) This cable car ride is included.
• Then transfer to the Chimgan camp site, where, if you wish, you can take a cable car to the observation deck of the Big Chimgan or ride horses along the gorge at the foot of the mountain Cable car to observation deck is not included.
• Continue to the shore of Charvak reservoir, surrounded by green mountain flanks. With numerous resorts, beaches, and children summer camps, Charvak Lake is a favourite place of locals and foreigners to enjoy summer days outside the city.
• Drive down serpentine road to have lunch at a local restaurant.
• Return to Tashkent after lunch. Drop off at the hotel.

Tashkent to Samarkhand

• Breakfast at the hotel and check out by 6.45am to Transfer to RW station for train to Samarkand.
• Depart Tashkent at 7.54am and Arrive at Samarkand at 10.58am
• Today we visit:
• The Mausoleum of Timurids.
• Registan Square with three madrasahs – the madrasah of Ulugbek, the madrasah of Sherdor and Tilla Kari (XVI-XVIIcc.)
• The Mosque of Bibihanum (XV c.)
• Siab Bazar; Free time at bazar.
• The observatory of Ulugbek (XVc.)
• Shakhi Zinda necropolis (11th -20th cent)
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• Afrosiyob Museum
• Later, check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel at Samarkhand.

Samarkand Sightseeing

• Breakfast at Hotel. Full day tour in the city, we visit:
• Carpet factory “Hudjum” where pure silk and naturally dyed carpets are made by hand.
• Wine tasting at Khovrenko wine factory - Samarkand, known for its historical landmarks, may also surprise with its museums, with the Museum of Winemaking holding a special place among them. Its history is closely connected with the Winery named after Khovrenko, which is over 150 years old. Wine tasting here is payable extra @ USD 15-25 and not included.
• The village of Konigil, where you can see the process of making Samarkand paper from mulberry according to the old technology.
• Overnight at the hotel.

Samarkand to Bukhara

• Breakfast at the hotel. Check out.
• Transfer to RW station by 9.15am from hotel to board train to Bukhara.
• Depart Samarkand at 10.28am and Arrive at Bukhara at 12.11pm.
• Begins city tour, we visit:
• Ark (1-5th cent.)
• Mausoleum of Ismail Samani (9th-10th cent)- Mausoleum represent 4 religions with brick art of 38.
• Chashmai Ayub (12th -16th cent)
• Poyi Kalon Ensemble (12th -20th cent)
• Trade Domes (16th cent)
• Madrassah of Ulugbek (15th cent)
• Madrassah of Abdulazizkhan (17th cent)
• Tim Abdullakhan (16th cent)
• Hammam (16th cent)
• Magoki Attori Mosque (12th cent)
• Lyabi Khauz Complex (16th -17th cent)
• Chor Minor (19th cent).
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• Overnight at the hotel.

Bukhara Sightseeing

• After breakfast continue your Uzbekistan trip with a drive to Gijduvan (45km, 50 min), a town famous for its ceramics school at which unique products recognizable across Uzbekistan are created. The Gijduvan ceramics school has a long history, for the skills have been passed from father to son for generations. Today Gijduvan is home to the sixth generation of potters from the Narzullayevs family.
• While visiting the pottery workshop you can have the opportunity to create your own piece of art under the guidance of an experienced potter, Chargeable extra @ USD 8-11 per person.
• Visit the adjacent Gijduvan Ceramics Museum and even purchase souvenirs from the potter’s shop.
• Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Bukhara to Tashkent

• Breakfast. Check out.
• Today we do some shopping at:
• Gold Bazzar
• Suzane Workshop
• Central Bazaar.
• Transfer to R/W station at 16.00pm for speed train “Afrosiyob” to Tashkent.
• Depart Bukhara at 17.53pm and Arrival at Tashkent at 22.06pm.
• Arrival. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Tashkent and CHECK OUT late evening

• Breakfast. Check out from hotel.
• Shopping at:
• Chorsu Bazaar
• Alayskiy Bazaar
• Tashkent City Mall
• Tcum Mall.
• Transfer to International airport of Tashkent.
• Flight back home. Transfer to International airport of Tashkent at 22.00pm to catch a flight at 1.25am on 22 Oct.