Feel the charm of the East in an eventful Eight-Day Cultural Uz-2 tour by train, where you will have detailed excursions to historical places of Tashkent, Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara. You will enjoy unique monuments of the IX-XIX centuries and learn the rich culture and traditions of the Uzbek people. As part of Uzbekistan train tours, this itinerary combines comfortable travel with visits to the country’s most famous ancient cities. The main tour program includes a visit of the well-known Registan Square, the Bibi-Khanum Mosque of Tamerlane’s beloved wife in Samarkand; the Mausoleum of the Bukhara rulers from the medieval Samanid dynasty, Kalyan Minaret - the highest one in Old Bukhara, grandiose Ark Fortress-Citadel in Bukhara; and Itchan-Kala, a town of oriental fairy tale in Khiva.
Tour itinerary:
At 19:30 transfer to the train station. Take an overnight train to Urgench departing at 21:00, and arriving on the next day at 10:09 (1093 km, 13 h. 09 min.). Overnight in the train.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Price includes:
- All transfers: 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax by minivan type car; 8-13 pax by 30 seat bus, 14 pax and more by 40-50 seat bus;
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- SV-class (compartment for two) tickets for train Tashkent-Urgench-Bukhara;
- One dinner in a local family along the tour;
- Tickets for trains Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent (on rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace this with the most-comfortable class of regular train);
- Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa.
Price doesn't include:
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Supplement for sedan comfort type car – 400USD total;
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Travel insurance.
Prices, per person
Accommodation
ATECA Hotel Suites / Inspira-S / Milan / Aster Hotel Group / Praga / Navruz
Comfort:
Hampton by Hilton / Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace / Crowne Plaza Tashkent / Holiday Inn Tashkent City / Courtyard by Marriot / Wyndham Tashkent
Deluxe:
Hyatt Regency
Zarafshan Boutique / Annex / Grand Vizir / Isak Hoja / Muso Tura / Bibixojar / Polvon Qori / Bankir / New Star Boutique / Asia Khiva / Orient Star
Comfort:
Zarafshan Boutique / Annex / Grand Vizir / Isak Hoja / Muso Tura / Bibixojar / Polvon Qori / Bankir / New Star Boutique / Asia Khiva / Orient Star
Deluxe:
Farovon
Minzifa / Marhaba Boutique / Duston Boutique / Meros Boutique / Silver Terrace / Al-Hayat / Labi Rud Boutique / Komil Boutique / Bibikhanum / Istat Boutique
Comfort:
Paradise Plaza Luxury / Mehrob / Asia Bukhara / Omar Khayam / Minorai-Kalon / Emerald
Deluxe:
Shahriston / Mercure Old Town Bukhara / Wyndham Bukhara
Wellfort / Shohjahon Palace Hotel & Spa / Bibikhanum / Ko’k Saroy Plaza / Silk Road Empire / Golden Samarkand / Samaria Hotel and Spa
Comfort:
Royal / Sangzor Boutique / Bogishamol / Ametist Hotel Complex / DiliMah Premium Luxury / Golden Samarkand / Emirhan
Deluxe:
Mövenpick / Zarafshon Parkside / Kohinur Plaza / Kosh Havuz Boutique / Hilton Garden Inn
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Uz-2 Train Tour Reviews
All hotels were right in the centre of the tourist sites and of high standard, I liked specifically the small family-led hotels in Khiva and Buchara.
All transportation was on time, and I noticed that your phone calls to the drivers in advance of the meeting time also contributed to this. Thank you very much for the excellent organization !
Advantour and you did a great job !
Your flexibility in arranging the additional trip to Chimhan was very much appreciated, it was a wonderful day and made us realize that we know so little of your country.Durk agrees with you that the traintrip was not very comfortable (small beds), but for me it was one of the highlights to wake up riding through the desert.
We were very pleased with the hotel in Khiva, their roof top terrace provided wonderful evenings and the staff very friendly.
The excursion to Khorezm was wonderful, but it might be advised to start with Ayoz Kala as much climbing is needed and that is better done in the morning than at noon.
We also liked our stay in Buchara very much, there is so much to see and we had wonderful evenings at the Lyabi Hauz.
The excursion to Langar Ota and Shakribasz was arranged wonderfully and the driver pointed out beautiful sights to us. The guide in Shakrisabz made us feel welcome and the return route to Samarkand, through the mountains was a surprise to us.
Hotel 'l Argamak was a pleasant place to stay and the sight seeing in Samarkand was very well guided, we learned a lot.
Our special appreciation goes to all your drivers. They were very punctual and they drove us very safely. In addition to that, they were very helpful and made us feel welcome.
You made it possible for us to travel the way we wanted and to see the things we wanted to see, without the hassle of arranging transport and hotels for ourselves. this way we could really enjoy the beauty of Uzbekistan and we are very grateful for that
Transportation is good overall - Samarkand-Tashkent train excellent, Tashkent-Khiva train average.