Amazing Uzbekistan

Day 1

Welcome to Tashkent

Welcome to Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. Meet our representative/driver at the airport gate and transfer to the comforts of the hotel. Proceed to check-in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay in Tashkent.

Day 2

Tashkent

After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed in the morning (10:00 hours) with the Tashkent (old part) tour. Visit Khazrati Imam Complex with the Kafal Shashi Mausoleum (15th c.), Barak-Khan Madrasah (16th c.), Muyi-Mubarak Mosque, a storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of Prophet Muhammad and the ancient Djuma Mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali. We also see the Kukeldash Madrasah, a medieval madrasa in Tashkent town.

After lunchtime, we may proceed to shop at Chorsu and Alay National Oriental Bazaars. Spend amazing shopping time for souvenirs, dried fruits, sweets, national clothing, nuts and more.

Later in the afternoon continue the Tashkent tour (new part) where we will visit the Independence Square, Amir Temur Statue and the local “Broadway”. Here we also see the New Minor Mosque and take a Tashkent Metro ride.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5

Bukhara - Samarkand by road (4 hours drive)

After savouring breakfast at the hotel, we proceed on a morning drive to Samarkhand (260 km, 3.5 - 4 hours). Upon arrival and after lunchtime we may transfer to the hotel for check-in to freshen up. We then start exploring the former capital city of the legendary Tamerlane. Today we will visit the famous Registan Square which consists of Madrasah Ulugbek, Madrasah Sher-Dor, Madrasah Tillya-Kori and Guri Emir Mausoleum - Tamerlane & Tomb. Samarkand has long been a central point for trade across the region.

Return to the hotel in the evening. Rest in an overnight stay at Samarkand.

Day 6

Samarkand - Tashkent by afternoon train (2 hours ride)

Relish breakfast at the hotel and proceed to visit the colourful Siyob Bazaar. Here you’ll find local sweets and souvenirs. It is filled with stalls selling dried fruits, nuts, traditional sweets, honey, dairy products, bread, fruits, vegetables and meats.

After lunchtime, we will take a 20 minutes transfer to the countryside to visit Konigil village. Here you get a chance to explore the traditional centuries-proofed way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. The place is famous for its unique traditions of handicrafts, the purest nature, shady trees and traditions. Besides, the locals will show us the process of oil and flour production using ancient methods.

At 16:30 hours we transfer to Samarkand Railway Station. Get on board the high-speed train from Samarkand to Tashkent (17:30 hours to 19:40 hours journey time). Upon arrival, meet your driver at the station and transfer to a local city restaurant for dinner.

Further, transfer to the hotel. Check-in and spend a restful overnight stay in the comforts of the hotel.

Day 7

Tashkent - Chimgan mountains - Tashkent by road (180 km)

This morning after breakfast at the hotel, proceed to meet our local guide in the hotel lobby. Go on a drive towards Chimgan Mountains (90 km).
On arrival, enjoy a chair cable-car lift to reach the top of the mountains amid spectacular views. Spend time surrounded by natural beauty and capture photos that are memorable. The chair cable-car lift then brings you down. Further, the tour next takes you on a drive to the shores of Charvak Lake. If season permits, you may enjoy activities like: swimming,
catamaran-riding, quadra-bikes driving, and horseback riding (at your own cost).

Later in the afternoon, the tour transfers back to Tashkent.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8

Tashkent, departure to Dubai

After breakfast, transfer to the Tashkent International Airport 3 hours before departure.

Fly out from Tashkent with everlasting memories of the tour.