Uzbekistan Tour 2024 / 2025
8 days
package tour: guaranteed departures on fixed dates for individuals. Discounted rates for groups on flexible dates.
duration: 8 days 7 nights
tour code: PG-U8
accommodation: hotel
excursions: included as per program
treatment: B&B, program of the folklore show at the Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah, dinner at the National House in Bukhara, lunch at the end of the tour in Samarkand;
highlights: Tashkent, le mitiche Samarcanda, Bukhara e Khiva.
tour note: Itinerary, prices and program are subject to reconfirmation and may vary in the event of changes to flight and train operations and in the event of fluctuations in exchange rates.
rates: you can send your requests to info@intourgroup.com
Program
1 day arrival in Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to hotel. Check in. Free time.
2 day Tashkent – ​​Urgench – Khiva
Breakfast and start of the guided tour of the capital of Uzbekistan, the largest city in Central Asia. Visit to the Old City, visit to the Khast-Imam complex, where the famous Koran, a sacred book that belonged to the Caliph Uthman, was preserved. The complex consists of Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Continue to Chorsu bazaar. Transfer by Tashkent metro to the city center to visit the Museum of Crafts, Navoi Theater, Amir Timur Square, where the Tashkent city tour ends. Transfer to the airport, flight to Urgench (1093 km, 1 h 30 min). Arrival in Urgench in the evening, transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min).
3 day Khiva – Urgench – Bukhara
Breakfast at the hotel and tour of Khiva. Visit Ichan-Qala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In Ichan-Qala Fortress visit Kunya-Ark, Sayeed Alauddin Mausoleum, Arab-Mukhamadkhan Madrasah, Oq-Masjid Mosque, Hodjan Berdi-biya Madrasah, Shirgazikhan Madrasah, Abdullakhan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Allakulikhan Madrasah, Tosh-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, Islom-Khoja Minaret. In the evening transfer to the national airport and flight to Bukhara. Arrival in the evening and transfer to the hotel. (flight subject to availability, possibly replaced with train travel).
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4 day Bukhara
Breakfast and sightseeing tour on foot through the center of Bukhara.
Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. In the evening, national show at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah and a delicious dinner at the national house.
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5 day Bukhara – Samarkand
Breakfast at the hotel.
Visit to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer residence of the last emir of Bukhara, a unique site combining oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to the Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum and the Chor-Bakr necropolis. In the afternoon, transfer by high-speed train (Afrosiyob) or bus.
Arrival in Samarkand, hotel accommodation.
6 day Samarkand
Breakfast at hotel.
Samarkand sightseeing tour. Visit the spectacular Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum - Amir Timur mausoleum, the remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory. Free time in the afternoon.
7 day Samarkand – Tashkent
Breakfast at the hotel.
Second day of the sightseeing tour in Samarkand.
Visit to the necropolis of Shakhi-Zinda, the Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of San Daniele. Continue by bus to Konigil village to explore the traditional way of producing Samarkand paper from mulberry trees. Lunch.
In the afternoon, transfer to the train station to take the departing Afrosiyob high-speed train (300 km, 2 h 10 m) and arrive in Tashkent in the evening. Transfer to hotel.
8 day Tashkent – ​​departure
Transfer to the airport.
End of services.
01 PG-U8-2401 29.03.2024 - 05.04.2024
02 PG-U8-2402 05.04.2024 - 12.04.2024
03 PG-U8-2403 12.04.2024 - 19.04.2024
04 PG-U8-2404 26.04.2024 - 03.05.2024
05 PG-U8-2405 10.05.2024 - 17.05.2024
06 PG-U8-2406 24.05.2024 - 31.05.2024
07 PG-U8-2407 31.05.2024 - 07.06.2024
08 PG-U8-2408 14.06.2024 - 21.06.2024
09 PG-U8-2409 28.06.2024 - 05.07.2024
10 PG-U8-2410 26.07.2024 - 02.08.2024
11 PG-U8-2411 16.08.2024 - 23.08.2024
12 PG-U8-2412 23.082024 - 30.08.2024
13 PG-U8-2413 30.08.2024 - 06.09.2024
14 PG-U8-2414 13.09.2024 - 20.09.2024
15 PG-U8-2415 27.09.2024 - 04.10.2024
16 PG-U8-2416 04.10.2024 - 11.10.2024
17 PG-U8-2417 18.10.2024 - 25.10.2024
18 PG-U8-2418 25.10.2024 - 01.11.2024
19 PG-U8-2419 01.11.2024 - 08.11.2024
20 PG-U8-2420 15.11.2024 - 22.11.2024
included in the tour
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all transfers (1-2 pax by car; 3-7 pax by minivan)
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accommodation in double/twin rooms, breakfast included
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excursions in each city with local guides (English guaranteed; French, German and Italian on request)
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entrance fees to tourist sites as per program
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billetio cl. standard volo Tashkent-Urgench and Urgench-Bukhara
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standard class ticket Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent train (in rare cases, if a high-speed train is not available, we will replace it with another train with a better class carriage)
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folk show at the Nadir Divan-begi madrasa, dinner at the national house in Bukhara and farewell dinner in Samarkand.
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visa support for Uzbek tourist visa (if visa is needed)
not included
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international flights to Uzbekistan
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guide in Italian, Spanish, French, German (on request)
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single supplement on request
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full board (lunches and dinners)
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extra services and additional hotel services
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consular fees for Uzbek tourist visa (if necessary)
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insurance policy
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anything not mentioned under "Included in the tour"
Other tour programs - Uzbekistan
We offer you some example programs for your trip to Uzbekistan. Intourgroup is specialized in organized trips for pre-established groups. For individuals we can study ad hoc itineraries and optimize them from the point of view of costs, visits and duration. All programs can be customized and optimized according to your needs.
For your requests you can write to us at​ info@intourgroup.com
Country information: Uzbekistan
capital: Tashkent
population: approximately 33 million
language: Uzbek
time zone: GMT+5
currency: Sum
international dialing code: 00998
safety and security: no reports of safety problems in tourist areas.
documents: for citizens of the European Union, entry with a passport (residual validity of 3 months from the date of exit from the country is required).
Best Time to Travel to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is characterized by a continental, dry climate, with cold winters with temperatures often falling below freezing. The climate is more mild in spring and summer, with summer temperatures that can reach 40 degrees in the months from June to August.
What is it? the best time to visit Uzbekistan. The busiest tourist seasons in Uzbekistan are spring (March-June) and autumn (September-November), with warmer weather. mild and pleasant compared to harsh winters or summer heat.
Is Uzbekistan worth visiting?
A trip to Uzbekistan is a journey through its thousand-year history. It's exploration of dreamlike landscapes, exotic scents and aromas, a taste of adventure. Uzbekistan is located in the middle of Central Asia, strategically located along the infamous Silk Road. Uzbekistan hosted its caravans and trade routes, taking full advantage of them and benefiting from the riches that passed through it. Visiting Uzbekistan means rediscovering the atmosphere of the times of Tamerlane, of Alexander the Great, of the caravans of merchants and pilgrims, of flourishing bazaars, of rich mosques and madrassas.
Is it safe to travel to Uzbekistan?
Security does not cause particular problems in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan is a rather safe country. The rate of violent crimes in Uzbekistan is particularly low. Law enforcement officers regularly patrol the streets and are ready to help and support tourists as needed. In the main tourist destinations and cities of Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, and It is easy to meet the Tourist Police patrols, who often know the English language and are ready to interact and provide assistance to tourists, guaranteeing maximum safety for their trip to Uzbekistan. The nature of the Uzbek people, accustomed to commercial and cultural exchanges for centuries, is friendly and hospitable. The kindness and helpfulness of the people of Uzbekistan, who do everything to assist a guest in difficulty, are proverbial. Tourism in Uzbekistan is grown a lot in recent years, in quantity and quality. Uzbeks understand the importance of tourism in Uzbekistan and demonstrate a genuinely welcoming stance towards foreigners and tourists visiting Uzbekistan.
How to get to Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan is connected to the main world airports with direct flights and stopovers to its capital, Tashkent, which has a convenient international airport. The national airline is Uzbekistan Airways, with regular flights from the main international airports. For flights with a stopover it is It is possible to use flights to Uzbekistan operated by the main international companies (Turkish airlines for example).
Air connections to the destination are frequent but we recommend booking the flight for your tour to Uzbekistan well in advance as availability is limited. for the high season (spring and autumn) and quite limited due to the high demand for travel to Uzbekistan on the international market.
Do I need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan has recently introduced simplifications for entering the country.
Since 2018 they can enter Uzbekistan for a maximum of 30 days without requiring of consular visas for citizens of many nations, including the entire European Union (and others such as Australia, Argentina, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, United Kingdom, Guatemala, Honduras, Dominican Republic, Israel, Indonesia, Canada, Republic of Korea, Costa Rica, Cuba, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Panama, Serbia, Turkey, Chile, Switzerland, Salvador, Jamaica, Japan). However, we recommend checking the latest updates on the requirements for entry into Uzbekistan on the official website of the Uzbek embassy of your country of residence, also summarized at this link.
