The classic “Oriental Tale” tour of Uzbekistan is a 7-day immersion into the atmosphere of the Arabian Nights. You’ll see the legendary cities of the Great Silk Road, where majestic madrassas with azure domes, ancient fortresses, and famous oriental bazaars have been preserved.
| Groip size/Accommodation, USD | 3* | 4* | 4*-5* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group of 1 person | 2500 | 3400 | 5292 |
| Group of 2 people | 1640 | 2130 | 3070 |
| Group of 3 people | 1570 | 2050 | 2640 |
| Group of 4 people | 1400 | 1890 | 2430 |
| Group of 5 people | 1300 | 1790 | 2300 |
| Group of 6 people | 1259 | 1750 | 2233 |
| Group of 7 people | 1212 | 1700 | 2170 |
| Group of 8 people | 1170 | 1666 | 2120 |
| Group of 9 people | 1140 | 1636 | 2090 |
| Group of 10 people | 999 | 1599 | 2055 |
| Supplement for single occupancy | 170 | 480 | 880 |
Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at the airport, transfer, and check-in at the hotel.
Tashkent is the modern capital of Uzbekistan, where the ancient history of the East blends harmoniously with the dynamics of a contemporary metropolis. The city impresses with its wide green avenues, eastern bazaars, majestic mosques, and cozy parks, creating a special atmosphere of hospitality. Here, you can discover the rich heritage of the Great Silk Road, enjoy the national cuisine, and get acquainted with the culture of the Uzbek people. Tashkent charms with its warmth, a mix of tradition and modernity, leaving vivid impressions on every traveler.
Overnight at the hotel.
Accommodation:
Human 3*/Meros Hotel 3*/Huvaydo 3* or similar
T-City Presidential Hotel 4*/ Holiday Inn Tashkent City/ Panarams Hotel 4*
Hyatt Regency 5*/ Hilton Tashkent 5*
Breakfast at the hotel. At 10:00 AM, transfer to the Chimgan Mountains – a picturesque resort area in the spurs of the Western Tien Shan, located just 85 km from Tashkent. The mountain range stretches from 1,600 to 3,309 meters above sea level. Its highest point is the majestic Greater Chimgan (3,309 m), visible even from the capital on a clear day.
Explore the modern Amirsoy mountain resort. Ascend to the observation deck at 2,290 meters on a comfortable gondola lift. From the top, breathtaking views of the Chatkal Range, the azure waters of the Charvak Reservoir, and the picturesque village of Brichmulla open up. A walk along mountain trails, where freshness, silence, and a special atmosphere, filled with energy and inner harmony, reign year-round. Return to Tashkent. En route, a lunch stop at the Charvak Reservoir, home to cozy cafes and restaurants serving national cuisine and Uzbek shashlik, famous throughout the region.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation:
Human 3*/Meros Hotel 3*/Huvaydo 3* or similar
T-City Presidential Hotel 4*/ Holiday Inn Tashkent City/ Panarams Hotel 4*
Hyatt Regency 5*/ Hilton Tashkent 5*
Breakfast at the hotel. The tour of Tashkent’s Old City includes a visit to Khast-Imam Square, the spiritual heart of the capital, home to the Barak Khan Madrasah and the Kafal-al-Shashi Mazar mausoleum, some of the city’s oldest architectural monuments. The program also includes a visit to one of Tashkent’s most colorful and ancient markets, the Chorsu Bazaar. Its majestic dome offers a wide selection of local produce, spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs. In the Old City, in addition to traditional Eastern architecture, you can see authentic mahallas with adobe houses, narrow streets, and the unique atmosphere of historic Tashkent.
Lunch at the Besh Kozon Central Asian Pilow Center, where up to 10 tons of aromatic, traditional plov are prepared daily in huge cauldrons. Transfer to Samarkand by train (7:48 PM – 10:13 PM*, travel time: 2 hours 25 minutes).
Samarkand has long been called the “pearl of Islamic architecture” and the “mirror of the world.” A contemporary of Rome, Athens, and Babylon, this great city boasts a 2,750-year history. Samarkand reached its peak during the reign of Amir Temur, an outstanding military leader and ruler of Central Asia after Genghis Khan, when the city became the capital of the powerful Empire of Transoxiana.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast, lunch.
Accommodation:
ZARINA 3*/Marokand Spa 3*/Arba 3* or similar
Hilton Garden Inn 4*/ Dilimah Premium Luxury 4*
Hilton Samarkand Regency 5*/ Silk Road by Minyoun Hotel 5*
Breakfast at the hotel. This Samarkand tour introduces its main attractions. The highlight is the famous Registan Square, considered the most famous in Central Asia and surrounded by three majestic madrassas: Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tillya-Kari. Next comes a visit to the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, a monumental tomb of the Tamerlane dynasty that served as the architectural model for the Humayun Mausoleum in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra. The itinerary also includes the grand Bibi-Khanum Mosque, striking in its scale and majestic beauty, the city’s largest market, the Siab Bazaar, and the unique Shahi-Zinda architectural complex, consisting of eleven medieval mausoleums. The tour concludes with a visit to the Ulugh Beg Observatory Museum, one of the most important astronomical observatories of the Middle Ages, where a fragment of a huge sextant is preserved in the underground section.
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation:
ZARINA 3*/Marokand Spa 3*/Arba 3* or similar
Hilton Garden Inn 4*/ Dilimah Premium Luxury 4*
Hilton Samarkand Regency 5*/ Silk Road by Minyoun Hotel 5*
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Bukhara by morning train (09:53-11:49*, travel time: 1 hour 46 minutes). Since ancient times, Bukhara has been the heart of a bustling oasis. The city’s history spans over 2,500 years. Having managed to preserve its unique charm and boasting over 140 ancient architectural monuments, Bukhara remains one of the most attractive cities for travelers. The historic center of Bukhara is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Excursion to surrounding areas: the summer residence of the last Bukhara Emir, the Sitorai-Mohi Khosa Palace; the “Central Asian Mecca” – the memorial complex of the famous philosopher and Sufi of the East, Bakhautdin Naqshbandi. Bukhara tour: Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble – Bukhara’s most famous square with an artificial pond, surrounded by the Kukeldash Madrasah, the Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah, a khanaka, the famous monument to Khoja Nasreddin, and numerous cozy cafes. Visit the 16th-century covered bazaars, where folk craft workshops are on display.
Visit a museum-workshop with a small puppet theater in Lyabi-Khauz Square. Visitors to the museum not only relive their childhood but also expand their knowledge of national puppet art.
Accommodation:
Silk Road Terrace 3*/Ayvan 3* or similar
Wyndham Bukhara 4*/Mercure Bukhara 4*/Sahid Zarafshon 4*
Breakfast at the hotel. Continuation of the Bukhara excursion: the Samanid Mausoleum – a dynastic tomb combining the traditions of Sogdian and Islamic architecture; an unusual mausoleum in the shape of an oblong prism, associated with the biblical legend of the wandering Job – Chashma Ayub; the Bolo-Hauz complex – a monumental part of Bukhara’s monumental Registan, consisting of a pond, a minaret, and a mosque decorated with 20 carved wooden columns; the citadel of ancient Bukhara, a “city within a city” – the ancient Ark Fortress; the oldest building in the ceremonial square, the central ensemble and main symbol of Bukhara – the Poi-Kalyan complex, including the famous Kalyan Minaret (46.5 m), the Kalyan Mosque, and the Miri Arab Madrasah; the Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah; Ulugh Beg Madrasah.
Transfer to Tashkent by evening train (4:22 PM–8:30 PM*, travel time: 4 hours 8 minutes).
Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation:
Human 3*/Meros Hotel 3*/Huvaydo 3* or similar
T-City Presidential Hotel 4*/ Holiday Inn Tashkent City/ Panarams Hotel 4*
Hyatt Regency 5*/ Hilton Tashkent 5*
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Tashkent Airport 3 hours before departure.
End of tour.
Meals: Breakfast.