12 Day Discover Uzbekistan
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- In Tashkent, tour Khast Imam Square, home to exquisite mosques, monuments and madrasas A ride on the Tashkent metro reveals its lavish decorations, a legacy of the former Soviet Union In Tashkent, view one of the oldest copies of the Koran in the world Tour the walled city of Khiva, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site Enjoy a traditional lunch at the storied House of Rashid dating back to the Rashidi dynasty Visit the revered Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum in Khiva, built in honor of the legendary poet Travel to Ayaz Kala, an archaeological site built on the edge of the Kyzylkum Desert At a desert yurt camp, gather for a meal and perhaps even ride a camel! Discover the beauty of Bukhara, one of the most important ancient cities in Uzbekistan Tour the cultural heritage monument of Chor Minor, part of Bukhara's World Heritage Center Visit splendid Nadir Divan-Begi, part of a huge architectural complex on the Lyab-i Hauz ponds A special visit, lunch and conversation with a skilled ceramicist in the town of Gijduvan Tour Samarkand, brimming with history, the most romantic of the Silk Road cities Walk to iconic Registan Square with its colorful mosaics, blue domes and lofty arches Visit the Ulugbek Observatory, once the finest and most advanced in the Islamic world Dinner with a local family - learn the secrets of how to prepare Pilav, a traditional rice dish Visit Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis of sparkling blue mausoleums grouped along medieval streets Walk through the energetic Siab Market - feel the dynamic atmosphere of ancient Samarkand †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
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- Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed Round trip flights New York-Tashkent, Tashkent-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges Intra-flight: Tashkent-Urgench 10 nights accommodations
- 3 nights Tashkent 2 nights Khiva 3 nights Bukhara 2 nights Samarkand Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† High-speed train Samarkand-Tashkent 26 meals: 11 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 6 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary Active itinerary with unique cultural features Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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