Flight Schedule
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Arrival to Tashkent by (time).
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Cities | Tour Program | Meal Board | Transport | Hotel |
Home- Khiva | ∙ Arrival / Meeting / Transfer to the hotel
∙ Meeting with guide at 10:00 am
∙Ichan Qala ∙ Kunya Ark ∙ Klata Minor ∙ Mohammed Amin Khan ∙ Juma Mosque ∙ Paklhavon Makhmud Mausoleum ∙ Islam Khodja
∙Overnight at the hotel
Can add dance performance or local bread making masterclass
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∙Breakfast ∙ Lunch ∙ Dinner |
∙Mercedes Sprinter | Pakhlavon 4*∙ or similar |
Khiva- Bukhara | ∙ Meeting with guide in 09:00 am ∙ Transfer to the Bukhara (7 h/ 470 km)∙ NDB folklore show after arirval∙ Bazaar Toki Furushon ∙ Bazarr Toki Zargaron ∙ Overnight at the hotel |
∙Breakfast ∙ Lunch ∙ Dinner |
∙Mercedes Sprinter | Shahristan 4*+ or similar |
Bukhara | ∙ Mausoleum Ismail Samani
∙ Mausoleum Chashma Ayub ∙ Bolo Hauz ∙ Sitorai Mokhi Khosa |
∙Breakfast ∙ Lunch ∙ Dinner |
∙Mercedes Sprinter | Shahristan 4*+ or similar |
Bukhara – Gijduvon – Samarkand |
∙ Meeting with guide in 10:00 am/ transfer to the Gijduvon to celebrate Navruz in local house with ceramic masterclass
∙ Arrival ∙ Sumalak cooking ∙ Kelin Salom ∙ Khenna art ∙ Usma art ∙ Uzbek puppet show
∙ Transfer to the Samarkand |
∙Breakfast ∙ Lunch ∙ Dinner |
∙Mercedes Sprinter | Movenpick 4* or similar |
Samarkand | ∙ Afrasiab Settlement
∙ Ulugbek Observatory ∙ Shah-I Zinda ∙ Visiting and tasting of winery Hovrenko |
∙Breakfast ∙ Lunch ∙ Dinner |
∙Mercedes Sprinter | Movenpick 4* or similar |
Samarkand – Home | ∙ Transfer to the Airport |
Navruz
∙ Nowruz in Uzbekistan is a holiday of spring, joy and goodness, which reminds of eternal values: respect for nature, family unity and the importance of harmony between people.
Today, Nowruz is celebrated across the country with a special vigour. In historical cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, colourful festivals are held with the participation of masters of folk art, musicians and craftsmen. Tourists visiting Uzbekistan at this time can not only enjoy the festive atmosphere, but also learn about the country’s rich traditions.
In Navruz Program clients wait amazing spring festive atmosphere which they celebrate in Gijduvan, where tourists will have the unique opportunity to experience a traditional Uzbek celebration at a local home. A highlight of this experience will be the preparation of Sumalak, a traditional dish with roots dating back to Zoroastrian times. Guests will have the chance to observe this ancient culinary process, accompanied by live performances of national music played on instruments such as the Karnay and Surnay.
Additionally, tourists will witness the Uzbek wedding tradition of Kelin Salom, where a new bride, dressed in traditional national attire, greets guests with special songs. As part of the Sumalak cooking masterclass, the tour will also include demonstrations of the unique Uzbek traditions of O’sma Surma and Xina Surma, two distinctive forms of henna art that are deeply embedded in the country’s culture. Also, they wil be witness of Uzbek Poppet Show.
It will be unforgettable time to spend and be witness of the historical holiday which is celebrating from Zoroastrian times.
Included | Not included |
– Accommodation in double rooms
– Comfortable transportation as per the program – Entrance fees to the above monuments as per the program (except photo and video fees) – Italian speaking escort guide from arrival to departure – Bottle of water per person per day – Folklore performance in Madrassa of Nadir Divan – Celebration of the “Navruz” in Gijduvon – Early check in all – Full board with farewell dinner
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– International flights
– Gratuities – Services not mentioned in the program – Drinks and extras on menus – Optional cooking masterclasses – Hovreno wine factory – 40 USD PP
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Hotel Lists for Navruz: (10.03-30.04)
Samarkand – Movenpick 4*+ or similar camera standart
Bukhara – Shahristan 4*+ or similar, camera standart
Khiva – Pakhlavan 4* or similar, camera standart