Holidays
in Central Asia- Tour Itineraries
A 14 day extensive tour of
Uzbekistan from £1495 per person
The “must-sees” – Khiva,
Bukhara, Samarkand – have been included, but this
tour is not just about introducing Uzbekistan’s
sparkling wealth of Islamic Architectural heritage.
It offers a broad range of experiences and lesser-visited
sights, including a visit to Moynaq, formerly one of
the Aral Sea’s two major fishing ports which now
lies over 100km from the sea – testament to the
Soviet irrigation scheme which has left this corner
of the county bone dry.
The tour will also give extended time
in the oft overlooked capital, Tashkent, a city which
seems a world away from the Silk Road cities for which
Uzbekistan is most famous for, - and whilst these sites
afford the visitor a glimpse at what can be perceived
as “Classic Uzbekistan,” Nukus, the capital
of the Karakalpakstan Republic is a Soviet built city
that provides a very alternative impression of this
fascinating nation.
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Suggested Itinerary in Uzbekistan
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| Day 1 |
Fly to Tashkent. |
| Day 2 |
Upon arrival in Tashkent
in the early hours you will be met by a driver who
will transfer you to your hotel, the centrally located
Hotel Uzbekistan, where you will be at leisure until
midday. In the afternoon commence a guided tour
of Tashkent, taking in the Old City, Brak-Khan Madrassah,
Yunus-Khan mausoleum, Kaffal-al-Shashi Mazar, Kukeldash
Madrassah, Museum of Applied Art, Independence Square,
Friendship People’s Square and the National
Theatre of Opera and Ballet. In the early evening
return to the Hotel Uzbekistan and spend the evening
at leisure. |
| Day 3 |
This morning we depart early from
Tashkent and head to
Samarkand, a journey
which will take approximately five hours. On arrival
and after checking in at the Malika Samarkand Hotel
enjoy an afternoon tour of the city, visiting the
Guri-Emir mausoleum, Rukhabad necropolis and the
Registan complex. |
| Day 4 |
This morning continue your guided tour of Samarkand
by visiting the Ulugbek observatory, Bibi-Khanum
cathedral mosque, Shakhi-Zinda mausoleum and the
bazaar. In the afternoon enjoy time free at leisure
to explore the city.
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| Day 5 |
breakfast depart Samarkand
and make the 4 ½ hour journey to Bukhara,
visiting Gizhduwan and Vobkent en-route. Upon
arrival in the centrally located Lyabi House check
in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
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| Day 6 |
This day will be spent touring Bukhara,
the highlights of which will be Samanid’s
mausoleum, Chashma Ayub Mazar, Poi-Kalan complex,
Ukugbek madrassah, Lyabi-Hauz complex, Bolo Khauz
mosque and the Ark ancient fortress.
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| Day 7 |
Today enjoy a full day free in Bukhara.
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Day 8
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Today depart Bukhara
and head through the Kyzyl-Kum desert to Khiva,
a 6-7 hour drive. En route we will stop on the
bank of the Amudarya river, which hugs the Uzbek-Turkmen
border. On arrival in Khiva check in at the Malika
Khiva hotel, and spend the rest of the evening
at leisure.
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| Day 9 |
Today enjoy a tour of Khiva,
visiting the Ichan-Kala, Mohammed-Amin Khan madrassah
and minaret, Kunya Ark, Pakhlavan Mahmud complex,
Islam Khodja madrassah and minaret and the Jumma
mosque.
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| Day 10 |
Today we make a more leisurely departure and drive
west to the city of Nukus
in Karakalpakstan. Upon arrival check in at the
Darbent Hotel and spend the rest of the day free. |
| Day 11 |
This morning we will head in a northerly direction
to the town of Moynaq,
a once thriving port town now stranded in the desert
over 100km from the sea. The drive, approximately
3 hours each way is across salt-scarred earth and
upon arrival in Moynaq visit the Ships’ Cemetery
on the bone dry-sea bed of the Aral Sea. On the
return journey to Nukus
we will enjoy lunch en-route in a traditional roadside
eatery. |
| Day 12 |
This morning we will enjoy an excursion to
Nukus’ famous Savitsk museum before
transferring to the airport for the Uzbekistan Airways
flight to Tashkent. Upon arriving in Tashkent
you will be met and transferred to your hotel, where
you stay for your two last nights in Uzbekistan. |
| Day 13 |
Today, your last full day in Uzbekistan, enjoy
the day free in Tashkent,
based from your excellently located Hotel, the Uzbekistan. |
| Day 14 |
This morning transfer to the airport early for
your flight back to the UK |
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Prices per
Person
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Price per person twins-share
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£1495
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3-4 persons travelling
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£1395
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| Price per sole traveller |
£1995
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Single room supplement
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£99
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| PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO A HUGE INCREASE IN FUEL SURCHARGES IMPOSED BY UZBEK AIR SINCE PRINTING OUR BROCHURE - THERE IS A SUPPLEMENT £68 PER PERSON ON ALL THESE ITINERARIES |
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Included in
Cost of Itinerary
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| · Return flights in economy
class with Uzbekistan Airlines direct from London
Heathrow or Birmingham |
| · All airport taxes and security
surcharges |
| · Accommodation in three-star
hotels and guesthouses with breakfast |
| · Lunch on Day 11 |
| · All transfers and transportation
throughout |
| · Internal one-way flight;
Nukus to Tashkent |
| · Sightseeing with English
speaking guides |
| · Entrance fees on sightseeing
tours |
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Not Included
in Cost of Itinerary
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Uzbek visa
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| Supplement for half board and full
board |
£95 p.p half board - £180p.p
full board |
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Ask for details
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Bookings
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| To make a booking, please take a moment
to read through our booking conditions. Then complete,
sign and return our booking form with a deposit
of £100 per person. |
| This itinerary and quotation is only
a suggestion. Please let us know if you would like
any changes to be made to your quotation. |
| ITINERARIES
MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT SHORT NOTICE DUE TO
LOCAL CONDITIONS |
| Please note that all prices shown
are subject to availability at time of booking. |
Should
you wish to inquire about any of this itinerary or require
more information about tailor-making a tour to Uzbekistan
- please contact our specialist:
Carl@regent-holidays.co.uk
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