Winter Holidays in Uzbekistan

New Year tour: Sightseeing in Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand

 

Country: Uzbekistan
Tour duration: 6 days / 5 nights (7 days/6 nights)
Itinerary: Tashkent - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent
The languages of guides: English, Spanish, Russian

Тур на новогодние каникулы в Узбекистан: Ташкент, Бухара, Самарканд

We invite you for the winter holidays in Uzbekistan to make a classical trip and visit two of the most famous oriental cities - Bukhara and Samarkand. The classical Uzbekistan tour includes basic sightseeing in each of the cities - only the most grandiose and spectacular attractions. The New Year trip features everyday unforgettable excursions with experienced guides.

Lovers of oriental culture and architecture, sunny weather and most delicious Uzbek food, join the group tour of Uzbekistan during New Year holidays!

  • ITINERARY
    SERVICES & COST

  • VISA

  • FAQ

 

Itinerary:
Day 1
Arrivai in Tashkent.
Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at Tashkent airport according to tourist's flight arrival time.
Transfer to a hotel and check-in after 14:00 PM.
Leisure time. Overnight at the hotel.

Вечерний Ташкент, Узбекистан. Туры в Узбекистан, тур на новый год, новогодний тур

Day 2
Tashkent (excursion). Tashkent - Samarkand (330 km, 4-5 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out at 09:00 AM and a group gathering in the hotel lobby.
Sightseeing program in Tashkent at 09:30 AM: Khast-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum, Kukeldash Madrasah; the oldest bazaar of Tashkent Chorsu.
After lunch continuation of sightseeing program in Tashkent: Museum of Applied Arts, Independence square, Amir Temur square.
Departure for Samarkand at 15:00 PM. Check-in at a hotel upon arrival in Samarkand. Overnight at the hotel.

Музей истории. Ташкент, Узбекистан. Туры в Узбекистан, тур на новый год, новогодний тур

Day 3
Samarkand (excursion) 
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing program in Samarkand at 10:00 AM: the most impressive square in the entire Central Asia - the Registan Square (Ulugbek Madrasah, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah), Gur-e Amir mausoleum - necropolis of the Timurids.
After lunch continuation of sightseeing program in Samarkand: Bibi-Khanym mosque, architectural ensemble Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugbek observatory. Overnight at the hotel.

Мавзолей Гур-Эмир (усыпальница Амира Тимура). Самарканд, Узбекистан. Туры в Узбекистан

Day 4
Samarkand - Bukhara (300 km, 4-5 hrs)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out at 08:00 AM and a group gathering in the hotel lobby.
Transfer to Bukhara. Check-in at a hotel upon arrival in Bukhara.
After lunch sightseeing program in Bukhara: Lyab-i Hauz Architectural Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasah, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, domed shopping arcade. Visiting a showroom of Bukhara golden-embroidered factory and Karakul dressing (astrakhan fur) workshop. Overnight at the hotel.

Бухара, Узбекистан. Туры в Узбекистан

Day 5
Bukhara (excursion)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Continuation of sightseeing program in Bukhara: Mausoleum of Samanids, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo-Khauz Complex, Ark Citadel, Po-i-Kalyan Complex, Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah, Ulugbek Madrasah.
After lunch, excursion to the out-of-town sites of Bukhara: Sitorai Mokhi Khosa palace, Bahautdin Naqshbandi complex Return to Bukhara. Overnight at the hotel.

Сувениры из Узбекистана, узбекские сувениры, Туры в Узбекистан, тур на новый год, новогодний тур

Day 6
Tashkent (departure)
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out of the hotel before 12:00 PM.
Leisure time without any transport and excursion services. Visiting bazaars and walking around the city are recommended. Transfer to the airport. Departure.
►Option with departure via Tashkent (extra charge): Transfer to the station. Departure from Bukhara to Tashkent by high-speed branded train "Afrosiab" (15: 52-19: 40). Upon arrival in Tashkent - transfer and hotel accommodation. Overnight at the hotel.

Сувениры из Узбекистана, узбекские сувениры, Туры в Узбекистан, тур на новый год, новогодний тур

Day 7
Tashkent (departure)
►Option with departure via Tashkent (extra charge):
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of rooms at 12:00 PM.
Leisure time without any transport and excursion services. Visiting bazaars and walking around the city are recommended. Transfer to the airport. Departure.

Музей истории. Ташкент, Узбекистан. Туры в Узбекистан, тур на новый год, новогодний тур

The cost of the tour includes:

  • Meeting/seeing-off at Tashkent airport according to tourist's flight arrival/departure time;
  • Accommodation at the hotel on twin/double share with breakfast;
  • Sightseeing tours according to the tour program;
  • Local guides in each city;
  • ► For the option with departure via Tashkent: Train tickets (economy class) for high speed premium service train «Afrosiab» (Bukhara - Tashkent);
  • Services of the driver with comfortable transport during the tour, including airport - hotel - airport transfers;
  • A bottle of mineral water on each day of the tour;
  • Souvenirs from “Central Asia Travel” company.

The cost of the tour does not include:

  • International air flights;
  • Sites entrance fees;
  • Meals;
  • Medical insurance.

Additional services:

  • Additional night in hotel on arrival/ departure:
    • 50 USD (Standard) / 130 USD (Comfort) per SGL room/per night;
    • 70 USD(Standard) / 150 USD (Comfort) per DBL room/per night.

Hotels
We choose the most conveniently located and reputable hotels for our customers to stay at. The list of the hotels we offer is below. However, due to seasonal conditions and group size this list is subject to change.
Standard hotels - cozy private hotels, with traditional national interiors in many of them, providing all the necessary facilities for comfortable stays; notable for very warm hosting and home-like atmosphere;
Comfort hotels - very comfortable hotels providing excellent facilities and services; mainly located in or near city centers.

The tour comes with the following accommodation:

City Standard Hotels Comfort Hotels
Tashkent Orient Inn Hotel 3* or similar Ramada Hotel 4*
or similar
Samarkand Zilol Baht Hotel 3* or similar Emirkhan 4*
or similar
Bukhara Kabir Hotel 3* or similar Omar Khayam Hotel 3*+ Hotel 4*   
or similar

Transportation
On this route will be used the following type of transport (depending on the number of people in a group):

Group Transport
up to 3 seats "Daewoo Lacetti"
up to 5 seats "Hyundai Grand Starex"
up to 15 seats "Mitsubishi Rosa"
up to 45 seats "Golden Dragon"

 

Visa to Uzbekistan:

Visa-free regime for up to 60 days has been established  for citizens of countries below:

  • Azerbaijan
  • Armenia
  • Belarus
  • Georgia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Moldova
  • Russia
  • Ukraine

Visa-free regime for up to 30 days has been established  for citizens of countries below:

  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Brazil
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bulgaria
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • Croatia
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • The Republic of Korea
  • Latvia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Malaysia
  • Malta
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Norway
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Republic of Cyprus
  • Romania
  • San Marino
  • Serbia
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Tajikistan
  • Turkey
  • Singapore
  • the Vatican
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

A great number of other countries can obtain an e-visa to Uzbekistan by simply visiting the governmental portal e-visa.gov.uz.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Is it necessary to get a stay permit (temporary registration of stay) while visiting Uzbekistan?
    Any foreigner to Uzbekistan is to get a stay permit within 3 working days (consecutive or not) during his / her visit to the country. If he / she stays at an Uzbekistan hotel or a guesthouse, such a stay permit for the period of stay at it is granted automatically. (Inquire whether the hotel / guesthouse you want to stay at provides such a permit unless your accommodation is organized by a host tour operator. Also make sure you are given your stay permit certificate with the seal of your hotel / guesthouse when you check out.) If you stay at other lodging facilities during your visit, you will have to get your stay permit from a local visits registration police department.
  2. What is Uzbekistan’s currency? Where can I exchange money?
    The national currency of Uzbekistan is the som (UZS). There are 100, 200, 500, 1.000, 5.000, 10.000 and 50.000-som banknotes used currently. The banknotes are similar in size but vary in color; they depict Uzbekistan’s cultural and heritage sites.
    You can exchange money at Uzbekistan’s National Bank outlets, most of the hotels and official currency exchange offices commonly located near bazaars and at shopping centers. You will need your passport to exchange money through them.
    Note that the most common foreign currency in Uzbekistan is US dollars. The US banknotes you exchange in the country should be in good condition - without defects, bad folds, worn areas and scribbles - or it will be hard to exchange them.
  3. Can I use credit cards in Uzbekistan?
    You can use Visa and MasterCard cards mainly in Tashkent and at fewer locations in Samarkand and Bukhara for cash withdrawals through ATMs (cash machines) in their large hotels or banks. You can also make payments with these cards at some hotels, restaurants and stores in Tashkent. However, technical failures of the card handling equipment may occur, so it is advisable to always have enough cash on you.
  4. What is the difference between GMT and Uzbekistan time?
    It is GMT plus 5 hours in Uzbekistan.
  5. Can foreigners to Uzbekistan use the services of a local mobile network operator during their stays in the country?
    Yes, they can if they have a stay permit to show.
  6. Can I bring alcoholic beverages into Uzbekistan?
    A person is permitted to bring a maximum of 2 liters of alcoholic drink(s) into the country.
  7. What maximum amount of cash can I bring into Uzbekistan?
    There is no limit on the amount of cash in a currency that is foreign to Uzbekistan a person can bring into the country. If you bring in over 5,000 USD (or the equivalent in other currencies), you will be given a ТС-28 certificate. If you bring in over 10,000 USD, you will have to pay a 1% duty on this sum.
  8. What maximum amount of cash can I take out of Uzbekistan?
    The amount of cash (in a currency foreign to Uzbekistan) you can take out of the country must not exceed the sum you brought in as per your arrival customs declaration. Taking out the amount exceeding the sum you brought in is possible if permitted by Uzbekistan’s Central Bank or another Uzbekistan’s authorized bank. Note that taking out Uzbekistan soms is not permitted unless they are several souvenir coins or banknotes.
  9. Can I use a photo / video camera at the tourist sites?
    Photographing and videoing at the tourist sites is allowed unless a site has a prohibition sign. They charge fees for using cameras at most tourist attractions though. Photographing and videoing is prohibited in Tashkent metro, at the airports and railway stations. Using a camera at the functioning mosques is possible if allowed by the worshippers there.
  10. What kind of clothes should I wear in Uzbekistan? Are there any clothing requirements for women in the country?
    Clothes made of cotton and other natural textiles will be the best choice in warm and hot weather. Both men and women will feel best in T-shirts and shorts. Your footwear must be comfortable, light and strong, since you will have to walk a lot. Have sunglasses, a light headwear and sunblock lotion.
    If you travel early in spring (March to the beginning of April) or at the end of autumn (October to November), it is advisable to take a windbreaker, a sweater or a similar garment. In winter the temperature may fall to minus 10°С or so, so a raincoat, a warm coat and headwear will be necessary.
    There are no strict limits on women’s clothing in the country. However, you should be considerate towards the local traditions, culture and religion. While visiting religious places women should wear loose garments covering most of their arms and legs, and of course the cleavage. Headscarves will also be advisable to put on. Note that you will have to take off your shoes while entering some of the sacred places.
  11. What languages do people in Uzbekistan speak?
    The official language is Uzbek; it is spoken by a majority of the population. Russian is spoken by the country’s largest Slavic minority and is still used widely in business and as a lingua franca, especially in Tashkent and other major cities. Tajik is widespread in Samarkand and Bukhara for their large Tajik ethnic minorities. Karakalpak is spoken in the Autonomous Republic of Karakalpakstan where it is an official language besides Uzbek. English is popular as a foreign language to study but there is little chance of coming across a good English speaker in the street. However, in the historic cities of Bukhara and Samarkand many young souvenir sellers dealing with foreigners speak elementary English.

Photos of the tour:

Samarkand, Uzbekistan Samarkand, Uzbekistan Tashkent, Uzbekistan Uzbek souvenirs

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Our video gallery:

Traditional cuisine of Central Asia
Cuisine of Central Asia
Pilafs in Tashkent
Pilafs in Tashkent
Wine-Making in Uzbekistan
Wine-Making in Uzbekistan
Uzbek fruit and vegetables
Uzbek Fruit and Vegetables

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