11 days tour

Eco-Trip In Uzbekistan: Meet The Locals

Eco-Trip In Uzbekistan: Meet The Locals

This tour includes:

Accommodation

Kokand - Silk Road Kokand Hotel 3* or similar Tashkent - Leader Hotel 3* or similar Samarkand - Arba Hotel 3* or similar Hayat village - guesthouse Bukhara - Devon Hotel 3* or similar Khiva - Asia Khiva Hotel or similar

Meals

All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner according to the program

Others

Entrance fees to the sites

Transport

Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle for the whole tour; Train from Kokand to Tashkent (business class); High-speed train from Tashkent to Samarkand (economy class); Local flight from Urgench to Tashkent (economy class).

Guide

English-speaking guide for sightseeing

Not included:

Flights

International Flights

Insurance

Others

Meals not mentioned above; Visa fees (if necessary).

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Itinerary of your trip Eco-Trip In Uzbekistan: Meet The Locals

  • Day 1 Fergana, Arrival. Fergana - Margilan - Rishtan - Kokand By Road (90 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Fergana, Arrival. Fergana - Margilan - Rishtan - Kokand By Road (90 Km)

      Arrival in Fergana from Istanbul by TK 260, 01:15-08:00. 

      Upon arrival in Fergana airport, we move directly to Asia Fergana hotel for breakfast and freshen up (without accommodation). 

      After breakfast transfer 20 km to the small town of Margilan. In Margilan we visit the famous Yodgorlik silk factory, where we will learn the process of production and coloring silk cloths and neighboring silk workshops. Proceed to Rishtan. Upon arrival - we will enter the village of Rishtan ceramists where the generations of ceramic masters live and work. Here we will visit one particular house of the Nazirovsโ€™ family that practices and forwards its skills from generation to generation. We will meet the master and his works and the technologies of production and enjoy watching the process of ceramic dishes production. Lunch with the family. After that proceed to Kokand. Accommodation at the hotel and rest.  

      breakfast, lunch included

  • Day 2 Kokand - Ok Er Village - Tashkent By Train (17:38-21:40)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kokand - Ok Er Village - Tashkent By Train (17:38-21:40)

      Late breakfast at the hotel. 

      11:00 Meet the guide and start the sightseeing tour in Kokand - the capital of the ancient Kokand Khanate (18-19 centuries). We will visit the main sites of the city: Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Jami Mosque and Norbut-biy Madrasah.

      Further transfer and visit to the botanical garden "MEHRIGIYO" (located in 7 km from Kokand). Olives, guava, milk thistle, kiwi, papaya, mango, lavender plantations and much more are grown here. We will have a short rest to taste tea with honey and other sweets prepared on Avicennaโ€™s recipes.

      Further we proceed to Ok Er village (translated as the White Land). Here we will visit a workshop where the local Kyrgyz craftsmen make folk musical instruments. 

      16:00 Transfer to the train station. 

      17:38-21:40 Transfer from Kokand to Tashkent by train. 

      On arrival - meet at the railway station and transfer to the hotel. 

      Accommodation and rest.

      breakfast included

  • Day 3 Tashkent
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tashkent

      Breakfast at the hotel. 

      09:00 Today we begin our first acquaintance with the โ€œstone cityโ€ - that is how the name of Uzbekistanโ€™s capital city is translated from the Turkic language. The architecture and atmosphere of the old and the new city reveals the appearance of Tashkent from different sides. A city tour in Tashkent includes the ancient Khast Imam Square with adjoining madrasah and mosque, the vast Chorsu oriental bazaar, the Independence Arch, theatrical square adorned with a great Alisher Navoi theater building. There will also be an opportunity to ride the local metro and see some of the most beautiful stations in Central Asia. Return to the hotel in the evening for rest and overnight. 

      breakfast included

  • Day 4 Tashkent - Samarkand By A High-Speed Train (2 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tashkent - Samarkand By A High-Speed Train (2 Hours)

      Early breakfast at the hotel (or breakfast boxes).

      06:20 Transfer to the railway station. 

      07:28-09:42 Transfer from Tashkent to Samarkand by Afrosiab high-speed train.

      Upon arrival in the city, we start our busy day in a jewel of the ancient and modern Silk Road. There is the mysterious jade mausoleum of Gur-i-Emir, the graveyard of Tamerlane. One of the greatest treasures is Registan Square, Temurโ€™s outstanding creation, a huge complex of minarets, mosques and madrassas. Further we move on to Bibi Khanum Mosque, the gorgeous necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda, and the old observatory of Ulugbek, the greatest Muslim astronomer, and the neighboring Ulugbek museum.  Accommodation at the hotel in the evening, rest and overnight.

      breakfast included

  • Day 5 Samarkand, Trip To Urgut Region And Amankutan Gorge By Road (120 Km In Both Directions)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Samarkand, Trip To Urgut Region And Amankutan Gorge By Road (120 Km In Both Directions)

      Breakfast at the hotel. 

      08:00 After breakfast we meet our guide and driver to start an easy hiking tour in the surroundings of Samarkand. 30 min transfer from Samarkand to Karatepa lake and visit the gorgeous rocks of Teshik-Tash. Proceed to Amankutan village (20 min driving) to visit Sam-gu grotto - 20 min walk to explore the region. From the grotto we will proceed by car (15 min driving) to the national park and the abandoned camp of the โ€œYoung Guardsโ€. We will have a walk from the camp to the Lionโ€™s cave (or Amankutan cave), which is located on the nothern slope of Zeravshan mounts. In 1947 a fossil manโ€™s femoral bone fragment and primitive tools were found here, later these findings became the the most ancient evidence of the existence of a fossil man on the territory of Uzbekistan. Walking in the cave will take us about 20 min. 

      From the Lionโ€™s cave we will walk up to the Pinewood (30 min). Walk in the wood and decend to the car (40 min). Further transfer for lunch towards Kashkadarya (meat dishes, salads and bread available in menu). 

      After lunch proceed to the famous Shaytan Djiga plato via Takhtakaracha pass (20 min driving). Explore the region on arrival (30 min). Transfer back to Samarkand afterwards. En route, on the pass there will be a small colourful bazaar with spices. 

      Overnight at the hotel in Samarkand. 

      breakfast included

  • Day 6 Samarkand - Nuratau Mountains - Hayat Village By Road, 300 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Samarkand - Nuratau Mountains - Hayat Village By Road, 300 Km

      Breakfast at the hotel. 

      09:00 Meet the guide and driver, continuation of the city tour in Samarkand. Today we will visit only the fabulous Afrasiab Museum with its famous museum containing unique wall paintings, and the Tomb of Saint Daniel - one of the local shrines. 

      After that transfer to the region of Nuratau mountains. En route stop in a small town of Nurata for visiting of the holy spring, and further transfer to the village of Hayat, located in the most authentic part of Uzbekistan, in Nuratau mountains. On arrival - accommodation at the guest house of the local residents. Participation in culinary master-class with the hosts of the family and dinner. 

      Rest and overnight.

      breakfast, lunch, dinner included

  • Day 7 Hayat Village - Bukhara By Road, 300 Km
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hayat Village - Bukhara By Road, 300 Km

      Breakfast at the guest house. 

      09:00 A walk around the surroundings to the village of Upper Hayat. On the way - we will enjoy beautiful views of the green mountains of the local mountains, get acquainted with the life of local residents, examine the ruins of the ancient village and its mills. Besides, it will be possible to visit the nursery of Severtsovโ€™s sheep, a rare endemic subspecies listed in the Red Book.

      Further transfer to Bukhara. Accommodation at the hotel on arrival and rest. 

      breakfast included

  • Day 8 Bukhara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bukhara

      Breakfast at the hotel. 

      09:00 Meet the guide and start exploring Bukhara. Bukhara is filled with over 900 historical monuments, here we will spend time visiting many sites and wandering amongst the old city streets. Our focus will be directed today on Samanids Mausoleum and Bolo-Khauz Mosque. Further we proceed to the Fortress Ark, the old citadel of over 20 m in height. In the afternoon we will visit Poyi Kalon Architectural Ensemble that consists of Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque and Miri Arab Madrasah; Ulugbek Madrasah; Abdul-Aziz khan Madrasah, Lyabi Khauz Complex and the Trading Domes - Coumpol Bazaar, that has been existing here from the times of the Great Silk Road. 

      During the tour weโ€™ll have a wonderful opportunity to walk over the narrow streets of the old city and take unique photos.  Return to the hotel in the evening. Rest and overnight. 

      breakfast included

  • Day 9 Bukhara - Khiva By Road (440 Km)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bukhara - Khiva By Road (440 Km)

      Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer across the Kyzyl-Kum Desert and along the Amudarya River to Khiva. Lunch en route. Arrival in Bukhara. Accommodation at the hotel. Souvenir shops / workshops. Overnight.

      breakfast included

  • Day 10 Khiva - Urgench By Road (30 Km) - Tashkent By Domestic Evening Flight (1.5 Hours)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Khiva - Urgench By Road (30 Km) - Tashkent By Domestic Evening Flight (1.5 Hours)

      For the foreigners Khiva appears as an example of pure beauty, a pearl hidden in the desert, which is so adorable, but so distant. Khiva does not appear to be as other city since the whole city is an open-air museum called here Ichan-Kala (the inner city). We will see the beautiful mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud, Kunya-Ark fortress, minaret and madrasah of Islam Khoja - the most recognizable spot of Khiva, khanโ€™s old palace of Tash Khauli, local Friday Mosque, minaret and madrasah of Mohammad Amin-Khan. 

      20:40 Transfer to the airport in Urgench for further flight to Tashkent. 

      22:20-23:40 Flight HY 64 to Tashkent. 

      Meet the local Tashkent driver on arrival and transfer to the hotel for some rest. 

      breakfast included

  • Day 11 Tashkent, Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Tashkent, Departure

      Breakfast at the hotel. Check out before 12:00.

      Transfer to the International airport for departure.

      breakfast included

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 80

Minors from 10 to 17 years must be accompained by an adult during the experience.

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