Colorful Uzbekistan

Today, you need to fly to Tashkent by yourself to join the 15-day Uzbekistan tours from UK. From London, except for Tuesdays and Sundays, you can take Emirates Airlines EK012 scheduled at 10:00 - 20:00 to Dubai. After a layover of 2 hours and 55 minutes, take EK2086 flying from 22:55 to 03:30. The total flight time is 13.5 hours. There are also other transfer flights for you needs. After booking the flight tickets, please inform us in advance and we will pick you up on time.

The driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. Later, the guide and the driver will take you to the first stop of this Uzbekistan tour package from UK, Khast-Imom Complex, to visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Then head to the Chorsu Bazaar in the city center. After, take metro accompanied by the guide to the Independence Square and Amir Timur Park. Every metro station in Tashkent is stylistic and you cannot miss this. The driver will be waiting for you there. Finally we'll visit State Museum of Applied Art and then send you back to the hotel.

Accommodation: Wyndham Tashkent (4 stars)

The driver will send you to the airport for flight to Nukus, taking 2 hours and 45 minutes. On arrival, our driver in Nukus will pick you up and head to Savitsky Karakalpakstan Art Museum which houses some most remarkable art collections from the former Soviet Union. We'll arrange an English-speaking museum guide for you. Next, the driver will take you to visit the holy place Mizdakhan memorial complex in Karakalpakstan. After, send you to the hotel and check in.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tashkent Nukus (4 stars)

The driver and the guide will take you to visit Usturt Plateau and Aral Sea. The 400 km (249 mi) journey will take about 6 hours. On the way we'll pass by Kungrad district, the trade center on the ancient Silk Road. We'll also have a stop at Lake Sudochie and have lunch there. You can see the old fish man’s house and fish factories. Next, continue driving and stop midway at the old lighthouse and gashouse and take photos of the beautiful valley. Upon arrival at Aral Sea, set up the tents and stay over the night here.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Yurt Camp

On the 5th day of the Uzbekistan tour package from UK, get up early to appreciate the sunrise if interested. Then head to Muynak by car. Muynak was once the most prosperous fishing port in Aral Sea. Here we'll visit the cemetery of ships. Driving through the dried Aral Sea, you will see many gas towers. Later we'll arrive at Uchsai - Gas Plant. After lunch, go back to Nukus. On the way we will visit the ruins of Zoroastrians, Gyaur-Kala Fortress. Upon arrival, check in hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tashkent Nukus (4 stars)

The driver will pick you up and drive for 200 km (124 mi) to Khiva, taking 4-5 hours. We'll pass through the ruins of Khorezm kingdom, visit the Celestial burial site, Chilpyk-Kala and finally head to Toprak-Kala where you will see Khorezm city ruins. After arrival, check in the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel Asia Khiva or Bek KHiva (4 stars)

Today our local guide will accompany you to have a walking tour in Ichan Kala, the inner fortress of Khiva. First of all, we will visit Mukhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, and the short tower Kalta Minor outside the madrasah. Afterwards, we will admire the beautifully carved wooden columns at Juma Mosque and visit the unique Islamic architecture at Toshkhovli Palace. The next stop is Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, the tomb of Khiva's patron saint Pakhlavan Makhmud. Then climb Islom Khodja Minaret. Finally, enjoy a panoramic view of Khiva city on Kunya-Ark, the best viewing point in Khiva. Return to the hotel. You are free in the afternoon.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel Asia Khiva or Bek KHiva (4 stars)

Today our driver will drive you along the ancient Silk Road to Bukhara 480 kilometers (298 miles) away, taking about 7-8 hours. We'll pass through the Kyzylkum Desert, meaning "Red Sand", to enjoy the desert scenery and Amudarya River. Upon arrival, check in the hotel and have a good rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Volida or Fatima or Sultan Hotel (3 stars)

Today we arrange our local guide to take you to have a walking tour in Old Bukhara with over 2,000 years' history. First go to Lyabi Hauz Ensemble in the center and then head to visit Magoki-Attori Mosque and Chor-Minor Madrasah. Next, go to trade domes, the market center. Afterwards, go to explore Madrasahs of Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, Kalyan Minaret, the highest building in Bukhara and Kalyan Mosque. After visiting Miri-Arab Madrasah, head to Art Fortress. We will then visit Bolo Khauz Mosque famous for its exquisite wooden carved pillars. Finally we'll visit Samanid Mausoleum and Chashma Ayub Mausoleum.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Volida or Fatima or Sultan Hotel (3 stars)

Today we'll visit Summer Palace. Also known as Sitorai Mohi Hosa, it was built by architects from Russia and Uzbekistan. After, we will visit the mausoleum and necropolis of Bahauddin Naqshabandiy which is the religious shrine of the Sufi Order "Naqshbandia". Finally we will go to Chor-Bakr Necropolis, also known as the city of the dead, where you can see some magnificent buildings. After that, send you back to the hotel. The rest time of the day is free on your own.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Volida or Fatima or Sultan Hotel (3 stars)

In the morning, the driver will take you to Safari Yurt Camp 230 kilometers (143 mi) away, taking 4 hours. On the way we'll stop to visit Gijduvan pottery masters workshop. The workshop is famous for its ceramics. Here you can see all kinds of colorful and beautifully decorated ceramic crafts. Next drive to Nurata, visit Nurata local mosque and holy spring. The holy spring is the water source of Nurata, and people still drink the water of the holy spring now. Drive past Nurata pass, and stop to admire petroglyphs. After arriving at Safari Yurt Camp, you can ride a camel and enjoy some leisure time on your own. In the evening, dine at the campsite and enjoy the local folk songs. Stay overnight in a desert tent.

Tips: Today's itinerary includes all meals, but according to our experience, it is recommended that you bring some food. There are no restaurants or shops near the camp.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Safari Yurt Camp

In the morning, the driver will take you to visit Aidarkul Lake. Aidarkul Lake is a lake that was formed unintentionally due to the renovation of hydraulic irrigation project in Soviet-era, and is called "the Blue Pearl". You are free here to enjoy the beautiful scenery by the lake. In the afternoon, send you to the hotel in Samarkand 270 km (168 mi) away by 5 hours driving.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Grand Samarkand Superior (4 stars)

Today we'll first visit Registan Square and Siyob Bazzar in the city center. Next, we will go to Bibi Khanym Mosque, which represented the world's most superb architectural craftsmanship at that time, and Ulugbek Observatory, the largest observatory in Central Asian history. Then, head to Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis. This tomb group consists of more than twenty tiled tombs. Afterwards, we will visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum and then return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Grand Samarkand Superior (4 stars)

Today we'll visit Afrasiab Museum to learn the history of Samarkand and ancient Silk Road. Then we'll visit the Tomb of Saint Daniel. You will see the 18 meters (59 feet) long coffin of Saint Daniel. Finally we'll drive to Koni Ghil village to see the traditional way of making Samarkand paper. After, send you to the train station for high-speed train to Tashkent. The duration on train is about 2 hours and 10 minutes. Our driver in Tashkent will wait for you at the train station and transfer you to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Wyndham Tashkent (4 stars)

This is the last day of your Uzbekistan tours from UK. Our driver will send you to Tashkent International Airport according to the flight time. To return back to London, except for Monday and Wednesday, you can take Emirates Airlines EK2087 scheduled at 05:10 - 08:00, have a stopover in Dubai for 3 hours and 25 minutes, then take EK031 at 11:25 - 16:10. The flight duration is 15 hours. Wish you a pleasant journey home!

Meals: Breakfast