Overview
Artistic crafts are the heart of the cultural heritage of Uzbekistan. The secrets of ceramics, embossing, carving, embroidery, weaving and jewelry are passed down from generation to generation.
Therefore, an art tour of Uzbekistan will not only take your breath away with the vibrant beauty of nature, but also its harmony with man-made buildings and rare, exclusive products! The country of silks, gold and azure, the patterns of the cycle of life and the architectural masterpieces that seem to fit into it will inspire you to create your own works.
Itinerary
- Arrival in Tashkent. You will be met by our driver and guide.
- Early check-in at the hotel with breakfast.
- On this day we are planning to visit: Old town part of Tashkent, Hast-Imam complex, "Chorsu" bazaar, Tashkent metro, Amir Timur Square, Independence Square, Museum of Applied Arts.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of the excursion: 4-5 hours.
Meals: B/L/D
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Trip to the Fergana Valley (320 km to the city of Fergana). The mountain serpentine, which connects the Fergana Valley with the rest of Uzbekistan, passes through the picturesque Kamchik mountain pass (2267 m above sea level) *.
- Arrival in Kokand. Here you can visit: Palace of Khudoyar Khan, Jami Mosque, Kamol-Kazi Madrasah, Norbut-biy madrasah.
- Continuation of the journey to Fergana (80 km). In Fergana, a walk through the central park named after Ahmad Al-Fergani.
- Check-in at the hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel.
*Part of the road is currently being reconstructed.
Duration of the excursion: 4-5 hours
Meals: B/L/D
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- In the morning, departure from Fergana to Margilan and visit: Said Ahmad Khoja Madrasah.
- Next, a walk through the local bazaar and a visit to: Margilan silk factory "Yodgorlik".
- If the excursion falls on Thursday or Sunday - a trip to the Kumtepa Bazaar, the largest market in the Fergana Valley.
- In the afternoon, visit the pottery workshop of a famous ceramist in Rishtan, whose works are exhibited at the world's largest exhibitions.
- After this, return to Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of the excursion: 4-5 hours.
Meals: B/L/D
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- In the morning transfer from the hotel to the station. The high-speed train "Afrosiab" departs from Tashkent to Samarkand (345 km).
- Upon arrival your guide and driver will accompany you during the excursion: Registan Square, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Observatory of Ulugbek, Necropolis Shahi-Zinda, Mausoleum Gur-Emir.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of the excursion: 6-7 hours.
Meals: B/L/D
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Continuation of the tour of Samarkand. You will visit: The Afrosiab Museum, Tomb of St. Daniel.
- Then you will have a trip to the village of Konigil, where you will be able to observe the process of making Samarkand paper from mulberries using ancient technology.
- After the excursion you have free time, a car with a driver is at your disposal.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of the excursion: 3-4 hours.
Meals: B/L/D
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- In the morning, departure from Samarkand to Bukhara (280 km, 4 hours *).
- Stopover on the way to: Caravanserai Rabat-i-Malik.
- Continue driving to Bukhara. Arrival in Bukhara, hotel accommodation.
- Guided tour of the historical center of Bukhara, included in the UNESCO World Heritage List: Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrasah, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Ulugbek Madrasah, Madrasah of Abdulazizkhan, Trade domes, The Lyabi-Khauz complex, Chor-Minor Madrasah.
- Overnight at the hotel.
*A trip by minivan or bus is on average an hour longer.
Duration of the excursion: 6-7 hours.
Meals: B/L/D
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Continuation of the excursion around Bukhara. You will visit: Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum.
- After excursions in Bukhara, a trip outside the city awaits you: Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, Mausoleum of Bahouddin Naqshbandi.
- Free time.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of the excursion: 5-6 hours.
Meals: B/L/D
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- In the morning, departure from Bukhara to Khiva (480 km, 7-8 hours). The modern highway crosses the Kyzylkum desert, repeating the ancient route of the Great Silk Road*.
- A stop along the way, during which you will have the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the desert and the Amu Darya River.
- Arrival in Khiva at the end of the day, check-in and rest at the hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel.
** part of the road is currently under reconstruction.
Meals: B/L/D
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Full day of excursions to the Ichan-Kala fortress, included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List: Ichan-Kala Fortress, Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah, Madrasah of Muhammad Rahimkhan, Kalta Minor Minaret, Juma Mosque, Tash-Khovli Palace, Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Mahmud, Islam-Khoja Minaret.
- Enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of old Khiva from the Kunya Ark observation deck.
- Free time in the afternoon.
- Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of the excursion: 5 hours.
Meals: B/L/D
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Free time till the afternoon.
- Afternoon transfer to Urgench airport (30 km, 35 min.) to fly to Tashkent.
- After the lunch in Tashkent transfer to the Tashkent International airport.
End of the tour.
Meals: B/L/D
The Trip Cost Includes
- - Meeting/seeing off at the airport at any flight arrival/departure time specified by tourists.
- - Hotel accommodation in double rooms with breakfast.
- - Guided tours according to the tour program.
- - Economy class railway tickets for the high-speed train "Afrosiab" (Tashkent - Samarkand, Bukhara - Tashkent).
- - Full board: 5 hotel breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners.
- - Air-conditioned transport for the entire route.
- - Bottle of water for each day of the tour.
The Trip Cost Excludes
- Price does not include:
- - Cost of international flights.
- - Prices for photography at monuments and museums.
- - Medical expenses and insurance.
- - Additional services not specified in the program.