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Uzbekistan is home to one of the largest deserts in the world, known as Kyzylkum, which also extends into Kazakhstan.

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Essential Uzbekistan

We are able to offer customised itineraries throughout the "Stans", the set of independent Muslim states of central Asia - all of which, until the early 1990's, were part of the Soviet Union. But the true history of this region stems from hundreds of years prior to its more recent time as a Socialist Replublic. Central Asia was at the heart of the iconic Silk Road. Fortunes were made in trading and the spoils are visible today in the array of ornate mosques and Madrassahs that have survived into the modern era. The most popular of our trips is the Essential Uzbekistan, an eight day itinerary that explores the key sights of the most accessible country in this region.

trip price starts from $1744 per person

Operational season: all year round

Visas required: Uzbekistan - we can assist with this

Day 1	Arrive Tashkent
	Upon arrival into Tashkent you will be met and transferred to your hotel
Day 2	Tashkent to Urgench and on to Khiva
	Morning transfer to the airport for your flight to Urgench. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Khiva, an ancient city in the lower reaches of the Amu-Darya River. This museum city is known for its rich history. Visit to such historical places as: The Ichan Kala, Mohammed Amin Khan Madrasah, The Kalta Minor or Short Minaret, Kunya Ark, Mohammed Rakhim Khan Madrasah, The Tomb of Sayid Allauddin, Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum.
Day 3	Khiva to Bukhara by road
	Morning departure for Bukhara via the Kyzylkum (red sands) Desert. The barren countryside is the home to ground squirrels and tortoises. En route stop to see the Amudarya River, known to explorers as the Oxus River. On arrival transfer to your hotel.
Day 4	Bukhara
	Bukhara is the city, which has been growing constantly at one and the same place since 5th century BC. The total number of monuments is above 400. The most famous are: The Ark Citadel, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque and Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, Toki-Sarafon (cupola of moneychangers), Toki-Telpak Furushon), Toki-Zargaron, Abdullakhan Tim,Ulugbek Madrasah, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Lyabi-Khauz, Samanid's Mausoleum,Chor Minor.
Day 5	Bukhara to Samarkand – road transfer via Shakhrisiabz
	On route visit Shakhrisiabz, (Green town). This is a small town to the south of Samarkand and well known by such monuments as Ak-Sarai, Dorut Tilovat, Dorus Siodat - Seat of Power and Might and Khudjum Souvenir Factory. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Samarkand.
Day 6	Samarkand – Full day sightseeing tour.
	Samarkand was the capital of the powerful state Sogdiana, It was the center of Emir Timur's great empire. Samarkand is one of the most ancient cities in the world, of the same age as Rome, Athens and Babylon. Full day tour for you to see Registan Square, Ulugbek Madrasah, Shir-Dor Madrasah, Tillya-Kari Madrasah, Bibi Khanum Mosque, Shakhi Zinda necropolis, Gur Emir, Ulugbek's Observatory, Afrosiab Site & Museum.
Day 7	Samarkand to Tashkent – road transfer.
	Morning departure for Tashkent. On arrival transfer to your hotel. Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan. This beautiful city is well known by variety of historical and archaeological monuments. We will visit: Khazret Imam Square Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrasah Tillya Sheikh Mosque Namazgokh Mosque, "Chorsu" bazaar, the History Museum of the Peoples of Uzbekistan and the main city square Mustakillik (Independence Square)
Day 8	Depart Tashkent
	Transfer to airport for your onward flight.

Price guide (per person)	Twin share
October 2010	$1998
1 November 2010 to 31 March 2011	$1744

Single prices available on application.

Airfares from Australia to Tashkent start at $1810 per person inclusive of taxes.

Interested in this itinerary or would like to discuss a customised trip to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikstan, Kazakhstan or Turkmenistan? Please call us on 1300 654 861 or e-mail us.

Inclusions:

-Accommodation in double or twin bed room;

-Meals plan as indicated (B-breakfast, L-Lunch & D-dinner);

-domestic flight Tashkent to Urgench

-Arrival and departure transfers;

-All sightseeing as per the itinerary;

-Entrance fees to monuments and cultural events;

-All land transportation by transport with a/c

-Visa support to Uzbekistan;

-Escort touring guide for whole itinerary;

-One bottle mineral water (1,5 litre) per person every day of tour.

Exclusions: