From Urgench (Khiva)
Tour of Uzbekistan from Urgench. Recently, we have added a lot of flights from Russia with flights to Urgench. It is very convenient, comfortable and economical.
In this tour you will have the opportunity to learn more about such an ancient region as Khorezm. Previously, it was a great state in which Zoroastrianism originated and where many scientists and philosophers were educated. In ancient times, Khorezm was a thriving oasis, for which the most famous generals and rulers waged endless wars.
The entire territory of Central Asia was constantly influenced by different cultures and empires, so only here are the treasures of all the great powers of that time.
You will also get acquainted with Bukhara, the capital of the Islamic world, Samarkand, the capital of the Timurids, and Tashkent, the current capital of Uzbekistan. You will learn a lot of interesting things, get acquainted with our culture and, of course, unique cuisine.
A tour in the footsteps of the "Great Silk Road" will introduce you to the most important cities of Uzbekistan. You will see Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. It will be an unforgettable journey with visits to the most interesting places where such famous generals as Alexander the Great visited, during the capture of Sogdiana and Bactria, it was then that he married Roxana, the daughter of a local ruler. Genghis Khan founded the Khorezmshah state. And of course Tamerlane — the country is flourishing like never before during this period. The dawn of Astronomy, Medicine, Poetry, Mathematics and many others is taking place. A rich, thoughtful and exciting tour will leave you with a lot of positive emotions.
Tour program
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1dayMeeting of the Guests
Meeting at Urgench airport and transfer to Khiva Arrival and accommodation at the Nazira hotel
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2dayA trip to Khiva
Breakfast at the hotel At 10:00 Meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel. Start of the Khiva city tour (walking tour) We will visit: - Ichan-Kala Fortress - Kunya-Ark Fortress - Tash-Hovli Palace - Muhammad Rahimkhana Madrasah Lunch at the colorful Mirzo boshi restaurant, where you will taste the favorite dish of the Khorezm Khans - Shivit Oshi. (Green spaghetti with spices and various oils) - Muhammad Aminhana Madrasah - Kalta Minor Juma Minaret Mosque - Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud - Madrasah and Minaret of Islam Khoja Overnight at the Nazira hotel
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3dayA journey through Khorezm
Breakfast at the hotel At 10:00 a.m. Meeting with a guide and departure to the Kyzylkum desert, to the fortresses of ancient Khorezm. We will visit: - The unique monument of Kyzyl-Kala - The city of Toprak-Kala (In the III century. it was the capital of Ancient Khorezm) - The Fortress of Ayaz-Kala (II century. the heyday of the Kushan Empire) And for lunch we will stop at the salt lakes and taste the freshly caught fried fish. 18:17-00:15 Train to Bukhara (compartment car)
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4dayA trip around Bukhara
00:15 arrival at Bukhara railway station, transfer to Sim Sim hotel Accommodation and rest time Breakfast at the hotel 10:00 meeting with a guide in the hotel lobby, start of a tour of Bukhara (walking tour) The excursion program is designed for the whole day. We will visit: -Bolo House Mosque, -Ark Fortress, -Samanid Mausoleum, - Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, - Lyabi House Complex, -Kalyan Mosque and Minaret, -Miri Arab Madrasah, -Shopping domes. In addition to the sightseeing facilities, we will visit a cozy tea shop in the old quarter and a workshop for the production of silk products. Lunch will be held at the colorful Choyhon Chinars, overnight at the Sim Sim Hotel
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5dayWe continue to travel around Bukhara
Breakfast at the hotel 10:00 Start of a guided tour of the surroundings of Bukhara (by car) It will begin with a trip outside the city to the summer residence of the last emir of Bukhara, Sitorai Mokhi Khosa. The unique building combines the traditions of Oriental architecture and the motifs of Russian architecture. Then visit the mausoleum of the founder of the Sufi order Bahauddin Naqshbandi and the necropolis of Chor Bakr. Lunch at the national Uzbek house, where you will receive a master class on cooking Bukhara kebab, lunch and tea (included) 15:50 – 17:20 Train to Samarkand Arrival and accommodation at the Grand Marakand Hotel, Travel Inn or Sultanat (depending on availability at the time of booking, the hotels are located in the center of the old city and convenient for hiking)
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6daySamarkand City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel At 09:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby, start of the Samarkand city tour (by car) The excursion program is designed for the whole day. We will visit: - Registan Square, -Shahi-Zinda Mausoleum Complex - Gur-Emir Mausoleum - Bibi-Khanum Mosque Lunch will be held at the Uzbek National House (Pilaf Master class) After lunch, we will visit Elena Ladik's Happy Bird Gallery, the Meros craft paper factory and Ilkhom Bobomurodov's pottery workshop. 18:00 - 20:10 Transfer Samarkand-Tashkent Arrival and overnight at the Macan terasse Hotel
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7dayTashkent City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel At 10:00 Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby, Tashkent city tour (by car) The tour will start with a visit to a new part of the city. Waiting for you; -Independence Square -Amir Timur Square -Tashkent TV Tower -Snow-white mosque "Minor". And for lunch, we will stop at the world-famous "Central Asian Pilaf Center". After lunch, we will continue our walk with a visit to the old town. Waiting for you; -Hast Imam Square, where the oldest mendres, mosques and museums are concentrated, -Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the Chorsu oriental bazaar and its famous gluttony rows, -Master class on cooking flatbread in tandoor, -Walk through the residential Mahala At 17:00-18:00 The end of the tour (transfer to the airport under your flight) If desired, you can add an extra night at the hotel.
Tour Features
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Convenient start of the tour from Urgench Taking into account the increase in flights from Russia to Urgench, the tour starts here – it is affordable, comfortable and economical. Urgench is the gateway to the mysterious Khorezm region, which will be the starting point of your journey.
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Diving into ancient Khorezm The tour reveals to you the secrets of one of the oldest regions of the world – Khorezm. Khorezm is the center where Zoroastrianism originated and a great civilization flourished, which brought up outstanding scientists and philosophers. You will see ancient fortresses and ruins that remind you of wars, rulers and an oasis that was strategically important for great empires.
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Traveling along the "Great Silk Road" The tour follows the routes where the Great Silk Road ran, connecting East and West. You will visit: Khiva is an open–air museum city, the pearl of Khorezm. Bukhara is the capital of the Islamic world, with its madrasas, minarets and ancient oriental bazaar. Samarkand is the capital of the Timurids and the birthplace of great achievements in science, culture and architecture. Tashkent is the modern capital of Uzbekistan, where traditions and modernity are combined.
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Historical depth During the tour, you will learn about the great generals and rulers who left their mark on the history of the region.: Alexander the Great, who married Roxana, the daughter of a local ruler, here. Genghis Khan, who founded the Khorezmshah state. Tamerlane, under whose rule Uzbekistan experienced the heyday of science, art and culture. You will touch the legacy of the great eras when astronomy, medicine, mathematics and poetry flourished.
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Unique culture and cuisine The tour offers an introduction to the national culture of Uzbekistan, where ancient traditions and oriental hospitality are harmoniously intertwined. You will taste the best dishes of Uzbek cuisine, including pilaf, samsa, lagman, manti and oriental sweets, which differ in each region.
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A rich and thoughtful program The tour covers the most important cities of Uzbekistan: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. The program is balanced so that you can enjoy both rich excursions and free time for walks. Every day is filled with interesting locations related to the history, culture and traditions of the region.