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Uzbekistan Revealed
10 days from £2835 to £2935 per person
Route: Tashkent – Khiva – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent
A land of history and culture, architecture and tradition, Uzbekistan sits at the heart of the famed Silk Road. This is a country of breathtaking beauty home to spectacular Islamic architecture and impressive natural scenery. Starting in Tashkent, visit the UNESCO protected city of Khiva, the religious centre of Bukhara and the opulent city of Samarkand which, for many, is the highlight of the country. This journey explores the many wonders of this land-locked nation and is the perfect introduction to the rest of this fascinating region.
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
Khiva consists of two parts, the outer town, the Dichan Kala, previously protected by a wall and the inner town, Itchan Kala, containing many ancient monuments and buildings.
For thousands of years a city of trade, scholarship, culture and religion, the historic centre of exotic Bukhara contains hundreds of well-preserved, architectural monuments.
One of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia, Samarkand has preserved its ancient heritage and handicrafts generated from its location on the trade route from China to the Mediterranean.
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Pettitts guide to price for this itinerary would be from £2835 to £2935 per person
The exact cost of this itinerary will vary depending on the season of travel, standard of accommodation, flight class, activities included and the date the booking is made. Please speak to one of our experienced travel specialists who will create a completely tailor-made and personalized quotation based on your requirements and budget.
** The above price is based on two adults travelling together in economy, sharing accommodation, travel based on low season for this destination and advance booking approximately nine months prior to travel**
Itinerary: Uzbekistan Revealed
Accommodation in Tashkent: InterContinental Hotel (or similar)
Upgrade option: Miran International Hotel (or similar)
Accommodation in Khiva: Sheherezada Hotel (or similar)
Upgrade option: Asia Hotel (or similar)
Today you will take a guided tour of Ichon-Qala in Khiva where highlights include the Kunya-Ark citadel and the Tosh-Khovli Palace, residence of the Khan, which had been preserved intact along with its ornate gates. Ichon-Qala successfully displays the simplicity and monumentality of medieval architectural forms, the elegance of woodcarvings, and skilled ornamentation. The fortress's powerful clay walls and towering minarets give a clear indication that it is a typical Central Asian feudal city. (B)
Accommodation in Khiva: Sheherezada Hotel (or similar)
Upgrade option: Asia Hotel (or similar)
Accommodation in Bukhara: Asia Hotel (or similar)
Today enjoy a day of sightseeing of Bukhara with your guide. Visit one of Uzbekistan’s most ancient cities, Bukhara, which is believed to have been founded in the 13th century during the reign of Siyavushids who came to power 980 years before Alexander the Great. Explore the hundreds of beautiful mosques and discover sights such as the Poi-Kalon, Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Kos Madras and Kalian Minaret. (B)
Accommodation in Bukhara: Asia Hotel (or similar)
Accommodation in Samarkand: Samarkand Plaza Hotel (or similar)
Today spend the day sightseeing the beautiful city of Samarkand. Located in the valley of the River Zarafshan, the second largest city of Uzbekistan is approximately the same age as the city of Babylon or Rome. The intriguing history of Samarkand is about 2,500 years old and has witnessed the times of Alexander the Great, the Arabic Conquest, Genghis-Khan and Tamerlane. The majestic city of Samarkand has also attracted poets and historians and to this day is known as the ‘Rome of the East’. (B)
Accommodation in Samarkand: Samarkand Plaza Hotel (or similar)
**KEY: N = No meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
What's included
- International flights from the UK
- Domestic flights
- Private car and driver
- Sightseeing with local English speaking guides
- Hotel accommodation and taxes
What's not included
- Cost of visas
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of a personal nature
Guide to Price
The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.
