Country(ies): Uzbekistan
Tour type: Small Group
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 16
Accommodation: 3 to 4-star hotels
Meals:
Transport: A/C minibus, domestic flight & train
Highlights: Tashkent, Old Urgench, Ichan-Qala fortress in Khiva, Bukhara, the incredible Registan Square in Samarkand
This 8-day tour is the perfect introduction to Uzbekistan. We start our journey in the ancient capital of Tashkent, a former Silk Route city which still retains its role as one of the most important cities in the region. From here we take a short flight to Urgench and on to nearby Khiva which is situated in the Khorzem Oasis. In Khiva we have a full day of sightseeing, including a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site at the Ichan-Qala Fortress. Leaving Khiva behind we fly to Bukhara where we'll have a comprehensive full day walking tour and also watch the National Show at Nodir Devan Begi Madrasah. Our final city of interest is incredible Samarkand where amoungst many of places, we'll visit the spectacular Registan Square which has graced the covers of many famous travel guides of the years! Our final journey is onboard one of the high-speed trains back to Tashkent where this exciting week will come to an end.
Many flights into Uzbekistan will operate via Istanbul, Turkey - Why not combine your week in Uzbekistan with some time on one of our Turkey group tours.
If our scheduled departure dates don't work for you, or you would prefer not to travel with a group, then we can also run this tour privately for you. Please contact us for more information and prices.
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This tour is also available for booking privately for travel anytime through the year, and we can also customise the itinerary to fit your personal requirements. Please contact us for details and prices.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
The Royal Mezbon Hotel
Tashkent
This modern hotel is found near to Tashkent's city centre and airport. The fully-equipped rooms have TVs, minibars, hairdryers, and air-conditioning. Facilities and services include free WiFi, a spa, gym, restaurant, laundry service, and more.
Hotel Bek
Khiva
This hotel is located in Tashkent, near the city centre. It is close to the airport and train station. The rooms and suites have WiFi and air-conditioning. There is a bar, restaurant, pool, business centre, and conference facilities.
Devon Begi Hotel
Bukhara
This hotel in Bukhara is near to several landmarks. The airport is about 75km away. The various room types are air-conditioned, with city views, safes, minibars, and TVs. Facilities include free WiFi, a restaurant, spa, laundry service, and more.
Emir Han Hotel
Samarkand
Emir Han hotel is located in Samarkand, close to the airport. It comprises several room types, each air-conditioned, with WiFi, TVs, safes, hairdryers, and more. It also offers a pool, restaurant, garden, laundry service, and taxi service.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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