10 days tour

Highlights Of Uzbekistan

$ 1,699 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Highlights Of Uzbekistan

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Hotels (8 nts), yurt (1 nt, multishare up to 4 people per yurt).

Transport

Private vehicle, walking.

Others

Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Aydar Kลญl Camp. Orientation walk (Samarkand). City tour including a Registan visit. Nurata Shrine visit. Alexander the Great fortress visit. Aidarkul Lake swimming stop. Guided walking tour (half-day, Bukhara). Walking tours (Khiva). City tour (Tashkent). Transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Meals

9 breakfasts, 1 dinner

Not included:

Optional

Other activities and services not included

Flights

International flights not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. CULTURE Central Asia is a region which may be very different to anything you have experienced before. Mixture of Soviet heritage and Islam, summer heat and winter cold, religious conservatism, traffic and crowds can result in initial culture shock but should be seen as an exciting new challenge. DRESS CODE Though you can see lots of people in traditional clothes, Central Asia has adopted western style clothing as well. Donโ€™t hesitate to pack your usual travel clothes: in summer it can be shorts and t-shirts, sandals etc. We recommend not to bring tank tops/singlets and any types of clothes with bare shoulders and backs - it is unacceptable in most areas, even in bigger cities. Our tour takes us to many religious sights, where dress code is very strict. We recommend women to have a headscarf in their day bags to cover up when going inside mosques (itโ€™s also a great help in the heat in summer). Best things to pack for the hot Central Asian climate is loose, long clothing - long trousers and sarongs or long skirts for women. In colder months (from the end of October through the end of April) it can rain and snow - bring warm clothes, jackets and comfortable warm shoes for walking. MONEY Due to the restrictions on changing money in Central Asia region, only notes/bills printed after 1996 and in good condition will be accepted for exchange. Usually 50 and 100 USD/EUR notes get better exchange rate. We recommend to bring smaller denominations as well - many vendors accept them if you donโ€™t have local currency. RAMADAN According to the lunar cycle, Ramadan will fall between Feb 28th - Mar 29th 2025, and Feb 17th - Mar 19th 2026. Please note that Ramadan is a month of fasting observed by Muslims throughout the world, during which time the followers of Islam should not eat or drink between sunrise and sunset. There may be some limitations to services and disruptions to schedules during Ramadan, but generally our tours still operate effectively during this period and food is available to non-Muslims throughout the day. It is very important to display increased cultural sensitivity during Ramadan. Please wear loose fitting clothes, that cover knees and shoulders, and try to avoid eating, drinking or smoking in public out of respect for those who canโ€™t at that time. COMBO TRIP Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.Tashkent - Welcome Dinner Samarkand - Amir Timur Mausoleum Visit (3USD per person) - Tomb of the Old Testament Prophet Daniel Visit (3USD per person) Aydar Kลญl Camp - Kazakh Singing (Free) Bukhara - Bukhara Hammam Visit (20USD per person) - Carpet Museum (1USD per person) - Chor-Bakr Complex - Jewish Area and Synagogue Visit (Free)

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Uzbekistan

  • Day 1 Day 1: Tashkent
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Tashkent

      Arrive at any time.
      Welcome to the eclectic capital of Uzbekistan, where modern skyscrapers mix with Soviet-era architecture and mosaic mausoleums. There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore.

      Included Activities:
      - Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Day 2 Day 2: Tashkent/Samarkand (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Tashkent/Samarkand (1B)

      Travel on to Samarkand, known for intricately beautiful mosques and mausoleums, situated on the Silk Road. Take an orientation walk and opt to visit the Amir Timur Mausoleum, dedicated to the famous conqueror who once hoped to rebuild the empire of Genghis Khan.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation With CEO
  • Day 3 Day 3: Samarkand (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Samarkand (1B)

      Embark on a city tour, visiting Ulugbek Observatory, Shaki Zinda complex, the bazaar, Bibi Khanum, and Registan Square. With a free afternoon, continue exploring the Samarkand sights, have a cuppa in a local tea house, or wander around the bazaar. Opt to explore the Tomb of Prophet Daniel, famous for the Biblical story of Daniel and the lions.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Samarkand City Tour
  • Day 4 Day 4: Samarkand/Aydar Kลญl Camp (1B, 1D)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Samarkand/Aydar Kลญl Camp (1B, 1D)

      Travel out into the desert to visit Chashma Complex, a pilgrimage site in the territory of Nurata, dominated by ruins of Alexander the Greatโ€™s fortress, Juma mosque, a bath-house, and the ancient Panjvakta mosque. All of this, hiding a holy spring believed to heal diseases. After exploring the complex, head to Aidarkul Lake and opt for a swim before continuing on for an overnight stay in a local yurt camp. Enjoy an authentic Uzbekistan dinner and an evening Kazakh singing show.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast
      - Dinner

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Chashma Complex and Holy Spring Visit
      - Fortress of Alexander the Great Visit
      - Overnight in a Yurt
  • Day 5 Day 5: Aydar Kลญl Camp/Bukhara (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Aydar Kลญl Camp/Bukhara (1B)

      Travel to Bukhara, known as one of the most charming cities in the country, and get your bearings on an orientation walk. Opt to visit the old city bazaars, enjoy a traditional dinner cooked by a local family, visit a hammam (bathhouse), or just relax in the pleasant atmosphere of this Silk Road city.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)
  • Day 6 Day 6: Bukhara (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Bukhara (1B)

      Explore Bukhara on a half-day guided walking tour around the beautifully restored mosques, madrassas, and covered markets, or trading domes, that make up the Old City. A centre for pottery, cloth, and carpets, Bukhara is centered around Lyabi-Hauz, a delightful pool of water surrounded by ancient mulberry trees. Wander the artisan shops and narrow twisting streets and alleyways, or sit at a cafรฉ table and let the evening drift by. Opt to watch a local puppet show held in an old caravanserai, or indulge in a rejuvenating hammam bathhouse.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Bukhara City Tour
  • Day 7 Day 7: Bukhara/Khiva (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Bukhara/Khiva (1B)

      Enjoy a scenic drive through the desert on a full dayโ€™s journey to reach UNESCO-listed Khiva, well worth the arduous drive. Get to know this peaceful, picturesque city on a late afternoon orientation walk, and pick your favourite spots to explore more in-depth tomorrow.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 06:00 - 07:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Orientation With CEO
  • Day 8 Day 8: Khiva (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Khiva (1B)

      Before exploring this historic town on your own, enjoy a guided tour to learn about local life here. Wander through the narrow labyrinth mudbrick alleyways of old town, bargain with locals at the bazaar, admire the madrassas, mosques, and blue mosaic domes, climb up towering minarets, and venture into the dark dungeons Khiva was infamous for back in the 10th century. Explore the inner walls of Ichon-Qala, and enjoy spectacular sunset views on the sand-coloured buildings.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Khiva Ancient City Tour
  • Day 9 Day 9: Khiva/Tashkent (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Khiva/Tashkent (1B)

      Take a short flight back to Tashkent and enjoy a city tour, then explore on your own with some free time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Plane 01:00 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Tashkent Guided City Tour
  • Day 10 Day 10: Tashkent (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Tashkent (1B)

      Depart at any time.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Included Activities:
      - Departure Day
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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 90

Age range allowed for this experience.

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