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Sneak peek of a few highlights
Tashkent
Discover the Old Town with the bustling Chorsu Bazaar as well as the modern part of the city with Soviet-style architecture.
Bukhara
Travel back in time, through the mosques, madrassas and oriental bazaars of ancient Bukhara. “The city of Museums” contains more than 140 architectural monuments of the Middle Ages.
Samarkand
In spiritual Samarkand stand among the ornate portals, patterned minarets and glistening cupolas of Registan Square.
Inclusions
9-night accommodation in double occupancy
10 meals: 9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Economy class train tickets Tashkent-Bukhara (Subject to availability, we reserve the right to change the program and/or substitute trains by other transport.)
Private English-speaking guide services for city tours (subject to availability)
Ground transportation in private, air-conditioned vehicle
Drinking water during sightseeing
Wine degustation on Day 8
All applicable local taxes
Exclusions
International airfare and airport taxes – Gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers – Optional sightseeing tours – Beverages – Visa to visit the country if needed – Travel insurances – Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
DAY 1 TASHKENT
A Central Asian nation and former Soviet republic, landlocked Uzbekistan is the proud home to spellbinding architecture and ancient cities that have been overlooked for many years.
Its centuries-long history under Persian rule and as a key stop on the Silk Road left a rich cultural and architectural legacy, made all the more fascinating by the country’s time as an enclave of the Soviet Union.
Upon clearing immigration and customs, the representative will be waiting at the airport meeting area for your transfer to the hotel. Time for leisure.
Accommodation : Tashkent for 2 nights
DAY 2 TASHKENT
We’ll start by exploring the narrow winding streets of the Old Town. This area is home to Barakkhan Madrasah, Tillya Shaykh Mosque, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the Library of Islamic Literature.
Under a giant dome, we’ll find a delightful slice of city life in the traditional Chor-Su Bazaar. It’s also a great place to buy souvenirs, watch Uzbek bread baking and taste many national dishes in between the numerous food rows.
In the modern part of the city we’ll visit Mustakillik Square. We’ll even take a ride on the vibrant, arty Tashkent Metro. The tour of Tashkent ends at Amir Temur Square, established on the intersection of two ancient trade roads in the heart of the city.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 3 TASHKENT – BUKHARA
Bukhara 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.
Upon arrival in Bukhara, we’ll visit the Samanids Mausoleum, the Bolo Hauz Mosque, the Ark Fortress -the residence of Bukhara khans- and some beautiful madrassahs.
Later we can relax at local ancient hammam Bozori Kord (XVII C) with some traditional spa procedures.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Bukhara for 3 nights
DAY 4 BUKHARA
Later that day, there is a photo-session in national costumes of the Bukhara Emirate at the Fayzulla Khojaev Museum.
Dinner with a family of local artisan – master of oriental miniature, where you can eat main Uzbek dish – plov (pilaf).
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5 BUKHARA
We’ll also visit Sitorai Mokhi Khosa – the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, Baghautdin Nakhshbandi Mausoleum – an important Muslim shrine and pilgrimage site, and Chor Minor Mosque.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 6 BUKHARA – VABKENT – GIJDUVAN – SAMARKAND
In the afternoon we will visit the ruins of the XI century caravanserai Malik Rabat and Sardoba – ancient water reservoir.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Samarkand for 3 nights
DAY 7 SAMARKAND
We’ll visit the awe-inspiring restored madrassas standing on three sides of the iconic Registan Square: Ulughbek Madrassah, Sher-Dor Madrassah and the gold-covered Tillya-Kari Madrassah.
Other highlights include the Bibi Khanym Mosque with its ocean-blue domes and exquisite carvings and the Shakhi Zinda Necropolis, which contains monuments dating back between 500 to 1000 years. We’ll also visit the Gur Emir Mausoleum and the Ulughbek Observatory with its interesting underground passages.
In the evening, we’ll enjoy a performance of the El-Merosi Theatre of Historical Costumes.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 8 SAMARKAND
At Konigil village there’s time to visit the local paper mill which offers a fantastic insight into how traditional paper is still made using old-fashioned techniques.
In the evening, we’ll visit the Khovrenko Winery. The wine degustation at Khovrenko is an excellent add-on to any excursion in Samarkand. Winemaking has a very deep history in Uzbekistan. Varieties of grape grown on the territory of modern Samarkand have a particularly sweet taste, thanks to fertile soil, the mild climate and an abundance of sunlight.
The winery produces not only wine, but also cognac and vodka. Guests can visit the museum with its unique collection of wine. The tasting room is located in a historical building of the late 19th century – the house of Filatov. And of course, no one can leave without a tipple or two!
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 9 SAMARKAND – TASHKENT
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Tashkent for 1 night
DAY 10 DEPARTURE FROM TASHKENT
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Price based on the following accommodations. The names of the hotels will be communicated to you upon confirmation.
OPTION A, 3*
TASHKENT
Gabrielle International 3*
Art Deluxe 3*
Sharq 3*
Gloria 3*
Standard Room
BUKHARA
Devon Begi 3*
Sasha & Son 3*
Kabir 3*
Minzifa Boutique 3*
Standard Room
SAMARKAND
Rabat Boutique 3*
Malika Prime 3*
Zilol Baxt 3*
City 3*
Standard Room
OPTION B, 4*
TASHKENT
Hampton by Hilton 4*
Mercure 4*
Wyndham 4*
Ichan Qala 4*
Standard Room
BUKHARA
Wyndham Bukhara 4*
Sahid Zarafshon 4*
Asia Bukhara 4*
Zargaron Plaza 4*
Standard Room
SAMARKAND
Hilton Garden Inn 4*
Continental 4*
Zarafshon Parkside 4*
Grand Samarkand Superior 4*
Standard Room
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy |
Land Package | |
Departures until December 31, 2024 | Option A | Option B |
Book between April 1st and June 30th and get a DISCOUNT OF $100 PER PERSON |
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Solo traveler | 4210 | 5179 |
2 persons | 2509 | 3260 |
3-4 persons | 2455 | 3170 |
5-6 persons | 2130 | 2795 |
Single supplement | +360 | +555 |
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.