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Uzbekistan Train Trip One
This Uzbekistan tour by train offers incredible opportunity to discover three gems of Central Asia such as Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand with their advantageous geographic location on the crossroad of medieval culture. On the road of these three ancient cities developed not only trade, but also there was also an active exchange of ideas, culture, traditions, religions, crafts and technologies.
Trip Overview
| Travel Style | Rail Tours |
|---|---|
| Countries | Uzbekistan |
| Route | Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent |
Detailed Route
Arrival to Tashkent. Transfer and accommodation at hotel.
Free at leisure time.
Lunch on self arrangement.
Dinner on self arrangement.
Places to Visit
Sightseeing tour in Tashkent: Visit to Tashkent Metro, Catholic Polish Church, German Kirsch. Kukeldash Madrassah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrassah, Mosque on Khasty Imam Street, Visit to Chor-Su – oriental market (handicraft bazaar)
Breakfast.
Transfer to Train Station, train to Bukhara at 07.30. Arrival at 11h20 and accomodation at hotel.
Lunch on self arrangement.
Free at leisure time.
Dinner on self arrangement.
Breakfast. Lunch on self arrangement. Dinner on self arrangement.
Places to Visit
Sightseeing tour in Bukhara: Poi-Kalyan Ensemble including Minaret (12c) Mosque (15c), functioning Madrassah 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). Visit to Registan, Ark Fortress (16 c) and Bolo-Hauz complex (18 c). Ulug Beg (15c), Abdul Aziz (17c) Ismael Samani mausoleum (9-10c)-vault of Bukhara rulers dynasty, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums (14 c)
Breakfast.
Free at leisure time.
Lunch on self arrangement.
Transfer to Train Station, train to Samarkand at 15.50, arrival at 17.20.
Transfer to hotel and accommodation.
Dinner on self arrangement.
Breakfast. Lunch on self arrangement. Dinner on self arrangement.
Places to Visit
Sightseeing tour in Samarkand: Gur-Emir Mausoleum (15c), Registan Ensemble (including Ulugbek (15c), Shir Dor (17c), Tillya –Kari Madrassahs (17c), Bibi Khanum Mosque. Visit to Samarkand bazaar. Sightseeing tour in Samarkand: Shah-i-Zinda necropolis (14-15c),"Stars above Samarkand": tour to Ulugbek observatory (15c), “Ruins of Afrosiab” State archaeological reserve (6 BC-13 AD)
Breakfast.
Free at leisure time.
Lunch on self arrangement.
Transfer to Train Station, train to Tashkent at 17.30, arrival at 19.44. Transfer to hotel and accommodation.
Dinner on self arrangement.
Breakfast.
Transfer to Tashkent airport, flight back home.
Prices and Conditions
Included in the Cost
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Double accommodation
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Breakfast only
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All transfer services Airport – Hotel – Airport, Train Station – Hotel – Train Station
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English, German, Italian, French, Spanish speaking local guides in each city
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From 7 persons escort guide provided
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Train tickets Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent on speed train Afrasiab on economy class
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Visa support
Not Included in the Cost
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Airfare international
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Meals
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Medical insurance
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Entrance fees to historical monuments
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Additional meals out of ordered menu and alcohol
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Video and photo shootings charge on the spots
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Lost, damaged, stolen luggage
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Cancellation fee
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Tips to driver, guides
Photo Gallery
Visiting these enchanting places would play splendid role in your enrichment of spiritual development and also would leave you with incredible memories from the country of ancient eastern tale.
These cities are truly unique and can be considered as a major tourist destination of Central Asia, which is visited annually by thousands of tourists from all over the world. This blending of different cultures gives the cities a peculiar and unique atmosphere with the inherent oriental flavor. The magnificent architecture can bewitch any tourist. The architecture of the buildings is made in order to reproduce the picture of life in Central Asia during the Middle Ages. Here remained elements of oriental architecture, which flawlessly convey the image of ancient cities. Travel by train in Uzbekistan is a fascinating journey, during which you can appreciate the beauty of our country and feel the medieval spirit of remote ages.
This train tour offers to discover invaluable heritage of a large number of historical buildings dating back to significant periods in the history of the Silk Road. Beautiful palaces, bewitching minarets, amazing facades of mausoleums, ancient temples and sanctuaries – all these and even more will be presented during our train travel in Uzbekistan.
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