Tour Uzbekistan Treasures Train Tour

Guide

- English-speaking professional licensed escorting guide/s throughout the tour.

Others

- Entrance fees to the monuments and museums according to the program; - Visa invitation letter for Uzbekistan (if necessary).

Accommodation

- Accommodation in twin-shared hotel rooms with breakfasts.

Transport

- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class transport as per road conditions including transfers to-from train stations, and airports. - Train tickets Tashkent – Bukhara, Bukhara – Samarkand, Samarkand – Tashkent (economy class) by tourist train “Afrosiab”/” Sharq”.

Not included:

Insurance

- Personal travel/medical insurance.

Flights

- Airfare international flights to/from Tashkent.

Others

- Photo/video fees (professional camera); - Visa/ E-visa fee to Uzbekistan (if required); - Extra payment for 1 class train tickets (by request); - Covid 19 Test (certificate, negative results required (obligatory); - Personal travel/medical insurance, portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified under “Tour Price Includes”.

Meals

- Meals (lunches and dinners).

Optional

The following options can be added as extra to the basic tour. - Transport and guide services for countryside excursions in Tashkent, Bukhara, and Samarkand; - Culinary master-classes in Bukhara and Samarkand; - Master-class on painting ceramic items in the famous Gijduvan workshop; - Visit Meros Theatre of national costume in Samarkand; - Ballet or opera performance in the Opera House in Tashkent ( tickets to the parter and lodge as per seasonal repertoire) Short trips from Uzbekistan to the major historical cities of neighboring countries: - 2 day trip to Penjikent and Marguzor lakes from Samarkand (including e-visa to Tajikistan); - 2 day-trips to Penjikent and Khujand (including e-visa to Tajikistan); - 2-day trip to the ancient Merv and Mary (including visa support in Turkmenistan); - 2-3 day trip to Turkestan and Yassi ancient sights in Kazakhstan; Please note the options you would like to add to the initial tour request.

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Day 1 Day 1: Tashkent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Tashkent

Flight to Tashkent.

Evening arrival at Tashkent International Airport.

Migration formalities usually take 20 min to 60 min: visa/passport control and baggage claim. Come out of the terminal and meet the staff holding a sign “ANUR TOUR” or with your name on it.

Transfer to the hotel. As Tashkent airport not far from the city center, the transfer will take 20 – 40 minutes depending on the hotel location.

Hotel check-in.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2 Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.

06:30 Transfer to the railway station in Tashkent.

07:28 Departure for Bukhara by high-speed train "Afrosiyob".

11:19 Arrival in Bukhara.

Come out and meet the staff holding a sign “ANUR TOUR” or with your name on it. Transfer to the hotel.

Start WALKING sightseeing program in Bukhara (5-6 hours):

- Ensemble Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin);

- Magoki Attari Mosque is one of the oldest mosques survived in Bukhara from the time before the Mongolian invasion;

- Abdullakhan’s Tim with numerous handicraft shops of souvenirs, ceramics, national clothes, and carpets;

- Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara);

- There are three trading domes or so-called covered bazaars Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron preserved from the XVI century and these bazaars were the centers for trade of silk, jewelry and even for money exchange. Today as well, one can enjoy and purchase different souvenirs of a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets;

- Visit Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas or so-called Kosh (pare) madrassas opposite each other with the distinctive style of facade ornamental decoration;

- Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa – the heart of Bukhara, a monumental complex impresses the imagination;

- Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC where one can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths.

Optionally can be added by request:

Visit Samanids mausoleum (IX century), a monument of early medieval architecture

Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 Day 3: Bukhara - Samarkand
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Bukhara - Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby.

Bukhara countryside trip visiting:

- the last Bukhara’s Emir’s summer residence "Sitorai-Mokhi-Khossa";

- Bakhauddin Naqshbandi mausoleum (the founder of Naqshbandi Sufi Spiritual order) located near Bukhara the memorial complex of Bakhauddin Nakshbandi is considered one of the most significant religious places of Bukhara that attract many visitors;

- Chor-Minor Madrasah - Chor-Minor is known as madrasah Halif Niyazkul (in Persian “Four minarets”) was built by merchant in 1807 in Bukhara.

15:00 Transfer to the railroad station in Bukhara.

15:50 Departure for Samarkand by high-speed train "Afrosiyob".

17:20 Arrival in Samarkand.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver.

Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4 Day 4: Samarkand
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the guide at the hotel.

Start sightseeing program in Samarkand (6 hours):

– Gur Emir Mausoleum – a burial vault of Timur the Great and his descendants is decorated with gold ornaments and is considered one of the most significant sights of the world;

– Continue to the famous Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori;

– Bibi Khanim Mosque – the biggest medieval building in the city was one of the most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world in 15th Century;

– Shahi Zinda Necropolis – unique complex of Mausoleums formed by standing on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) of the Muslim saint Abbas ibn- Kussam;

– Ulugbek’s Observatory – the finest astronomical centers in medieval world was built by order of Ulugbek, an outstanding scholar and astronomer;

– Samarkand bazaar – Siyab.

Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 Day 5: Samarkand - Shahrisabz - Tashkent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Samarkand - Shahrisabz - Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the guide at the hotel.

Transfer to Shahrisabz through beautiful Takhta Karacha pass (320 km). Photo stops en-route.

Excursion tour in Shahrisabz includes visiting (2,5 hrs):

- Ak Saray Palace (“White Palace”), the ruins of the summer palace of Tamerlane. The palace was constructed and decorated by deported from conquered Khorezm skillful builders, masters, and artisans. Some parts of the gate tower survived to the present day.

- Mausoleum of Dorus-Saodat ("The Place of Power", XIV century) contains the tomb of Eldest and favorite Tamerlane’s son Jahongir.

- Visit Kok Gumbaz, so-called “House of Meditation.

- Mausoleum Gumbazi-Seyidon of the XVI century where the descendants of Ulugbek are buried.

16:28 Transfer to the train station in Shahrisabz. or Samarkand ( depending on schedule).

17:28 Departure for Tashkent by high-speed train "Afrosiyob".

19:44 Arrival in Tashkent.

Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6 Day 6: Tashkent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet the guide and driver at the hotel’s lobby.

Start sightseeing tour of Tashkent (5-6 hrs) visiting old and new parts of the city:

- Amir Timur Square, founded in 1882 and originally called Konstantinovsky Square, was renamed on August 31, 1994 after the Amir Timur to honor the cultural and historical contribution of the great conqueror.

- Tashkent striking clock, one of the major symbols of Tashkent.

- Theater Square with the Opera House: State Academic Theater of Uzbekistan named after Alisher Navoi built-in 1947 is one of the best opera theater of the world performs both classical and national repertoires.

- Independence Square, the main square of Uzbekistan reflects the past, present, and future of the country. There are fountains standing for the life energy of Uzbek people, the Cabinet and the Senate, the “Eternal flame" in honor of soldiers who died during the Second World War.

- Earthquake Memorial, the composition is devoted to the tragic date of earthquake in Tashkent on April 26, 1966, and is erected in the approximate place of the earthquake epicenter. Residents still come to the monument to honor those people who took a part in the reconstruction of Tashkent;

- Khast Imam Square – a religious center of the city consisting of the Barakkhan madrasah; Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the library of Islamic Literature with the Holy Koran Book of the VII century (original Quran Othman). Khast Imam is one of the most significant spiritual centers in Central Asia and attracts pilgrims and visitors all over the world.

- Chorsu bazaar – the ancient bazaar of Tashkent. “Chorsu” means “four waters”, symbolically meaning the conjunction of four major parts of the old city in the bazaar where people come for trades.

- Tashkent Metro (the first line was launched in 1977) with beautiful train stations each decorated in thematic style with traditional ornaments and special lightning.

Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7 Day 7: Tashkent
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.

The morning departure flight from Tashkent.

End of the tour.

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Uzbekistan Treasures Train Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Uzbekistan Treasures Train Tour

Day 1: Tashkent

Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara

Day 3: Bukhara - Samarkand

Day 4: Samarkand

Day 5: Samarkand - Shahrisabz - Tashkent

Day 6: Tashkent

Day 7: Tashkent

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