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10 days
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9 nights
10 days
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9 nights
Stihia Beyond
Ten days tour to Uzbekistan visiting most breathtaking architectural ensembles of the Great Silk Road and cross through Kyzyl-Kum desert, stop over on bank of Amudarya river, ten days to feel yourself being dropped back several centuries ago, ten days to visit "Ruins of Afrosiab" State archaeological reserve (6 BC-13 AD) museum, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums (14 c), Poi-Kalyan Ensemble including Minaret (12c) etc.
Trip Overview
| Travel Style | Festivals |
|---|---|
| Countries | Uzbekistan |
| Route | Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Khiva - Nukus - Muynak - Stihia Festival - Urgench |
Detailed Route
Arrival to Tashkent, start discover the Uzbek capital upon arrival.Sightseeing tour in Tashkent;Kukeldash Madrassah,Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum,Barak Khan Madrassah,Mosque on Khasty Imam Street, Visit toChor-Su oriental market (handicraft bazaar)Lunch on self arrangement.Accommodation in hotel after 14:00.Sightseeing tour in Tashkent:Visit to Tashkent Metro, Catholic Polish Cathedral, and German Kirsch. Mustakillik Square (Independence Square), Amir Temur Square, Monument to Courage, Halklar Dustligi Square, Monument to Alisher Navoi.Dinner on self arrangement
Places to Visit
Kukeldash Madrassah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrassah, Mosque on Khasty Imam Street, Chor-Su
BreakfastMorning drive to Samarkand (310km, 4h drive). Start city tour upon arrival.Sightseeing tour in Samarkand:Gur-Emir Mausoleum(15c),Registan Ensemble(includingUlugbek(15c),Shir Dor(17c),TillyaKari Madrassahs(17c),Bibi Khanum Mosque. Visit to Samarkand bazaar.Lunch on self arrangement.Shah-i-Zinda necropolis(14-15c), "Stars above Samarkand": tour toUlugbek observatory(15c),Ruins of Afrosiab State archaeological reserve(6 BC-13 AD) museum. Carpet factory.Dinner on self arrangement
Places to Visit
Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Ensemble, Ulugbek, Shir Dor, TillyaKari Madrassahs, Bibi Khanum Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Ulugbek observatory, Ruins of Afrosiab State archaeological reserve
BreakfastIn the morning drive to Bukhara (260km, 4h drive). Arrival to Bukhara and accommodation in hotel.Lunch on self arrangement.Free at leisure time.Dinner on self arrangement.
BreakfastSightseeing tour in Bukhara:Poi-Kalyan Ensemble including Minaret(12c) Mosque (15c), functioningMadrassah Miri-Arab(16 c),Emir-Alim-Khan Madrassah(14c), Taqi (trading domes),Kukeldash Madrassah(16c),Nadir Divanbegi(17c),Magok-i-Attari Mosque(16c),Lyab-i-Hauz(17c),Lunch on self arrangement.Sightseeing tour in Bukhara: Visit to Registan,Ark Fortress(16 c) andBolo-Hauz complex(18 c).Ulugbeg(15c),Abdul Aziz(17c) Madrassahs;Chor-Minor Mausoleums.Ismael Samani mausoleum(9-10c)-vault of Bukhara rulers dynasty,Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums(14 c)Dinner on self arrangement.
Places to Visit
Poi-Kalyan Ensemble including Minaret, Madrassah Miri-Arab, Emir-Alim-Khan Madrassah, Kukeldash Madrassah, Nadir Divanbegi, Magok-i-Attari Mosque, Lyab-i-Hauz, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Hauz complex, Ulugbeg, Abdul Aziz, Chor-Minor Mausoleums, Ismael Samani mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums
BreakfastTransfer to Khivathrough Kyzyl-Kum desert, and stop over on bank of Amudarya river.Lunch on self arrangement.Arrival to Bukhara and accommodation in hotel.Dinner on self arrangement.
BreakfastSightseeing tour in Khiva:Kunya-Ark fortress, including Kurinish Khana (17c);Mohammed-Amin-Khan(19c) Madrassah,Islam Khodja Minaret;Palvan-Kari complex,Abd Al Bobo complex(18c),Rafanek Madrassah,Mohammed Rakim Khan(19 c), Amir-Tur Madrassah,Sho-I-Kalandar Bobo Mausoleum.Lunch on self arrangement.Sightseeing tour in Khiva:Mazary Sharif Madrassah, Kheivak well (10c), Uch Avlioli (three saints) Mausoleum,Juma Mosque(18c),Kutluq-Murad Inaq(19c) Madrassah,Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum,Tash Hauli (stone yard) Palace,Alla-Kuli-Khan(18c),Arab Mohammed Khan(18 c) Madrassahs.Dinner on self arrangement.
Places to Visit
Kunya-Ark fortress, Mohammed-Amin-Khan, Islam Khodja Minaret, Palvan-Kari complex, Abd Al Bobo complex, Rafanek Madrassah, Mohammed Rakim Khan, Sho-I-Kalandar Bobo Mausoleum, Mazary Sharif Madrassah, Juma Mosque, Kutluq-Murad Inaq, Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum, Tash Hauli (stone yard) Palace, Alla-Kuli-Khan, Arab Mohammed Khan
BreakfastDrive to Nukus (200km, 3h). Visit famous Savitsky museum on own. The second biggest collection of Russian avant-garde paintings collection after Hermitage in Saint-Petersburg.Lunch on self arrangement.In the afternoon drive to Muynak (200km, 3h). Arrival late afternoon and accommodation in yurts.Dinner on self arrangement.
BreakfastParticipation in Stihia festival of Electronic Music.Lunch on self arrangement.Participation in Stihia festival of Electronic Music.Dinner on self arrangement.
BreakfastParticipation in Stihia festival of Electronic Music.Lunch on self arrangement.Participation in Stihia festival of Electronic Music.Dinner on self arrangement.
Night at 01:00 drive to Urgench airport (480km, 6h). Flight back home at 08:20 via Moscow.End of our service
Prices and Conditions
Included in the Cost
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Double accommodation in hotels
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8-10 pax shared accommodation in yurts in Muynak
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Breakfast only
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Entrance fees to the festival
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Transport service all over tour by a/c vehicle
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English speaking local guides for city tours on days 1, 2, 4 and 6
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Visa Support
Not Included in the Cost
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Airfare international
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Medicine insurance
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Meals
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Guide service
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Video and photo shootings charge on the spots
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Lost, stolen and damaged luggage
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Tips to guides, escort guide and drivers
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Cancellation charges.
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Visa fee
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