THE GREAT SILK ROAD - UZBEKISTAN

DAY 1 Sofia-Istanbul-Urgench Departure from Sofia Airport with a Turkish Airlines flight in 21:15 h. to Urgench via Istanbul. DAY 2 Urgench-Hiva Arrival at Urgench airport in 07:10 h. Transfer to Khiva (30 km, around 40 minutes). Arrival in Khiva, accommodation at the Erkin Palace Hotel 4* ( or similar) and breakfast. "Museum under the open sky" tourist program follows. The architectural complex of Ichan-Kala is a mini-city and the tour will take place on foot. The history of Khorezm region is rooted so far back in ancient times, that few civilizations can match its age. You will see palaces with rich mosaics, unique beautiful minarets, madrassas and mosques such as Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum (XVII-XIX), Tosh-Hovli Palace (Harem on Hiva Khan) (1830-1836), Kunya-Ark fortress (1868-1888), the Kalta-Minor minaret (1855), mammal Shergazi-Khan (1830-1836), complex Alla-Kuli-khan (XII-XIIITIITIIle), Caravanserai (XVIII), minaret and Khoja-Islam mosque (1908-1910), Palace Ala-Kuli-khan (XIX) etc.. Free time for lunch. Continuation of the tour around Khiva. Dinner at a local restaurant approx 19:00 h. Overnight stay.

DAY 3 Khiva-Bukhara Snack in wanted. Departure for Bukhara through the Qazlkum desert (around 480 km). Lunch at a roadside cafe. Arrival in Bukhara approx 16:00 h. and accommodation at Hotel Asia Bukhara 4*( or similar) . Dinner - a master class on cooking the Uzbek national dish pilaf. Overnight stay. DAY 4 Bukhara Snack in wanted. Start of the tour in Bukhara: Welcome to the most ancient city of Central Asia — Bukhara, which has a history of 2500 years. The historical monuments, built in different eras keep incredible stories, which are of interest to all guests of the capital of ancient Sogdiana. The program includes a visit to the Samanid mausoleum (9th century) — one of the architectural masterpieces of Central Asia and a pearl of world architecture; Chashma-Ayub mausoleum (XIV century). The Bolo-House complex is an architectural ensemble, located on the registan ( central square) to Bukhara, consisting of a mosque, minaret and hauz (water). The Ark fortress from the 4th c. is the center of the Bukhara statehood. The emir's palace was located here, mosques, treasury, government office and prison. Free time for lunch. We continue the tour of Bukhara: Kalyan complex - Kalyan minaret from the 12th century - a symbol of holy Bukhara. Visit to the covered markets of Bukhara, which exist from the time of the Great Silk Road - Toki-Zargaron (a row of jewelers), Talkie-Sarafon (a row of carpets, national clothes), Toki-Telpakifurushon (a row of hat makers). IN 18:00 h. followed by a folklore show at the Nadir Diwan Begi madrasa. Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight. DAY 5 Buhara-Hizhduvan-ezeroto Aidarkul

Breakfast at the hotel. Tour of the Summer Palace of the Emirs of Bukhara - Sitorai-Mohi Khosa. Departure for Gizhduvan (52 km, around 1 time). Arrival in Gizhduvan. Visit to the ceramic workshop in the house of the 7th generation ceramic master Alisher Narzulaev. A short demonstration of the making and coloring of ceramic products. Free time for lunch. Afternoon departure to Aydarkul lake (180 km). Arrival at Safari Yurt Camp to 17:30 h. and accommodation. Dinner at the camp. Overnight stay. DAY 6 Lake Aydarkul-Samarkand Zakuska. Rest, riding a camel, swimming in Aydarkul lake, familiarization with the fauna and flora of the lake. Lunch on the shore of Aydarkul Lake. Departure for Samarkand (244 km). Arrival in Samarkand approx 18:00 h., accommodation at Zilol Baxt Hotel 4* (or similar) . Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay. DAY 7 Samarkand Breakfast. Tourist tour of Samarkand. "Samarkand is a paradise on earth...", which means, that Samarkand is the beauty of the face of the Earth... Welcome to Samarkand, a city with over 2,500 years of history. Visit to the Guri-Emir mausoleum (the tomb of Tamerlane), Registan Square – symbol of the city of Samarkand, which includes Sherdar Madrasah, Madrasah Tilya-Kari, Madrasa Ulugbek and Madrasa Bibi-Khanum - built in honor of the most beloved wife of Amir Timur. Free time for lunch. Continuation of the tour around Samarkand: complex Shah-i-Zinda (the memorial was created in the 12th-14th centuries AD. Its appearance is associated with the name of Qusam-ibn-Abbas, cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, and many princes and princesses of the Timurid dynasty, who are also buried here. Ulugbek Observatory is next- one of the oldest and most important observatories in Central Asia, built in 1424-1428 Mr. from grandson to Amir Timur (Tamerlane) Ulugbek on Kukhak Hill. IN 18:00 h. — a visit to a colorful musical performance at the El-Merosi theater, which

tells about the development of the Uzbek national costume. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight stay. DAY 8 Samarkand-Tashkent Snack. Visit to Siab Oriental Bazaar to buy souvenirs, gifts, vegetables, nuts and dried fruits. Visit to a 10th century silk paper workshop in the village of. Konigil, as well as a factory for making the famous Samarkand carpets. Free time for lunch. Transfer to the train station in Samarkand. In the late afternoon departure for Tashkent by high-speed Afrosiab train. Arrival in Tashkent. Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to Hampton by Hilton hotel 4* ( or similar) and accommodation. Overnight stay. DAY 9 Tashkent Breakfast. Tourist tour of Tashkent: The Hazrat-Imam complex, where the Qur'an of Uthman, the oldest surviving manuscript of the Qur'an, is kept, survived to the present day, colored, as it is believed, with the blood of the third caliph — Usman; Amir Timur Square, Museum of Applied Arts. Free time for lunch. We continue the tour in Tashkent: Independence Square, Complex for the memory of the victims of repression, A monument to bravery, Theater Square. Farewell dinner. Overnight stay. DAY 10 Tashkent-Sofia (through Istanbul) Early breakfast and transfer to Tashkent International Airport. Departure to Sofia with a Turkish Airlines flight via Istanbul in 09:35 h. Arrival at Sofia Airport in 20:25 h.

ü Airline tickets with airport taxes included (584.79 BGN. / 299 euro to 23.10.2025), checked baggage 30 kg and hand luggage 8 kg.

ü Railway tickets for a high-speed train on the Samarkand-Tashkent route

ü 1 bed and breakfast at Erkin Palace Hotel 4* ( or similar) in Khiva + early check-in;

ü 2 overnight stay with breakfast at Hotel Asia Bukhara 4*( or similar) in Bukhara;

ü 1 overnight stay with breakfast in a yurt camp in Aidarkul;

ü 2 overnight stays with breakfast at Zilol Baxt Hotel 4* ( or similar) to Samarkand;

ü 2 overnight stays at the Hampton by Hilton Hotel 4*( or similar) to Tashkent;

ü 1 additional breakfast upon arrival in Khiva;

ü Lunch at the yurt camp;

ü Lunch at a roadside cafe in the Kazalkum desert;

ü All evenings;

ü Transportation by comfortable bus along the route;

ü Tourist tours of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent with a local guide;

ü Folklore performance at the Nadir Diwan Begi madrasa in Bukhara;

ü Master class on cooking Uzbek national dish - pilaf;

ü Visiting a colorful musical performance at the El-Merosi theater in Samarkand, which tells about the evolution of the Uzbek national costume;

ü Visiting a 10th century silk paper workshop ;

ü Visiting a factory for making the famous Samarkand carpets;

ü Entrance fees for the historical monuments under the program;

ü Tour guide service by a local tour guide;

ü Experienced guide from the agency;

ü Medical insurance with coverage assistance 10 000 euro per person.

ü Lunches (are paid on the spot), except for the lunches by the Aidarkul lake and in the Kazalkum desert;

ü Payment for photo- and video recording in historical monuments;

ü Additional services, which are not specified in the program;

ü Bakshishi;

ü Trip Cancellation Insurance.

RESERVATION CONDITIONS:

ü A valid international passport is required for travel 6 months from the date of travel;

ü They are paid upon reservation 1500 BGN;

ü Full payment by 60 days before the departure date.

CANCELLATION TERMS:

ü To 90 days before the departure date- without penalty;

ü From 89 to 60 days before the departure date- the deposit;

ü From 59 days before departure- 100%.

NOTES:

ü A valid international passport is required for travel 6 months from the date of travel;

ü No visas, sanitary and medical requirements for travel to Uzbekistan;

ü Minimum number of tourists for the implementation of the program: 15

ü Deadline for notification of uncollected minimum – 30 days, before departure;

ü Price change is possible at: change in transport costs (fuel), airports, etc. fees; change by more than 3% of the exchange rate in the period between the date of conclusion of the contract and departure; unexpected price increase by our partners, as well as in other objectively imperative cases;

ü The specified package prices are calculated at the exchange rate of BGN to USD 1.00 USD = 1.70 BGN.

ü The airline reserves the right to change the departure and landing times, about which the tour operator will promptly inform the users;

ü The tour operator is NOT responsible for changing museum fees and museum opening hours. Changes may occur. The tour operator reserves the right to make changes in the sequence of the program execution for reasons beyond its control and is not responsible for tourists, not admitted by the relevant border authorities.

ü The excursion is not suitable for people with reduced mobility!