UZBEKISTAN
Along the Silk Route

Uzbekistan 2024
Along the Silk Way
Tashkent – Samarkand – Shakhrisabz
Bukhara – Khiva - Urgench
7 days / 6 nights
Guaranteed Departures
Season terms: from/to April/November
Next Departures
01.06.2024 – 07.06.2024
15.06.2024 – 21.06.2024
13.07.2024 – 19.07.2024
Starting from 1125€
* number of pax 4 - 12

*Flights operated by: 368/263 TK - Turkish Airlines from/to Istanbul

Program
1
Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent - scheduled flight TK 368 from Istanbul.
Meeting with assistant. Airport - hotel transfer.
Hotel accommodation. Breakfast and short relax.
To follow the visit to Tashkent:
the Khasti Imam complex, with the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (16th century),
the Jami Mosque (15th century), the Barak Khan Madrassa (16th century).
Free lunch). the guided tour of the city proceeds with:
The Kukeldash Madrassa (16th century), the Museum of Applied Arts,
the visit of the Chorsu Market - the Bazaar.
Dinner at a local restaurant - return to the hotel - overnight stay.



2
Tashkent - Samarkand
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Transfer to the station - fast train "Afrosiab" at 07:28 – 09:42.
Arrival in Samarkand and hotel accommodation. City tour:
the Gur-Emir Mausoleum (15th century), the Registan Complex:
the madrassas of Ulugbek (15th century), of Sher Dor (17th century),
of Tillya - Kari (17th century), the Shah-i-Zinda Complex, (11th-15th century)
the Ulugbek Observatory (15th century); Free lunch.
The visit continues with the Bibi Khanum Mosque, (14th-15th century)
and the Siab Bazar Oriental Market. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Return to the hotel - overnight stay.


3
Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Buhkara
Breakfast at the Hotel. Departure for Bukhara.
Stop in Shakhrisabz, birthplace of Tamerlane.
(Mongol leader - founder of the Timurid empire)
Free lunch. Visit to Shakhrisabz:
The Dorut Saodat Complexes (14th century), Dorut Tilovat (15th century);
The Ak Saray Palace (14th-15th century), the Jahongir Mausoleum;
The Kok-Gumbaz Mosque. Arrival in the city of Bukhara.
Hotel accommodation. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Back to the hotel - overnight stay.
4
Buhkara

Breakfast at the Hotel. Guided city tour of Bukhara:
The Poi-Kalyan Complex with the Kalon minaret (12th century)
the Kalon Mosque (16th century), the Miri Arab Madrassas (16th century),
of Emir-Alim-Khan (XX s), the domes of the Taqi merchants (16th s),
and of Kukeldash (XVI s), the Madrassa of Nadir Divanbegi (XVIIs),
the Magok-i-Attari Mosque. (XII-XVI s.s.)
Free lunch. The visit to Bukhara resumes with Registan Square
and the Ark Fortress. (16th century) the Bolo-Khauz complex (18th century).
Followed by the Madrassas of Ulug Beg (XVs) and Abdul Aziz Khan (XVIIs);
the Mausoleums of Ismael Samani (IXX s) and of Chashma-Ayub (XII-XIVs).
At the end, the Minarettos of Chor-Minor,
Folk show on request - Nadir Divan Beghi Madrassa.
Dinner at a local restaurant. Back to the hotel - overnight stay.
5
Buhkara - Khiva
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Departure for Khiva through the deserts.
(Kyzyl-Kum - red sandy and Karakum - black sandy ).
Free lunch. Stop on the bank of the Amu Darya river - photo shooting.
Arrival in Khiva. Hotel accommodation. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Back to the hotel - overnight stay.
6
Khiva
Breakfast at the Hotel.
City tour: the Kunya-Ark fortress, including Kurinish Khana (17th century);
the Madrassa of Mukhammed-Amin-Khan (19th century)
the Minaretto of Islam Khodja; the Madrassa of Mukhammad Rakim Khan (19th-c);
the Palvan-Kari Complex. Free lunch. Afterwards city sightseeings:
The Mazary Sharif madrassa, the Well of Kheivak (10th century);
the Mausoleum of Uch Avlioli ("three saints of Khiva"); the Juma Mosque (18th -c);
the Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum;
The palace of Tash Khauli followed by a visit to the madrassas:
Alla-Kuli-Khan (18th century) Arab Mohammed Khan (18th century)
Dinner at a local restaurant. Back to the hotel - overnight stay.
7
Urgench - Departure
Breakfast at the Hotel.
Transfer to Urgench international airport.
Departure for Istanbul - flight TK-263
Optional Services
*Folk Show - on request


Services Booking - Travel Program up to 50 days before departure
*Tickets purchase info - fast train Afrosiab Tashkent - Samarkand
passport scans before 45 days of departure

(more info, details and terms of payment at info@rikoviaggi.com)

No Visa up to 30 days of stay in the country

* International Airports - Tashkent / Urgench
* Flights operated by Turkish Airlines - TK via Istanbul
*Local guide available for info e assistance

The price includes
  • Transfer airport - hotel / rt
    minivan / bus - min. 4 pax
    Tour transport- minivan / bus
    Ticket fast train Afrosiab
    Tashkent - Samarkand - 2° class
  • Hotels 4* - accommodation in DBL (Double Room)
    BB service - 6 nights
    (breakfast and overnight stay)
    *Supplement single pax - not included
  • Dinners at local restaurants included as in program
    (natural water bottle included at meals)

  • Guide service - Italian / English / multilingual
    Guided tours - as in program
    Admission fees - as in program
    Info and quote