10 Day itinerary in Uzbekistan, Asia
NATIONAL CRAFTS: THE TREASURES OF UZBEK SKILL AND HEART
Handicraft developed in Uzbekistan from century to century, leaving unique products of ancient masters full of imagination and urge towards perfection. In the last decade many authentic traditional craft industries have been revived, including wood and stone carving, metal working, silk-making and c... Read More
By Nargiza
Overview
Physical Difficulty
Average
Recommended Age
Minimum 12
Maximum 90
Operated in
English, French, German, Russian
GUIDANCE
Tour Leader, Tour Guide, Driver as a Guide, Driver
starting point
Tashkent
trip type
Private
trip attributes
Rural home stays
Visit markets
Meet local people
Historic & cultural landmarks
Beach & Sea
Start
Night
End
Highlights
Rustam Usmanov’s ceramics workshop in Rishtan.
Chust - visit of local knife-makers’ and skullcaps makers’ workshops.
visit to Gijduvan (ceramics workshop)
Trip to Urgut (Samarkand Region)
Rustam Usmanov’s ceramics workshop in Rishtan.
Chust - visit of local knife-makers’ and skullcaps makers’ workshops.
visit to Gijduvan (ceramics workshop)
Trip to Urgut (Samarkand Region)
Itinerary
Standard
Accommodation Categories
Day 1
Arrival day
Tashkent - Arrival to Tashkent. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Tashkent
Guide: Included for the day
Accommodation:
- Standard: Arien Plaza
Day 2
Drive to Ferghana
Tashkent - Ferghana (cars) Breakfast Drive to Fergana. En route visit to Rustam Usmanov’s ceramics workshop in Rishtan. Lunch in Rishtan Arrival to Fergana .Afternoon sightseeing tour in Ferghana, including Local Lore Museum. Dinner Overnight in Fergana.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Standard: Hotel Asia Fergana
Day 3
Tashkent Return
Breakfast Drive to Marghilan. Sightseeing tour in Marghilan Visit to the silk factory. Drive to Chust. Visit to the local knife-makers’ and skullcaps makers’ workshops. Lunch en route Drive to Tashkent and transfers to the hotel. Dinner Overnight in Tashkent.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Standard: Arien Plaza
Day 4
Train ride to Bukhara
Breakfast Train ride to Bukhara. Arrival to Bukhara and transfer to the hotel. Lunch Afternoon sightseeing tour in Bukhara : Poli-Kalon ensemble including Minaret (12th century), Mosque (15th century), functioning Madrassah Miri- Arab (16th century) Dinner Overnight in Bukhara.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Standard: Amelia Boutique Hotel
Day 5
Bukhara - City Tour
Breakfast. Morning sightseeing in Bukhara: Samanid Mausoleum (9-10th centuries), Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums (14th century), Registan Ensemble, Ark Fortress (16th century) and Bolo-Hauz complex (18th century). Lunch Afternoon sightseeing: Amir-Alim-Khan Madrassah (14th century), Taqi (trading domes), Kukeldash Madrassah (16th century), Lyab-i-Hauz (17th century), Nadir Divanbegi (17th century), Magoki Attari (16th century), Ulugbek Madrassah (15th century), Abdul Aziz Madrassah (17th century), Chor-Minor. National Dinner with folklore show Overnight in Bukhara
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Standard: Amelia Boutique Hotel
Day 6
Drive to Samarkand via Gizhduvan
Breakfast Departure for Samarkand . En route visit to Gijduvan (ceramics workshop) Lunch en route. Arrival to Samarkand and transfer to hotel. Dinner Overnight in Samarkand.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Standard: Hotel Dilshoda
Day 7
Samarkand- City Tour
Breakfast Morning sightseeing in Samarkand: Registan Ensemble (including Ulugbek Madrassah (15th century), Shir Dor and Tillya-Kari Madrassahs17th century)) Visit to Silk carpet workshop, Bibi Khanum Mosque (15th century), visit to Samarkand local bazaar Lunch Afternoon sightseeing in Samarkand: Gur-Emir Mausoleum (15th century), Shah-i-Zinda necropolis (14-15th centuries), Visit to Silk Carpet Workshop, Ulugbek observatory (15th century) Dinner Overnight in Samarkand.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Standard: Hotel Dilshoda
Day 8
Daily trip to Urgut (Samarkand Region)
Breakfast Morning sightseeing: visit to the craft development centre. Trip to Urgut: bazaar, Chor-Minor Mosque Lunch Afternoon sightseeing: Visit to the State Museum of history culture and art, visit to the traditional paper-making workshop. Dinner Overnight in Samarkand
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Standard: Hotel Dilshoda
Day 9
Samarkand-Tashkent
Breakfast Drive to Tashkent. Transfers to the hotel. Lunch in Tashkent Afternoon sightseeing tour in Tashkent: Kukeldash Madrassah (16th century), Barak-Khan and Kaffal-Shashi mausoleums (16th century), Museum of applied arts, visit to craftsmen workshops, Independence Square, Monument to Courage. Farewell dinner in the Uzbek national house with folk-show.
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation:
- Standard: Arien Plaza
Day 10
Departure home
Breakfast Transfers to airport and flight home
Guide: Included for the day
Meals: Breakfast
What’s Included
Accommodation
- Arien Plaza
- Hotel Asia Fergana
- Amelia Boutique Hotel
- Hotel Dilshoda
Meals
- Breakfast (9)
- Lunch (8)
- Dinner (8)
Transport
- AC Car or Minivan
Activities
- All sight Seeing Tours mentioned in the program
Not Included
- • Airfare Tashkent – Bukhara - USD 30 per person • All optional deviations from the main itinerary
About Nargiza
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Hiking
Visit markets
Meet local people
Rural home stays
Historic & cultural landmarks
Beach & Sea
Food & Drink
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