While it takes at least two weeks to fully explore Uzbekistan, this 5-day tour offers a glimpse into some of the country's most popular and beautiful sites. Departing from Doha, you will quickly begin your journey in the capital, Tashkent. Highlights include visiting the revered Quran of Osman, strolling through the bustling Chorsu Bazaar, and engaging in various cultural activities. Next, you'll head to Samarkand, a city known for its grand architecture. Here, you'll marvel at monumental mosques, mausoleums, and madrasas, all reflecting the splendor of ancient empires. The tour concludes with a trip to the Chimgan Mountains, just 80 km from Tashkent, where you can ride a cable car and enjoy stunning mountain vistas. Our 5-day Uzbekistan tour from Qatar promises unforgettable memories that will stay with you forever!
Tour itinerary:
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.
Head into the Old City part of Tashkent to visit the historic Khast-Imam Complex, home to the world-renowned Quran of Caliph Uthman (Ottoman). Within the complex, explore the Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya-Sheykh Mosque, the Mausoleum of Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Next, dive into the bustling atmosphere of Chorsu Bazaar, a true eastern marketplace. Continue your journey with a ride on Tashkent's Metro, known as one of the most beautiful metro systems in the world, to the city center. Visit the Applied Arts Museum and pass by Navoi Theater to reach Amir Timur Square, where your Tashkent city tour comes to an end. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
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.
Head into the Old City part of Tashkent to visit the historic Khast-Imam Complex, home to the world-renowned Quran of Caliph Uthman (Ottoman). Within the complex, explore the Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya-Sheykh Mosque, the Mausoleum of Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Next, dive into the bustling atmosphere of Chorsu Bazaar, a true eastern marketplace. Continue your journey with a ride on Tashkent's Metro, known as one of the most beautiful metro systems in the world, to the city center. Visit the Applied Arts Museum and pass by Navoi Theater to reach Amir Timur Square, where your Tashkent city tour comes to an end. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Transfer to the railway station for the morning train to Samarkand (available departure times for high-speed trains: from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. You will be picked up 1 hour before departure).
The Samarkand driver and guide will meet you at the station.
The tour begins with a visit to Ulugbek Observatory, where part of the sextant from the 15th century is preserved. Continue to Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and the remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque. Walking through an alley with souvenir shops, you will reach the spectacular Registan Square, which has been the center of Samarkand for many centuries. During your sightseeing, you will have a chance to visit the colorful Siab Bazaar, with stalls full of oriental sweets, local fruits, and a variety of freshly baked traditional breads. The last point of interest to be visited is Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the final resting place of Timur, a great emperor.
Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
The Samarkand driver and guide will meet you at the station.
The tour begins with a visit to Ulugbek Observatory, where part of the sextant from the 15th century is preserved. Continue to Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and the remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque. Walking through an alley with souvenir shops, you will reach the spectacular Registan Square, which has been the center of Samarkand for many centuries. During your sightseeing, you will have a chance to visit the colorful Siab Bazaar, with stalls full of oriental sweets, local fruits, and a variety of freshly baked traditional breads. The last point of interest to be visited is Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the final resting place of Timur, a great emperor.
Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Continue sightseeing: visit the Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore the traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Continue to the Mausoleum of Muslim scholar Imam al-Bukhari, the author of the collection of Hadis, sayings, and deeds of Prophet Muhammad. It is a pilgrimage place for Muslims.
The driver will transfer you to the railway station for the train to Tashkent (available departure time for high-speed trains: from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. You will be picked up 1 hour before departure).
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
The driver will transfer you to the railway station for the train to Tashkent (available departure time for high-speed trains: from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. You will be picked up 1 hour before departure).
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
In the morning, depart for the Chimgan Mountains with your guide and driver (80 km, ~2 h). You will be driving the road, lying in picturesque surroundings full of local villages, gardens, and streams. Visit a brand new Amirsoy resort. Ride the cable car to the Kumbel Ridge (2,300 m), where you can clearly see 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 not favorable. 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, if you wish, 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 plenty of resorts, beaches, and children's summer camps, Charvak Lake is a favorite place for locals and travelers to enjoy summer days outside the city. Drive down a serpentine road to have lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Tashkent after lunch. Return to the hotel.
Have a rest in a hotel before your flight.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
(The driver reserves the right to cancel the ascent to the complex if the weather conditions are not favorable. 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, if you wish, 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 plenty of resorts, beaches, and children's summer camps, Charvak Lake is a favorite place for locals and travelers to enjoy summer days outside the city. Drive down a serpentine road to have lunch at a local restaurant. Return to Tashkent after lunch. Return to the hotel.
Have a rest in a hotel before your flight.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Visa to Uzbekistan
As of June 5, 2023, citizens of Qatar can visit Uzbekistan without a visa for up to 30 days. Visa requirements for citizens of other countries can be found here.
Flights from Doha
Qatar Airways operates 4 direct flights weekly on the Doha-Tashkent-Doha route, with each flight taking approximately 4 hours. The flight is not included in the tour price.
Doha - Tashkent: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Tashkent - Doha: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat
Price includes:
- All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax by van type car;
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Train tickets for high-speed trains Tashkent – Samarkand – Tashkent economy Economy-class tickets for trains: Tashkent-Samarkand-Bukhara– Tashkent (on rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace this with the most-comfortable class of regular train);
- Sightseeing tour program with a local guide on days 1-4 (guides are provided only for sightseeing, and they do not accompany transfers unless there’s a city tour);
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary.
Price doesn't include:
- A tour leader to accompany travelers for the whole period of the tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Visa support, consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visas;
- International and domestic flight tickets;
- Travel insurance;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Cable car and other additional facilities for the Chimgan trip.
Prices, per person
Prices are for 2024 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
Accommodation
Economy:
Ateca / Praga / Milan or similar
Comfort:
Hampton by Hilton / Holiday Inn / Wyndham Tashkent / Courtyard by Marriot / Panarams
Deluxe:
Hyatt Regency / Hilton
Ateca / Praga / Milan or similar
Comfort:
Hampton by Hilton / Holiday Inn / Wyndham Tashkent / Courtyard by Marriot / Panarams
Deluxe:
Hyatt Regency / Hilton
Economy:
Gur Emir Palace / Wellfort / Jakhongir Premium / Bibikhanum / Silk Road Empire / City / Asia
Comfort:
Zarafshon Parkside / Dilimah / Royal / Grand Samarkand Superior / Medina / Platan
Deluxe:
Movenpick / Hilton Garden Inn
Gur Emir Palace / Wellfort / Jakhongir Premium / Bibikhanum / Silk Road Empire / City / Asia
Comfort:
Zarafshon Parkside / Dilimah / Royal / Grand Samarkand Superior / Medina / Platan
Deluxe:
Movenpick / Hilton Garden Inn
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