Places to visit:
Tashkent — Samarkand — Gijduvan — Bukhara — Khiva — Tashkent
Details
According to confirmed historical facts, one of the branches of the Great Silk Road once passed through the territory of Uzbekistan. Thanks to this, the states on the territory of Uzbekistan absorbed the culture of neighboring peoples, developed at a rapid pace and created their own unique civilization.
During the tour “On the Roads of Ancient Caravans,” you have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of the Middle Ages and see with your own eyes the preserved centuries-old culture. That is why the cities of Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara are included in this tour.
In the city of Tashkent, which dates back more than 2,200 years, there is both ancient architecture of the 15-16 centuries and no less impressive modern buildings. Among the historical attractions during the tour you can see the Kukeldash Madrasah, Khast-Imam Square and the former residence of Prince Romanov. Modern ones include Independence Square, Amir Timur Square and the Museum of Applied Arts.
In pearl Samarkand, the tour includes a visit to the luxurious Ulugbek Madrasah, Sherdor Madrasah and Tillya-Kari Madrasah, located on the famous Registan Square. Also in Samarkand you will be able to visit the Bibi Khanum Mosque, the Shokh-i-Zinda ensemble, the Ulugbek Observatory and other significant historical places.
The next city in the content of the tour “On the Roads of the Most Ancient Caravans” is Bukhara. This city is also considered the birthplace of many historical monuments of the Central Asian region. Here you can see the country palace of the Bukhara emirs, the famous symbol of Bukhara - the Kalyan minaret and the Kalyan mosque, one of the oldest buildings - the Ark citadel, the oldest architecture in Central Asia - the mausoleum of Ismail Samani.
Khiva is one of the most beautiful and historically significant cities in Uzbekistan, located on the ancient Silk Road. This is a museum city with magnificent architecture, a unique atmosphere and a rich history. A visit to Khiva is a journey into the past, full of discoveries and amazing experiences!
Such a trip will not only give you new experiences, but also deepen your understanding of history and culture!
Route
- Meeting at the airport with a sign “Canaan Travel” - Free time
- Overnight at the hotel
- Excursion program around Tashkent
◦ Hast Imam Complex, where the original is stored Koran of Osman of the 7th century
◦ Barak Khan Madrasah
◦ Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi
◦ Kukeldash Madrasah
◦ Chorsu Market
◦ Amir Timur Square - the heart of the capital< br /> ◦ Sayilgokh Street - Tashkent analogue of Broadway
◦ Former residence of Prince Romanov (outside) a>
◦ Independence Square
◦ The Grieving Mother and the Eternal Flame
◦ Theater named after. Alisher Navoi (outside)
◦ Monument of Courage, erected in memory of the terrible earthquake of 1966 a>
- Lunch
- Free time
- Overnight at the hotel
- Transfer Tashkent - Samarkand
- Excursion program around Samarkand
◦ Gur-Emir - mausoleum of the great Timur and his descendants
◦ Registan Square - the visiting card of Samarkand, an ensemble of three madrassas a>
◦ Bibi Khanum Mosque - the mosque of Amir Timur’s beloved wife< /a>
◦ Colorful Siab Bazaar
- Check-in to the hotel
- Overnight at the hotel
- Excursion program around Samarkand
◦ Ensemble Shokh-i-Zinda, which means “Living King”
◦ Konigil paper factory, where paper is produced from mulberry bark using ancient technology
- Lunch
- Traveling from Samarkand to Bukhara with a master class on ceramics in the city of Gijduvan
- Check-in to the hotel
- Free time
- Overnight at the hotel
- Excursion program around Bukhara
◦ Ark Fortress - the citadel of the Bukhara rulers
◦ Bolo-Hauz Mosque (outside) with magnificent carved columns
◦ Poi-Kalon Minaret and Mosque
◦ Khanaka and madrasah of Nadir Devon-Begi a>
◦ Kukeldash Madrasah
◦ Magoki Atori Mosque (outside) – the abode of wandering dervishes< /a>
◦ Central pond Lyabi Hauz with centuries-old mulberry trees
◦ The famous Bukhara forge
◦ Mausoleum of the Samanids, where the ashes of Ismail Samani, the great founder, rest dynasties
◦ Country summer palace of the Bukhara emir Sitorai Mohi-Hosa , which means "Palace of the Moon and Stars".
- Lunch with a master class on cooking Bukhara pilaf.
- Return to the hotel
- Free time
- Overnight at the hotel
- Transfer to Bukhara Khiva with a stop for lunch
- Check-in to the hotel
- Free time
- Overnight at the hotel
- Check-out from the hotel
- Excursion program in Khiva:
◦ Kunya-Ark Fortress - “a city within a city”
◦ The giant unfinished minaret of Kalta Minor is the calling card of Khiva
◦ Muhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah
◦ Tash-Khovli Palace
◦ Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah
◦ Multi-column Zhuma Mosque
◦ Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmuda
- Lunch in the city
- Continuation of the tour
- Transfer to the airport in Urgench (30 km)
- Flight to Tashkent
- Check-in at a hotel in Tashkent
- Check-out from the hotel
- Free time
- Transfer to the international airport
- Departure from Tashkent
Tour cost for 2024 - 2025
- 1 people. —   520 USD
- 1 people. —   675 USD
Optional excursions
* All additional excursions are discussed with the guide in advance and paid to the guide on the spot. Minimum group for any additional excursions – 5 people.
Price includes:
- ✅ Accommodation in hotels on a breakfast basis
- ✅ Comfortable tourist class transport throughout the route
- ✅ Domestic flight Urgench - Tashkent (economy)
- ✅ Highly qualified guides
- ✅ Tickets for the Afrosiyob high-speed train Tashkent - Samarkand (economy class)
- ✅ Early check-in for night and morning flights
- ✅ Excursion program to 28 tourist sites
Price does not include:
- ❌ Soft and alcoholic drinks
- ❌ Additional payment for video and photography
- ❌ International flight
- ❌ Insurance
- ❌ Tips
- ❌ Lunches and dinners
- ❌ Entrance tickets to excursion sites
Conditions:
- The tour is designed for tourists from 7 to 70 years old
- Travel documents are issued after full payment of the tour package.
- * The tour program may change due to holidays in Uzbekistan and high dates in order to provide more comfortable logistics for clients
Hotels along the route:
- • Ташкент Asia Tashkent 3*; Art Eco Hotel 3*; Orient Inn 3*; ATECA Hotel Suites 4*; Ichan Qala Premium Class Hotel 4*; Oscar Boutique Hotel 4*;
- • Самарканд - Reikartz 3*; City Hotel 3*; Bek Samarkand 3*; Savitsky Plaza 4*; Stars of Ulugbek Lia! by Minyoun 4*;
- • Бухара - Malika Bukhara 3*; Anor Boutique 3*; Ayub Boutique 3*; Rangrez 3*; Mercure Bukhara 4*; Wyndham Bukhara 4*;
- • Хива - Malika Khiva 3*; Orient star 3*; Zarafshan boutique3*; Faravon Khiva 4*; Erkin Palace 4*;