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28.05.2024 - 31.12.2024
2024
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Price per person USD for the 2024 year: |
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2 |
1730 |
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4 |
1320 |
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6 |
1095 |
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8 |
1090 |
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Single Supplement: |
+140 |
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Economy class air ticket: Tashkent-Urgench |
From +105 USD p/p (subject to availability) |
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Economy class train ticket: Samarkand-Tashkent |
From +35 USD p/p (subject to availability) |
*Price is given to tourists only.
*Please, tour companies contact by mail: [email protected]
➡️ Arrive at Tashkent airport, meet and greet service with DOLORES TRAVEL SERVICES sign. Transfer to Tashkent Hotel, check-in from 2:00 PM.
Tashkent city tour: excursion through the old part of the city. Visiting the religious complex Khasti Imam: consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (XV century), Barak Khan Madrassah (XVI century), Muy-Mubarak Mosque - the storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of prophet Muhammad; Dzhuma-mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali, the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI), Abdulkasim Madrassah (XIX). Chorsu market.
Night at the hotel.
Early breakfast at the hotel.
➡️ Transfer to Tashkent Domestic Airport. Morning flight to Urgench. On arrival transfer to Khiva (30 km)
Khiva city tour: Ichan-Kala architectural complex (XII-XIX), the Residence of the last Khiva Khan including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (XVI-XVI), Kalta Minor Tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (XIX), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum (XIV-XVIII), Juma Mosque (X) and other Khiva tourist sights.
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
➡️ Morning visits to the ruins of the ancient fortresses Shylpyk-Kala – a Zoroastrian dakhma, and Toprak-Kala – the capital of Khorezm in 3rd c. AD.
Drive back to Khiva.
The rest of the day on your own explore.
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
➡️ In the old days, the route from Khiva to Bukhara lasted more than a month. Today it takes 6-7 hours by vehicle, through the mysterious red desert “Kyzyl-Kum”, the territory of “Khorezm”, which was called in the past a “State of Thousand and Hundred Cities”. What kind of secrets are buried in this desert, this is something that archaeologists and historians will be trying to find in the future. Meanwhile, you are invited to view the exotic landscapes of the desert with the old Amudarya River (Oxus). Photo stop at Amudarya River.
Lunch en route (lunch box)
Arrival to Bukhara, check-in to the hotel.
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
➡️ Holy Bukhara, the homeland of Ibn Sino (Avicenna), the beloved city of all saints and worldwide known philosopher – cheery Hodja Nasriddin, lively, noisy and luxurious capital of Emirs, a rich man of all nationals and patrons. When you hear “Splendor of East” – it is Bukhara!
City tour in Bukhara: Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of the Samanids dynasty at the end of IX - beginning of X), Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Spring of Job - XIV), Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of XX), Citadel Ark (IV) – a city in a city, Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), the religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consists of Minaret Kalon (XII), Kalyan Mosque (XII), Miri Arab Madrassah (XVI), Ulugbek’s Madrassah (1417), Madrassah Nodir Divanbeghi, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (dated XII-XVI centuries), Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries), Kosh-Madrassah Ensemble (consisting of two resisting Madari-Abdullakhan Madrassah (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrassah. Chor-Minor (four minarets).
Free time: we advise you to visit Bukhara Dome Bazaars (dated 15-16 centuries): Toki Saraffon (the Dome of Moneychangers), Toki-Telpak Furushon (the Dome of Cap makers), Toki Zargaron (the Dome of Jewellers) and Tim Abdullakhan (the Center of silk).
Dinner at an old Jewish merchant house now called Akbar’s.
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
➡️ Today is a day when we will have an unforgettable experience, in the morning we went outside Bukhara (30 km) to a village, where a local family lives and where we can be one day, help with everyday things and learn things of national cuisine.
On arrival, we make the acquaintance of the Uzbek family and take a tea with oriental sweets. It is an oriental tradition to welcome its guests at the table with you in Uzbekistan is called "dastarkhon".
After the women of the house, we can learn how the Uzbek bread "LEPESHKA" is made:
The daily menu of people in Uzbekistan is always supposed to include this gastronomic wonder - tandyr hot bread, in common parlance, is called lepyoshkas that are unique in its taste, and nutritional value and is never cloying. Having tried this bread once, you will love it. Those Uzbeks who are away from home miss their lepyoshkas so much! So, what do we know of this amazing bread except that is very delicious and that "there is like nothing on earth"? What is your secret?
While men can learn how to cook national food "PLOV"
Plov is a traditional way of cooking rice with vegetables, beef lamb or beef, and hot spices.
According to ancient sources ... the Amir Timur (Tamerlane) included, as a key menu of your troops, charged his wise Molla with a prescription to get together a large army that could go some loaded with food and thus make a long way and fast, so suddenly attack their enemies.
This was the recipe that the wise Mullah transcribed to his Emir: "You have to take with a large cast iron pot. In this pot, there is meat not old rams but also, they are very young, select rice "swells of pride" that will be eaten by the brave warriors, new carrots, and spicy onions that sting like a sword of the venerable emir. All this must be cooked on fire until the aroma of the dish gets to Allah, and the cook never falls from exhaustion, because it will taste this divine food "
Farewell with family and return to Bukhara.
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
➡️ Drive to Nurata on the way stop in Gijduvan to see a private pottery workshop and view Alexander the Great castle.
Visiting Sarmysh Gorge. Picnic there (optional)
Transfer to Yangigazgan village, following to yurts camp. Camel riding (appr.10-15 min each pax).
Evening dinner and listening to the national Kazakh singer (Akyn) at the fire.
Overnight in yurts.
➡️ Breakfast. Transfer to the Aydarkul lake.
Lunch boxes from the yurt camp.
Drive to Samarkand. Settlement at the hotel.
Free time.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
The science and art of the ancient East were concentrated in Samarkand since olden times. Multinational and tolerant – it is spoken here that: “there are many stairs leading to the sky” and there is no difference in what language you pray.
➡️ Full-day city tour in Samarkand: visiting of morning East Siab Bazaar, Registan square - Medreseh Ulughbek (15th c.), Medreseh Shir-Dor (17th c.), Medreseh Tilla-Kori (17th c.),
Bibi-Khonum Mosque, Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane's Tomb (XIV-XV), Architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda (dated XI-XV century)
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
➡️ Drive to Shakhrisabz. City tour in Shakhrisabz: ruins of Ak-Saray Palace (XIV-XV), Dor-ut Saodat Complex: Khazratiy Imam Mosque (XIV), Jahongir Mausoleum (XIV), Dor-ut Tillavat Complex: Gumbazi-Seiidan, Kok Gumbaz Mosque (XV). Drive back to Samarkand (110 km, 2hours).
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
➡️ Visiting carpet factory Hudzhum – handmade silk carpets. Proceed further to Ulugbek Observatory (XV), excavations and Museum of the ancient city of Afrosiab, the mausoleum of Saint Daniel.
Workshop visiting on manufacturing of silk paper (handmade).
Transfer to Samarkand Railway Station. Train to Tashkent. On arrival meet your driver and transfer to the hotel.
Night at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel.
➡️ Transfer to Tashkent International Airport. Flight to the next destination.
Program includes:
✔️ Accommodation in tourist-class hotels throughout Uzbekistan (twin / dbl shared)
• No early check-ins or late check-outs are included
✔️ Meals: breakfast at the hotels, lunches (3), dinners (2)
✔️ Services for private vehicles with drivers along with the program
- 2 pax – sedan up to 3 seats
- 3-7 pax – minivan up to 14 seats
- 8-20 pax – midibus up to 33 seats
- 20 and more pax – Bus up to 45 seats (Golden Dragon Bus)
✔️ Escort English/Russian-speaking guide for all sightseeing and excursions from arrival until departure
✔️ Entrance fees to sites listed
✔️ All airport transfers
✔️ Mineral waiter 0.5 L per day/person
Not included:
❌ International air tickets
❌ Air economy class tickets Tashkent - Urgench (subject to availability and change)
❌ Train economy class tickets Samarkand – Tashkent (subject to availability and change)
❌ Single Supplement
❌ Lunches and dinners not indicated in the program
❌ Extras in fixed menus
❌ Beverages and alcoholic drinks
❌ Video and photo charges
❌ Travel and Medical insurance
❌ Tips and gratuities
❌ Visa consular fees
❌ Porterage
❌ Any personal expenses
❌ Any services not included in the above itinerary
Important:
• No early arrivals and late departures are included. Additional supplements could be offered depending on the international flight tourists use.
• If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative. During major events, accommodation may be changed and replaced with a similar category
• Sequence of itinerary and hotels given is subject to changes without prior notice.
• Domestic flights are subject to changes in timing and availability. If the mentioned flight is not available, it will be changed to a convenient one depending on the tour program
• Please be aware that there may be various vehicles and drivers used during your tour, depending on the route section and type of transport needed in that section
Suppose you are looking for a country where you can immerse yourself in the atmosphere of ancient Eastern cities. In that case, Uzbekistan will exceed your expectations, offering a unique delight for history lovers and allowing you to explore the very roots of its ancient past.
On the first day, the streets of the capital will welcome you with the main arteries of Tashkent's historical and cultural heritage, as well as the opportunity to try traditional Uzbek cuisine at the Chorsu Bazaar, which has existed since the times of the Great Silk Road.
The next day, you will head to Khiva, where you will spend the day in the magical inner city of Ichan-Kala, where minarets compete in beauty and height, shimmering with blue mosaics amidst the sands. Here, you will visit the last residence of the Khivan Khans, admire the madrasahs and mosques, and stroll through the ancient city's narrow streets, immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the past.
On the third day, you will dedicate your time to exploring the ancient fortresses of Khorezm. You will visit Chilpyk-Kala and Toprak-Kala, learn about the rich history of these places, and enjoy breathtaking views that seem to be the perfect setting for genies from fairy tales.
Next, you will embark on a land journey from Khiva to Bukhara, travelling through the mysterious Kyzylkum Desert, where archaeologists make discoveries. You will see majestic landscapes of endless sands and feel the spirit of adventure.
On the fifth day, you will find yourself in the sacred city of Bukhara, the birthplace of the great physician Avicenna. Here, you will visit famous madrasahs and mausoleums, immersing yourself in the unique atmosphere of this ancient city. The mosques of Bukhara offer a window into the history of Islam's spread in the region.
The next day, you will take an excursion to Vabkent, where you will experience local culture and traditions by visiting a family's home.
After this, you will head to Nurata through the picturesque city of Gijduvan, known for its ceramic products. The route passes through scenic roads, allowing you to enjoy Uzbekistan's stunning nature.
The eighth day will offer you relaxation on the shores of Lake Aydarkul. You can swim in the crystal waters - one of Uzbekistan's most beautiful natural attractions. The lake can appear as a ghostly mirage located right in the desert.
Next, you will travel to Samarkand, where you will enjoy a tour of the morning Siab Bazaar, Registan Square, and the Gur-Emir Mausoleum. You will see the majestic structures of one of the oldest cities in the world and admire its regal appearance in luxurious architectural decor.
After this, you will spend a day in the city of Shahrisabz, visiting the ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace and the Dorut-Tilovat Complex. These monuments are associated with the great conqueror Tamerlane and will tell you about his era.
Before your journey ends in Tashkent, we will have time to visit the Khujum Carpet Factory. Here, you will see the process of creating Uzbek carpets and have the opportunity to purchase unique handmade items.
On the twelfth day, you will fly from Tashkent back to Poland, taking a wealth of vivid impressions and unforgettable memories of the hospitable East. We are confident that this journey will leave the warmest and most joyful impressions in your soul, and we will do everything to make this a reality!
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