Tashkent

Tours

Start with a convenient pickup from your hotel, the train station, or the airport in Tashket. Relax on the comfortable drive to the border with Tajikistan. Go thorugh the customs procedures and cross at the Oybek checkpoint before continuing to the city of Khujand. Meet your guide and begin your tour of Khujand. Uncover the history of this city that was conquered and rebuilt by Alexander the Great. See how it is now one of the largest commercial, cultural, and scientific centers of the central Asian region. Visit one of the great architectural wonders of the city theKhudjant is Palace (own expense). See how this facinating building is a replica of the building in St. Petersburg's Petergof. Admire the beauty of the Khodjand Fortress and have the chance to visit its Archeology Museum (own expense). View the Mosque and Mausoleum of Sheikh Muslihiddin, an architectural complex with a cathedral mosque and a 19th-century minaret. Take in the 19th-century Orthodox Church of Mary Magdalene and get some shopping done at the Panjshanbe Bazaar. Return to your driver and head back to the Oybek boarder checkpoint and return to your your accommodation in Tashkent with unforgettable memories of the city of Khujand.

Tashkent - Charvak Water Reservoir - Chimgan Mountains - Amirsoy - Tashkent (Winter Route) Tashkent - Amirsoy - Chimgan Mountains - Charvak Water Reservoir - Tashkent (Summer Route) Tashkent: Meet the driver and guide at your hotel, or the airport, Then, depart from Tashkent. Amirsoy: Famous for its alpine meadows and ski resort, Amirsoy offers a great spot for lunch, restroom facilities, and skiing opportunities. Explore the country's largest ski resort with numerous ski runs (October-April, depending on weather conditions). Entrance to the cable car costs around 10-15 USD per person. Chimgan Mountains: Visit Chimgan and take the "Chair Lift" up the mountain. The lift spans about 2 km, climbing to around 2000 m (weather conditions apply). Charvak Water Reservoir: Along the way, stop at various sightseeing points for photos of Charvak. Photo stops along the road. Drive down Serpentine Road. Return to Tashkent. Drop off at the hotel.

Embark on an extraordinary Samarkand day tour from Tashkent and immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty and rich history of this ancient city. This tour offers a seamless and convenient way to explore one of the most iconic destinations in Uzbekistan. Departing from Tashkent, you'll embark on a journey filled with remarkable sights and cultural encounters. The tour begins with a comfortable high-speed train that departs from Tashkent to Samarkand, during which you'll witness the beautiful landscapes of Uzbekistan's countryside. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a professional guide who will accompany you throughout the day, sharing their extensive knowledge and insights. Throughout the tour, you'll experience the vibrant atmosphere of Samarkand's bustling markets, where you can interact with friendly locals, sample delicious Uzbek cuisine, and browse a myriad of traditional handicrafts, spices, and colorful textiles. With your knowledgeable guides by your side, you'll gain a deep appreciation for Samarkand's rich history, architectural marvels, and cultural heritage. They will provide captivating narratives, fascinating facts, and personal anecdotes, ensuring an engaging and immersive experience.

Total Route: Tashkent - Charvak Water Reservoir - Chimgan Mountains - Amirsay - Tashkent (recommended winter period, driver keep right change order by the weather or other conditions). Tashkent - Amirsay - Chimgan Mountains - Charvak Water Reservoir - Tashkent (recommended summer period, driver keep right change order by the weather or other conditions). Description: - Tashkent: Meet the driver at your hotel, in the airport, or at the train station. Then, depart from Tashkent on a drive to the Charvak Water Reservoir. - Charvak Water Reservoir: along the way visit sightseeing points to make photo of Charvak. You can visit beach and swim there. You can get jet ski, a boat or find a lot of other entertainment for leisure. Go for a swim in the cool water, surrounded by the Tien Shan mountain range. Speed around on a jet ski or cruise on a boat if you like. Entrance to Water Reservoir Territory is extra (recommended in summer). Along the road estimated 3 pitstops (photostops) till electric ventilator. - Chimgan Mountains: Visit Chimgan and go up on "Chair Lift". The length is about 2 km, climbing height is around 2000 m (we are not responsible for weather conditions). There you can get ATV riding or horse riding (extra). - Amirsay: finally, famous for alpine meadows and ski resort where you can get good place for lunch, wc and ski resort, which is open all season, and explore the country's largest ski resort with many ski runs (october-april, depends on weather conditions). Entrance to cable car around 10-15 usd per person Afterward, transfer back to Tashkent and arrive at your hotel, or else the train station or airport if you have any other trips to go on.

Total Route: Tashkent - Amirsay Resort - Chimgan Mountains - Charvak Lake - Tashkent - Tashkent: Meet the guide at your hotel, the airport, or the train station. Then, depart from Tashkent on a drive to Amirsoy Resort. - Amirsay: Famous for alpine meadows and a ski resort where you can grab lunch, use the toilet, and check out the ski resort, which is open all season (October-April, depending on weather conditions). - Chimgan Mountains: Visit Chimgan and go up on "Chair Lift". The length is about 2 kilometers, climbing height to a height of around 2000 meters (we are not responsible for weather conditions). There you can take an ATV ride or horse riding (extra). - Charvak Water Reservoir: Along the way, visit sightseeing points to take photos of Charvak. You can visit the beach and swim there. You can get a jet ski, a boat, and paragliding or find a lot of other entertainment for leisure. Entrance to the Water Reservoir Territory is extra (recommended in summer). Along the road, there are about 3 pitstops (photostops) until the electric ventilator. Afterward, transfer back to Tashkent and arrive at your hotel, or else the train station or airport if you have any other trips to go on.

Start point: Uzbekistan Hotel Start Time: As you indicated when booking (summer recommended start earlier). Time can be changed by request of traveller. 1. Amir Timur Square - the heart of modern Tashkent. The place where were formed first University and Bank of Central Asia. The place where once stood the monuments to Stalin and Marx and now the monument to Tamerlane. 2. Broadway Alley Sayilgoh - "Broadway" of Tashkent. Now it is very difficult to imagine that once there was a huge swampy place that was turned by initiative Governor-General Von Kaufman into a square for tsarist soldiers and their families, also local residents allowed. 3. Navoi Opera Theater Bolshoi Theatre of Opera and Ballet - the first Opera and ballet theater in Central Asia and now one of the visit cards of modern Tashkent. One of the best examples of the combination of folk art with Neoclassicism. 4. The Independence Square (Mustaqilliq Maidoni) is the main square of the country with the administrative offices of the Cabinet and the Senate. Now this place is a symbol of independence of Uzbekistan but once was the administrative center of the Russian tsarist and communist regimes. 5. Metro Tashkent - The first metro in Central Asia and one of the most beautiful sights in Asia. No wonder it is called the underground Museum of Tashkent because none of the stations repeat the decor of the other, each station has a different shape and individual approach. 6. Chorsu Bazaar The oldest Bazaar in Uzbekistan. Charsu Bazaar is the heart of the old city, the real Eastern market of the modern city. 7. Ensemble Hazrati Imam Historical - architectural complex Hasit Imam is the most important place of pilgrimage in the city where you can visit madrassas Barakhan and Tillesheyh, mosques and mausoleum one of the first imams of Tashkent. And more importantly, here you can see the only one in Central Asia and one of the 4 manuscripts of the Holy Koran of the VII century.

Route: Tashkent – Shymkent – Tashkent (route with border crossing). Total distance: 240 km Tashkent - Shymkent - Tashkent Description: - Tashkent: Pick up from your hotel/airport/train station and transfer to the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border. Cross the border. Meeting with our driver. Start of the trip. Along the way you can see the camels and at some stop try mare's milk. - The Sacred Mound of Kazygurt: Along the road, we make a pit stop for the visit of “Noah's Ark“. Once the Great Silk Road passed through these places. Many legends and beliefs are connected with Kazygurt. According to one of them, Noah's Ark landed at the top of the mountain. - Shymkent: Scientists mentioned that the city is at least 800 years old. Firstly, the name of the city is given by a medieval historian writes that in 1365-1366, during Tamerlane's military campaign, his army stopped in the village of Chimkent near the city of Sairam. Caravans of the Great Silk Road passed through Shymkent until Genghis Khan's troops captured the city in the XIII century. Nowadays, Shymkent is administrative center of the South Kazakhstan region. - Citadel: old town has already existed since the 9th century. And the oldest mosque and minaret also have been preserved there. The citadel is considered to be the same age as Tashkent, more than 2200 years. The highest point of the city is also located in the citadel, which offers a panoramic view of the entire city. - Ordabasy Complex - under the citadel there is a shopping area in which a new complex was built. - Zher Ana Complex - was also erected in this territory, which symbolizes the independence and freedom of Kazakhstan. - Independence Square: It was opened in 2011 in the historical part of the city, and is the largest and newest park in the city. - Metallurgists Park - one of the most beautiful parks in the city, the park of was built before the war and located in a city quarter which was built by German and Japanese prisoners of war. - Arbat Shymkent: The local “Broadway” is the business card of the city. Furthermore, here we can visit the upside-down house which now one of the more preferred attractions of citizens. - Museum of Victims of Political Repression: In this museum you can get more information and knowledge about Stalin's repressions against the Kazakh people. - Russian Orthodox church: Cathedral of St. Nicholas was built in 1988 during the reforms (perestroika) of the Soviet Union. - Abay Park: In the center of the park is the Alley of Glory, a memorial complex to the events of the II WW, the central place in which is installed Memorial of Glory. The park is named in honor of Abai Kunanbayev, the great Kazakh poet and educator, the founder of modern Kazakh literature and philosophy, and to whom a monument has been erected on the territory of the park. - Tashkent: Finishing the tour of Shymkent, return to Tashkent and on the way some stops to take photos of green camps (April-May), farms and livestock farms.

Expereince a perfect blend of ancient history, rich culture, and modern allure with this guided tour of Tashkent, the vibrant capital city of Uzbekistan. Discover the city's most iconic landmarks and uncover some of its charming hidden treasures. Choose from a group tour or a private tour that is fully-customizable. Be picked up in an air-conditioned car at your accommodation in Tashkent and begin your adventure through the city. Refuel with a delicious lunch along the way. Marvel at the architectural splendors that adorn the city, from the grand Independence Square, a symbol of Uzbekistan's independence, to the beautiful Tashkent Metro stations, known for their exquisite designs and intricate mosaics. Go on a seamless and unforgettable adventure through this remarkable city and unlock the wonders of Tashkent, where tradition and modernity coexist in perfect harmony. Return to your accommodation at the end of the tour with unforgettable memories.

Sit back, relax, and experience the Uzbek countryside on a fast and easy high-speed train journey from Tashkent to Samarkand. Reach your destination swiftly and save valuable time when compared to traditional transportation options. Benefit from cutting-edge technology with a seamless journey. Take advantage of the facilities with high-speed Wi-Fi, advanced entertainment systems, and attentive onboard staff. Take in the panoramic landscapes, adding a touch of adventure and beauty to your travel experience.

Route: Tashkent – Shymkent – Turkestan (route with border crossing). Total distance: 300 km (Tashkent – Shymkent 130 km / Shymkent – Turkestan 170 km). Description: - Tashkent: Pick up from your hotel/airport/train station and transfer to the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border. Cross the border. Meeting with our driver. Start of the trip. Along the way you can see the camels and at some stop try mare's milk (depends on season). - Shymkent: Scientists mentioned that the city is at least 800 years old. Firstly, the name of the city is given by a medieval historian writes that in 1365-1366, during Tamerlane's military campaign, his army stopped in the village of Chimkent near the city of Sairam. Caravans of the Great Silk Road passed through Shymkent until Genghis Khan's troops captured the city in the XIII century. Nowadays, Shymkent is the second most populous city in Kazakhstan, and is also the administrative center of the South Kazakhstan region. - Friday Mosque: Main mosque of Shymkent. Photostop. - Turkestan: Visit to the main monument of the city, the Yassawi Complex, the largest mausoleum in all of Central Asia. In addition, the mausoleum is the only one that includes all the rooms in an enclosed space. One of the spiritual tutors of Sufism of the local nomadic peoples was buried here. We continue with the mausoleum of Rabiyabegim, the pre-Mongolian Underground mosque, the Caravanserai and the new Friday Mosque. In the complex it is offered to take a ride on the two-humped camels (extra). Lunch at the local restaurant (extra). - After visiting the old part of the complex, we continue to the new part, where the Central Asian "Venice" avenue is located, where you can have a rest. In addition, you can visit the 8K Cinema in the "Golden Egg" complex, which is the only one in Central Asia and where you can get complete information about the history of Kazakhstan. There are also photography services with eagles and traditional dresses of the Kazakh nomads. - Tashkent: Finishing the tour of Turkestan, return to Tashkent and on the way some stops to take photos of green camps (April-May), farms and livestock farms. End of the tour. Useful tips: - Recommended restaurants-Sandyq, Navoiy, Karavan Saray, Wow Plow. - Budget for lunch of 12-20 USD minimum per person. - The money exchange on both sides of the border is the same. - In Turkestan you can enjoy with camel rides - Photography services with eagles and traditional dresses of the Kazakh nomads. Include: - Professional guide - Vehicle with a/c - All transfers in both countries Not Included: - Entrance tickets to the mentioned monuments - Lunch/Dinner - Other and personal expenses that are not mentioned in the program