7-day Uzbekistan Tour from Qatar

The flight arrives at 01:20 (QR 378). The Tashkent driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. In the morning, after you have had enough rest, the driver and guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to begin your exciting Tashkent city tour. Begin at the Courage Monument, which commemorates the 1966 earthquake and honours the resilience of the people of Tashkent, before continuing to the historic Old City. Visit the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi, walk past the Khast-Imam Complex, view the exterior of the Islamic Civilization Center, and stroll along the newly developed Zarkaynar Street. Next, explore Chorsu Bazaar and a local pottery gallery, then ride the beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro to the modern city centre. Enjoy free time for lunch on Taras Shevchenko Street, known for its lively dining scene, then continue to the State Museum of Applied Arts and admire the elegant facade of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, concluding the tour at Amir Timur Square, where your captivating Tashkent City Tour comes to an end. Overnight at the hotel. Lunch break: 13:00-14:00 Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours

At 07:30 transfer to the railway station for the morning train to Bukhara (08:23-12:29). Upon arrival, you will be met by Advantour driver and guide. After lunch drive out of the city to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir; visit the the House Museum of Fayzulla Khodjaev and the Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi. Overnight at the hotel. Lunch break 13:00-14:00 Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the Old City. Visit the Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani, and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. At 14:40, transfer to the railway station for the train to Samarkand (15:44-17:27). Upon arrival, our Samarkand driver will meet you at the station and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Lunch break 13:00-14:00 Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours

The tour begins with a visit to the Ulugbek Observatory, where part of the 15th century sextant is preserved. Continue to the Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and the remains of the Bibi-Khanum Mosque. Walking through an alley with souvenir shops, you will reach the spectacular Registan Square, the historical center of Samarkand. During your sightseeing, visit the colorful Siab bazaar, filled with oriental sweets, local fruits, and freshly baked traditional breads. The last point of interest is the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the final resting place of Timur, a great emperor. Overnight at the hotel. Lunch break 13:00-14:00 Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours

Continue sightseeing with visits to the Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore the traditional method of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Continue to the Mausoleum of the Muslim scholar Imam al-Bukhari, the author of the collection of Hadith, sayings, and deeds of Prophet Muhammad. This mausoleum serves as a significant pilgrimage site for Muslims. At 16:00 transfer to the railway station for the train to Tashkent (16:59-19:27). Upon arrival, you will be met by an Advantour driver and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Lunch break 13:00-14:00 Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours

In the morning, depart for the Chimgan Mountains with your guide and driver (80 km, ~2 h). The road is picturesque, passing through local villages, gardens, and streams. Visit the brand-new Amirsoy resort. Ride the cable car to the Kumbel Ridge (2,300 m), offering clear views of the surrounding mountains and the peak known as 'Big Chimgan' (3,300 m). (The driver reserves the right to cancel the ascent to the complex if the weather conditions are unfavorable. In such cases, a visit to the Amirsoy resort will be replaced with a visit to the Chinorkent resort, where visitors can also enjoy a cable car ride). Then transfer to the Chimgan camp site, where you can take a cable car to the observation deck of the Big Chimgan or ride horses along the gorge at the foot of the mountain. Continue to the shore of Charvak reservoir, surrounded by green mountain slopes. With various resorts, beaches, and children's summer camps, Charvak Lake is a favorite spot for locals and foreigners to enjoy summer days outside the city. Drive down a serpentine road to have lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Tashkent after lunch. Drop off at the hotel. Rest at the hotel before your flight. Lunch break 13:00-14:00 Duration of sightseeing tour: 7-8 hours

The driver will pick you up at 00:50 to transfer you to the airport for your 03:20 flight (QR 377). End of the 7-day Uzbekistan Tour from Qatar.