Discover Uzbekistan on a tour from Qatar with our short but comprehensive itinerary that includes the capital city of Tashkent and the Chimgan Mountains. This three-day tour is perfect for a first introduction to the country or for those with limited travel time. Flying to Tashkent from Doha, you will quickly engage with the rich history and culture of the Uzbek people. Visit the vibrant eastern bazaar, sacred sites housing the rare Koran of Uthman, and explore the unique architecture of the 20th and 21st centuries.
Next, venture to the mountains of Uzbekistan, just 80 km from Tashkent, where you will drive through picturesque landscapes and enjoy breathtaking views from great heights. The Tashkent and Chimgan Tour from Qatar is a short but impactful trip that will spark your interest in Uzbekistan and leave you eager to return and explore more.
Tour itinerary:
The Tashkent driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel.
In the morning, after you have had enough rest, the driver and guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to begin your exciting Tashkent city tour.
You begin with a visit to the Courage Monument, one of the key symbols of Tashkent’s 20th-century history. Next, you will explore the Old City part of Tashkent, with the Khast-Imam Complex, where the world-famous Quran of Caliph Uthman is preserved. You will then continue with a drive to the Rishtan Ceramics Center, located in the restored Kallakhona madrasah near Chorsu Bazaar. Next, immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Chorsu Bazaar, a true eastern marketplace. Continue your journey with a ride on Tashkent's Metro, renowned as one of the most beautiful metro systems in the world, to the city center. Visit the Applied Arts Museum and stroll through Navoi Theater to reach Amir Timur Square, where your captivating Tashkent City Tour comes to an end.
Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch break: 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
In the morning, depart for the Chimgan Mountains with your guide and driver (80 km, ~2 h). You will drive through picturesque surroundings full of local villages, gardens, and streams. Visit the brand new Amirsoy resort. Ride the cable car to the Kumbel Ridge (2,300 m), where you can clearly see the surrounding mountains and the peak known as “Big Chimgan” (3,300 m).
(The driver reserves the right to cancel the ascent to the complex if the weather conditions are not favorable. In such cases, a visit to the Amirsoy resort will be replaced with a visit to the Chinorkent resort, where you can also enjoy a cable car ride.)
Then transfer to the Chimgan camp site, where, if you wish, you can take a cable car to the observation deck of Big Chimgan or ride horses along the gorge at the foot of the mountain. Continue to the shore of Charvak reservoir, surrounded by green mountain slopes. With plenty of resorts, beaches, and children's summer camps, Charvak Lake is a favorite place for locals and travelers to enjoy summer days outside the city. Drive down a serpentine road to have lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Tashkent after lunch. Return to the hotel.
Rest at the hotel before your flight.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 7-8 hours
Visa to Uzbekistan
As of June 5, 2023, citizens of Qatar can visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa requirements for citizens of other countries can be found here.
Flights from Doha
Qatar Airways operates 4 direct flights weekly on the Doha-Tashkent-Doha route, with each flight taking approximately 4 hours. The flight is not included in the tour price.
Doha - Tashkent: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Tashkent - Doha: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat
Price includes:
- All transfers 1-2 pax in a standard sedan; 3-7 pax by van type car;
- Accommodation with breakfast: standard double/twin room for Standard, Comfort and Premium options;
- Guided sightseeing tour in Tashkent and Chimgan mountains;
- Entrance fees to the museums, mausoleums and other sights in Tashkent.
Price doesn't include:
- Charges in hotels for additional services;
- Supplement for sedan comfort type car – 170USD total;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Transportation for dinner transfers;
- Camera fees, charged separately by museums;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Horse riding;
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- Travel insurance;
- Cable car fee.
Prices, per person
Accommodation
ATECA Hotel Suites / Inspira-S / Milan / Aster Hotel Group / Europe / Praga / Navruz
Comfort:
Swissôtel / Hampton by Hilton / Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace / Crowne Plaza Tashkent / Holiday Inn Tashkent City / Courtyard by Marriot / Wyndham Tashkent
Premium:
Hilton Tashkent City / Hyatt Regency
