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Uzbekistan, Tashkent

The Essentials of Uzbekistan

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  • The 10-day / 9-night private tour in the accommodation mentioned (or similar)
  • Meals according to the programme
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • The domestic flight Tashkent - Bukhara in economy class
  • The Samarkand – Tashkent train journey (economy class)
  • All ground transfers mentioned in the programme by private service
  • Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival
  • Excursions and visits mentioned in the programme
  • The services of English-speaking local guides as indicated in the programme
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The Essentials of Uzbekistan

Embark on an unforgettable 9-night private tour of Uzbekistan. Set off on a quest to iconic sites with guided tours led by local experts. This captivating itinerary begins in Tashkent and takes you to the splendid city of Bukhara, the authentic town of Nurata, the serene Lake Aydarkul and the enchanting city of Samarkand. Prepare for a fascinating and immersive journey into Uzbekistan's rich heritage. Conclude this unforgettable adventure in vibrant Tashkent, and return home filled with wonder.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent

Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara

Days 3 and 4: Bukhara

Day 5: Nurata

Day 6: Lake Aydarkul - Samarkand

Days 7 and 8: Samarkand

Day 9: Samarkand - Tashkent

Day 10: Departure from Tashkent

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | Meeting Tashkent, heritage and local life

Arrival in Tashkent and welcome by your local English-speaking guide.

Transfer and check-in at the hotel.

Sightseeing: Khazrati Imam Architectural Complex, Abu Bakr al-Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrasa, Friday Mosque, Moyi Mubarek Madrasa (home to a 7th-century Quran), Chorsu Bazaar and Kukeldash Madrasa.

Meals are not included. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 | Immersion in Bukhara, heart of the Silk Road

Breakfast at the hotel followed by a flight to Bukhara. Check-in at the hotel.

Explore the old town: Visit the Po-i-Kalyan Ensemble, which includes the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, the Kalon Mosque and the Kalon Minaret. Also see the domes of the money changers, hat makers and jewellers, and the Ulugh Beg and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasas.

Later, visit a blacksmith workshop and stroll through the covered market.

Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3 | Exploration of Bukhara and its iconic monuments

Today, immerse yourself in the city and explore its many cultural treasures.

The itinerary includes: Magoki-Attori Mosque, Liabi-Khaouz Square (Kukeldash Madrasa, Khanaka and Nodir Devon Begi Caravanserai), the old Jewish Quarter and Synagogue, Samanid and Chashma Ayub Mausoleums, Bolo-Khaouz Mosque and Ark Citadel.

Dinner is not included and overnight at the hotel.

Day 4 | In the footsteps of heritage and pilgrims

For this new day, excursion around Bukhara:

The Bakhuddin Naqshbandi pilgrimage site, the Sitorai Mokhi Khosa summer palace, the Tchor Minor madrasa and the Souzani House (the embroidery workshop of Mr Rakhmon Toshev).

Afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5 | Discover Nourata and spend the night in a yurt

Drive to Nurata via Gijduvan. Visit a pottery workshop.

Explore Nurata: Chashma Sacred Spring; ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress; Tchil Ustun and Panjvakhta Mosques; Sheikh Abdoul Hasan Nouri Mausoleum.

Lunch with a local family.

Settle into a yurt camp, camel ride, dinner, and Kazakh songs around the fire.

Overnight in a yurt.

Day 6 | Lake Aydarkul and journey to the treasures of Samarkand

This morning, transfer and walk to Lake Aydarkul.

After lunch, drive to Samarkand (approx. 4 hours). Check in at the hotel. Dinner is not included; Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 | Discovering Samarkand, historic mosques and bazaars

Today's programme includes the following visits: Registan Square (Ulugbek, Shir-Dor and Tilla-Kari madrasahs); Bibi-Khanum Mosque; bazaar; Gur-Emir Mausoleum; Museum of Cultural History.

Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 | Exploring the cultural gems of Samarkand

Today, you will have the opportunity to discover the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, the Ulugh Beg Observatory and the Afrosiab Museum, as well as visiting a silk paper factory called 'Meros'.

Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 | Free morning and train journey to Tashkent

Morning at leisure.

Train to Tashkent, arrival and transfer to the hotel.

Evening at leisure and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 | End of the Uzbek adventure

Morning transfer to Tashkent Airport (TAS) for your return flight. Tez orada ko'rishamiz!

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will be staying for 9 nights in the following accommodation (or similar, subject to availability):

  • Tashkent: 2 nights at the 4-star Inspira-S Tashkent Hotel
  • Bukhara: 3 nights at the 4-star Wyndham Bukhara Hotel
  • Nurata: 1 night in a traditional yurt
  • Samarkand: 3 nights at the 4-star Grand Samarkand Superior

Please note that, in the event of technical constraints or unavailability, hotels may be replaced with similar standard accommodation.

Your board

During this tour, you will enjoy daily breakfasts as well as meals on day 5 and lunch on day 6.

Transport included
This price includes :
  • The 10-day / 9-night private tour in the accommodation mentioned (or similar)
  • Meals as per programme
  • Welcome and assistance at the arrival airport
  • Booking fees
  • The domestic flight from Tashkent to Bukhara in economy class
  • The Samarkand to Tashkent train journey (economy class)
  • Excursions and visits mentioned in the programme
  • The services of English-speaking local guides as indicated in the programme
  • Flights departing from the city of your choice
  • Mandatory airport taxes
This price does not include :
  • Personal insurance (unless taken out at time of booking)
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Excursions not included in the booking or purchased separately
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in the description
  • And, more generally, everything not mentioned in the "This price includes" section above

Useful information

Useful information

Practical details

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.
Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.
For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.
Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.
The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.
Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...
Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.
Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.
Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.
To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.
The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.
See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.
In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.
You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.
You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.
There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.
Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.
In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.
Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.
Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

Formalities

Please refer to the information below regarding the travel formalities applicable to British nationals travelling to Uzbekistan. Travellers must verify official requirements prior to departure through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan https://mfa.uz (https://mfa.uz), the official Government Services Portal of Uzbekistan https://gov.uz (https://gov.uz), and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan).

British nationals benefit from a visa exemption for short-term stays in Uzbekistan for tourism and private visits. Visa-free entry is authorised for a maximum period of 30 days from the date of entry into the country. This exemption applies strictly to short-term tourism or non-commercial private purposes. Any stay exceeding 30 days, or travel for purposes such as employment, study, business activities beyond permitted short visits, journalism, or long-term residence, requires the prior issuance of an appropriate visa through the official Uzbek consular authorities, including the electronic visa system where applicable.

Travellers must hold a British passport valid for the entire duration of their stay in Uzbekistan. It is strongly recommended that the passport be valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure and contain at least one blank page for entry and exit stamps. The passport should be in good condition and issued within the previous ten years.

Upon arrival in Uzbekistan, border authorities may request proof of onward or return travel and confirmed accommodation covering the full duration of the stay. Travellers must also be able to demonstrate sufficient financial means to support themselves during their visit. Visitors are required to be registered with the local authorities within the legally established time frame, usually arranged by the accommodation provider, and must retain proof of registration until departure. Comprehensive travel medical insurance covering medical expenses and repatriation for the entire duration of the stay is strongly recommended.

There are no mandatory vaccination requirements for travellers arriving directly from the United Kingdom. However, a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate may be required for travellers arriving from, or having transited through, a country with risk of yellow fever transmission, in accordance with international health regulations. Travellers are advised to ensure that routine vaccinations are up to date and to consult a healthcare professional prior to departure, as health requirements may change.

British nationals must comply with all Uzbek laws and regulations during their stay. Identity checks may be carried out by the competent authorities at any time, and travellers must be able to present valid identification as well as proof of lawful entry and registration when requested. Entry and stay conditions are subject to change, and only official Uzbek and UK government sources should be relied upon for accurate and up-to-date information.

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