Welcome to Uzbekistan
The splendor of ancient Uzbekistan is still reflected today in the richness of the architecture that we can admire in today's cities. Uzbek.
The buildings finely decorated by the artisans of the time, dating back largely between the 13th and 15th centuries, offer us glimpses of what could have been the effervescent atmosphere that could be felt along the legendary Silk Road, with its colors and perfumes that can still be found in Uzbek markets.
Uzbekistan is a unique destination, with a thousand-year history, made up of characters with timeless charm, from Tamerlane to Alexander the Great. Its cities they are crossroads of history where you can breathe ancient atmospheres, culture, scents and flavors that make Uzbekistan a destination still today shrouded in myth and mystery, with a timeless charm waiting to be discovered.
Samarkand
Founded in the 7th century BC, it is one of the cities more ancient in the world. With its splendid architecture and its rich mausoleums it is today part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bukhara
Important cultural, religious and political center with more of 2000 years of history. Bukhara, with its mosques, its bazaars and its madrassas,
and' UNESCO heritage.
Tashkent
It's the Uzbek capital and its 2.5 million inhabitants is today the largest city of Central Asia. It harmoniously combines modernity and tradition.
Khiva
City museum with 2500 years of history, located in the north west of Uzbekistan in a large agricultural oasis. The historic center dates back to the times of the Kiva Khanate of the 16th century
Tour Program
to Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan for centuries has been state crossroads of trade and its cities they reaped all the benefits of the flows of goods, spices and fine fabrics that moved from the East to the West along the Silk Road. Tashkent, the capital, city post-Soviet, perfect mix between the ancient world and modernity. Samarkand, an architectural treasure shaped over the centuries by the reign of Alexander the Great and by splendid Islamic art. Bukhara, city museum, with its numerous mosques and blue madrassas.
We offer you some example programs for your trip to Uzbekistan. Intourgroup e' 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.
