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Tour in Samarkand and Bukhara Discovery from Tashkent

• All Fees and Taxes
• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance tickets to Monuments
• Bullet Train Ticket Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent (subject to availablity))
• Licensed experience Guides in each city
• 2 nights twin room in high rated central located 3-4 star or boutique hotel
• 24 hour customer service.
• Entry/Admission - Poi Kalyan Mosque
• Entry/Admission - Ark of Bukhara
• Entry/Admission - Moschea Bolo-khauz
• Entry/Admission - Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque
• Entry/Admission - Gur Emir Mausoleum
• Entry/Admission - Registan
• Entry/Admission - Bibi Khanym Mosque
• Entry/Admission - Ulugh Beg Observatory
• Foto & Video charges to be paid cash to Museums at entrance $1-2/site
• Tips guides & drivers
• Single room supplement $40/single room
• Toshkent Railway Station (Shimoliy), Tashkent, Toshkent Shahri, Uzbekistan You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
• We will pick up all the travelers from their hotel/or other specific locations before the tour starts
• Vostochny Airport, Tashkent Uzbekistan
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Pushchair accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travellers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Duration :  03 Nights / 04 Days

Destinations : Tashkent – Charvak Mountains

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Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent

When you arrive at Tashkent Airport, our tour representatives will be there to welcome you and take you to the hotel. You can have a tasty lunch at an Indian restaurant. Afterward, get ready for a tour of Tashkent City with our guides. They will show you around Amazing Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Broadway, Lal Bakhadur Shastri Monument, Victoria Monument, and Broadway again. In the evening, you can enjoy a special Cocktail Gala dinner with a Belly dance performance. Spend the night at your hotel in Tashkent.

Day 2: Tashkent to Charvak Mountains

Start your day with breakfast, and then head to the Chingam Mountains to see Chirwak Lake. On the way, enjoy the snowy mountains from a Cable Car. Afterward, have a wonderful time at Charvak Mountains. Pause for a buffet lunch at Charvak Lake. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3: Tashkent Adventure

Start your day with a yummy breakfast at the hotel's coffee shop. Then, you will head to see Tashkent from a high point and do some shopping. Don't forget to check out the Tashkent TV Tower with our guide. After lunch, our guide will take you shopping at Zoom Mall and Charsu Market. Finally, we'll return to the hotel for dinner and a good night's sleep.

Day 4: Departing Tashkent

Enjoy your breakfast, and then it's time to head back to the airport for your departure flight.

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Things To Do in Uzbekistan : My 5-Day Travel Itinerary to Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara

Planning for a trip can be difficult, especially when you’re heading to a country which is not that frequented by tourists and there isn’t much information on the internet. This is exactly what I felt when I was planning for my a dventure to Uzbekistan .

Aside from visa restrictions not only because I have a Philippines Passport , one of the challenges that I’ve encountered is arranging my trip as a solo traveler. Not only will it be more expensive, but I also felt like I’ll be stressing more on the trip than just enjoying it. 

Good thing I came across Lifetime Adventures , a travel agency based in Uzbekistan which was founded by 2 big dreamers who started out as Tour Guides in several countries they called their home– The Great Silk Road. They were the ones who arranged my trip from the smallest details such as hotel and transportation up to the most important one– that precious itinerary which I’ll be sharing with you in this post 🙂 

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In July 2018, the Government of Uzbekistan introduced an e-Visa for travelers from 101 nationalities, the Philippines included. Because of this, we no longer need to submit documents and apply for a visa in a Consulate. Rather, we need to apply for an e-Visa, you can read my full article here .

MY 5-DAY ADVENTURE IN UZBEKISTAN

Day 1: arrival in tashkent, city tour, and train ride to samarkand.

I arrived early in the morning and as usual, one of the perks of booking through a travel agency is that a driver was already at the airport waiting for me upon arrival (no need to haggle with taxi drivers).  

I had my free day in Tashkent so I went on my own around the city center and saw some attractions and popular buildings like Amir Temur Square, Independence Square, and the Chorsue bazaar.

If I have more time then I would go to Khast- Imam Complex, home of the world’s oldest Koran of Caliph Uthma n, and inside the complex, you’d see the following:

• Barak-khan madrasah
• Hazrati Imam mosque
• Mausoleum of Keffal Shashi
• Tilla Sheikh Mosque
• Muyi Muborak madrasah (library)
• Islamic Institute named Imam Bukhari.  

The next day, a guide from the company picked me up from the hostel and had a short drive to Tashkent Metropolitan where I transferred to a local train station to get to Samarkand. This will take 2 hours and 30 minutes via Speed Train which is more beautiful than the ones in Europe ! My ticket was pre-booked by Lifetime Adventures and upon arrival in Samarkand, I met with another guide of their tour agency team who took me to the hotel. 

DAY 2: TOUR AROUND SAMARKAND

Founded in 8th BC and having been one of the main crossroads on the Silk Road connecting north and south as well as the east and the west, Samarkand had been the center for artisans and traders, multicultural society and the capital city for many great kings whose hearts were stolen by its beauty, wealth and its rich history.

I started the day with a heavy breakfast as I know that this will be a long day that’s going to be filled with beautiful historical information from my tour guide. We visited the Guri Amir – the great Tamerlane’s Mausoleum alongside his sons and grandsons. We then went to Registan Square , considered as the heart of Samarkand which retains three madrasahs (Schools): the Ulugh Beg Madrasah (1417–1420), the Tilya-Kori Madrasah (1646–1660) and the Sher-Dor.

I was in awe about how beautifully the Madrasah is decorated in mosaic, tiles, and intricate geometric brickwork including the many handicrafts and souvenir stalls in the courtyards and rooms. We then walked towards the Bibi-Khanim Mosque , one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world, which represents the timeless symbol of Tamerlane’s love for his wife. 

The last stop was the busy and colorful Siyab Bazaar where merchants sell their local goods from Uzbek clothes, food, and souvenirs. This place is so lively that you wouldn’t want to leave just yet! Haha. After walking around and watching the world go by, we then had dinner at a local restaurant and went back to the hotel.

DAY 3: TOUR AROUND SAMARKAND

There’s so much to see here that a day isn’t enough. After enjoying breakfast, we started exploring the Shakhi-Zinda Complex also known as “the streets of mausoleums”. This complex looks like an open-air museum as we walked by 20 beautifully decorated buildings, known as the holy site for Muslims and the burial place for the Prophet Mohammed’s cousin.

Another stop is one of the finest observatories in the Islamic world Ulugh-Beg Observatory which was built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer. It used to be the largest in Central Asia before it had been destroyed. 

Other places I’ve visited are the Gur-e-Amir (the mausoleum of the Asian conqueror, Timur) , Bibi-Khanym Mosque (one of the most important monuments in Samarkand) , ShahiZinda (a street of tombs belonging to Timur, his family and favorites that are decorated with the city’s finest majolica tilework), Afrasiab (an ancient site in Samarkand) , as well as the silk carpet company and even the old-paper making village in Konigil.

DAY 4:  DRIVE TO SHAKHRISABZ AND THEN BUKHARA

From Samarkand, we started our journey to Shakhrisabz after breakfast. This is known as the land of Tamerlane and the historical center which is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. A stop at the ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace is something which you should do as this used to be Tamerlane’s residence. Thereafter, visit Dor-ut-Tilovat Mausoleum of his father and mentor.

We then continued our drive to Bukhara, another Silk Road city for travelers. Be mesmerized with the domes that offer different types of embroideries, handicrafts, jewelry, spices and other treasures of the Silk Road. A night walk is highly recommended before going back to the hotel.

DAY 5: BUKHARA DAY TOUR AND DRIVE TO THE TURKMEN BORDER

Bukhara is known as the holy city in Central Asia with more than 140 historical monuments dating from the 8th to the 18th century AD listed on UNESCO. That being said, this day will be horrific!!

We started by visiting several mausoleums including Ismail Saman and Chashma Ayub. Next stop was the Bolo-Khauz Mosque , and from there, we explored the ruins of the 5th-century Ark Fortress which is the heart of the city followed by the Poikalon Complex that consists of the Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque and Miri Arab Madrasah, and the Madrasah of Ulugbek and Abdul Aziz Khan .

To end my tour, we then had a refreshing stop at Pond Lyabi-Hauz where I was able to relax and take in all the beauty that surrounds me. We then drove to the Turkmen border which is the final point since I had to cross the border to Turkmenistan. From this point, feel free to extend your Adventure in Uzbekistan or move forward to another country 🙂 

Overall, Lifetime Adventures gave me one heck of an amazing journey! They made everything so much easier! Communicating with them was never a problem and meeting with the respective tour guides was very easy as they were always on time. There was never a day that I had to wait for them. I learned so much from this trip and seeing it from a knowledgeable tour guide made everything so much better! 

That’s it for this post and I’m leaving you with this tip: Don’t travel in July and August, unless you want to get your skin burnt!! Happy trip, everyone!

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Top 10 Walking Tours in Tashkent, Tashkent Province

1. 3 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train

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5.0 based on 14 reviews

We are glad to present you a short but very interesting train tour from Tashkent with visiting blessed Bukhara and famous Samarkand. This tour is ideal for tourists who don't have enough time but want to visit as many places as possible! Get ready to see world-famous city squares, mausoleums and madrassah.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Train tickets Tashkent - Bukhara, Bukhara - Samarkand, Samarkand - Tashkent , Hotel accommodation - twin or double room. Single supplement - extra $50; , Private transportation, Entrance tickets to monuments, 2 private excursions with licenced guide

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Reviewed By Saharxkh

After liasing with the ever so patient Elina of Anur Tours over a number of emails, it is that we booked a Ziyorat Uzbekistan Tour with a focus on holy sites throughout Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand. In creating our itinerary, Elina was very open and accommodating to our interests and requirements and, in turn, very flexible when we provided feedback for changes etc. From the moment we were met at the international airport by our driver to the time we were dropped back off, one week later, our trip was perfectly organised. Our tour guides throughout the three cities were exceptional. Not only were they extremely knowledgable and professional but also very personable, friendly and punctual. We were intrigued by the history and religious prominence of Uzbekistan and each tour guide educated us greatly on this, answering all our questions and explaining thoroughly the background to sites of interest. Logistics and travel were completely taken care of by Anur Tours, with them providing a personal driver in each city whom would pick us up from our hotel and take us to and from attractions and sites. Travel from city to city was taken care of with all train and flight bookings handled by Anur Tours, where again drivers were arranged to meet us at airports and stations etc. I cannot emphasise how convenient this was and how safe it made us feel. The standard of all hotels and quality of restaurants recommended were fantastic. We cannot thank all the members of Anur Tour who made our trip so great and memorable. We definitely wouldn’t have had such a smooth running had we have left the planning to ourselves!

2. Tashkent Walking Tour

5.0 based on 3 reviews

Tired of routine and fixed tours from travel agents? Join us for Tashkent Walking Tour. 1. Explore Tashkent from the Locals view just in 2-3 hours. 2. We will visit the popular places as well as hidden places that no travel agency will show you. 3. We make practical tour with experiences not just following and listing to a guide. We take from 1 to 20 people for showing around.

Inclusions: guided tour

Exclusions: transport fee, All Fees and Taxes

Reviewed By Ellahon

Me and my children have enjoyed a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We went to old and new city. Explored Soviet architecture. Recommend. No less than bit even better than tour agency guides

3. Magic Land Tour to Uzbekistan

5.0 based on 5 reviews

Magic Land Tour to Uzbekistan. Discover amazing places, local traditions and culture of Uzbek people.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Uzbekistan Visa Support (LOI);, Accommodation based on double/twin shared room with breakfast;, All Airport/Train station pick up/drop off services;, All transportation services during the tour according to the itinerary;, Local tour guide services in Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz;, Entrance tickets to all monuments and museums according to the itinerary;, Dinner at Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah Restaurant and Traditional dance show;, Samarkand-Tashkent high-speed train "Afrosiyob" ticket (economy class);, Local prepaid SIM card with internet access (5 GB internet package);, 24 hour customer service.

Exclusions: Lunches and dinners (to be paid directly by tourists at the places).

Reviewed By rungpatchn

I used Global Connect’s service to get my invitation letter and TELEX for the visa. Very responsive and professional service. The staff takes his work seriously and goes beyond his way to ensure I, as a customer, is satisfied with the service and get all I need to obtain the visa. I would highly recommend!

4. Colourful Uzbekistan

5.0 based on 1 reviews

During this tour, you will visit the most important places and ancient cities of Uzbekistan and feel the unforgettable atmosphere of the rich culture and history of the country. The oriental Samarkand, the "noble" city of Bukhara, the fairy-tale city of Khiva and the hospitable Tashkent - these wonderful pearls of Uzbekistan tell you their secrets not only about the history and culture of the country but also about the old customs and traditions as well as about hospitality of Uzbek cuisine! The advantage of this small-group tour is that it always offers free time. Let yourself be inspired by the lively bazaars of Uzbekistan, where traces of the rulers from glorious times along the Silk Road still can be found today.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Round trip/excursions and transfers in air-conditioned modern vehicles, Train Journeys Shakhrisabz- Samarkand with the fast train in the economy class, 8 x Hotel in middle class in a double room, Domestic flight from Tashkent – Khiva in an economy class , Sightseeing program including entrance fees according to the itinerary, Visit the paper factory - in a family business in Samarkand, Cooking together with the Uzbek national dish - Plov with a local family in Uzbekistan, Wine tasting in the “Khovrenko” winery in Samarkand, Farewell dinner on the last day in Samarkand, English-speaking tour guide from/to Tashkent Airport

Exclusions: Folklore show in the Summer Palace in Khiva: 20 USD per person, Theatrical performance in the Theater «El Merosi in Samarkand: 30 USD per person

5. Silk Road Uzbekistan

Let's make the tour together. Let's co-create it. The listed itinerary is template based, and the uniqueness of the tour is that it can be adjusted: any other city or site can be added and at the same time any city/site can be omitted. Since the agency puts the quality first, it takes the full responsibility of the tour. Many more activities like horse/camel riding, masterclasses on food/crafts, religious pilgrimage, living in houses with local families are offered.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch

Reviewed By Rorojt

The tour guide is very informative and professional. The trip was fun but please remember to wear properly for the hike or crossing the river. We could not ask for better tour guide than ours. Fun fun;)

6. Tashkent Walking Tour

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, transport fee

Reviewed By K3629AYaziza

Very good tour where you have a chance to see the multiple places within 2 hours. Well designed route.

7. Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan 7d6n

Trip Type: Small and Big Group Group trips average __ travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The minimum is usually no less than 4, and the maximum is no more than 60 but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details. You will not find cheaper tours anywhere else! Unique itineraries! Prompt service and email replies! We offer a variety of deals!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3*/4*Hotel accommodation in double/ twin room sharing;, All transfers and full transportation services in an air-conditioned vehicles;, Bullet train economy class tickets (Tas-Sam, Tas-Sam & Buk-Tas), English(another languages upon guest request)-speaking guide;, Entrance fees to sights, museums, mausoleums;, 0.5mL mineral water per day/person;

Exclusions: International air fare to/from, Lunches and dinners (Half Board + 45 USD p.p.) (Full Board + 90 USD p.p.), Tips for local staff;, Any services not included in the above itinerary;

8. Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan 11d10n

IS THIS TOUR FOR YOU? Trip Type: Small and Big Group Group trips average __ travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The minimum is usually no less than 4, and the maximum is no more than 60 but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details. Travel Style: Classic All of the sightseeing, culture, access, and You-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price. Service Level: Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport. Physical Grading: 2 - Light Light walking and nothing too challenging.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, 3*/4*Hotel accommodation in double/ twin room sharing;, All transfers and full transportation services in an air-conditioned vehicles;, Bullet train economy class tickets (Kok-Tas, Tas-Sam & Buk-Tas), English (another languages are available upon guest request )-speaking guide;, Entrance fees to sights, museums, mausoleums; , 0.5mL mineral water per day/person;

Exclusions: International and Domestic air fare to/from , Lunches and dinners (HB + 100 USD pp) (FB + 210 USD pp), Tips for local staff;, Any services not included in the above itinerary;

9. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan (13d12n)

Trip Type: Small and Big Group Group trips average __ travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The minimum is usually no less than 4, and the maximum is no more than 50 but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details. Central Asia Three stans - stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China in the east and from Afghanistan in the south to Russia in the north. It is also colloquially referred to as "the -stans" as the countries generally considered to be within the region all have names ending with the Persian suffix "-stan", meaning "land of". Central Asia has historically been closely tied to its nomadic peoples and the Silk Road. It has acted as a crossroads for the movement of people, goods, and ideas between Europe, Western Asia, South Asia, and East Asia. The Silk Road connected Muslim lands with the people of Europe, India, and China. 

Inclusions: 3*/4*Hotel accommodation in double/ twin room sharing;, All transfers and full transportation services in an air-conditioned vehicles;, Bullet train - economy class tickets, English(upon guest request another languages)-speaking guide;, Entrance fees to sights, museums, mausoleums;, 0.5mL mineral water and sweet fresh fruit per day/person;, Breakfasts at hotel

Exclusions: International and Domestic air fare to/from, Meals (Half Board + 100$ p.p. and Full Board with folk show +200$ p.p.), Any services not included in the above itinerary

10. One day Modern tour in Tashkent

"Sunny Tashkent" - the city is absolutely different from all the cities of Uzbekistan which combines the old city with the traditions and Europeanized modern city with the monuments of the colonial style of the era of tsarist Russia. With us in one day you will be able to get acquainted with the fabolous city. Our professional guides and drivers will help you feel the friendship and admiration of the city.

Inclusions: Professional guide (en, es, fr, german, italian, arabic, japanese, korean, russian, turkish), Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance to monuments specified in the program, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Photo/Video, Alcoholic Beverages, Other and personal expenses not specified in the program

Reviewed By Moonamuslim

A great way to get a first impression of the city Traveling in the bus is comfortable and with the audio guide in different languages it offers a good opportunity to learn something about Tashkent. The start of the bus tour is at the famous Hotel Uzbekistan, Tashkent's first hotel, located on Amir Timur Square. The end of the tour is there again. You can get the tickets for the bus tour at the Hotel Uzbekistan. The tour stops at various places, such as the Minor Mosque or the old city district, where you have some time to watch the place and the buildings. There are also many sights you just drive by, such as the earthquake memorial. So you have the opportunity to get a first impression of the city and then visit some of the sights again with more time. Which of the sights are worth to visit with some more time depends on the interests. For me the Minor Mosque or the old city district have been worth to visit again.

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