The orient caravan
Uzbekistan & Kyrgyzstan Tour: the Main Sights of the Silk Road Cities,
from Osh to Bukhara, via Fergana Valley
Countries: | Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan | |
Itinerary (7 days/6 nights): | Osh – Rishtan – Kokand – Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Tashkent | |
Itinerary (9 days/8 nights): | Osh – Rishtan – Kokand – Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva – Urgench |
GUARANTEE DATES OF THE GROUP TOUR 2022:
7 days (Departure from Tashkent) |
9 days (Departure from Urgench) |
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Group №1. 10.07 – 16.07.2022 | Group №4. 10.07 – 18.07.2022 | |||
Group №2. 31.07 – 06.08.2022 | Group №5. 31.07 – 08.08.2022 | |||
Group №3. 14.08 – 20.08.2022 | Group №6. 14.08 – 22.08.2022 |
This guided group tour covers two countries – Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The itinerary begins in the city of Osh (Kyrgyzstan) and, on its way to the ancient Bukhara oasis (Uzbekistan), traverses the Fergana Valley and includes detailed observations of the most important historical cities.
Apart from green and fertile fields and orchards, the Fergana Valley is famous for its rich ancient crafts and history. We shall visit the region’s three most outstanding cities: Osh, Rishtan and Kokand. Osh is Kyrgyzstan’s second largest city with lively streets, a remarkable oriental bazaar and the sacred Sulayman-Too Mountain towering above the city centre. Rishtan is the main pottery of Uzbekistan. The unique blue-glaze ceramics produced there are incredibly beautiful and very specific to the place, which makes souvenirs from Rishtan highly popular among travellers. Ancient Kokand is a concentration of original architectural monuments built at the time of the powerful Khanate of Kokand.
The tour culminates in Samarkand and Bukhara – Uzbekistan’s two most famous cities, historical and cultural reserves boasting colossal architectural masterpieces of the Timurid time and earlier historical periods.
Moreover, a travel to Uzbekistan is always accompanied by the southern sun and warmed by hospitable people, while the famous Uzbek cuisine forms the most delicious background throughout the journey.
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Day 1. | Arrival in Osh. Osh (sightseeing). Osh – Rishtan – Kokand (180 km, 5-6 h). Arrival in Osh early in the morning. Meeting at the airport. Breakfast in a cafe. Sightseeing in Osh: sacred Sulayman-Too mountain and museum in a cave. Transfer to the land border with Uzbekistan. Border formalities. Transfer to Rishtan. Visiting the Center of Ceramics, acquaintance with the masters and their crafts. Demonstration of ceramic pottery making process. Transfer to Kokand, the former capital of the Khanate of Kokand (18-19 cc.) Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 2. | Kokand
(sightseeing). Kokand – Tashkent (240 km, 4 h).
Breakfast. Sightseeing in Kokand: Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Modari-Khan Mausoleum, Djami Mosque, Necropolis Sarymodor. Transfer to Tashkent via the Kamchik pass (2285 m) after lunch. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 3. | Tashkent (sightseeing). Breakfast. Sightseeing in Tashkent: Khast-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah, the oldest bazaar of Tashkent “Chorsu”. After lunch – continuation of the sightseeing: Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, walking in the center of Tashkent. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 4. | Tashkent - Samarkand
(330 km,
5 h). Samarkand (sightseeing).
Breakfast. Transfer to Samarkand. Check-in at the hotel. After lunch – sightseeing in Samarkand: the most impressive square in the entire Central Asia – the Registan Square (Madrasah of Ulugbek, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah); Gur-e Amir Mausoleum – necropolis of the Timurids; the famous Siab bazaar. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 5. | Samarkand
(sightseeing). Samarkand - Bukhara
(280 km,
4–5 h).
Breakfast. Continuation of sightseeing in Samarkand: Bibi-Khanym Mosque; architectural ensemble Shah-i-Zinda; Ulugbek Observatory. Transfer to Bukhara after lunch. Check-in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 6. | Bukhara (sightseeing). Breakfast. Sightseeing in Bukhara: Mausoleum of Samanids, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo-Khauz Complex, Ark Citadel, Po-i-Kalyan Complex, Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, Ulugbek Madrasah. After lunch – continuation of sightseeing in Bukhara: Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, domed shopping arcade. Overnight at the hotel. ► Option with departure from Tashkent (7-day route): Bukhara – Tashkent (580 km, 4 h). Transfer to Tashkent by train “Afrosiab”. Meeting at the railway station, check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in Tashkent. |
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Day 7. | Bukhara – Khiva
(440 km, 7 h).
Breakfast. Transfer to Khiva through the famous Kyzylkum desert along the Amu Darya River. Check-in at the hotel. Walking around the historical district – Itchan Kala (XVIII century) which is the walled inner town of the old Khiva oasis and State Museum-Reserve protected as a World Heritage Site. Overnight at the hotel. ► Option with departure from Tashkent (7-day route): Tashkent (departure). Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. The end of the tour program. Departure from Tashkent. |
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Day 8. | Khiva
(sightseeing).
Breakfast. Sightseeing in Khiva (Itchan-Kala): Pakhlavan Makhmoud Complex, Kunya-Ark Fortress, Islam Hajji Madrasah & Minaret. After lunch – continuation of the sightseeing: Tash Khauli Palace, Alakuli Khan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Mukhammad Aminkhan Minaret & Madrasah. Overnight at the hotel. |
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Day 9. | Khiva – Urgench
(departure).
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport of Urgench city. The end of the tour program. Departure from Urgench. |
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This tour is guaranteed and will be arranged whatever final number of persons in a group. |
The cost of the tour includes:
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The cost of the tour doesn’t include:
Additional Services:
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Hotels.
We recommend accommodation in cozy hotels often decorated in a national style. It is completely unique: it combines modern comfort in every detail and a unique culture of hospitality in a chamber atmosphere with almost home cosiness. Hotels of this level are characterized by a warm welcoming, empathetic and friendly attitude by the staff and enable you to familiarize yourself with the national culture.
City | Hotel |
Tashkent | Samir 3* / Orient Grand Hotel 3* or similar |
Kokand | Silk Road Kokand Hotel 3* or similar |
Samarkand | Arba 3* / Jahon Palace 3* or similar |
Bukhara | Kabir Hotel 3* / Kavsar Hotel 3* or similar |
Khiva | Arkanchi Hotel 3* / Shokh Jahon Hotel 3* or similar |
Transport.
During the tour the following types of transport will be used (depending on the number of people in a group):
In Kyrgyzstan:
Group | Vehicle |
Group of 1-2 persons | "Chevrolet Lacetti" |
Group of 3-6 persons | "Hyundai Grand Starex" |
Group of 7-9 persons | "Toyota Hiace" / "King Long" |
Group of 10-15 persons | "Eurise" |
Group of 16-25 persons | "Golden Dragon" |
Visa to Uzbekistan:
Visa-free regime for up to 60 days has been established for citizens of countries below:
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Visa-free regime for up to 30 days has been established for citizens of countries below:
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A great number of other countries can obtain an e-visa to Uzbekistan by simply visiting the governmental portal e-visa.gov.uz.
Frequently Asked Questions
► COVID-19: Travel Guide: Kyrgyzstan Entry Requirements for Tourists »»
► COVID-19: travel guide for Uzbekistan during the pandemic »»
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Is it necessary to get a stay permit (temporary registration of stay) while visiting Uzbekistan? |
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What is Uzbekistan’s currency? Where can I exchange money? |
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Can I use credit cards in Uzbekistan? |
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What is the difference between GMT and Uzbekistan time? |
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Can foreigners to Uzbekistan use the services of a local mobile network operator during their stays in the country? |
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Can I bring alcoholic beverages into Uzbekistan? |
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What maximum amount of cash can I bring into Uzbekistan? |
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What kind of clothes should I wear in Uzbekistan? Are there any clothing requirements for women in the country? |
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Useful Information on Traveling to Uzbekistan
Photos of the tour:
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Our video gallery:
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