Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara - Khiva

Uzbekistan, the land of the blue domes
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8 Days / 7 Nights

Circuit details

  • Scheduled international flights.
  • Train ticket, economy class: Tashkent-Samarkand.
  • Transfer from Tashkent airport to hotel in Tashkent.
  • Transfer from Khiva hotel to Urgench airport.
  • Air-conditioned transportation.
  • 6 nights hotel accommodation + 1 early check-in upon arrival in Tashkent.
  • 7 breakfasts and 6 lunches with tea and filtered water.
  • Sunset on a terrace with wine, fruit, or cheese in Khiva.
  • Folklore show at the Grand Hall in Samarkand.
  • Plov Master Class at a local home.
  • Spanish-speaking guide during visits.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and historical sites (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).
  • Plus Insurance travel assistance.

-Visa processing (currently free for tourists with Spanish nationality).

-Dinners.

-Drinks other than those specified during lunch.

-Personal expenses.

-Tips for guides, drivers, and porters at hotels (€45 per person, payable locally).

-Optional insurance.

-Late check-out.

-Permits and taxes at historical sites for taking photographs (payable locally).

-Any other service not specified as included.

-Administration fees: €30 per booking.

-Flights and train tickets: Once issued, tickets are non-refundable. Name changes are not permitted.

-Ground services:

  • Cancellations between 40 and 21 days prior to departure will incur a 50% penalty.
  • Cancellations between 20 and 9 days prior to departure will incur a 75% penalty.
  • Cancellations within 8 days of departure will incur a 100% penalty.

-Guaranteed departures from 2 passengers, according to the published schedule.

-The order of visits may vary, but the trip content will always be maintained.

-Possible changes to 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 managed and without stars. The quality of the hotels does not correspond to European standards. As a general rule, hotel rooms will be available from 2:00 PM and must be vacated by 12:00 PM on the day of departure. Triple rooms: Triple rooms are practically nonexistent in Uzbekistan; they will always be double rooms and at most will have a rollaway bed or sofa bed for the third person, so we do not recommend them for three adults. Packing tips: We recommend light and comfortable clothing, such as shirts, cotton suits, sun hats, and comfortable shoes for walking in summer. Sunscreen is also recommended. When visiting certain monuments and places of worship, we recommend that tourists wear clothing that covers the head, legs, and arms, especially women.

-Luggage: In case of delay or loss of luggage by the airlines, it is the passenger's responsibility to manage the 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 luggage (unlike in Europe, where the airline takes care of delivering it to the passenger's hotel). Luxotour will not be responsible for any claims related to lost, delayed, or damaged luggage.

-People with reduced mobility: Many places, hotels, and transportation options are not wheelchair accessible. Please check and notify us before making your reservation. Any additional expenses for assistance required during the tour will be the responsibility of the client. Special Dietary Requirements: Food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian, 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 not very extensive. If such a request is received, the 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 that the restaurants may charge. In these cases, the guide will assist passengers whenever possible in finding the best menu options for meals, but it is important to keep in mind 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 any problems, please note that each passenger will need to tip €45 (per person) upon arrival in the country for the guide, drivers, and porters in hotels without elevators.

-Consumer Withdrawal: The tour is sold as a fixed package, so there will be no refunds or discounts for services that clients choose not to use or cannot participate in due to personal or medical reasons, flight schedules, or other events.

-Conduct During the Trip: In the event of If a passenger's behavior jeopardizes the tour's operation and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group or the hotels, they will be forced to leave the tour without any discount or refund for services they are unable to enjoy.

-Credit Card: Hotels generally require a credit card or cash deposit as a guarantee to provide services such as phone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.

-Personal Documentation and Entry Requirements for Uzbekistan: It is the client's responsibility to be informed about the current entry and exit regulations for the country they are traveling to, 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 up to 10 years old and only if they share a room with two adults. From 11 years old, children pay the adult rate.

Day 1: CITY OF ORIGIN - TASHKENT

Departure on a scheduled flight to Tashkent. Overnight on board.

Day 2: TASHKENT

Arrival at Tashkent International Airport and transfer to the hotel for check-in and breakfast. Afterwards, depart for a panoramic city tour, starting in the old city: Earthquake Memorial, Hasti Imam Architectural Complex, including Barak Khan Madrasa, Kafal Shohi Madrasa, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, and Chorsu Bazaar. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Continue the tour with a panoramic visit to the modern city: Independence and Eternity Square, Romanov Palace (exterior visit), Opera and Ballet Square, Amir Timur Square, and the city metro. Overnight stay.

What will you see today?

Day 3: TASHKENT - SAMARKAND

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the train station for your local train to Samarkand. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel (rooms will be available from 2:00 PM). Afterward, we will begin our panoramic tour of the city, formerly known as Maracanda. The first part of the tour includes a visit to the Guri-emir Mausoleum (Tamerlane's tomb) and Registan Square with its Ulughbek Madrasa, Shir-Dor Madrasa, and Tilla-Kori Madrasa. We will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, we will continue our tour to visit the Shakhi-Zinda Architectural Complex and the Ulughbek Observatory. To conclude the day, we will enjoy a folklore performance in the Grand Hall of Samarkand: A Pilgrimage into the World of Uzbek Culture. The show is not just a concert; it's a living anthology of UNESCO heritage gathered in a single room, offering tourists an evening where every string note tells a legend. Accommodation.

What will you see today?

Day 4: SAMARKAND - BUKHARA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to complete the panoramic city tour with the Bibi-Khonum Mosque and the Siab Bazaar. Lunch included at a local restaurant and departure by road to Bukhara. Arrival at the hotel and overnight stay.

What will you see today?

Day 5: BUKHARA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to begin the panoramic tour of the holy city of Bukhara: Samanid Mausoleum, Chasmai Ayub Mausoleum and Sacred Spring, Bolo-Hauz Mosque (exterior visit), Ark Citadel (the oldest structure in the city and the residence of the Emirs of Bukhara), Kalon Minaret and Mosque (exterior visit), and Miri Arab Madrasa (exterior visit). Stop for lunch at Gues House, where we will also receive a master class on plov preparation. Afterwards, we resume the city tour to visit the Three Markets, a 16th-century domed complex known as the First, Second, and Third Domes, which are vaulted enclosures connected to a large number of galleries for trade and artisan workshops; Lyabi Hauz complex, the heart of the city, includes Kukeldash Madrasa and Nodir Devon Begi Madrasa, built around the city's largest pond; Ulughbek Madrasa and Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasa. Accommodation.

What will you see today?

Day 6: BUKHARA - KHIVA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure by road to Khiva. Stop en route for lunch at a local cafe. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Later, enjoy the sunset on the hotel terrace with a glass of wine and fruit or cheese. Overnight stay.

Day 7: KHIVA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to visit the Ichan-Kala Architectural Complex: Kalta Minor Minaret, Mohamed Amin Khan Madrasa (now a hotel), Kunya Ark Castle, and Mohammed Rakhim Khan Madrasa. Lunch included at a local restaurant. Afterward, we continue with the city tour: Islom Khodja Minaret and Madrasa (exterior visit), Juma Mosque, Tash Hovli Architectural Complex (harem), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum (patron saint of the city), and Allakuli Khan Madrasa and Caravanserai. Overnight stay.

What will you see today?

Day 8: KHIVA - URGENCH

Breakfast and transfer to Urgench Airport.

Flight from Urgench Airport to your hometown.