Ultimate Uzbekistan
Enjoy this in-depth tour throughout Uzbekistan, famous for its ancient cities, beautiful mosques and mausoleums, as you travel the ancient trade route - the Silk Road. This journey takes you through nature where you'll discover beautiful rivers and lakes, mountains and architectural wonders.
Uzbekistan Ceramic History - Visit the workshop of a famous family known for their ceramics – Akbar and Alisher Rakhimov. You will learn about the history of ceramics and get to see the unique collection of their exclusive works. Enjoy the tea ceremony with local sweets baked especially for you.
Try your hand at making Plov - Lunch will be held at the local house of Rakhmon Toshev, one of the best suzani (tapestries) makers in the country. You will try your hand at making “plov” the main national Uzbek dish, usually cooked with mutton and rice, adding large quantities of carrots and onions with spices.
Wine Tasting in Samarkand - Experience a wine tasting at Khovrenko Winery in Samarkand. You will be taken on a tour of the wine museum, familiarising yourselves with the history of wine making in the region. This winery also produces vodka and brandy.
Tashkent (2N+1N) - Nukus - Khiva (2N) - Bukhara (2N) - Samarkand (3N)
- International flights and current taxes (prices may vary depending on departure city)
- All Meals (refer to itinerary)
- Breakfasts: 10 /Lunches: 10 /Dinners: 10
- Domestic transportation
- Touring with guides and entrance fees
- 3 - 4 star accommodation
Days 1-2: Fly Overnight To Tashkent
Fly overnight to Tashkent. After checking in to your hotel, you have the rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore your surroundings.
Includes: Dinner
Day 3: Discover Tashkent
Today you will explore this capital city, taking a city tour to visit the old town: Barak Khana Seminary, TilaShaikh mosque and their archives. Continue to Chorsu bazaar, and Kukeldash Madrassah. Later, attend a ceramic workshop, ending with a tea ceremony. Later visit Amir Temur square and the famous Tashkent Metro.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Nukus To Khiva
This morning fly to Nukus, where you will visit the Igor Savitskiy Museum, home to one of the finest collections of Soviet avant-garde art from the 1920s and 30s. This afternoon drive to Khiva, visiting ancient fortresses enroute. These include Chalpik Kala – the Tower of Silence. You then visit Kizil Kala Fortress, built in the 1st or 2nd centuries AD. You will continue further to Toprak Kala fortress, an excavated town dating back to the 1st to 5th century, and considered the most important monument on Khorezm from the Kushan time. Lastly you will visit Ayaz Kala, which is considered one of the biggest forts in Karakalpakstan.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Khiva
Khiva is a town made for walking. It is compact, well maintained, lived in, and basks in beautiful desert light. Explore this ancient city today with leisurely sightseeing for 4-5 hours on foot. Visit Kukhna Ark Fortress, the turquoise-tiled IslomKhodja, the mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud. These are all located within the walled inner town called the Itchan Kala, which was the first site in Uzbekistan to achieve recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage listed site in 1990. Later visit Madrassah Rakhimkhon where studies in religion, astronomy, geography and mathematics took place, the Kalta Minor Minaret and the 19th century Tash Hauli Palace decorated in fine china blue tile work.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Khiva - Bukhara
Set off today for Bukhara, taking a long drive across the famous Kyzyl Kum desert. The Great Silk Road once ran a similar route that you will be traversing today. There will be several photo opportunities along the way as well as a stop along the banks of the Amudarya River. Your journey today will take approximately seven hours.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Bukhara
Explore the many interesting sites within this incredible city of Bukhara. Gaze at the legend filled Poi Kalon Minaret, explore the Ark Fortress of Bukhara and visit the Bolo Hauz Mosque. Lunch at the house of one of the best suzani makers, and participate in a cooking class of traditional “ploy” – cooked with mutton and rice and large quantities of carrots and onions.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Bukhara To Samarkand By Train
Continue sightseeing of Bukhara with an out-of-town excursion to visit the Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa, the summer residence of the former emir. You will then stop at Bahauddin Naqshbandi Mausolem of the famous Sufi spiritual leader. In the afternoon transfer to the railway station for the train to Samarkand.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Samarkand
See the most significant sites in Samarkand, Registan Square, the three beautiful madrassahs and the grandest structure of Amir Temur's times - the chief Friday Mosque called Bibi-Khanum,. Enjoy wine tasting at Khovrenko Winery with a visit to the museum.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Shakhrisabz
The journey to Shakhrisabz is well worth it. The birthplace of the Great Amir Timur (Tamerlane), located approximately 80km south of Samarkand. Explore the city, visiting Ak-Sarai Palace, Dorus Tilavat cemetery and Kok-Gumbas Mosque, before returning to Samarkand.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: Samarkand To Tashkent
Today we continue exploring Samarkand to visit Ulugbek’s observatory, constructed by Ulugbek (Grandson of the Great Amir Temur) in 1428-1429. Visit the ancient settlement of Afrosiab, situated on the spurs of Chupan-Ata hills to the north-east of present-day Samarkand. According to the legend, it was here, on the banks of the river Siab, that the Turanian king and hero Afrosiab, a character of the folk epic ‘Shahnama’, founded the town that became the capital of Sogdiana. Late afternoon transfer to train station to catch your train to Tashkent.
Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Days 12-13: Fly To Australia
Fly to Australia via Dubai, arriving home the following day.
Includes: Breakfast
* The above itinerary is subject to change.
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Hotel Navruz - Tashkent
Conveniently located within the city centre of Tashkent, the Hotel Navruz offers modern and comfortable accommodation, equipped with a smart TV, mini fridge, air conditioning and safe. Hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, complete with sun loungers, a gym studio and restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hotel Jipek Joli - Nukus
During your time at Nukus, stay at Hotel Jipek Joli that offers guests comfortable rooms complete with Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Hotel amenities include a concierge desk as well as rooms service. The hotel is also located just a short distance from the Karakalpakstan Museum of Art, a popular Nukus attraction.
Hotel "Malika Khiva" - Khiva
Located just outside of Ichan Qala next to the Ata Darvaza, Hotel “Malika Khiva” provides guests with an exclusive atmosphere. The hotels traditional en-suites all feature modern amenities including, air conditioning, TV and a telephone. Other hotel features include a restaurant, souvenir shop and laundry service.
Hotel "Minzifa" - Bukhara
Situated in Old Bukhara, the traditionally decorated Hotel Minzifa is 150 yards from Lyabi-Hauz Architectural Complex. Colourful, eastern-inspired en-suite rooms at the hotel feature traditional Uzbek embroidery, and each is accompanied with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning. The hotel's buffet restaurant serves the finest regional Uzbek and European dishes. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the bar in the hotel’s courtyard.
Hotel "Grand Samarkand" - Samarkland
Hotel Grand-Samarkand is conveniently located in the heart of the shopping centre of Samarkand city. All En-suite rooms are warmly decorated in a traditional Uzbek style, offering satellite TV, a minibar and work desk. The classically decorated restaurant offers a rich variety of à la carte European and Uzbek dishes. Local attractions include the International Museum of Peace and Solidarity and The Guru Amir Mausoleum.
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
- Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2024. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
- Customary tipping amount approximately US$100pp (AU$149pp) is paid locally in Uzbekistan.
- Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
- Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.