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Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand

Description

Categories: Adventure, Culture, Discovery

From DZD 425,000.00

• Destinations

  Khiva (Uzbekistan)Bukhara (Uzbekistan)Samarkand (Uzbekistan)

• Children

  Children under 12 years old are allowed.

• Services

  Transport Accommodation Transfer Activity Visa

• Included in this trip

  • Round-trip flight with TURKISH AIRLINES
  • Visa fees
  • Accommodation in standard double/twin rooms at 3* hotels or boutique hotels mentioned, or similar (classification according to local standards), with breakfast included
  • Private transportation and transfers as per the itinerary, with a driver, including fuel and road taxes
  • Services of a French-speaking guide throughout the program
  • Entry fees for museums and sites as per the itinerary
  • Train ticket in economy class for the Samarkand - Bukhara route
  • Photography/video permit in museums and sites
  • 24/7 assistance on-site throughout the duration of the trip.

• Services not included

  Meals, except those mentioned in the itinerary (expect between 12 and 20 USD per meal per person).

Accommodations

• Arba Hotel Hotel

  The Arba Hotel, located in the center of Samarkand, 500 meters from Universitetsky Boulevard, features a billiard table and free Wi-Fi. Its elegant, air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and a private bathroom. The restaurant serves Uzbek and European cuisine. The hotel is 2.5 km from Registan and a 20-minute walk from the Gur Emir Mausoleum, while Samarkand International Airport is 8 km away.

  SingleDouble

  Breakfast

• Orient Star Khiva Hotel

  The Orient Star Khiva Hotel - Madrasah Muhammad Aminkhan 1855 offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The property features a restaurant, free private parking, and pet-friendly accommodations. The reception is open 24/7. Urgench Airport is 33 km away.

  SingleDouble

  Breakfast

• Devon Begi Heritage Hotel

  Devon Begi Heritage Hotel in Bukhara offers free WiFi, air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen TVs, and a private bathroom. The hotel has a restaurant serving American cuisine, free private parking, and a paid airport shuttle. A buffet, continental, or Italian breakfast is available. Bukhara International Airport is 6 km away.

  SingleDouble

  Breakfast

Stay plan

• Day 1Departure day

  Gathering at Houari Boumediene Airport, departure at 6:00 PM, followed by a two-hour layover in Istanbul.

• Day 2Itchan-Kala and its Iconic Monuments

  Upon arrival at Bukhara Airport, transfer to the hotel for breakfast and rest. At 2:00 PM, depart for a visit to Khiva, Itchan-Kala, a true treasure of oriental architecture. You will explore the Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa, Kalta Minor, and the Kounya Ark fortress, which houses the Juma Mosque, the Throne Room, the Mint, and the Chancellery. Next, visit the Mohammed Rakhim Madrasa, the Juma Mosque with its carved wooden columns, followed by lunch. In the afternoon, continue the tour with Tach Khaouli, the minaret offering panoramic views, and the Pakhlavon Makhmoud Mausoleum, the patron saint of Khiva.

• Day 3Exploring the Old Town and Its Treasures

  After breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver and guide at 10:00 AM in the hotel reception for your departure to Bukhara (450 km), with lunch along the way. Upon arrival in Bukhara, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Then, enjoy a pleasant walk through the old town, exploring traditional neighborhoods and making your way to Lyabi-Khaouz Square, passing by Bukhara houses made of adobe and clay. Located at the heart of the Silk Road and the ancient Persian kingdom, Bukhara, with its 140 UNESCO-listed monuments, stands as a true testament to the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage.

• Day 4 Exploring Bukhara's Old Town

  After breakfast at the hotel, meet your driver and guide at 10:00 AM in the hotel reception for departure to Bukhara (450 km), with a meal along the way. Upon arrival in Bukhara, transfer and check-in at the hotel. Then, enjoy a pleasant walk through the old town towards Lyabi-Khaouz Square, passing through traditional neighborhoods with Bukhara houses made of adobe and clay. Located at the heart of the Silk Road and the ancient Persian kingdom, Bukhara, with its 140 UNESCO-listed monuments, showcases the city’s rich historical and cultural heritage.

• Day 5Exploring Bukhara's Iconic Monuments

  After breakfast at 9:00 AM, start your walking tour of Bukhara. Visit the Liabi-Khaouz complex, including the Nadir-Divan-Beghi Madrasa (1622), Koukeldach Madrasa, and Nadir-Divan-Beghi Khanaka (1620), along with the Magoki Attori Mosque (11th-15th centuries) and the 16th-century trading domes, Toki-Sarafon and Toki-Tilpak Fourouchon. You'll also see the Toki-Zargaron market dome, Ouloug Beg Madrasa (1417), Abdoulaziz Khan Madrasa (1652), and Tim Abdoulla Khan (15th century). After a free lunch, continue your walk to explore the Poi-Kalian complex, including the Kalian Minaret (1127), Kalian Mosque (15th century), and Miri-Arab Madrasa (16th century). Return to the hotel for dinner at a traditional restaurant and overnight stay.

• Day 6 Bukhara Tour and Transfer to Samarkand

  After breakfast, depart at 9:00 AM for the outskirts of Bukhara to visit Chor Minor, famous for its four minarets. Then, travel 6 km to the Summer Palace of the Emirs of Bukhara, Sitorai Mohi Khosa, to explore the elegance of the last Bukhara dynasty. After a free lunch, visit the Ark Fortress (17th-20th century), Bolo-Khaouz Mosque (early 18th century), Ismail Samani Mausoleum (9th-10th century), Tchachma-Ayoub Mausoleum (14th-16th century), and the Prophet Job’s spring. Transfer to Kagan train station for the train to Samarkand. Arrive in Samarkand at 5:20 PM, transfer, and check-in at ARBA Hotel. Dinner at a traditional restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

• Day 7Exploring Afrosiab and Ulugh Beg

  After breakfast, visit the Afrosiab Museum, an ancient site in Samarkand dating back to the 6th century BC. The site reveals layers from various periods, from Achaemenids to Greeks, as well as Islamic monuments from the 8th century. You'll see artifacts from excavations, including a 667 mural depicting ambassadors offering gifts to the king of Samarkand. Next, visit the Mausoleum of Khodja Doniyor, a revered site for Muslims, Christians, and Jews. The day continues with the remains of Ulugh Beg's observatory, where precise astronomical observations were made in the 15th century before the site was destroyed. The visit ends with a traditional paper-making workshop.

• Day 8Departure to Algiers

  06:30 Transfer to the airport for the night flight Samarkand .

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