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The Cultural Tour

  • Tashkent
4,590/- AED

Per person, Prices are based on twin sharing.

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Inclusions
Flight
Hotel
Transfer
Meals
Sight Seeing
Insurance
Tax
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
    INCLUDED
  • Flight Flight
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Meals Meals
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing
  • Transfer Transfer

Welcome to Uzbekistan

On arrival at Tashkent International Airport you will be met by our local representative and you will be transferred to the hotel.

Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan. It’s known for its many museums and its mix of modern and Soviet-era architecture. The Amir Timur Museum houses manuscripts, weapons and other relics from the Timurid dynasty. Nearby, the huge State Museum of History of Uzbekistan has centuries-old Buddhist artifacts. The city’s skyline is distinguished by Tashkent Tower, which offers city views from its observation deck.

Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 2
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Meals Meals
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing
  • Transfer Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel.

Prepare for check out and the driver will pick you up and drop you to the station for your onward journey to Samarkand.

On arrival in Samarkand your driver cum guide will pick you up in the station and proceed for a city in Samarkand.

Visit the famous Guri Emir Mausoleum of the Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur in Samarkand, the graveyard of Amir Temur and his generation. You also need to visit the famous Registan Square was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid Empire, now in Uzbekistan. The name Rēgistan means "sandy place" or "desert" in Persian. The Registan Squares consist of Ulugbek Madrasah, The Ulugh Beg Madrasa is a religious educational institution in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It was built by Ulugh Beg during the Timurid dynasty at the Registan in the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand. Sherdor Madrasah- This ornate 17th-century madrassa at the Registan is covered in tile, including tiger mosaics. Tillya-Kori Madrasah, Opulent building completed in 1660, featuring gold & elaborate decorative patterns & a domed mosque. Lunch at the local restaurant (pax own account). After the tour the driver will drop you to the hotel and check in. Afternoon is free to spend on your own. You may spend your time in shopping at Siyob national bazaar where you may find plenty of fresh and dried fruits, nuts, local souvenirs, sweets and variety of national bread.

Samarkand is a city in Uzbekistan known for its mosques and mausoleums. It's on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route linking China to the Mediterranean. Prominent landmarks include the Registan, a plaza bordered by 3 ornate, majolica-covered madrassas dating to the 15th and 17th centuries, and Gur-e-Amir, the towering tomb of Timur (Tamerlane), founder of the Timurid Empire.

Overnight in Samarkand.

Day 3
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Meals Meals
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing
  • Transfer Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel.

Prepare for check out and your driver cum guide will take you to a scenic route of around 90km to Shakhrisabz. On arrival in Shakhrisabz proceed for a Visit Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex, remains of Ak-Saray Palace, Dor-ut Tilavat Ensemble with Kok-Gumbaz Mosque and burial vault of Tamerlane’s father. After the tour in Shakhrisabz, your driver will drop you to Bukhara and check in at the hotel. On the way visit Chor Minor or Madrasah of Khalif Niyaz-kul, is a historic gatehouse for a now-destroyed madrasa in the historic city of Bukhara. It is located in a lane northeast of the Lyab-i Hauz complex. It is protected as a cultural heritage monument, and also it is a part of the World Heritage Site Historic Centre of Bukhara.[1] In Persian, the name of the monument means "four minarets", referring to the building's four towers. Then your driver will stop on the way to Gijduvan to visit ceramics makers by traditional way. Gijduvan village is located forty-six kilometers from Bukhara. It is one of the famous pottery centers in Central Asia. House of Narzullaev Family in Gijduvan is famous all over the world. The pottery skills have been passed from generation to generation from father to son. The guests (tourists) have the opportunity to make sure that ceramics is one of the best in Uzbekistan.

On arrival in Bukhara, check in at the hotel and day is free at your own pace.

Bukhara is an ancient city in the central Asian country of Uzbekistan. It was a prominent stop on the Silk Road trade route between the East and the West, and a major medieval center for Islamic theology and culture. It still contains hundreds of well-preserved mosques, madrassas, bazaars and caravanserais, dating largely from the 9th to the 17th centuries.

Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 4
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Meals Meals
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing
  • Transfer Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today explore Bukhara by visiting The Samanids Mausoleum, built in the 10th century C.E. and is located in the northwestern part of Bukhara, just outside its historic center. It was built as the resting place of the powerful and influential Islamic Samanid dynasty that ruled the Samanid Empire from approximately 900 to 1000. Then passing by the Bolo-Khauz Mosque is a historical mosque in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built in 1712, on the opposite side of the citadel of Ark in Registan district, it is inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list along with the other parts of the historic city. Lunch at the local restaurant (own expenses). Later in the afternoon continue the tour by visiting to Poyi Kalon Architectural Ensemble, Po-i-Kalan or Poi Kalan is an Islamic religious complex located around the Kalan minaret in Bukhara. Contents. Since 713, several ensembles of main mosques were built in this area, to the south of the Ark citadel. One of ... It is equal in size to the Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand. that consists of Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque and Miri Arab Madrasah, Lyabi Khauz Complex. Further you may walk along the three Trading Domes, more famous as Coumpol Bazaar being existed here from the times of the Great Silk Road where you may enjoy time in shopping.

Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 5
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Meals Meals
  • Sight Seeing Sight Seeing
  • Transfer Transfer

Breakfast at the hotel.

Prepare for check out, before dropping to the train station, the driver cum guide will take you to the scenic trip outside of Bukhara. Visit the Naqshbandi monument Bahoutdin Architectural Complex. Shaykh Baha-ud-Din or Bohoutdin was the founder of the Naqshbandi order, and was considered the spiritual patron of Bukhara governors; he died in 1389. Continue the tour on visiting the memorial complex of Chor-Bakr which was built over the burial place of Abu-Bakr-Said, who died in the year 360 of the Muslim Calendar, and who was one of the four of Abu-Bakrs - descendants of Prophet Muhammad. The complex includes the necropolis of family tombs, and courtyards enclosed with walls. Visit the Sitorai Mohi-Hosa Palace is a countryside residence of Bukhara emirs. It is located 4 km to the north of Bukhara and belonged to the last governing emir of Bukhara Said Alimkhan (1911-1920). The name of the palace means "stars meet the moon". Built in 1911 for the last emir, Alim Khan, the three-building compound incorporates elements of both Russian and traditional Bukharan architecture. Lunch at a local restaurant at your own expense.

Later in the afternoon, board the economy class train from Bukhara to Tashkent.

On arrival in Tashkent, the driver will pick you up and drop you to the hotel.

Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 6
    INCLUDED
  • Hotel Hotel
  • Meals Meals
  • Transfer Transfer

After breakfast. The day is free until checkout time. The driver will pick you up and drop you to the airport for your onward flight.
 

Tour Cost, Terms & Conditions
  • Highlights 

    - AED 4,590/- per person, prices are based on twin sharing.
    - Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights.
    - Destinations: Tashkent.

  • The rates are subject to availability at the time of booking request. In the event if there are rate changes due to increase in Govt taxes, or hotel charges a surcharge, or BAR rates (Best available rates), we reserve the right to amend the rates without notice. The exchange rate is subject to change. Please ensure that you have secured the relevant visa / entry permits & valid passport. The best source of visa information is the embassy of the country itself.
  • If you are interested in going ahead with this booking, we would require deposits or payments as follows either in the form of cash or cheque:

    - 30 days to 21 days prior to departure date: 50%.
    - 21 days to 01 days prior to departure: 100%.
    - Prices in this quotation are subject to availability. Al-Tayer Holidays reserves the right to offer services of similar or higher standard based in the event of non-availability at the time of booking, at amended cost.
  • Please ensure that the names given to us for reservations match the names in your passport, as hotels, sightseeing tour companies are very particular about name changes. Mismatched names may result in heavy amendment penalties. We strongly recommend travel insurance as part of your package – we have excellent rates with the world’s best companies – please let us know if you wish us to add this to your package.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions

Flights 

  • Economy class, Dubai / Tashkent / Dubai.

 

Accommodation 

  • 2 nights in Tashkent & Bukhara based on twin sharing basis.
  • 1 night in Samarkand based on twin sharing basis.

 

Transportation 

  • Return airport transfers in Tashkent on private car.

 

Sightseeing

  • City tour in Tashkent, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz & Bukhara on private standard car.
  • Visit the Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex on private standard car.
  • Visit the Gijduvan village-famous for Ceramic pottery on private standard car.
  • Excursion to Naqshbandi monument, Chor bakr necropolis, Sitorai Mohi Hosa on private standard car.

 

Meals

  • Daily breakfast.

 

Insurance

  • Complimentary travel insurance.

 

Taxes

  • All airline and hotel taxes.
 
Exclusions
  • Visa fees.
  • International airport departure tax.
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Items of personal nature viz. telephone calls, drinks, laundry bills, etc.
  • Except all above mentioned in inclusion.
Travel Tips

Uzbekistan: is a Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic. It's known for its mosques, mausoleums and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean. Samarkand, a major city on the route, contains a landmark of Islamic architecture: the Registan, a plaza bordered by 3 ornate, mosaic-covered religious schools dating to the 15th and 17th centuries.

Trip Planning: The planning stage of your trip can be instrumental in its success and an enjoyable part of the experience itself. You have a world of options...and plenty to consider.

Entry and Exit formalities: Visitors must hold a passport valid for at least six months & beyond at the time of entering the country. Some nationalities can obtain visa on arrival and for nationalities who requires visa please refer to the Uzbekistan consulate website: uzbdubay@mail.ru uzbdubai@mail.ru 

Transportation: Figuring out how to get around is one of your biggest pre-trip decisions. Get our holiday expert best advice on deciding between your options. Based on your trip itinerary, our experts will help you choose wisely. You'll also find a wealth of practical travel tips.

Money: Use your money wisely. Know the best time to use cash or card — and how to avoid unnecessary fees either way — as well as tipping etiquette. Phones and Technology: Phones and other smart devices can be huge time-savers...or expensive distractions. Get our tips for making the best use of technology during your trip, and for calling home with or without your own phone.

Packing Light: On your trip you'll meet two kinds of travelers: those who pack light and those who wish they had.

Sleeping and Eating:  Your hotel and restaurant choices can be a matter-of-face chore…or they can provide rich opportunities to connect with locals and their culture.

Health & Hygiene: Take comfort: Doctors, hospitals, launderettes, and bathrooms aren’t that different. Dealing with them can even be part of the fun of travel.

Sightseeing & Activities: Once you're on the ground, the real fun begins…but it pays to have a thoughtful plan. Our experts will help you get oriented to your surroundings, use your sightseeing hours wisely, and find your way off the beaten path.

4,590/- AED

Per person, Prices are based on twin sharing.

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Tashkent is the capital city of Uzbekistan. It’s known for its many museums and its mix of modern and Soviet-era architecture. The Amir Timur Museum houses manuscripts, weapons and other relics from the Timurid dynasty. Nearby, the huge State Museum of History of Uzbekistan has centuries-old Buddhist artifacts. The city’s skyline is distinguished by Tashkent Tower, which offers city views from its observation deck.
 

A city in Uzbekistan known for its mosques and mausoleums. It's on the Silk Road, the ancient trade route linking China to the Mediterranean. Prominent landmarks include the Registan, a plaza bordered by 3 ornate, majolica-covered madrassas dating to the 15th and 17th centuries, and Gur-e-Amir, the towering tomb of Timur (Tamerlane), founder of the Timurid Empire.
 

Bukhara is an ancient city in the central Asian country of Uzbekistan. It was a prominent stop on the Silk Road trade route between the East and the West, and a major medieval center for Islamic theology and culture. It still contains hundreds of well-preserved mosques, madrassas, bazaars and caravanserais, dating largely from the 9th to the 17th centuries.
 

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Kokand is a city in Fergana Region in eastern Uzbekistan, at the southwestern edge of the Fergana Valley. The city lies 228 km southeast of Tashkent, 115 km west of Andijan, and 88 km west of Fergana. It is nicknamed "City of Winds".
 

Termez is a city in the southernmost part of Uzbekistan near the Hairatan border crossing of Afghanistan. It is the hottest point of Uzbekistan. It has a population of 140,404, and is the capital of Surxondaryo Region.
 

Namangan is a city in eastern Uzbekistan. It is the administrative, economic, and cultural center of Namangan Region. Namangan is located in the northern edge of the Fergana Valley, less than 30 km from the Kyrgyzstan border. The city is served by Namangan Airport.
 

Urgench is a city in western Uzbekistan. It is the capital of the Khorezm Region, on the Amu Darya River and the Shavat canal. The city is situated 450 km west of Bukhara across the Kyzylkum Desert.
 

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