Circuit details
- Train ticket: Samarkand-Tashkent, in economy class.
- Transfer from Urgench airport to hotel in Khiva.
- Hotel transfer in Tashkent / Tashkent airport.
- Airport / hotel / airport transfer in Baku.
- Air-conditioned transport.
- 9 nights in a hotel.
- 10 breakfasts and 6 lunches with tea and filtered water.
- "Happy Hour" on the terrace with wine, fruit and cheese at Khiva.
- "Happy Hour" with tea or coffee and oriental sweets in Bukhara.
- Registan Square at night from the viewpoint in Samarkand.
- Spanish-speaking guide during the visits.
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums and historical sites (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).
- Plus travel assistance insurance.
-Flights.
-Visa processing (currently free for tourists with Spanish nationality).
-Dinners.
-Drinks during lunch.
-Personal expenses.
-Tips for guide, drivers and porters at hotels (€45 per person, mandatory payment at destination).
-Optional insurance.
-Early Check In at the hotel.
-Late check-out from the hotel.
-Permits and taxes at historical sites for taking photographs (direct payment at destination).
-Any other service not specified as included.
-Management fees: €30 per booking.
-Flights and train tickets: Once issued, tickets are non-refundable. Name changes not permitted.
-Land Services:
- Cancellations between 61 and 46 days prior to departure will incur a 15% penalty.
- Cancellations between 45 and 31 days prior to departure will incur a 30% penalty.
- Cancellations between 30 and 21 days prior to departure will incur a 50% penalty.
- Cancellations between 20 and 4 days prior to departure will incur a 70% penalty.
- Cancellations within 3 days prior to departure will incur a 100% penalty.
-Guaranteed departures from 2 passengers, according to the published schedule.
- The order of the visits may vary, but always maintaining the content of the trip.
- Possible changes in accommodations : if it is not possible to confirm the planned hotels for any of the departures, an alternative will be offered to the client depending on availability.
Hotels : Hotels in Uzbekistan are very basic, almost all low-rise buildings without elevators. Hotel categories are based on Uzbek regulations, with most hotels being privately run and without star ratings. Hotel quality does not correspond to European standards. As a general rule, rooms in hotels are available from 2:00 PM and must be vacated by 12:00 PM on the day of departure.
- Triple rooms : there are practically no triple rooms in Uzbekistan, they will always be double rooms and at most will have a folding bed or a sofa bed for the third person, so we do not recommend them for 3 adults.
- Packing tips : We recommend light and comfortable clothing, such as shirts, cotton suits, sun hats, and comfortable walking shoes for summer. Sunscreen is also advisable. When visiting monuments and places of worship, we recommend that tourists, especially women, wear clothing that covers their head, legs, and arms.
- Baggage : In case of delay or loss of baggage by the airlines, it is the passenger's responsibility to file a claim and contact the airline directly to arrange for delivery or any applicable compensation. In Uzbekistan, you must go to the airport to retrieve delayed or lost baggage (unlike in Europe, where the airline is responsible for delivering it to the passenger's hotel). Luxotour will not be held responsible for any claims related to lost, delayed, or damaged luggage.
- People with reduced mobility : many places, hotels and transport are not wheelchair accessible, please check and notify us before making your reservation. Any additional assistance costs required during the tour will be the responsibility of the client.
- Special Dietary Requirements: Food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian diet, etc.) must be communicated before arrival in Uzbekistan. However, it is not possible to guarantee any special diet or menu, as the variety of menus is limited. If such a request is received, restaurants will be notified so they can try to adapt the agreed-upon menu as much as possible. If the passenger wants something different from what is offered on the menus, they will be responsible for any additional costs charged by the restaurants. In these cases, the guide will assist passengers whenever possible in finding the best menu options for meals, but it is important to understand that the final responsibility lies with the passengers themselves.
- Tips : We know this is a very sensitive issue, but due to the high demand for the destination and the limited supply of Spanish-speaking guides, professional guides only work with groups where tips are guaranteed. Therefore, to avoid problems, please note that each passenger will need to tip €45 (per person) upon arrival in the country for the guide, drivers, and porters at hotels without elevators.
- Consumer withdrawal : the tour is sold as a closed package, so there will be no refund or discount for services that customers decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate due to personal, medical, flight schedules or other events.
- Behavior during the trip : In the event that a passenger's attitude jeopardizes the operation of the tour and/or causes discomfort to the rest of the group or in the hotels, the passenger will be forced to leave the tour without any discount or refund for the services that he or she cannot enjoy.
- Credit card : Hotels generally require a credit card or cash deposit from the passenger as a guarantee in order to provide services such as telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
- Personal documentation and entry requirements for Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan : It is the client's responsibility to be informed about the current entry and exit regulations for the country being visited, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour assumes no responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit, and entry regulations vary from country to country and may be subject to change at short notice.
The published price for children is valid for children up to age 10 and only when sharing a room with two adults. Children 11 and older pay as adults.
Day 1: URGENCH - KHIVA
Flight from your hometown to Urgench Airport. *
Arrival at Urgench Airport, customs and passport control, and transfer to Khiva, an oasis city lost in the Kyzylkum Desert, a city with over 2,500 years of history that has witnessed cruel battles and splendid rebirths. Arrival at the hotel to leave your luggage at reception and have breakfast. Afterwards, our panoramic tour of the Ichan-Kala Architectural Complex will begin: Kalta Minor Minaret (exterior visit); Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa (now a hotel); Muhammad Rakhim Khan Madrasa; Kunya Ark Castle; Juma Mosque (Friday Mosque) with its famous columns; Minaret (exterior visit) and Madrasa of Islom Khodja; Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud (patron saint of the city); Allakuli Khan Madrasa and Caravan-Saray; Tash Hovli Palace and its Harem. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will enjoy some relaxation time on a terrace, where we can immerse ourselves in the city's unique atmosphere while enjoying a glass of wine accompanied by fruit and cheeses (weather permitting). Overnight stay.
* The client may choose to take the flight included in the package or buy and book it on their own.
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Day 2: Khiva - Bukharan
Breakfast and departure by road to Bukhara. Today we will travel 450 km and the journey will take between 7 and 8 hours. Lunch en route. Arrival at the hotel in Bukhara and rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.
Noble Bukhara, the sacred pillar of Asia. The legendary city of the Great Silk Road. The only city in Central Asia with almost 2,000 UNESCO World Heritage sites, and you can still feel the ancient atmosphere wandering through the old town.
Optional:If you wish, you can travel this route on one of Uzbekistan's new domestic trains. Please inquire about the supplement. (Tickets are non-transferable and issued 62 days prior to departure. Subject to availability.
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Day 3: BUKHARA
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Day 4: BUKHARA - SAMARKAND
Breakfast at the hotel and departure by road to Samarkand. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a panoramic tour of this legendary Central Asian city. We will see the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, meaning "Tomb of the King," as it contains the tomb of Timur (Tamerlane) and his family. Our tour concludes at the country's most iconic square, Registan Square, with its three grand madrasas: Tilla-Kari Madrasa, Ulugbek Madrasa, and Sher-Dor Madrasa. Immediately after our visit, you can enjoy the nighttime atmosphere and illumination of the square from a viewpoint with a privileged location overlooking this impressive monumental complex, which will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable images of your trip. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
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Day 5: SAMARKAND - TASHKENT
Breakfast at the hotel and departure to visit the Old Paper Mill, where the well-known "tissue paper" is still made using traditional methods. Afterwards, we will visit the Ulugbek Observatory and its museum, the Shakhi-Zinda Architectural Complex, the Bibi-Khanum Mosque, and the Siab Bazaar. Lunch at a local restaurant and transfer to the train station for departure to Tashkent. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
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Day 6: TASHKENT
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a city tour, beginning with the old town: Earthquake Monument, Khasti Imam Architectural Complex (16th-17th centuries), Barak Khan Madrasa, Kafal Shohi Madrasa, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Chorsu Bazaar, and the exterior of Kukeldash Madrasa. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the panoramic tour will take us to the modern part of the city: Independence Square (formerly Lenin Square), covering twelve hectares, which includes the Independence and Humanitarian Monument inaugurated in 1991. There, we will visit the World War II Memorial, which features a statue honoring those who died in the war, and the archway with storks at the entrance to the square. Romanov Palace (exterior visit), designed by architects Geyntselman and Benois and built in 1891, is also known as the Palace of Grand Duke Nikolai Romanov, where he was exiled in 1874 after being accused of stealing several jewels from the Russian royal family; Opera and Ballet Square, home to the Navoi Opera House, designed by Soviet architect Alexei Shchusev and built between 1942 and 1947, with a capacity of 1,400 spectators; and finally, we will arrive at Amir Temur Square, where the tour ends. Overnight stay.
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Day 7: TASHKENT
Breakfast and free time until your transfer to Tashkent airport.
Flight from Tashkent Airport to Heydar Aliyev International Airport - Baku. *
* The client may choose to take the flight included in the package or buy and book it on their own.
Day 8: BAKU
Breakfast and departure for a panoramic city tour. We will begin with a visit to Martyrs' Alley (Shehidler Khiyabany), which offers a magnificent panoramic view of Baku. We will then continue to the medieval Old City Fortress (Icheri Sheher), including the famous Maiden Tower, the Shirvanshah Palace complex, a former caravanserai, and the historic Market Square. Finally, we will visit the Heydar Aliyev Center, which houses various exhibitions (national history, carpets, traditional instruments, and contemporary art) and has become one of Baku's modern symbols. Return to the hotel and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 9: BAKU - GOBUSTAN - ABSHERON - BAKU
Breakfast and departure for an excursion to Gobustan, one of Azerbaijan's most fascinating archaeological regions. Visit the renowned Gobustan Open Air Museum of Petroglyphs, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This impressive collection of rock formations, located near the Caspian Sea and the ancient Shirvan route, preserves thousands of prehistoric rock carvings that reflect the life, traditions, and beliefs of the region's ancient civilizations. A Latin inscription left by soldiers of the XII Legio Fulminata during the Roman Empire was also found here, a unique testament to the Roman legions' presence in the Caucasus. Visit the Zoroastrian Temple of Ateshgah, "House of Fire," located in the village of Surakhany. Built in the 17th century on land with natural gas emanations, this sanctuary was a pilgrimage site for fire worshippers for centuries. Continue to Yanardag, "The Burning Mountain," where natural gas flames have burned continuously for centuries, creating one of the country's most breathtaking natural spectacles. Return to Baku and the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 10: BAKU
Breakfast and free time until your transfer to the airport.