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A historic cityscape with a prominent minaret and domed buildings. 1
Two individuals in traditional attire with colorful costumes and elaborate headpieces. 2
A series of traditional yurts in a desert landscape. 3
By S&P Travel
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$2,983 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 11d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Discover the splendours of ancient civilisations
    • Immerse yourself in the lives of its nomadic peoples
    • Spend the night in a traditional yurt under a starry sky
    • Enjoy the sunset while riding a camel

Activity location

    • Tashkent
    • Tashkent, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Tashkent
    • Tashkent, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan: Historical Sites and Local Immersion (11 days)

  • Activity duration is 11 days11d
    11d
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
AU$2,982.85 x 2 AdultsAU$5,965.70
Total
Price is AU$5,965.70

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Accommodation for 8 days in comfortable Uzbek-style hotels
  • Inclusions
    Private transport throughout your trip
  • Inclusions
    Experienced guide speaking your language in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
  • Inclusions
    Meals (8 breakfasts, 8 dinners)
  • Inclusions
    Accommodation in the village of Nurata and one night in a yurt around Lake Aydar (full board)
  • Inclusions
    A camel ride at Lake Aydar
  • Inclusions
    Demonstration of the preparation of "naan," the traditional bread
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the Fortress of Nurata and the Chashma Spring
  • Inclusions
    Entrance fees to the sights in the historic cities
  • Exclusions
    International flights;
  • Exclusions
    Lunch and drinks;
  • Exclusions
    E-visa for Uzbekistan (if required);
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

What you can expect

  • Day 1 – Tashkent:
    Arrival in Tashkent. Depending on your arrival time, you will begin your sightseeing with visits to: Chorsu Bazaar, Hazrati Imam Square: Barak Khan Madrasa, Hazrati Imam Mosque, Muy Muborak Madrasa, Qaffal Shoshi Mausoleum. Time for dinner.

    Day 2 – Tashkent – Samarkand:
    Drive to Samarkand. Upon arrival, visit the Ulugh Beg Observatory and the Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis. Time for dinner.

    Day 3 – Samarkand:
    See the tomb of Gur-e Amir, Registan Square, which consists of three madrasas: Ulugh Beg, Sherdor and Tilla-Kari; Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siab Bazaar and Konigil Village. Time for dinner.
    Day 4 - Samarkand - Nurata Mountains:
    Crossing the mountains, take part in the preparation of traditional bread, “naan.” Time for dinner.

    Day 5 - Lake Aydar (yurt camping):
    Departure for the Kyzylkum Desert, where you will visit Lake Aydar: picnic on the shores of the lake, swimming, camel ride at sunset. You will spend the night in a yurt, dine under the stars on traditional dishes, and finally listen to Karakalpak music played around a campfire.

    Day 6 - Nurata – Bukhara:
    Your journey will take you to Bukhara, where you will visit the fortress of Nurata, rebuilt by Alexander the Great, and the sacred Chashma spring. Arrival in Bukhara, where you will be free to stroll or wander through the cobbled streets, soaking up the unique atmosphere of this ancient city. Time for dinner.

    Day 7 – Bukhara:
    You will visit the Mausoleum of the Samanids, the Mausoleum of Chashma Ayub and the Bolo Haouz Mosque. You will visit the Poi Kalyan complex: the Kalyan Minaret, the Kalyan Mosque, the Mir-i Arab Madrasa, the Kukeldash Madrasa and the Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasa. You will visit the Photo Gallery and the bazaars: Toqi Telpak Furushon, Tim Abdullah Khan, Toqi Sarrofon Bazaar, and Toqi Zargaron. Time for dinner.

    Day 8 – Bukhara:
    You will visit Chor Minor and the Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex. You will stroll through the gardens of the Summer Palace and the Chor Bakr Necropolis. Time for dinner.
    Day 9 - Bukhara - Itchan Kala (Khiva):
    Crossing the Kyzylkum Desert, passing near the Amu Darya River, as you approach Khiva, you will begin to see the walls of the Itchan Kala citadel. Upon arrival, you'll have plenty of time to relax or explore this exceptional site. Time for dinner.

    Day 10 - Itchan Kala (Khiva):
    You will visit: Konya Ark, Juma Mosque, Ak Mosque, Kalta Minor Minaret, Hasan Murad Qushbegi Mosque, the madrasas of Alla Kuli Khan, Muhammad Amin Khan, Muhammad Rahim Khan and Islam Khodja; the mausoleums of Pakhlavan Mahmud, Said Alaud-Din and Shergozi Khan; Tash-Khauli Palace and Isfandiyar Palace. Time for dinner.

    Day 11 - Khiva - Urgench International Airport:
    On the final day, after breakfast, you will be transferred to Urgench International Airport, from where you will fly to Tashkent.

Location

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    • Tashkent, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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    • Tashkent
    • Tashkent, Tashkent, Uzbekistan