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Magnificent Uzbekistan, Pearl of the Silk Road 5 Nights - With THY (Spring 2027 Season) (TAS-UGC)
Day 1 Istanbul – Tashkent
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines counter in Istanbul Airport International Departures Terminal 3 hours before departure. (You must be at the airport on the evening of the day before the departure date specified in the tour.) After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Tashkent on Turkish Airlines flight TK368 at 01:15. Upon arrival in Tashkent at local time 07:40, our city tour begins with our private vehicle and guide waiting for us in the area. Tashkent is the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, and one of the most important cultural, commercial and industrial centers of Central Asia. Dating back to the 2nd century BC, Tashkent has hosted many civilizations from the past to the present and has been an important point on the Silk Road. This city, where modernity and tradition blend, stands out with its historical structures and dynamic urban life. During our city tour, Barak Khan Madrasa, Kaffal-i Shashi Mausoleum, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Kokoldaş Madrasa, the famous Tashkent Metro and the renowned Tashkent Bazaar are among the places to visit. After our tour, transfer to our hotel and free time. Overnight at the hotel after dinner.
Day 2 Tashkent – Samarkand
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Samarkand. This historic city, strategically located on the Silk Road, served as the cultural and commercial center of Central Asia and is one of Uzbekistan's oldest and most enchanting cities. Places we will visit include the shrines of Imam Maturidi Hazretleri and Ubaydullah Ahrar Hazretleri, the Afrasiyab Archaeological Museum, paper workshops producing using techniques dating back to the 8th century, Gur-e-Amir (Emir Timur), Registan Square, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Ulugh Beg Observatory, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilla-Kori Madrasah, Kokaldash Madrasah, Siyab Bazaar, and the Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel with free time. Overnight stay at the hotel after dinner.
Day 3 Samarkand – Bukhara
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we head to Bukhara. Bukhara is one of the oldest and most historical cities in Uzbekistan and holds great importance as the cultural and religious center of Central Asia. With its history spanning thousands of years, Bukhara has become an important city for education and culture in the Islamic world. Listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Bukhara resembles an open-air museum with its historical structures, madrasas, mosques, and hammams. Among the places we will see during the city tour are the Lebi Havuz Mosque, the Jewish Quarter, the Poi Kalon Complex, the Kalan Minaret built by the Karakhanids, the first Turkish Islamic state, the Mir Arab Madrasa, the Ulugh Beg Madrasa, and the Char Minar Madrasa. After our tour, we transfer to our hotel and have free time. Overnight at the hotel after dinner.
Day 4 Bukhara – Khiva
After the morning breakfast at the hotel, we depart for Khiva, the heart of Khorezm. Upon arrival in Khiva, we check into our hotel and have free time. At a time set by our guide, we will enjoy dinner amidst Khiva's unique architectural beauty. After dinner, we take a fairy-tale stroll through the streets of Khiva, once a magnificent stopover for arduous desert journeys. Following the tour, we stay overnight at our hotel in Khiva.
Day 5 Khiva
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, our city tour of Khiva begins. During this city tour in this beautiful city, you will visit Ichan Kale and the Old City Kunya-Ark, the Friday Mosque, Islam Hoca Madrasah and its minaret, Allah Kulu Khan Madrasah, Muhammad Amin Khan, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasah, Shirgazi Khan Madrasah, Pehlivan Dervaze Gate, and Tasakale Caravanserai, all listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. After our tour, we provide free time for shopping in the fairy-tale bazaars of Khiva. Dinner and overnight stay will be at our hotel in Khiva.
Day 6: Khiva – Urgench – Istanbul
After our early departure from the hotel, transfer to the airport at the time determined by our guide. After baggage, ticket and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul with Turkish Airlines flight TK263 at 08.10. Upon arrival at 10.30 local time, our tour concludes.
Important Notes:
- A passport valid for at least 6 months is required to cover the minimum tour duration for this tour.
- SUN BODRUM TRAVEL acts as an intermediary between the passenger and the airline, and is subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
- During registration, the name, date of birth, and passport number appearing on the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued based on this information. Any flight ticket cancellations or changes resulting from incorrect information will be charged to the guests as no-show fees.
- The city where the plane lands may vary. SUN BODRUM TRAVEL cannot be held responsible for time changes made by airlines or any potential delays.
- In group tickets, airline rules apply; according to group ticket regulations, if the outbound flight is not used, the return flight also cannot be used.
- For most flights departing from Turkey, checked baggage allowance is 20 kg. This weight may vary depending on the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the destination countries, this allowance may drop to 15 kg. Rules and prices for excess baggage are determined by the airlines and are not under the responsibility of SUN BODRUM TRAVEL.
- If there are insufficient participants for the package tour, the cancellation will be communicated to the consumer at least 20 days in advance.
- The tour route specified in the program is an example route, and changes may occur in the actual tour itinerary. City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city. Sightseeing activities specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than indicated, at the guide's discretion due to any reason.
- City sightseeing tours may be conducted on the following day(s) depending on the arrival time in the city.
- Sightseeing activities specified in the programs may be carried out on a different day(s) than indicated, at the guide's discretion due to any reason.
- Extra tours can only be conducted with a minimum participation of 20 people. If participation is lower, they may still be conducted at the guide's discretion, and if necessary, with adjusted prices. SUN BODRUM TRAVEL cannot be held responsible for the non-conduct of these tours or excursions.
- Extra tours along the route will take place if at least 10 people from the group participate. Guests who do not wish to participate will be waited for at the rest stop.
- Tours or excursions that are not permitted by local authorities for any reason will not be conducted. SUN BODRUM TRAVEL cannot be held responsible for the non-conduct of these tours or excursions.
- Entrance fees for museums and historical sites are not included in the prices.
- SUN BODRUM TRAVEL reserves the right to change hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All hotel names mentioned in the programs (and similar ones) are written as examples regarding star category and distance. Staying at the named hotel does not imply it will be the actual accommodation.
- In triple rooms, an extra bed is provided; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is a foldable/expandable extra bed.
- If children under 18 years of age (not considered legal adults) do not travel with one or both parents, the required consent letters must be carried by the individuals during the trip.
- In case of cancellation or changes, the "SUN BODRUM TRAVEL Sales Contract" applies.
What's Included
Services Included in the Price;
- Air tickets between Istanbul – Tashkent / Urgench – Istanbul with Turkish Airlines,
- Airport Taxes
- Transfers from airport – hotel – airport and intercity transfers
- 5 nights 6 days half-board accommodation in 4* hotels (Breakfasts and Dinner included.)
- Tour of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva cities
- Turkish-speaking guide services
- Closed water refreshments inside the vehicle
Not Included
Services Not Included in the Price;
- Departure Tax
- Travel Health Insurance
- Beverages during meals
- Beverages during meals
- Museum and historical site entrance fees
- Tourist City Taxes + Tour Guide Tips (50 USD) – To be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.