DOLORES TRAVEL SERVICES arrange and support , seminars, conferences,meetings, and business trainings !

Incentive Tours to Uzbekistan

If you need to hold a corporative event at the summit level, the staff of our company “Dolores Travel Services” is always ready to help you! We have a great experience in professional holding, organizing and preparing different business appointments, conferences and seminars from 50 to 300 persons. Our specialists have a hands-on experience of working with big companies from Russia, Malaysia, India and other developing countries of the world.

Dolores Travel Services offer different kind of corporate seminars – trainings and corporate games, popularity tendency of corporate visits progress year by year very quickly as the creation of corporate spirit in company for many modern directors is a very important factor in working with the staff. It is naturally that presence of the corporate spirit is possible only in the presence of the team itself.  

What should be done if there is a staff but it is not a team itself?

Trainings in team building are the leaders either in popularity or in a status among the kinds of active corporate rest. Being extracted from common atmosphere a person more seldom comes back to the behavioral and mental stereotypes having formed in it. Other atmosphere forces also to act in different way.

You get:         

• Customized and creative approach
• Costs optimization and scheduling
• Flexible payment schedule
• Prompt and efficient service

Assign the following leg work to Dolores Travel Services and enjoy the result:

• Budgeting

• Agenda development

• Venue selection and participants accommodation choices. We’ll organize a conference hall lease, hotel reservations, and pick unconventional venue if requested by the client

• Arrival and departure transfer and escort for participants

• Technical support, rental of audio-visual equipment

• Decoration of halls

• Meals for participants

• Planning and holding festive events

You can always rely on:

Unconventional creative ideas of Dolores Travel staff, reasonable approach and costs, and superior service quality.

“Dolores Travel Services” is happy to offer cooperation!

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Address:       107A Amir Temur street, Tashkent, 100084, Uzbekistan Check-in:      From  2:00 PM Check-out:    Prior to 12:00 PM Description:  Built in 1997, floors - 13, rooms – 233

The InterContinental Hotel Tashkent is conveniently located in a business park near the National Bank of Uzbekistan, shopping arcades and the Telecommunication Center, a 20 minute drive from the airport and 5 minutes from the city center. The only five-star hotel in Uzbekistan, InterContinental Tashkent rightfully enjoys its reputation of an unsurpassed leader of the country's hotel and tourist business. This leadership has already been confirmed twice by the "Best hotel in Uzbekistan" award, but it is even better accentuated by guests who've chosen the hotel as their residence during their stay in Tashkent.

All the largest hotels of Uzbekistan are located in Tashkent, the capital of the country, including the five-star Intercontinental, Uzbekistan four-star hotel, which is the oldest one, the new hotels – Park Turon and Tashkent Palace. International brands are represented by the Dedeman Silk Road Tashkent and the Radisson SAS hotels. All the biggest Tashkent hotels are situated in the heart of the city, close to the major tourist attractions and business centers.

Nowadays more and more tourists prefer to stay at three-star Boutique Hotels in Tashkent with a few guest rooms which become popular owing to their small sizes, low-rise buildings and a domestic comfort. The hotels of Tashkent offer the high-class services including escort, meeting, sightseeing tours both within and outside the city, trips to the mountains and boarding houses, and many other services. Almost all the hotels of Tashkent provide wireless Internet access and international telephony.

The pearl of the Orient, center of tourist tours, magnificent Samarkand offers to its guests two big and comfortable four-star hotels: the Afrosiyob Palace and the President Hotel - best Samarkand hotels.

Unique design of the ellipse-shaped President Hotel, which looks like a big ship’s deck, greatly impresses the guests of the hotel.

The Afrosiyob Palace hotel in Samarkand also has its fascinating story: during construction of the hotel the workers discovered an ancient wine cellar. After some considerations, the finding was decided to be kept as a part of the hotel’s decor, and the guests can visit the unique bar-museum in the hotel of Samarkand. 

The private hotels in Samarkand located short of the architectural monuments and the Registan Square are very popular as well. All the hotels provide meeting and escort services, sightseeing tours both within and outside the city.  

Wireless and broadband Internet and international telephony are available in Samarkand hotels.

Bukhara is one of the biggest tourist cities of Uzbekistan, a place of pilgrimage and fascinating tours. The Bukhara Palace and the Grand Bukhara are the major four-star hotels of this ancient city. The top-floor rooms allow enjoying the amazing modern cityscape.

In the old part of Bukhara city one can find a variety of Bukhara Hotels designed in national style and combining Oriental colour with European comfort. Some of the most popular ones are the newly built Omar Khayyam and Zargaron hotels in Bukhara located in the ancient part of the city close to the historical sites.

Most hotels in Bukhara provide transportation services, tours, escort and meeting of the guests. The boutique hotels, as well as big hotels of Bukhara, offer wireless Internet access in the lobby or guest rooms and international telephony.

There are some Bukhara hotels partially decorated with paintings made more than two centuries ago. One of the examples is the boutique hotel Komil in Bukhara with its unrenewed guest room decorated by the fragments of the early XIX century paintings.

Many Bukhara hotels cherish the heritage and keep up the traditions: in private hotels one can find small museums and enjoy the exhibits stories willingly told by the hosts.  

And of course each guest will be excited to taste the amazing Bukhara cuisine, traditionally considered to be the most delicate and delicious one in the whole Central Asia. 

Nowadays there is a great number of tourists from all countries desiring to visit Khiva, the unique open-air museum. The hotels of Khiva are represented by the splendid four-star hotels of the Malika and the Asia Chain located beyond the old town called Ichan Kala. From the windows of those hotels in Khiva one can enjoy the amazing ancient city view.  Comfortable hotels with the guest rooms of European style offer a full range of services. The guests may use wireless Internet, international telephony and satellite television.

Nowadays about three hundred families live in the oldest town Ichan Kala, and all the tourists have a good chance to enjoy the miraculous atmosphere of the Oriental fairy tale and live in the Middle Ages owing to the number of Khiva Hotels located there. The wonderful hotel Orient Star is located in the ancient building of madrassah where it is always chilly without any air conditioners even in hot weather.

The most of Khiva hotels offer the European comfort combined with the Oriental colour. The owners of some hotels in Khiva consciously refuse such modern conveniences as Internet and television to let their guests take rest from the civilization.

Another big hotel, the Khorezm Palace, is located 30 kilometers from Khiva in Urgentch city. The hotel can accommodate large groups and is designed to hold conferences and symposiums.

There are two hotels Fergana Hotels in city – the Club 777 and the Asia Khiva, a super hotel of the Asia Chain.  Also there are some B&B guest houses, which offer to the guests of the valley a domestic comfort and reasonable prices.

The new Khudayar Khan Palace hotel has been constructed, and the old central Kokand hotel has been reconstructed.

Owing to its good geographical location and mild climate, Uzbekistan has always been an excellent place for rest and health improvement. Do you know that the Republic has recently been a main supplier of the vulnerary herbs in the former Soviet Union? The environmentally sound mountainous regions are still called the Central Asian Switzerland. In Uzbekistan the places of rest are located not far from the capital, Tashkent: the most remote ones can be reached within four hours by car. Nowadays the tourist business of the Republic can offer not only the health-giving mountain air but also the world-class comfort.   

The most popular mountains hotels in Uzbekistan for guests and local people are located in the Chimgan Mountains and alongshore the Charvak Reservoir.    

Travelling to Uzbekistan is like viewing the diamond – the edges of which you can enjoy endlessly.  Uzbekistan like fine art – pictures of mountain scenery, deserts, lakes, rivers and oases are superseding one another – you have to see it. It is like literature, old book of history – you have to read it. It is like aura of the past and warmth of hospitality – you have to feel it. Uzbekistan is the land of great commander Amir Temur, brilliant astronomer and ruler Mirzo Ulugbek, scientist and doctor whose name is known worldwide Ibn Sino, historian and geographer Abu-Raykhon Beruniy, mathematician and founder of algebra Al-Khorazmi. Uzbekistan is home and shelter for genius poets, Sufi, skilful masters and craftsmen. 

Silk Road trip (UZ)

Destination: Uzbekistan
Cities: Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent
Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights

This tour is for you to explore all Uzbek cities that once used to be the part of Great Silk Road.

Day 1 Tashkent

Arrival to Tashkent, meeting in the airport with the plate of  Uzbekistan tour operator «Dolores Travel Services». Journey starts from the capital of Uzbekistan, from warm and “city of bread” Tashkent.  
Transfer to Tashkent Hotel, check-in. Leisure time. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 2 Tashkent - Samarkand

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel.
Transfer to Samarkand. Hotel check-in. Evening short city tour in Samarkand: Registan Square - Madrassah Ulug Bek (XV), Madrassah Shir-Dor (XVII), Madrassah Tillya-Kori (XVII). Overnight at  Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime 3 *** hotels.

Day 3 Samarkand  

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
The science and art of ancient East where concentrated in Samarkand since olden times. Multinational and tolerant – it is spoken here that: “there are many stairs leading to the sky” and there is no difference in what language you pray.

Full day city tour in Samarkand: visiting of morning East Siab Bazaar,  Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane's Tomb (XIV-XV), Bibi Khanum Mosque (XIV-XV). 
Excavations and Museum of ancient city of Afrosiab. Architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda (dated XI-XV century) and Ulug Bek Observatory (XV), the Mausoleum of prophet Daniel. 
Free time: visiting carpet factory Hudzhum - handmade silk carpets OR workshop on manufacturing of a papyrian paper (handmade).  Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime 3 *** hotels.

Day 4 Samarkand - Bukhara

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
 Transfer to Bukhara.

Evening free for Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries).
Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 5 Bukhara

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
Holy Bukhara, homeland of Ibn Sino (Avicenna), loved city of all saints and worldwide known philosopher – cheery Hodja Nasriddin, lively, noisy and luxurious capital of Emirs, rich man of all nationals and patrons. When you hear “Splendor of East” – it is Bukhara!
City tour in Bukhara: Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of Samanids’ dinasty at the end of IX - beginning of X), Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Spring of Job - XIV), Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of XX), Citadel Ark (IV) – city in a city, Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consists of Minaret Kalon (XII), Kalyan Mosque (XII), Miri Arab Madrassah (XVI),  Ulugbek’s Madrassah (1417), Madrassah Nodir Divanbeghi, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (dated XII-XVI centuries), Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries), Kosh-Madrassah Ensemble (consisting of two resisting Madari-Abdullakhan Madrassah (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrassah. Chor-Minor (four minarets). Free time: we advise you to visit Bukhara Dome Bazaars (dated 15-16 centuries): Toki Saraffon (the Dome of Moneychangers), Toki-Telpak Furushon (the Dome of Cap makers), Toki Zargaron (the Dome of jewellers) and Tim Abdullakhan  (the Center of  silk).

Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 6  Bukhara - Khiva (550)

Breakfast at the hotel.
In old days, route from  Bukhara to  Khiva lasted more than a month. Today it takes 6 - 7 hours by vehicle, through mysterious red desert “Kyzyl-Kum”, the territory of “Khorezm”, which was called in the past as a “State of Thousand and Hundred Cities”. What kind of secrets are buried in this desert, this is something what archeologists and historians will be trying to find in the future. Meanwhile, you are invited to view the exotic landscapes of desert with roaming camels, nomadic yurts and old Amudarya River (Oxus).
Arrival to Khiva,  Khiva Hotel accommodation. Leisure time. Night at Malika Khiva 3 *** / Asia Khiva 3 *** hotels.

Day 7 Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent  

Breakfast at Khiva hotel.

If you ever dreamed of getting into Eastern fairy tale, than your dreams come true. City tour in Khiva around: Ichan-Kalaarchitectural complex (XII-XIX), the Residence of the last Khiva Khan including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (XVI-XVI), Kalta Minor Tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (XIX), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum(XIV-XVIII), Juma Mosque (X) and other Khiva tourist sights. Narrow streets, carved “ayvans” veranda and doors, majestic minarets and mausoleums, heritage and arts –all kept with care in this city as great treasure.

Transfer to the airport in Urghench, flight to Tashkent (according to time table), flight, and arrival to Tashkent. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 8 Tashkent  

Breakfast at the hotel. 

Return to Tashkent, back to 21^st century. Tashkent is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia, where antiquity and modernity coexist completing each other. 

City tour:  Amir Temur Square: monument of the great commander - Amir Temur, the well-known Tashkent chiming clock and Hotel Uzbekistan, the Palace of Forums, "Broadway" - avenue of artists, with the inexpensive souvenirs exposed for sale, and also on fountains and modern monuments of the capital, visiting the religious complex Khasti Imam: consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (XV centure),Barak Khan Madrassah (XVI centure), Muy-Mubarak Mosque - storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of prophet Muhammad; Dzhuma-mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali, the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI).
Free time for purchases in CHORSU bazaar and souvenir shops.  Transfer to the airport, flight for the next destination.

FAQ for tourists
Visa to Uzbekistan
Customs Regulations
Recommended Airlines

Uzbekistan tourist information:

Price includes:
• Accommodation in tourist class hotels throughout Uzbekistan (twin / dbl shared)
• Train tickets Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Tashkent
• Comfortable transport with air conditioner for the whole route 
• 1-2 persons – Sedan Daewoo Nexia up to 4 seats 
• 3-8 persons –  Minivan Istana up to 14 seats
• 8-14 persons – Minibus Toyota Coaster up to 20 seats
• 15 and more persons – Bus Golden Dragon up to 45 seats
• Food: breakfast in the hotels 
• Entrance tickets to museums and sightseeings specified in the program
• English-Russian speaking Uzbekistan tourist guide for all tours according to the program
•Visa support (note:  visa support is free of charge)

Not Included:
• International air ticket 
• Beverage and alcohol drinks
• Visa cost (if not citizens of the Russian Federation)
• Photo/video shooting charges in museums
• Tips and liquors
• Personal expenses
• Other services not specified above

IMPORTANT!

• No early arrivals and late departures are included; additional payment will be discussed after confirmation of arrival and departure time.

• In case of tour cancellation after confirmation is less than 7 days there will be 100% penalty, if less than 14 days 50 % penalty, if less than 30 days no penalty.

Cancellation fees:

Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply 
Cancellation prior 15 days – 50% charge of the tour price
Cancellation prior 7 days – 100% charge of the tour price

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Travelling to Uzbekistan is like viewing the diamond – the edges of which you can enjoy endlessly.  Uzbekistan like fine art – pictures of mountain scenery, deserts, lakes, rivers and oases are superseding one another – you have to see it. It is like literature, old book of history – you have to read it. It is like aura of the past and warmth of hospitality – you have to feel it. Uzbekistan is the land of great commander Amir Temur, brilliant astronomer and ruler Mirzo Ulugbek, scientist and doctor whose name is known worldwide Ibn Sino, historian and geographer Abu-Raykhon Beruniy, mathematician and founder of algebra Al-Khorazmi. Uzbekistan is home and shelter for genius poets, Sufi, skilful masters and craftsmen. 

Heritage of Uzbekistan Tour (UZ)

Destination: Uzbekistan
Cities: Tashkent – Ugrench – Khiva – Bukhara – Samarkand - Tashkent
Duration: 10 days/ 9 nights

Heritage of Uzbekistan tour is for you to explore all Uzbek cities that once used to be the part of Great Silk Road.

Day 1 Tashkent

Arrival to Tashkent, meeting in the airport with the plate of  Uzbekistan tour operator «Dolores Travel Services». Journey starts from the capital of Uzbekistan, from warm and “city of bread” Tashkent.
Transfer to Tashkent Hotel, check-in. Leisure time. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 2 Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel.
Caravans come to China from West to East and our route starts from Khiva, museum city under the sky. 05:00 transfer to the airport, 07:00 flight to Urgench, 08:40 arrival and transfer to Khiva (30 km). Khiva Hotel accommodation.

If you ever dreamed of getting into Eastern fairy tale, than your dreams come true. City tour in Khiva around: Ichan-Kala architectural complex (XII-XIX), the Residence of the last Khiva Khan including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (XVI-XVI), Kalta Minor Tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (XIX), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum(XIV-XVIII), Juma Mosque (X) and other Khiva tourist sights. Narrow streets, carved “ayvans” veranda and doors, majestic minarets and mausoleums, heritage and arts –all kept with care in this city as great treasure.
Leisure time. Night at Malika Khiva 3 *** / Asia Khiva 3 *** hotels.

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Day 3 Khiva - Bukhara (550 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.
In old days, route from Khiva to Bukhara lasted more than a month. Today it takes 6 - 7 hours by vehicle, through mysterious red desert “Kyzyl-Kum”, the territory of “Khorezm”, which was called in the past as a “State of Thousand and Hundred Cities”. What kind of secrets are buried in this desert, this is something what archeologists and historians will be trying to find in the future. Meanwhile, you are invited to view the exotic landscapes of desert with roaming camels, nomadic yurts and old Amudarya River (Oxus).
Arrival to Bukhara,  Bukhara Hotel check-in.
Leusure time. Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 4 Bukhara

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
Holy Bukhara, homeland of Ibn Sino (Avicenna), loved city of all saints and worldwide known philosopher – cheery Hodja Nasriddin, lively, noisy and luxurious capital of Emirs, rich man of all nationals and patrons. When you hear “Splendor of East” – it is Bukhara!
City tour in Bukhara: Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of Samanids’ dinasty at the end of IX - beginning of X), Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Spring of Job - XIV), Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of XX), Citadel Ark (IV) – city in a city, Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consists of Minaret Kalon (XII), Kalyan Mosque (XII), Miri Arab Madrassah (XVI),  Ulugbek’s Madrassah (1417), Madrassah Nodir Divanbeghi, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (dated XII-XVI centuries), Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries), Kosh-Madrassah Ensemble (consisting of two resisting Madari-Abdullakhan Madrassah (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrassah. Chor-Minor (four minarets).

Free time: we advise you to visit Bukhara Dome Bazaars (dated 15-16 centuries): Toki Saraffon (the Dome of Moneychangers), Toki-Telpak Furushon (the Dome of Cap makers), Toki Zargaron (the Dome of jewellers) and Tim Abdullakhan  (the Center of  silk). Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 5 Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.
There are Rulers’ palaces and mausoleums of Sheikhs are located out of city in Bukhara. A trip out of Bukhara city for a visit to Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum (dated XVI-XIX century), to the sepulchers of his mother and his preceptor (dated XIV), Mausoleum Chor-Bakr (dated X century), visit to summer residence Sitorai Mokhi Khosa (dated XIX century). There you can see where Emirs of Bukhara spent their time during long and hot summers while taking a rest. Feed some bread to peacocks and make a pilgrimage to holy sites.  
Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. We advise to visit the Gold Bazar.  Night at Grand Bukhara  4 **** / Sasha and  Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 6 Bukhara - Samarkand (270 km) 

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
Transfer to Samarkand in the morning through Vobkent city with survey of Vabkent Minaret (dated XII century) and through Gizhduvan city with survey of Ulugbek Madrassah, Abd-al-Khalik Gizhduvani Mazar and visiting a workshop of the famous Gizhduvani potter.
Before entrance to Samarkand we will stop at the Ismail Al Bukhari Mausoleum.
Transfer to Samarkand, hotel check-in.
Free time. Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime  3 *** hotels.

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Day 7 Samarkand

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
The science and art of ancient East where concentrated in Samarkand since olden times. Multinational and tolerant – it is spoken here that: “there are many stairs leading to the sky” and there is no difference in what language you pray.
Full day city tour in Samarkand: Visiting of morning East Siab Bazaar, Registan Square - Madrassah Ulug Bek (XV), Madrassah Shir-Dor (XVII), Madrassah Tillya-Kori (XVII),  Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane's Tomb (XIV-XV), Bibi Khanum Mosque (XIV-XV).
Excavations and Museum of ancient city of Afrosiab. Architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda (dated XI-XV century) and Ulug Bek Observatory (XV), the Mausoleum of prophet Daniel.
Visiting carpet factory Hudzhum - handmade silk carpets. Workshop visiting on manufacturing of a papyrian paper (handmade).  Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime 3 *** hotels.

Day 8 Samarkand - Tashkent

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
In the morning transferring to Tashkent (4 hours). Return to Tashkent, back to 21^st century. Tashkent is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia, where antiquity and modernity coexist completing each other. Tashkent hotel accommodation.
After a dinner city tour through modern Tashkent: Navoi Theater Square, The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Alisher Navoi, the Tashkent Television tower, the Memorial comple,  People’s Courage Monument (the unique architecturally-art complex devoted to the topic of liquidation of Tashkent earthquake consequences in 1966).
Tour to Amir Temur Square: monument of the great commander, Amir Temur, the well-known Tashkent chiming clock and Hotel Uzbekistan, the Palace of Forums, "Broadway" - avenue of artists, with the inexpensive souvenirs exposed for sale, and also on fountains and modern monuments of the capital.
Free time at Tashkent Metro. Night in Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 9 Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.
Continuation of the city tour through Tashkent: Independence Square where are located: monuments of Independence and Happy Mother, Arch Ezgulik (the Arch of kind and noble aspirations) with storks rising in a height, Memorial Complex to the Great Patriotic War.
Further excursion through old part of the city: Visiting the religious complex Khasti Imam: consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (XV centure), Barak Khan Madrassah (XVI centure), Muy-Mubarak Mosque - storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of prophet Muhammad; Dzhuma-mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali, the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI).
Free time for purchases in CHORSU bazar and souvenir shops. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 10 Tashkent

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel. Transfer to the airport, flight for the next destination.

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FAQ for tourists
Visa to Uzbekistan
Customs Regulations
Recommended Airlines

Uzbekistan tourist information:

Price includes:
• Accommodation in tourist class hotels throughout Uzbekistan (twin / dbl shared)
• Local Air ticket 
• Comfortable transport with air conditioner for the whole route 
• 1-2 persons – Sedan Daewoo Nexia up to 4 seats 
• 3-8 persons –  Minivan Istana up to 14 seats
• 8-14 persons – Minibus Toyota Coaster up to 20 seats
• 15 and more persons – Bus Golden Dragon up to 45 seats
• Food: breakfast in the hotels 
• Entrance tickets to museums and sightseeings specified in the program
• English-Russian speaking Uzbekistan tourist guide for all tours according to the program
•Visa support (note:  visa support is free of charge)

Not Included:
• International air ticket 
• Beverage and alcohol drinks
• Visa cost (if not citizens of the Russian Federation)
• Photo/video shooting charges in museums
• Tips and liquors
• Personal expenses
• Other services not specified above

IMPORTANT!

• No early arrivals and late departures are included; additional payment will be discussed after confirmation of arrival and departure time.

• In case of tour cancellation after confirmation is less than 7 days there will be 100% penalty, if less than 14 days 50 % penalty, if less than 30 days no penalty.

Cancellation fees:

Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply 
Cancellation prior 15 days – 50% charge of the tour price
Cancellation prior 7 days – 100% charge of the tour price

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Travelling to Uzbekistan is like viewing the diamond – the edges of which you can enjoy endlessly.  Uzbekistan like fine art – pictures of mountain scenery, deserts, lakes, rivers and oases are superseding one another – you have to see it. It is like literature, old book of history – you have to read it. It is like aura of the past and warmth of hospitality – you have to feel it. Uzbekistan is the land of great commander Amir Temur, brilliant astronomer and ruler Mirzo Ulugbek, scientist and doctor whose name is known worldwide Ibn Sino, historian and geographer Abu-Raykhon Beruniy, mathematician and founder of algebra Al-Khorazmi. Uzbekistan is home and shelter for genius poets, Sufi, skilful masters and craftsmen. 

Historical and Cultural Tour to Uzbekistan (UZ)

Destination: Uzbekistan
Route: Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva - Bukhara - Shakhrisabz - Samarkand - Tashkent - Ferghana - Tashkent
Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights

DAY 1 Tashkent 

Arrive to Tashkent airport, meet and greet service with DOLORES TRAVEL SERVICES sign, transfer to Tashkent hotel.

Arrival to Tashkent, meeting in the airport with the sign of Uzbekistan tour operator «Dolores Travel Services». Journey starts from the capital of Uzbekistan, from warm and “city of bread” Tashkent.

Short city tour in Tashkent. Modern Tashkent sights: Independence Square with city fountains, Navoiy Theater Square, Museum of Applied Arts, Amir Temur Square. Free time Tashkent Metro.

Transfer to Tashkent Hotel, check-in. Leisure time. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

DAY 2 Tashkent - Khiva

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel.
Caravans come to China from West to East and our route starts from Khiva, museum city under the sky. 05:00 transfer to the airport, 07:00 flight to Urgench, 08:40 arrival and transfer to Khiva (30 km). Khiva Hotel accommodation.

Trip to Karaklpakistan visiting ancient Zoroastrian desert Fortresses Ayaz Kala and Tuprak Kala. Returning to Khiva

Leisure time. Overnight at Khiva Hotel.

DAY 3 Khiva

Breakfast at Khiva hotel.

If you ever dreamed of getting into Eastern fairy tale, than your dreams come true. City tour in Khiva around: Ichan-Kala architectural complex (XII-XIX), the Residence of the last Khiva Khan including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (XVI-XVI), Kalta Minor Tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (XIX), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum(XIV-XVIII), Juma Mosque (X) and other Khiva tourist sights. Narrow streets, carved “ayvans” veranda and doors, majestic minarets and mausoleums, heritage and arts –all kept with care in this city as great treasure.
Leisure time. Night at Malika Khiva 3 *** / Asia Khiva 3 *** hotels.

DAY 4 Khiva - Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.
In old days, route from Khiva to Bukhara lasted more than a month. Today it takes 6 - 7 hours by vehicle, through mysterious red desert “Kyzyl-Kum”, the territory of “Khorezm”, which was called in the past as a “State of Thousand and Hundred Cities”. What kind of secrets are buried in this desert, this is something what archeologists and historians will be trying to find in the future. Meanwhile, you are invited to view the exotic landscapes of desert with roaming camels, nomadic yurts and old Amudarya River (Oxus).
Arrival to Bukhara,  Bukhara Hotel check-in.
Leusure time. Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

DAY 5 Bukhara

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
Holy Bukhara, homeland of Ibn Sino (Avicenna), loved city of all saints and worldwide known philosopher – cheery Hodja Nasriddin, lively, noisy and luxurious capital of Emirs, rich man of all nationals and patrons. When you hear “Splendor of East” – it is Bukhara!
City tour in Bukhara: Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of Samanids’ dinasty at the end of IX - beginning of X), Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Spring of Job - XIV), Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of XX), Citadel Ark (IV) – city in a city, Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consists of Minaret Kalon (XII), Kalyan Mosque (XII), Miri Arab Madrassah (XVI),  Ulugbek’s Madrassah (1417), Madrassah Nodir Divanbeghi, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (dated XII-XVI centuries), Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries), Kosh-Madrassah Ensemble (consisting of two resisting Madari-Abdullakhan Madrassah (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrassah. Chor-Minor (four minarets). Free time: we advise you to visit Bukhara Dome Bazaars (dated 15-16 centuries): Toki Saraffon (the Dome of Moneychangers), Toki-Telpak Furushon (the Dome of Cap makers), Toki Zargaron (the Dome of jewellers) and Tim Abdullakhan (the Center of silk).

Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

DAY 6 Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.
There are Rulers’ palaces and mausoleums of Sheikhs are located out of city in Bukhara. A trip out of Bukhara city for a visit to Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum (dated XVI-XIX century), to the sepulchers of his mother and his preceptor (dated XIV), Mausoleum Chor-Bakr (dated X century), visit to summer residence Sitorai Mokhi Khosa (dated XIX century). There you can see where Emirs of Bukhara spent their time during long and hot summers while taking a rest. Feed some bread to peacocks and make a pilgrimage to holy sites.  
Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. We advise to visit the Gold Bazar.  Night at Grand Bukhara  4 **** / Sasha and  Son 3 *** hotels.

DAY 7 Bukhara - Shakhrisabz - Samarkand

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.

Drive to Shakhrisabz (290 km, 4 hours). City tour in Shakhrisabz: ruins of Ak-Saray Palace (XIV-XV), Dor-ut Saodat Complex: Khazratiy Imam Mosque (XIV), Jahongir Mausoleum (XIV), Dor-ut Tillavat Complex: Gumbazi-Seiidan, Kok Gumbaz Mosque (XV). Continue to Samarkand (110 km, 2 hours).

Samarkand hotel accommodation. Leisure time. Overnight at Samarkand Hotel. Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime  3 *** hotels.

DAY 8 Samarkand

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
The science and art of ancient East where concentrated in Samarkand since olden times. Multinational and tolerant – it is spoken here that: “there are many stairs leading to the sky” and there is no difference in what language you pray.
Full day city tour in Samarkand: Visiting of morning East Siab Bazaar, Registan Square - Madrassah Ulug Bek (XV), Madrassah Shir-Dor (XVII), Madrassah Tillya-Kori (XVII),  Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane's Tomb (XIV-XV), Bibi Khanum Mosque (XIV-XV).
Excavations and Museum of ancient city of Afrosiab. Architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda (dated XI-XV century) and Ulug Bek Observatory (XV), the Mausoleum of prophet Daniel.
Visiting carpet factory Hudzhum - handmade silk carpets. Workshop visiting on manufacturing of a papyrian paper (handmade).  Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime  3 *** hotels.

DAY 9 Samarkand - Tashkent (270 km)

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.

Visiting Imam Al Bukhariy Memorial Complex. Drive to Tashkent.

Tashkent Hotel accommodation. Time at leisure. Evening performance at Opera and Ballet Theater named by Alisher Navoiy, if available.

Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

DAY 10 Tashkent - Ferghana

Breakfast at the hotel
Morning drive to Fergana, by the way excursion travel tour in Kokand: Khudayar Khan Mosque, the World Mosque, Dakhmai Shahon Mausoleum, transfer to Rishtan: seea private potter's workshop, transfer to Fergana. Hotel check-in.
Night at Club 777 Hotel.

DAY 11 Ferghana - Tashkent

Breakfast at Ferghana hotel.
Departure to Margilan: visiting Yudgorlik Silk Factory. Return to Ferghana: visiting Uzbekistan State Museum. Old ruins of Khuva City.  Drive to Tashkent. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 12 Tashkent

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel

Excursion through old part of the city: Visiting the religious complex Khasti Imam: consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (XV centure), Barak Khan Madrassah (XVI centure), Muy-Mubarak Mosque - storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of prophet Muhammad; Dzhuma-mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali, the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI), Abdulkasim Madrassah (XIX).
Free time for purchases in CHORSU bazar and souvenir shops. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 13 Tashkent

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel. Transfer to the airport, flight for the next destination.

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FAQ for tourists
Visa to Uzbekistan
Customs Regulations
Recommended Airlines

Uzbekistan tourist information:

Price includes:
• Accommodation in tourist class hotels throughout Uzbekistan (twin / dbl shared)
• Local Air ticket 
• Comfortable transport with air conditioner for the whole route 
• 1-2 persons – Sedan Daewoo Nexia up to 4 seats 
• 3-8 persons –  Minivan Istana up to 14 seats
• 8-14 persons – Minibus Toyota Coaster up to 20 seats
• 15 and more persons – Bus Golden Dragon up to 45 seats
• Food: breakfast in the hotels 
• Entrance tickets to museums and sightseeings specified in the program
• English-Russian speaking Uzbekistan tourist guide for all tours according to the program
•Visa support (note:  visa support is free of charge)

Not Included:
• International air ticket 
• Beverage and alcohol drinks
• Visa cost (if not citizens of the Russian Federation)
• Photo/video shooting charges in museums
• Tips and liquors
• Personal expenses
• Other services not specified above

IMPORTANT!

• No early arrivals and late departures are included; additional payment will be discussed after confirmation of arrival and departure time.

• In case of tour cancellation after confirmation is less than 7 days there will be 100% penalty, if less than 14 days 50 % penalty, if less than 30 days no penalty.

Cancellation fees:

Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply 
Cancellation prior 15 days – 50% charge of the tour price
Cancellation prior 7 days – 100% charge of the tour price

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Travelling to Uzbekistan is like viewing the diamond – the edges of which you can enjoy endlessly.  Uzbekistan like fine art – pictures of mountain scenery, deserts, lakes, rivers and oases are superseding one another – you have to see it. It is like literature, old book of history – you have to read it. It is like aura of the past and warmth of hospitality – you have to feel it. Uzbekistan is the land of great commander Amir Temur, brilliant astronomer and ruler Mirzo Ulugbek, scientist and doctor whose name is known worldwide Ibn Sino, historian and geographer Abu-Raykhon Beruniy, mathematician and founder of algebra Al-Khorazmi. Uzbekistan is home and shelter for genius poets, Sufi, skilful masters and craftsmen. 

Came Ride Tour (UZ)

Destination: Uzbekistan
Route: Tashkent - Samarkand – Nurata – Aydarkul Lake – Nurata – Bukhara – Khiva - Tashkent
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights 

 DAY 1 Tashkent 

Arrival to Tashkent, meeting in the airport with the sign of Uzbekistan tour operator «Dolores Travel Services». Journey starts from the capital of Uzbekistan, from warm and “city of bread” Tashkent.  Short city tour in Tashkent. Modern Tashkent sights: Independence Square with city fountains, Navoiy Theater Square, Museum of Applied Arts, Amir Temur Square, Tashkent Metro.

Transfer to Tashkent Hotel, check-in. Leisure time. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

DAY 2  Tashkent - Samarkand (335 km)

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel. Transfer to Samarkand, settlement at Samarkand hotel.

The science and art of ancient East where concentrated in Samarkand since olden times. Multinational and tolerant – it is spoken here that: “there are many stairs leading to the sky” and there is no difference in what language you pray. After short rest evening city tour in Samarkand: Registan Square - Madrassah Ulug Bek (XV), Madrassah Shir-Dor (XVII), Madrassah Tillya-Kori (XVII). Overnight at Samarkand Hotel. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 3 Samarkand

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.

Full day city tour in Samarkand: Visiting of morning East Siab Bazaar, Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane's Tomb (XIV-XV), Bibi Khanum Mosque (XIV-XV).
Excavations and Museum of ancient city of Afrosiab. Architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda (dated XI-XV century) and Ulug Bek Observatory (XV), the Mausoleum of prophet Daniel.

Visiting carpet factory Hudzhum - handmade silk carpets. Workshop visiting on manufacturing of a papyrian paper (handmade). Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices.Free time. Night at  President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime  3 *** hotels.

Day 4 Samarkand - Nurata (265 km)

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.

On the way to Bukhara, you are waited by another exotic place – “Yurt” camp in Nurata and ride on camels. See Photos

City tour in Nurata: an old mosque with spring sacred water and fish, the lock of Alexander the Great, transferring to settlement Yangikazgan, accommodating in the yurt camp "Sputnik Navoi" the camp is equipped with yurtas (houses of nomadic tribes), they are made of simple natural materials - tree and felt. After small rest ridding on camels, survey of desert district, walk along dunes.

Dinner in specially equipped dining room on nature, then continuation of evening at a fire with live music of Akyn, games and stories about traditions of the nomadic people of Central Asia – this is amazing oriental adventure!

Day 5 Aydarkul Lake

Breakfast.

Departure to the Aydarkul Lake. Aydarkul Lake– is a large closed lake in northern-east part of Uzbekistan, is an artificial water basin in Aydar-Arnasa system of the lakes occupying a total area of 4000 km ². The system includes three lakes with salt water (actually Aydarkul, Arnasay and Tuscan). Area of  Aydarkul lake has good facility  for rest, the pedestrian walks and trips astride horses and camels. Aydarkul Lake is capable to admire and fascinate the most tempted, many fine places seeing on earth.

Picnic on the bank of lake. Return to yurts. Overnight in yurts.

Day 6 Nurata - Bukhara (210 km)

Breakfast.

Road to Bukhara – mountains will be slowly changing to desert, where from ancient times holy hermits found own shelter. On the way visit rock paintings and Gijduvan private pottery workshop. Bukhara Hotel check-in.

Leusure time. Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 7 Bukhara

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
Holy Bukhara, homeland of Ibn Sino (Avicenna), loved city of all saints and worldwide known philosopher – cheery Hodja Nasriddin, lively, noisy and luxurious capital of Emirs, rich man of all nationals and patrons. When you hear “Splendor of East” – it is Bukhara!
City tour in Bukhara: Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of Samanids’ dynasty at the end of IX - beginning of X), Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Spring of Job - XIV), Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of XX), Citadel Ark (IV) – city in a city, Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consists of Minaret Kalon (XII), Kalyan Mosque (XII), Miri Arab Madrassah (XVI),  Ulugbek’s Madrassah (1417), Madrassah Nodir Divanbeghi, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (dated XII-XVI centuries), Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries), Kosh-Madrassah Ensemble (consisting of two resisting Madari-Abdullakhan Madrassah (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrassah. Chor-Minor (four minarets). Free time: we advise you to visit Bukhara Dome Bazaars (dated 15-16 centuries): Toki Saraffon (Dome of Moneychangers), Toki-Telpak Furushon (Dome of Cap Makers), Toki Zargaron (Dome of Jewellers) and Tim Abdullakhan (Center of Silk).
Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 8 Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.
There are Rulers’ palaces and mausoleums of Sheikhs are located out of city in Bukhara. A trip out of Bukhara city for a visit to Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum (dated XVI-XIX century), to the sepulchers of his mother and his preceptor (dated XIV), Mausoleum Chor-Bakr (dated X century), visit to summer residence Sitorai Mokhi Khosa (dated XIX century). There you can see where Emirs of Bukhara spent their time during long and hot summers while taking a rest. Feed some bread to peacocks and make a pilgrimage to holy sites.  
Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. We advise to visit the Gold Bazaar.  Night at Grand Bukhara  4 **** / Sasha and  Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 9 Bukhara - Khiva (550)

Breakfast at the hotel.
In old days, route from  Bukhara to  Khiva lasted more than a month. Today it takes 6 - 7 hours by vehicle, through mysterious red desert “Kyzyl-Kum”, the territory of “Khorezm”, which was called in the past as a “State of Thousand and Hundred Cities”. What kind of secrets are buried in this desert, this is something what archeologists and historians will be trying to find in the future. Meanwhile, you are invited to view the exotic landscapes of desert with roaming camels, nomadic yurts and old Amudarya River (Oxus).
Arrival to Khiva,  Khiva Hotel accommodation. Leisure time. Night at Malika Khiva 3 *** / Asia Khiva 3 *** hotels.

Day 10 Khiva

If you ever dreamed of getting into Eastern fairy tale, than your dreams come true. City tour in Khiva around: Ichan-Kala architectural complex (XII-XIX), the Residence of the last Khiva Khan including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (XVI-XVI), Kalta Minor Tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (XIX), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum(XIV-XVIII), Juma Mosque (X) and other Khiva tourist sights. Narrow streets, carved “ayvans” veranda and doors, majestic minarets and mausoleums, heritage and arts –all kept with care in this city as great treasure.

Leisure time. Night at Malika Khiva 3 *** / Asia Khiva 3 *** hotels.

11 Day Khiva - Tashkent

Breakfast at Khiva hotel. 

Transfer to the airport to Urghench, flight to Tashkent (according to the time table), flight(1,5-2 hours), and arrival to Tashkent, accommodation at Tashkent hotel.

Excursion through old part of the city: Visiting the religious complex Khasti Imam: consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (XV), Barak Khan Madrassah (XVI), Muy-Mubarak Mosque - storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of prophet Muhammad; Dzhuma-mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali, the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI).

Free time for purchases in CHORSU bazaar and souvenir shops. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

12 Day Tashkent

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel. Transfer to the airport, flight for the next destination.

**END OF SERVICES**

FAQ for tourists
Visa to Uzbekistan
Customs Regulations
Recommended Airlines

Uzbekistan tourist information:

Price includes:
• Accommodation in tourist class hotels throughout Uzbekistan (twin / dbl shared)
• Local Air ticket 
• Comfortable transport with air conditioner for the whole route 
• 1-2 persons – Sedan Daewoo Nexia up to 4 seats 
• 3-8 persons –  Minivan Istana up to 14 seats
• 8-14 persons – Minibus Toyota Coaster up to 20 seats
• 15 and more persons – Bus Golden Dragon up to 45 seats
• Food: breakfast in the hotels 
• Entrance tickets to museums and sightseeings specified in the program
• English-Russian speaking Uzbekistan tourist guide for all tours according to the program
•Visa support (note:  visa support is free of charge)

Not Included:
• International air ticket 
• Beverage and alcohol drinks
• Visa cost (if not citizens of the Russian Federation)
• Photo/video shooting charges in museums
• Tips and liquors
• Personal expenses
• Other services not specified above

IMPORTANT!

• No early arrivals and late departures are included; additional payment will be discussed after confirmation of arrival and departure time.

• In case of tour cancellation after confirmation is less than 7 days there will be 100% penalty, if less than 14 days 50 % penalty, if less than 30 days no penalty.

Cancellation fees:

Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply 
Cancellation prior 15 days – 50% charge of the tour price
Cancellation prior 7 days – 100% charge of the tour price

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Travelling to Uzbekistan is like viewing the diamond – the edges of which you can enjoy endlessly.  Uzbekistan like fine art – pictures of mountain scenery, deserts, lakes, rivers and oases are superseding one another – you have to see it. It is like literature, old book of history – you have to read it. It is like aura of the past and warmth of hospitality – you have to feel it. Uzbekistan is the land of great commander Amir Temur, brilliant astronomer and ruler Mirzo Ulugbek, scientist and doctor whose name is known worldwide Ibn Sino, historian and geographer Abu-Raykhon Beruniy, mathematician and founder of algebra Al-Khorazmi. Uzbekistan is home and shelter for genius poets, Sufi, skilful masters and craftsmen. 

Train tour in Uzbekistan (UZ)

Destination: Uzbekistan
Cities: Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Tashkent
Duration: 7 days/ 6 nights

This tour is for you to explore all Uzbek cities that once used to be the part of Great Silk Road.

Day 1 Tashkent

Arrival to Tashkent, meeting in the airport with the plate of  Uzbekistan tour operator «Dolores Travel Services». Journey starts from the capital of Uzbekistan, from warm and “city of bread” Tashkent. 
Transfer to Tashkent Hotel, check-in. Leisure time. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 2 Tashkent - Samarkand

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel.
07:00 transfer to the Tashkent Train station, “Shark” High speed comfortable train to Samarkand (08:00-11:40), meeting with the plate of  Uzbekistan tour operator «Dolores Travel Services», transfer to the hotel.

Evening short city tour in Samarkand: Registan Square - Madrassah Ulug Bek (XV), Madrassah Shir-Dor (XVII), Madrassah Tillya-Kori (XVII). Overnight at  Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime 3 *** hotels.

Day 3 Samarkand  

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
The science and art of ancient East where concentrated in Samarkand since olden times. Multinational and tolerant – it is spoken here that: “there are many stairs leading to the sky” and there is no difference in what language you pray.

Full day city tour in Samarkand: visiting of morning East Siab Bazaar,  Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane's Tomb (XIV-XV), Bibi Khanum Mosque (XIV-XV). 
Excavations and Museum of ancient city of Afrosiab. Architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda (dated XI-XV century) and Ulug Bek Observatory (XV), the Mausoleum of prophet Daniel. 
Free time: visiting carpet factory Hudzhum - handmade silk carpets OR workshop on manufacturing of a papyrian paper (handmade).  Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime 3 *** hotels.

Day 4 Samarkand - Bukhara

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
11:00 transfer to Samarkand train station, “Shark” train to Bukhara (12:00-16:00), meeting with the plate of  Uzbekistan tour operator «Dolores Travel Services», transfer to the hotel (15km). Evening free for Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries).
Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 5 Bukhara

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
Holy Bukhara, homeland of Ibn Sino (Avicenna), loved city of all saints and worldwide known philosopher – cheery Hodja Nasriddin, lively, noisy and luxurious capital of Emirs, rich man of all nationals and patrons. When you hear “Splendor of East” – it is Bukhara!
City tour in Bukhara: Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of Samanids’ dinasty at the end of IX - beginning of X), Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Spring of Job - XIV), Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of XX), Citadel Ark (IV) – city in a city, Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consists of Minaret Kalon (XII), Kalyan Mosque (XII), Miri Arab Madrassah (XVI),  Ulugbek’s Madrassah (1417), Madrassah Nodir Divanbeghi, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (dated XII-XVI centuries), Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries), Kosh-Madrassah Ensemble (consisting of two resisting Madari-Abdullakhan Madrassah (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrassah. Chor-Minor (four minarets). Free time: we advise you to visit Bukhara Dome Bazaars (dated 15-16 centuries): Toki Saraffon (the Dome of Moneychangers), Toki-Telpak Furushon (the Dome of Cap makers), Toki Zargaron (the Dome of jewellers) and Tim Abdullakhan  (the Center of  silk).

Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 6  Bukhara - Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.
There are Rulers’ palaces and mausoleums of Sheikhs are located out of city in Bukhara. A trip out of Bukhara city for a visit to Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum (dated XVI-XIX century), to the sepulchers of his mother and his preceptor (dated XIV), Mausoleum Chor-Bakr (dated X century), visit to summer residence Sitorai Mokhi Khosa (dated XIX century). There you can see where Emirs of Bukhara spent their time during long and hot summers while taking a rest. Feed some bread to peacocks and make a pilgrimage to holy sites.  
18:30 transfer to the train station, night train to Tashkent (20:00-07:00+) Overnight in the train.

Day 7 Tashkent        

07:00 meeting at Tashkent train station. Short stop over at nearest hotel for breakfast only.

Return to Tashkent, back to 21^st century. Tashkent is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia, where antiquity and modernity coexist completing each other.
City tour:  Amir Temur Square: monument of the great commander - Amir Temur, the well-known Tashkent chiming clock and Hotel Uzbekistan, the Palace of Forums, "Broadway" - avenue of artists, with the inexpensive souvenirs exposed for sale, and also on fountains and modern monuments of the capital, visiting the religious complex Khasti Imam: consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (XV centure),Barak Khan Madrassah (XVI centure), Muy-Mubarak Mosque - storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of prophet Muhammad; Dzhuma-mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali, the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI).
Free time for purchases in CHORSU bazaar and souvenir shops.  Transfer to the airport, flight for the next destination.

FAQ for tourists
Visa to Uzbekistan
Customs Regulations
Recommended Airlines

Uzbekistan tourist information:

Price includes:
• Accommodation in tourist class hotels throughout Uzbekistan (twin / dbl shared)
• Train tickets Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Tashkent
• Comfortable transport with air conditioner for the whole route 
• 1-2 persons – Sedan Daewoo Nexia up to 4 seats 
• 3-8 persons –  Minivan Istana up to 14 seats
• 8-14 persons – Minibus Toyota Coaster up to 20 seats
• 15 and more persons – Bus Golden Dragon up to 45 seats
• Food: breakfast in the hotels 
• Entrance tickets to museums and sightseeings specified in the program
• English-Russian speaking Uzbekistan tourist guide for all tours according to the program
•Visa support (note:  visa support is free of charge)

Not Included:
• International air ticket 
• Beverage and alcohol drinks
• Visa cost (if not citizens of the Russian Federation)
• Photo/video shooting charges in museums
• Tips and liquors
• Personal expenses
• Other services not specified above

IMPORTANT!

• No early arrivals and late departures are included; additional payment will be discussed after confirmation of arrival and departure time.

• In case of tour cancellation after confirmation is less than 7 days there will be 100% penalty, if less than 14 days 50 % penalty, if less than 30 days no penalty.

Cancellation fees:

Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply 
Cancellation prior 15 days – 50% charge of the tour price
Cancellation prior 7 days – 100% charge of the tour price

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Travelling to Uzbekistan is like viewing the diamond – the edges of which you can enjoy endlessly.  Uzbekistan like fine art – pictures of mountain scenery, deserts, lakes, rivers and oases are superseding one another – you have to see it. It is like literature, old book of history – you have to read it. It is like aura of the past and warmth of hospitality – you have to feel it. Uzbekistan is the land of great commander Amir Temur, brilliant astronomer and ruler Mirzo Ulugbek, scientist and doctor whose name is known worldwide Ibn Sino, historian and geographer Abu-Raykhon Beruniy, mathematician and founder of algebra Al-Khorazmi. Uzbekistan is home and shelter for genius poets, Sufi, skilful masters and craftsmen. 

Pearls of Uzbekistan tour (UZ)

Destination: Uzbekistan
Route: Tashkent - Bukhara – Shakhrisabz - Samarkand - Tashkent
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights 

DAY 1 Tashkent

Arrival to Tashkent, meeting in the airport with the sign of Uzbekistan tour operator «Dolores Travel Services». Journey starts from the capital of Uzbekistan, from warm and “city of bread” Tashkent.

Excursion through old part of the city: Visiting the religious complex Khasti Imam: consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (XV centure), Barak Khan Madrassah (XVI centure), Muy-Mubarak Mosque - storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of prophet Muhammad; Dzhuma-mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali, the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI).

Free time for purchases in CHORSU bazar and souvenir shops.

Transfer to Tashkent Hotel, check-in. Leisure time. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

DAY 2 Tashkent - Bukhara

Breakfast at Tashkent  hotel.

Transfer to the airport for morning flight to Bukhara (according to time table), flight (1hour – 40 minutes) and arrival to Bukhara. Accommodation at Bukhara Hotel, check-in.

Holy Bukhara, homeland of Ibn Sino (Avicenna), loved city of all saints and worldwide known philosopher – cheery Hodja Nasriddin, lively, noisy and luxurious capital of Emirs, rich man of all nationals and patrons. When you hear “Splendor of East” – it is Bukhara!

City tour in Bukhara: Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of Samanids’ dinasty at the end of IX - beginning of X), Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Spring of Job - XIV), Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of XX), Citadel Ark (IV) – city in a city, Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consists of Minaret Kalon (XII), Kalyan Mosque (XII), Miri Arab Madrassah (XVI),  Ulugbek’s Madrassah (1417), Madrassah Nodir Divanbeghi, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (dated XII-XVI centuries), Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries), Kosh-Madrassah Ensemble (consisting of two resisting Madari-Abdullakhan Madrassah (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrassah. Chor-Minor (four minarets).

Free time: we advise you to visit Bukhara Dome Bazaars (dated 15-16 centuries): Toki Saraffon (the Dome of Moneychangers), Toki-Telpak Furushon (the Dome of Cap makers), Toki Zargaron (the Dome of jewellers) and Tim Abdullakhan  (the Center of  silk).

Leusure time. Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

DAY 3 Bukhara

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
There are Rulers’ palaces and mausoleums of Sheikhs are located out of city in Bukhara. A trip out of Bukhara city for a visit to Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum (dated XVI-XIX century), to the sepulchers of his mother and his preceptor (dated XIV), Mausoleum Chor-Bakr (dated X century), visit to summer residence Sitorai Mokhi Khosa (dated XIX century). There you can see where Emirs of Bukhara spent their time during long and hot summers while taking a rest. Feed some bread to peacocks and make a pilgrimage to holy sites.

Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. We advise to visit the Gold Bazar.  Night at Grand Bukhara  4 **** / Sasha and  Son 3 *** hotels.

DAY 4 Bukhara (290 km) - Shakhrisabz - (110 km) Samarkand

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.

Drive to Shakhrisabz (4 hrs). City tour in Shakhrisabz: Sights of Shakhrisabz includes Timur's Ak-Saray Palace (White palace, 1380-1404), which is substantially destroyed, but it’s restoring intensively. Except huge 40-metre gate, it is possible to see magnificent filigree mosaics and unique technology a samples of a wall laying on which it is possible to judge what magnificence made, possibly, this enormous summer residence. The ensemble of mausoleum Dorus-Sadat (Dorus-Saodat, "Power Place", XIV) - crypt of Jahangir and Omar (Timur's sons). Cult places of Shkhrisabz are ensemble Dorus-Tilovat ("a blue mosque", XIV centure) - the mausoleum of spiritual instructor Timur Shamsiddin Kulol, graceful Gumbazi-Seyidon Mausoleum (XVI centure, there are burried descendants of Ulugbek) and Cook-Gumbaz Mosque (1435), and also Hazrat-Imam Mosque (XIVcenture) here are based the tomb of Timur (he is buried in Samarkand, and here are located the mausoleums of relatives of the great conqueror).

Transfer to Samarkand, hotel check-in. Free time. Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime  3 *** hotels.

DAY 5 Samarkand

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
The science and art of ancient East where concentrated in Samarkand since olden times. Multinational and tolerant – it is spoken here that: “there are many stairs leading to the sky” and there is no difference in what language you pray.
Full day city tour in Samarkand: Visiting of morning East Siab Bazaar, Registan Square - Madrassah Ulug Bek (XV), Madrassah Shir-Dor (XVII), Madrassah Tillya-Kori (XVII),  Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane's Tomb (XIV-XV), Bibi Khanum Mosque (XIV-XV).
Excavations and Museum of ancient city of Afrosiab. Architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda (dated XI-XV century) and Ulug Bek Observatory (XV), the Mausoleum of prophet Daniel.

Free time visiting carpet factory Hudzhum - handmade silk carpets OR workshop visiting on manufacturing of a papyrian paper (handmade). Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime 3 *** hotels.

DAY 6 Samarkand - Tashkent

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
In the morning transferring to Tashkent (4 hours). Return to Tashkent, back to 21^st century. Tashkent is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia, where antiquity and modernity coexist completing each other. Tashkent hotel accommodation.
After a dinner city tour through modern Tashkent: Navoi Theater Square - The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Alisher Navoi, the Tashkent Television Tower, the Memorial complex, People’s Courage Monument (the unique architecturally-art complex devoted to the topic of liquidation of Tashkent earthquake consequences in 1966). Free time Tashkent Metro.
Tour to Amir Temur Square: monument of the great commander, Amir Temur, the well-known Tashkent chiming clock and Hotel Uzbekistan, the Palace of Forums, "Broadway" - avenue of artists, with the inexpensive souvenirs exposed for sale, and also on fountains and modern monuments of the capital.

Night in Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

DAY 7 Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport, flight for the next destination.

**END OF SERVICES**

FAQ for tourists
Visa to Uzbekistan
Customs Regulations
Recommended Airlines

Uzbekistan tourist information:

Price includes:
• Accommodation in tourist class hotels throughout Uzbekistan (twin / dbl shared)
• Local Air ticket 
• Comfortable transport with air conditioner for the whole route 
• 1-2 persons – Sedan Daewoo Nexia up to 4 seats 
• 3-8 persons –  Minivan Istana up to 14 seats
• 8-14 persons – Minibus Toyota Coaster up to 20 seats
• 15 and more persons – Bus Golden Dragon up to 45 seats
• Food: breakfast in the hotels 
• Entrance tickets to museums and sightseeings specified in the program
• English-Russian speaking Uzbekistan tourist guide for all tours according to the program
•Visa support (note:  visa support is free of charge)

Not Included:
• International air ticket 
• Beverage and alcohol drinks
• Visa cost (if not citizens of the Russian Federation)
• Photo/video shooting charges in museums
• Tips and liquors
• Personal expenses
• Other services not specified above

IMPORTANT!

• No early arrivals and late departures are included; additional payment will be discussed after confirmation of arrival and departure time.

• In case of tour cancellation after confirmation is less than 7 days there will be 100% penalty, if less than 14 days 50 % penalty, if less than 30 days no penalty.

Cancellation fees:

Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply 
Cancellation prior 15 days – 50% charge of the tour price
Cancellation prior 7 days – 100% charge of the tour price

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Destination: Uzbekistan - Kyrgyzstan
Cities: Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand - Fergana - Dustlik - Osh - Bishkek – Issyk Kul
Duration: 14 days / 13 nights

From settled to Nomads tour will show you Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan cities which where included in the chain of Silk Road.

Day 1 Tashkent 

Arrival to Tashkent, meeting in the airport with the plate of  Uzbekistan tour operator «Dolores Travel Services». Journey starts from the capital of Uzbekistan, from warm and “city of bread” Tashkent.
Transfer to Tashkent Hotel, check-in. Leisure time. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 2 Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva 

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel.
Caravans come to China from West to East and our route starts from Khiva, museum city under the sky. 05:00 transfer to the airport, 07:00 flight to Urgench, 08:40 arrival and transfer to Khiva (30 km). Khiva Hotel accommodation.
If you ever dreamed of getting into Eastern fairy tale, than your dreams come true. City tour in Khiva around: Ichan-Kala architectural complex (XII-XIX), the Residence of the last Khiva Khan including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (XVI-XVI), Kalta Minor Tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (XIX), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum(XIV-XVIII), Juma Mosque (X) and other Khiva tourist sights. Narrow streets, carved “ayvans” veranda and doors, majestic minarets and mausoleums, heritage and arts –all kept with care in this city as great treasure.
Leisure time. Night at Malika Khiva 3 *** / Asia Khiva 3 *** hotels.

Day 3 Khiva - Bukhara (550 km)

Breakfast at the hotel.
In old days, route from Khiva to Bukhara lasted more than a month. Today it takes 6 - 7 hours by vehicle, through mysterious red desert “Kyzyl-Kum”, the territory of “Khorezm”, which was called in the past as a “State of Thousand and Hundred Cities”. What kind of secrets are buried in this desert, this is something what archeologists and historians will be trying to find in the future. Meanwhile, you are invited to view the exotic landscapes of desert with roaming camels, nomadic yurts and old Amudarya River (Oxus).
Arrival to Bukhara,  Bukhara Hotel check-in.
Leusure time. Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 4 Bukhara

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
Holy Bukhara, homeland of Ibn Sino (Avicenna), loved city of all saints and worldwide known philosopher – cheery Hodja Nasriddin, lively, noisy and luxurious capital of Emirs, rich man of all nationals and patrons. When you hear “Splendor of East” – it is Bukhara!

City tour in Bukhara: Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of Samanids’ dinasty at the end of IX - beginning of X), Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Spring of Job - XIV), Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of XX), Citadel Ark (IV) – city in a city, Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consists of Minaret Kalon (XII), Kalyan Mosque (XII), Miri Arab Madrassah (XVI),  Ulugbek’s Madrassah (1417), Madrassah Nodir Divanbeghi, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (dated XII-XVI centuries), Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries), Kosh-Madrassah Ensemble (consisting of two resisting Madari-Abdullakhan Madrassah (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrassah. Chor-Minor (four minarets). Free time: we advise you to visit Bukhara Dome Bazaars (dated 15-16 centuries): Toki Saraffon (the Dome of Moneychangers), Toki-Telpak Furushon (the Dome of Cap makers), Toki Zargaron (the Dome of jewellers) and Tim Abdullakhan  (the Center of  silk).

Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 5 Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.
There are Rulers’ palaces and mausoleums of Sheikhs are located out of city in Bukhara. A trip out of Bukhara city for a visit to Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum (dated XVI-XIX century), to the sepulchers of his mother and his preceptor (dated XIV), Mausoleum Chor-Bakr (dated X century), visit to summer residence Sitorai Mokhi Khosa (dated XIX century). There you can see where Emirs of Bukhara spent their time during long and hot summers while taking a rest. Feed some bread to peacocks and make a pilgrimage to holy sites.

Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. We advise to visit the Gold Bazar.  Night at Grand Bukhara  4 **** / Sasha and  Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 6 Bukhara - Samarkand (270 km) 

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
Transfer to Samarkand in the morning through Vobkent city with survey of Vabkent Minaret (dated XII century) and through Gizhduvan city with survey of Ulugbek Madrassah, Abd-al-Khalik Gizhduvani Mazar and visiting a workshop of the famous Gizhduvani potter.
Before entrance to Samarkand we will stop at the Ismail Al Bukhari Mausoleum.
Transfer to Samarkand, hotel check-in.
Free time. Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime  3 *** hotels.

Day 7 Samarkand 

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
The science and art of ancient East where concentrated in Samarkand since olden times. Multinational and tolerant – it is spoken here that: “there are many stairs leading to the sky” and there is no difference in what language you pray.
Full day city tour in Samarkand: Visiting of morning East Siab Bazaar, Registan Square - Madrassah Ulug Bek (XV), Madrassah Shir-Dor (XVII), Madrassah Tillya-Kori (XVII),  Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane's Tomb (XIV-XV), Bibi Khanum Mosque (XIV-XV).
Excavations and Museum of ancient city of Afrosiab. Architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda (dated XI-XV century) and Ulug Bek Observatory (XV), the Mausoleum of prophet Daniel.
Free time visiting carpet factory Hudzhum - handmade silk carpets OR workshop visiting on manufacturing of a papyrian paper (handmade). Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime 3 *** hotels.

Day 8 Samarkand – Tashkent (350km)

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
In the morning transferring to Tashkent (4 hours). Return to Tashkent, back to 21^st century. Tashkent is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia, where antiquity and modernity coexist completing each other. Tashkent hotel accommodation.
After a dinner city tour through modern Tashkent: Navoi Theater Square, The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Alisher Navoi, the Tashkent Television tower, the Memorial complex, People’s Courage Monument (the unique architecturally-art complex devoted to the topic of liquidation of Tashkent earthquake consequences in 1966). Free time - Tashkent Metro.
Tour to Amir Temur Square: monument of the great commander, Amir Temur, the well-known Tashkent chiming clock and Hotel Uzbekistan, the Palace of Forums, "Broadway" - avenue of artists, with the inexpensive souvenirs exposed for sale, and also on fountains and modern monuments of the capital.
Free time at Alay bazaar. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 9 Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.
Continuation of the city tour through Tashkent: State Museum of Timurid Dinasty, Independence Square where are located: monuments of Independence and Happy Mother, Arch Ezgulik (the Arch of kind and noble aspirations) with storks rising in a height, Memorial Complex to the Great Patriotic War.
Further excursion through old part of the city: Visiting the religious complex Khasti Imam: consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (XV centure), Barak Khan Madrassah (XVI centure), Muy-Mubarak Mosque - storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of prophet Muhammad; Dzhuma-mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali, the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI), Abdulkasim Madrassah (XIX).
Free time for purchases in CHORSU bazar and souvenir shops. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 10 - Tashkent – Ferghana (340 km)

Breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to Fergana, by the way excursion travel tour in Kokand: Khudayar Khan Mosque, the World Mosque, Dakhmai Shahon Mausoleum, transfer to Rishtan: a private potter's workshop, transfer to Fergana. Hotel check-in.
Night at Club 777 Hotel.

Day 11 - Fergana – Dustlik  - Osh - Bishkek 

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Uzbek- Kyrgyz border “Dustlik”. Passing the border to the Kyrgyzstan territory. Local English speaking guide will meet you on the Kyrgyzstan side of the border and after essential procedures you will arrive to Osh (3000 years old) known as one of the destination points of the Silk Road. Hotel/guest house check-in. A city tour with visiting a holy Sulaiman mountain and local museums – the Museum of Babur, the Silk Road Museum.
Evening flight to Bishkek (18:00).
On arrival – meeting at the airport, transfer to hotel and check-in.
Night at Ak Keme Hotel.

Day 12 - Bishkek – Issyk Kul (270 km) 

Breakfast at the hotel and departure. Transfer to the North coast of Issyk-Kul Lake. On the way – visiting a historic complex Buran which consists of Buran Tower, mausoleum and museum of petroglyphs on the open air.
On arrival – visiting a Regional Museum and Museum of Petroglyphs on the open air.
It is possible by the willing of guests to organize equestrian plays and horses contests – one of the most beloved entertainment of Kyrgyz people in the past.
Boat driving (by willing – extra payment on-place). Hotel check-in.

Day 13 - Issyk Kul  – Bishkek (270 km) 

After breakfast at the hotel you may spend short time on the shore of Issyk Kul Lake.
Departure to Bishkek. On the way - stop in Tamchi. Village where native people will demonstrate you a process of making felted fabric. You may go for a drive on horses (by willing – extra payment on-place).
On arrival to Bishkek city tour with visiting Ala-Too Square, a Historic Museum, a Victory Square, a Philarmonic Square, a Manas Monument and parks.
During a supper time a folk concert may be organized – traditional songs in hand of local group with music instruments – jew's harp, temir harp, Kyrgyz flute (by willing – extra payment on-place). Night at Ak Keme Hotel.

Day 14 - Bishkek – the next direction 

Breakfast at the hotel . Transfer to the airport and flight back.

**END OF SERVICES**

FAQ for tourists
Visa to Uzbekistan
Customs Regulations
Recommended Airlines

Uzbekistan tourist information:

Price includes:
• Accommodation in tourist class hotels throughout Uzbekistan (twin / dbl shared)
• Local Air ticket 
• Comfortable transport with air conditioner for the whole route 
• 1-2 persons – Sedan Daewoo Nexia up to 4 seats 
• 3-8 persons –  Minivan Istana up to 14 seats
• 8-14 persons – Minibus Toyota Coaster up to 20 seats
• 15 and more persons – Bus Golden Dragon up to 45 seats
• Food: breakfast in the hotels 
• Entrance tickets to museums and sightseeings specified in the program
• English-Russian speaking Uzbekistan tourist guide for all tours according to the program
•Visa support (note:  visa support is free of charge)

Not Included:
• International air ticket, air ticket Bishkek - Osh
• Beverage and alcohol drinks
• Visa cost (if not citizens of the Russian Federation)
• Photo/video shooting charges in museums
• Tips and liquors
• Personal expenses
• Other services not specified above

IMPORTANT!

• No early arrivals and late departures are included; additional payment will be discussed after confirmation of arrival and departure time.

• In case of tour cancellation after confirmation is less than 7 days there will be 100% penalty, if less than 14 days 50 % penalty, if less than 30 days no penalty.

Cancellation fees:

Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply 
Cancellation prior 15 days – 50% charge of the tour price
Cancellation prior 7 days – 100% charge of the tour price

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Travelling to Uzbekistan is like viewing the diamond – the edges of which you can enjoy endlessly.  Uzbekistan like fine art – pictures of mountain scenery, deserts, lakes, rivers and oases are superseding one another – you have to see it. It is like literature, old book of history – you have to read it. It is like aura of the past and warmth of hospitality – you have to feel it. Uzbekistan is the land of great commander Amir Temur, brilliant astronomer and ruler Mirzo Ulugbek, scientist and doctor whose name is known worldwide Ibn Sino, historian and geographer Abu-Raykhon Beruniy, mathematician and founder of algebra Al-Khorazmi. Uzbekistan is home and shelter for genius poets, Sufi, skilful masters and craftsmen. 

Destination: Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan
Cities: Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva – Dashauz – Kunya Urgench – Ashhabad – Mari – Merv - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent
Duration: 12 days / 11 nights

In this tour you will see Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan cities which where included in the chain of Silk Road.

Day 1 Tashkent 

Arrival to Tashkent, meeting in the airport with the plate of  Uzbekistan tour operator «Dolores Travel Services». Journey starts from the capital of Uzbekistan, from warm and “city of bread” Tashkent.
Transfer to Tashkent Hotel, check-in. Leisure time. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 2 Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva 

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel.
Caravans come to China from West to East and our route starts from Khiva, museum city under the sky. 05:00 transfer to the airport, 07:00 flight to Urgench, 08:40 arrival and transfer to Khiva (30 km). Khiva Hotel accommodation.
If you ever dreamed of getting into Eastern fairy tale, than your dreams come true. City tour in Khiva around: Ichan-Kala architectural complex (XII-XIX), the Residence of the last Khiva Khan including Ismail Khodja Mausoleum, Muhammed Amin Khan Madrassah, Kunya-Ark Castle (XVI-XVI), Kalta Minor Tower, Tash-Hovli Palace (XIX), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum(XIV-XVIII), Juma Mosque (X) and other Khiva tourist sights. Narrow streets, carved “ayvans” veranda and doors, majestic minarets and mausoleums, heritage and arts –all kept with care in this city as great treasure.
Leisure time. Night at Malika Khiva 3 *** / Asia Khiva 3 *** hotels.

Day 3 Khiva - Dashauz – Kunya Urgench – Ashhabad

Breakfast at the hotel.
Passage to the Uzbek-Turkmen border Dashauz. Passing the border, meeting with the sign of  tour operator «Dolores Travel Services», passage to Kunya Urgench. Visiting sightseeings in Kunya Urgench,  Turubek-Khanum Mausoleum, Sultan Tekesh, Sultan Arslan, Nadjmad-din-Kubra, Sultan Ali. Visit to Kutlug Timur and Kirk Mulla Minaret. Come back to Dashauz, flight to Ashhabad (50 minutes). Arrival to Ashhabad, hotel check-in.
Night at the hotel.

Day 4 Ashhabad 

Breakfast at the hotel.  
Ashhabad city tour. Visiting a National Museum of History and Ethnography of Turkmenistan, visiting a Religious Mosque of Turkmenbashi.
Night at the hotel.

Day 5 Ashhabad - Mari - Merv - Mari

Breakfast at the hotel.  
Early in the morning – a flight to Mari, hotel check-in. A transfer to a place Bayramali (25 km), the antique Merv city tour (Aleksandria, Sultan Kala), continuation of the city tour, a visit to a Talkhatan Baba Mausoleum - XII century. Come back to Mari. A visit to a museum in Mari. Night at the hotel.

Day 6 Mari – Bukhara 

Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Farab border, arrival, the border crossing, meeting with the plate of  tour operator «Dolores Travel Services». Transfer to Bukhara. Arrival to Bukhara. Hotel check-in.
Free time. Night in Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

 Day 7 Bukhara

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
Holy Bukhara, homeland of Ibn Sino (Avicenna), loved city of all saints and worldwide known philosopher – cheery Hodja Nasriddin, lively, noisy and luxurious capital of Emirs, rich man of all nationals and patrons. When you hear “Splendor of East” – it is Bukhara!
City tour in Bukhara: Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of Samanids’ dinasty at the end of IX - beginning of X), Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Spring of Job - XIV), Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of XX), Citadel Ark (IV) – city in a city, Poi Kalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consists of Minaret Kalon (XII), Kalyan Mosque (XII), Miri Arab Madrassah (XVI),  Ulugbek’s Madrassah (1417), Madrassah Nodir Divanbeghi, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrassah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (dated XII-XVI centuries), Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries), Kosh-Madrassah Ensemble (consisting of two resisting Madari-Abdullakhan Madrassah (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrassah. Chor-Minor (four minarets). Free time: we advise you to visit Bukhara Dome Bazaars (dated 15-16 centuries): Toki Saraffon (the Dome of Moneychangers), Toki-Telpak Furushon (the Dome of Cap makers), Toki Zargaron (the Dome of jewellers) and Tim Abdullakhan  (the Center of  silk).
Night at Grand Bukhara 4**** / Sasha and Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 8 Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.
There are Rulers’ palaces and mausoleums of Sheikhs are located out of city in Bukhara. A trip out of Bukhara city for a visit to Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum (dated XVI-XIX century), to the sepulchers of his mother and his preceptor (dated XIV), Mausoleum Chor-Bakr (dated X century), visit to summer residence Sitorai Mokhi Khosa (dated XIX century). There you can see where Emirs of Bukhara spent their time during long and hot summers while taking a rest. Feed some bread to peacocks and make a pilgrimage to holy sites.  
Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. We advise to visit the Gold Bazar.  Night at Grand Bukhara  4 **** / Sasha and  Son 3 *** hotels.

Day 9 Bukhara - Samarkand (270 km) 

Breakfast at Bukhara hotel.
Transfer to Samarkand in the morning through Vobkent city with survey of Vabkent Minaret (dated XII century) and through Gizhduvan city with survey of Ulugbek Madrassah, Abd-al-Khalik Gizhduvani Mazar and visiting a workshop of the famous Gizhduvani potter.
Before entrance to Samarkand we will stop at the Ismail Al Bukhari Mausoleum.
Transfer to Samarkand, hotel check-in.
Free time. Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime  3 *** hotels.

Day 10 Samarkand 

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
The science and art of ancient East where concentrated in Samarkand since olden times. Multinational and tolerant – it is spoken here that: “there are many stairs leading to the sky” and there is no difference in what language you pray.
Full day city tour in Samarkand: Visiting of morning East Siab Bazaar, Registan Square - Madrassah Ulug Bek (XV), Madrassah Shir-Dor (XVII), Madrassah Tillya-Kori (XVII),  Mausoleum Guri Emir - Tamerlane's Tomb (XIV-XV), Bibi Khanum Mosque (XIV-XV).
Excavations and Museum of ancient city of Afrosiab. Architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda (dated XI-XV century) and Ulug Bek Observatory (XV), the Mausoleum of prophet Daniel.
Visiting carpet factory Hudzhum - handmade silk carpets. Workshop visiting on manufacturing of a papyrian paper (handmade).  Free time for purchasing of souvenirs and east spices. Night in President Palace 4 **** / Malika Prime 3 *** hotels.

Day 11 Samarkand - Tashkent

Breakfast at Samarkand hotel.
In the morning transferring to Tashkent (4 hours). Return to Tashkent, back to 21^st century. Tashkent is one of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia, where antiquity and modernity coexist completing each other. Tashkent hotel accommodation.
After a dinner city tour through modern Tashkent: Navoi Theater Square, The Opera and Ballet Theatre of Alisher Navoi, the Tashkent Television tower, the Memorial complex, People’s Courage Monument (the unique architecturally-art complex devoted to the topic of liquidation of Tashkent earthquake consequences in 1966).
Further excursion through old part of the city: Visiting the religious complex Khasti Imam: consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (XV centure), Barak Khan Madrassah (XVI centure), Muy-Mubarak Mosque - storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman and gold hair of prophet Muhammad; Dzhuma-mosque of Khodja Akhrar Vali, the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI), Abdulkasim Madrassah (XIX).
Free time for purchases in CHORSU bazar and souvenir shops. Night at Tashkent Palace 4 **** / Grand Orzu 3 *** hotels.

Day 12 Tashkent

Breakfast at Tashkent hotel. Transfer to the airport, flight for the next destination.

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FAQ for tourists
Visa to Uzbekistan
Customs Regulations
Recommended Airlines

Uzbekistan tourist information:

Price includes:
• Accommodation in tourist class hotels throughout Uzbekistan (twin / dbl shared)
• Local Air ticket 
• Comfortable transport with air conditioner for the whole route 
• 1-2 persons – Sedan Daewoo Nexia up to 4 seats 
• 3-8 persons –  Minivan Istana up to 14 seats
• 8-14 persons – Minibus Toyota Coaster up to 20 seats
• 15 and more persons – Bus Golden Dragon up to 45 seats
• Food: breakfast in the hotels 
• Entrance tickets to museums and sightseeings specified in the program
• English-Russian speaking Uzbekistan tourist guide for all tours according to the program
•Visa support (note:  visa support is free of charge)

Not Included:
• International air tickets
• Beverage and alcohol drinks
• Visa cost (if not citizens of the Russian Federation)
• Photo/video shooting charges in museums
• Tips and liquors
• Personal expenses
• Other services not specified above

IMPORTANT!

• No early arrivals and late departures are included; additional payment will be discussed after confirmation of arrival and departure time.

• In case of tour cancellation after confirmation is less than 7 days there will be 100% penalty, if less than 14 days 50 % penalty, if less than 30 days no penalty.

Cancellation fees:

Cancellation prior 30 days – no charges apply 
Cancellation prior 15 days – 50% charge of the tour price
Cancellation prior 7 days – 100% charge of the tour price

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The procedure of visa issue to foreign tourists is regulated by the legislation of the Republic of Uzbekistan. According to it, foreign citizens and stateless persons can enter the country or travel through its territory on transit only if their entrance visas are available.

Visas are issued to foreign citizens and stateless persons in the diplomatic and consular missions of the Republic of Uzbekistan abroad on the basis of the Uzbekistan Visa Support Letter  (permission from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan).

Visa Support Letter is issued on the basis of application submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan by the inviting natural or legal entity permanently or temporarily operating in Uzbekistan.

Processing of visa applications may take up to 10 working days if documents are submitted due order.

In order to apply for the visa, foreign citizens and stateless persons are to submit to the diplomatic or consular mission of Uzbekistan abroad the following documents:

A passport or a stateless person’s document, the expiry date of which must exceed the visa’s period of validity not less than 3 (three month).

1. 2 (two) copies of the visa application form duly completed.
2. 2 (two) passport-photographs (3х4 cm.).

For a transit visa foreign citizens and stateless persons in addition to the abovementioned documents must have visa of the country of final destination and travel documents certifying the date of departure from Uzbekistan. In that case, visa applications are processed within working 3 days.

In Tashkent International Airport Consular Bureau visas can only be issued to those foreign citizens and stateless persons arriving from the countries that do not have diplomatic or consular missions of the Republic of Uzbekistan. In that case the inviting person or organisation located in Uzbekistan must apply in advance to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan in due order and have to acquire a Visa Confirmation – the Stamp of Visa Division of the Consular Department and to forward it to the invited person. One needs to show the Confirmation while buying a air-ticket, passing through passport control and on its basis the visa is issued on arrival in the Tashkent International Airport Visa Unit of the Foreign Ministry of Uzbekistan.

Simplified Visa Regulations for the citizens of some countries

1. There is a bilateral Visa Free Regulation with Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, as well as Kyrgyzstan (up to 60 days). 
2.  There is a simplified visa procedure for the citizens of Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Malaysia, Thailand, Spain Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States. Businessmen of these countries are issued multiple entry visas up to one year and tourists – up to one month, additionally, they do not require to submit to the Foreign Ministry an invitation of legal entity or natural person in Uzbekistan or tour-voucher. Visas are issues within 2 working days, excluding the day the documents are submitted.
3.  There is Visa Free Regulation up to 90 days for the diplomatic passport possessors of Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Turkey. The accredited personnel of the diplomatic missions and international organisations may stay on territory of the Sides without visa for the whole period of professional activity.

There is Visa Free Regulation up to 90 days for the service passport possessors.

1. Uzbekistan and Japan on a mutual basis issue Consular Free Visas.

Rules and conditions

Based on the information you send us we will prepare the visa support application and submit it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Tashkent. Ministry reviews the application for approximately 7-10 days, reserving the right to deny any application for visa support without providing explanations. Approved visa support is telexed directly to the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the country, where you intend to obtain your visa. Upon the approval of the visa support we will send you by fax or e-mail the reference number of the document. After submitting complete application form with the reference number of the visa support to the embassy or consulate of the Republic of Uzbekistan you will be able to obtain your visa to Uzbekistan.

According to the legislation of Uzbekistan the Uzbek travel companies have the right to offer the visa support (the invitation to Uzbekistan) not earlier then one month before the arrival.

PS: visa support for those clients who are not staying during whole trip in one of our hotels or not confirming the stay in other hotels as well as not purchasing the tour packages but only the visa, according to new legislation of government, couldn’t be issued.

Visa support

up to 2 weeks costs $50 per person (children under 12 - $25)

up to 1 month - $100 per person (children under 12 - $50)

Additional consular fees are paid at the Embassy or Consulate of Uzbekistan at obtaining of visa, which may range from $ 40 up-to $150 this amount may vary depending on nationality and change without prior notification.

If you agree with our conditions please fill out Uzbekistan Visa Support form: Request Form

Uzbekistan Airways is the state airline of Uzbekistan, which provides aviation needs for the national economy. Uzbekistan Airways National Air Company (NAC) was founded on January 28, 1992 in accordance with a Resolution of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Islam Karimov. Soon after the airline's establishment the development of the state civil aviation program has begun. The program included complete reconstruction of new airport terminal complexes, re-equipping of airports in accordance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements and establishment of a base for training professional staff. Today Uzbekistan Airways is the leading carrier in the Central Asian region.

Flight safety

Uzbekistan Airways keeps a sound position on the international market and provides high quality competitive services. During the years of operation our company has been awarded the International fund for Aviation Safety Diploma and a Certificate from Airports International Association and "Euromarket-2000".

Uzbekistan Airways schedule: regular flights

We operate Uzbekistan Airways schedule flights to more than forty cities of the world including America, Europe, Middle East, Southeast, Central Asia and the CIS. Uzbekistan Airways continues to establish long-term and reliable business contacts, to increase the number of countries where its aircraft flies to and to improve its services. It makes our company one of the world's dynamic airlines.

When you on travel to Central Asia and Uzbekistan, we recommend you following guidebooks:

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Depend on you county of origin you can take an advantage of several possible options of fly to Uzbekistan.

We recommend you following alternatives:

	Uzbekiston Havo Yullary (Uzbekistan Airways) – Number One Recommended National Air Carrier All domestic flights are operated by National Company. Flights schedule can be changed without prior notice. Maximum luggage limit - 20 kg per person + 5 kghand luggage. Clients should be at the airport minimum 1 hour before for domestic flights; and 2 hours before fr international flights. Useful information available on: - Flight connections of Uzbekistan Airways - Schedule of International and Domestic Flights of Uzbekistan Airways - Representative offices of Uzbekistan Airways worldwide you can find on Official web-page of Uzbekistan Airways - http://www.uzairways.com
	Aeroflot (Russian Federation) Fly to Tashkent with connections via Moscow.  Find your city on the map and order your ticket on-line at http://www.aeroflot.ru/cms/
	Lufthansa (Germany) Fly to Tashkent with connections via Munich. Find your city on the map and order your ticket on-line at http://www.lufthansa.com
	Turkish Airlines (Turkey) Fly to Tashkent with connections via Istanbul. Find your city on the map and order your ticket on-line at http://www.thy.com/en-INT/services/destination_guides/route_map.aspx
	Transaero (Russian Federation) Fly to Tashkent with connection via Moscow.  Find your city on the map and order your ticket on-line at http://www.transaero.ru/
	Air Baltic (Latvia) Fly to Tashkent with connection via Riga.  Find your city on the map and order your ticket on-line at http://www.airbaltic.com/public/index.html
	Czech Airlines (Czech Republic) Fly to Tashkent with connection via Prague. Find your city on the map and order your ticket on-line at http://secure.csa.cz/en/ibs/index.php
	Asiana Airlines (South Korea) Fly to Tashkent with connection via Seoul.  Find your city on the map and order your ticket on-line at http://eu.flyasiana.com/Global/EU/en/index
	Korean Air (South Korea) Fly to Tashkent with connection via Seoul.  Find your city on the map and order your ticket on-line at http://www.koreanair.com/

AIRPORT AND INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS

Dear Guests of Uzbekistan!

To avoid violation of Customs Legislation when entering into Uzbekistan, during Customs Control at the airport or any other Border crossing check point You need to know following information below:
- While crossing customs border of republic of Uzbekistan each passenger needs to fill out Custom declaration form T-6 by declaring foreign currency in cash, currency values, inventory holdings and other belongings of private use in 2 copies. Both of them must be given to customs officer for approval. IMPORTANT: one will be kept by officer and one will be returned to you and you need to keep it until departure time IMPORTANT: In other words, you fill 2 declarations, one you give at the beginning and second copy you keep until departing time and return to officer while departing.

- Bringing foreign currency in cash into republic of Uzbekistan as well as traveling cheque are allowed in unlimited amounts for non residents, and safe. It’s very important to declare in Customs Declaration form T-6. This data is necessary only for statistic purposes to Customs Committee of Uzbekistan.

Bringing foreign currency in cash into republic of Uzbekistan with certification of form of TC-21

- If non-resident wishes, foreign currency can be put on deposit with certificate TC-21, free of charge. First copy of TC-21 certificate with stamp is given to owner (passenger).
Detected fake foreign currency in cash, during custom inspection, not allowed entering into republic of Uzbekistan. Fake currency is stopped with drawing up of an act in set form of law. 

Not declaring in Customs declaration and not presenting to custom inspector during oral inquiry of foreign currency in cash, inventory holdings and other belongings, will be understood and appear as factor of breaking Customs Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan. When such law breaking facts of Customs Law are found, they will be validated with prosecution documents according to articles of Customs Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan. 

List of items prohibited to import into republic of Uzbekistan

Publications, manuscripts, cliché, pictures, illustrations, photos, photographic films, photo negatives,
Movie – video – audio products, gram records, sound materials aimed or related to undermine state and social regime, braking territorial integrity, political independency and state sovereignty, propagandizing war, terrorism, violence, national oneness and religious hatred, racism and its variety (anti-Semitism, fascism) as well as pornographic materials.
Prohibited import and export of rare and disappearing sort of animals in republic of Uzbekistan, listed in Red Book.
Import of goods, by natural person, for commercial activity, required registration of this person as an individual entrepreneur with right for import and export operations.
Limit of import of precious metals, not obliged by custom fees, and is 5 units with total weight no more then 30 grams. Import and export of precious metals and jewelry for commercial aims are carried only with license given by Ministry of external Economic Relations and Trade of republic of Uzbekistan.
Import of radio electronic facilities and high-frequency equipments carried only with approval of appropriate authority of republic of Uzbekistan. (Centre of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Communication and Information Ministry of Uzbekistan)
To import phytogenic and animal origin, special permit need from appropriate authority of republic of Uzbekistan.(Sanitary -Epidemiology Station)
Import and export of drugs and medical equipment allowed only with permission of Ministry of Health of republic of Uzbekistan.

It is banned to import medicines into Uzbekistan in commercial purpose. In this case, foreign guests are recommended to take only most important medications.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Please do not forget to get official CERTIFICATE/RECIEPT of bought souvenirs (carpets etc) in any shop or market showing that it’s not antique. Antique time life in Uzbekistan is not older than 75 years. Without this receipt (certificate) Customs Officer can stop you and confiscate these souvenirs and start Criminal Case on departure at the airports and borders of Uzbekistan.

Sample of Сustoms Declaration form Т-6.

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Central Asia is one of the most ancient regions inhabited by man and one of the oldest centers of human cultures, as attested by numerous relics. The culture and history of Uzbekistan are one of the most interesting in the world. The territory of present day Uzbekistan was the crossroads of Eurasia and a branch of the ancient Great Silk Road. It connected Europe and China, passed through the oasis settlements of Kokand, Samarkand and Bukhara. Samarkand history is one of the most ancient in the world. Is Samarkand region archeologists have discovered an area where primitive men lived more than 10,000 years ago. In the South of Uzbekistan a skeleton of the ancient man and some remarkable rock drawings were discovered. Traces of primitive men have also been found near Tashkent, in Khoresm and in the Kara-Kalpak region. Historical culture of Central Asia is very rich. In antiquity, the peoples of Central Asia maintained trade and cultural relations with the peoples of China, India, Iran, the Arab countries, the Mediterranean area, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Siberia.

THE PERIOD OF BLOSSOM AND COLLAPSE IN THE HISTORY OF UZBEKISTAN

From 800 B.C. Central Asia witnessed the rise and fall of the various ancient states including Bactria, Sogdiana and Khorezm, the state of the Achaemenids, Alexander the Great, (Selivkids) Graeco-Bactrian, Parthian and Kushan Kingdoms. The Periods of economic upsurge experienced by the people living on the territory of present day Uzbekistan alternated with periods of great economic oppression and deprivation connected with the history of wars and conquests that destroyed whole towns and villages. Foreign invasions brought untold destruction. In the 6th century B.C. Central Asia was conquered by Cyrus, founder of the Persian Empire. In 330 B.C. the Persian Empire was destroyed by Alexander the Great. The Graeco-Bactrian state came into existence, which incorporated the greater par of present-day Uzbekistan. The Kushan Kingdom existed in the 1st - 4th centuries A.D. In subsequent centuries Central Asia was the scene of struggle of many nomadic Turkic tribes which invaded it from the North.

ALEXANDER THE GREAT IN THE HISTORY OF UZBEKISTAN

Important events, which had influence on the culture of Uzbekistan, took place in the history of Central Asia. Alexander the Great was the first world conqueror and one of the most remarkable men in history. The son of Philip Macedon, tsar, an excellent general and organizer Alexander brought Greek ideas and the Greek way of doing things to all the countries that he conquered. He was born in 356 and died in 323 B.C.

His mother, Olimpias, princess of Epirus, was brilliant and hot-tempered. Alexander inherited the best qualities of both his parents. Alexander the Great was an ambitious emperor. He decided to conquer Persia. This had been part of his father's plan. In spring of 336 B.C. he crossed the Hellespont (Dardanelles) with an army. His army won a victory over the Persians on the bank of the Gracious River.

This victory opened the road to Asia Minor. Before the summer of 327 he had once more crossed the Hindu-Kush Mountains on this way to India. It was the beginning of the crash of Alexander's Army. Alexander left some of his soldiers in Middle Asia and because of this as the legend says some Uzbek people appeared with green eyes and blond hair. Greek roots are present in Uzbek culture.

THE TURKIC KAGANATE

The Turkic Kaganate, a huge Turkic state appeared in 500-600 A.D. as a result of the union of diverse nomadic tribes and peoples of the Altai. During the 6th century the tribes extended their rule over the territory of Central Asia. It was a period of the assimilation of various ethnic groups of the kaganate and various local cultures and the formation of large and small alliances of tribes with related languages and dialects. The kaganate played a great role in uniting and consolidating nomadic speaking Turkish, which roamed and settled down in the Central Asian steppes and oases.

ARABS AND ISLAM IN THE HISTORY OF UZBEKISTAN

At the end of the 7th century and the beginning of the 8th century the Arab conquerors under Emir Kotaibe Ibn Muslim conquered Khorezm (Khiva) and Sogdiana (Samarkand, Bukhara). Under the Abbasid caliphs of Baghdad, the Arabian influence became dominant in the oasis cities of Central Asia. About 874 the country was conquered by the Samanid dynasty from Balkh. In 999 a Turkic Karakhanid dynasty, the first to embrace Islam, supplanted the Samanids in Samarkand and Bukhara. The new rulers even pushed down south of the Amu Darya, but they were stopped by Makhmud of Ghazn and then that river became the dividing line between Iran and Turan.

THE SAMANID DYNASTY

Ismail Samanid is the representative of the Eastern dynasty that ruled in 819-999 over the vast territory of Mavara-Un-Nahr (the Arabic name of the territory between the Amu-Darya and Syr-Darya rivers in Central Asia since the 7th century A.D). Ismail Samanid reigned from 892 till 907. It was the person who erected this marvelous Mausoleum in Noble Bukhara over his father's grave. This has been testified by the archeological excavations held in 1926-1928. It has been established that there were several graves inside the Mausoleum, and the grave of Ismail himself was situated aside at the entrance. Next to him his son and grandson were buried.

GENGHIS KHAN IN THE HISTORY OF UZBEKISTAN

The collapse of the Arab Caliphate led to the resurrection of the independent statehoods in Central Asia. Between the 9th and 15th centuries a succession of the large independent feudal states replaced one nother in Central Asia: the monarchies of Samanids, Seljuks, Khorezmshah and Timurlane (or Tamerlane) Empire. The rule of the Samanids was marked by a great upsurge in economy and culture in Khorosan and Mavara-Un-Nahr. Under the Khorezmshahs the country's economy, science and culture continued to develop. The conquest of Central Asia by Makhmud of Ghazm in the 10th century, by the Karakhanids at the end of the 10th - beginning of the 11th centuries and by Genghis Khan at the beginning of the 13th century brought sufferings to the territory of Central Asia. Many towns were reduced, thousands of peasants and craftsman were either killed or driven into slavery. But these rulers established huge, centralized states at these periods.

AMIR TIMUR IN THE HISTORY OF UZBEKISTAN, THE RULER OF MAVARA-UN-NAHR

Timur (Timurlane or Tamerlane) was born in the village of Khodja-Ilgar, near Shahrisabs. He was the son of Emir Taragay, who was from Barlos tribes. Since his teenagerhood Timur knew much about military training and took part in civil wars. He was promoted in the period of invasion to Mavar-Un-Nahr, Mugilistan Khan Tuglug-Timur, who twice - in 1360 and 1361 - tried to subordinate this rich country and reached Kesh.

Timur's uncle Hodji Barlos was the ruler of Kesh, but after defeating with Tuglug-Timur, Hodji Barlos ran away and Tuglug-Timur made Timur the ruler of Kesh, instead of his uncle Hodji Barlos. Tuglug-Timur sent his son Ilias-Jodji as a ruler to Mavara-Un-Nahr, but Timur didn't wish to work for him.

After the death of Tuglug-Timur his son was outed from Mavara-Un-Nahr, and Turkish emir Kozagon's grandson Husein helped him. They became relatives because Timur was married to his sister Uljoi-Turhon. In 1370, Timur invaded Balkh, Husein was killed by Huttlan's ruler Kaihosrav, and he was the ally of Timur. In the second half of the 14th century the conqueror Timur, having firmly established himself as an absolute ruler had chosen Samarkand as his capital city, started campaigns against other states. A prominent military commander and outstanding but firm and resolute statesman Timur became the ruler of Mavara-Un-Nahr in 1370. His rule and the rule of his descendants - Sharhruh, Ulugbek and Bobur were marked by the growth of productive forces, the development of irrigation, arts and crafts, trade and flourishing of the literature, science and art of ancient Samarkand and Mavara-Un-Nahr.

ULUGBEK

Ulugbek (Muhammad Taragai) was born in 1394 in Sultania. His father was great Timur's son Shahruh, his mother was Gavharshodbegim, the grand daughter of the Naiman's padishah Kutlugkhan. His grandmother Saraimulkhanum brought up Ulugbek.When he was 15 years old he became the ruler of Samarkand. When he was 17 he became the ruler of Mavara-Un-Nahr and he ruled the state for 40 years. Really it was very difficult for him to combine the state affairs with science and Ulugbek realized it only after his defeat by Barakhan. The great scientist liked to devote himself to science, but he needed the throne too: if he were not a sultan emir how could he build the expensive observatory, erect madrassahs, pay hundreds of scientists for their work?Ulugbek's mother Gavharshodbegim didn't want her son to be the scientist and she said that the world was not governed by science, by books, but only by power. Her son Ulugbek became a great scientist, he tried to send human ideas to the stars and to get the new knowledge from so long distance. He compiled the catalogue of stars, which is very popular even today. When Ulugbek was the ruler of Samarkand, it became the center of art and science. Mavara-Un-Nahr became powerful and strong. But a lot of his emirs didn't support his policy and they tried to plunder the state treasure, to begin the war between cousins and between the father and the son. Historians of Ulugbek's time wrote that Ulugbek had been beheaded by his own son's decree at a spot some ten or twelve miles from Samarkand.

BOBUR

Bobur, Zahir-Iddin (1483-1530) founder of the great Mogul dynasty in India, was a Barlos Turk descended on the male side from Timur and on the female side from Chagatai Khan (son of Genghis Khan, the great Mongol scourge of Asia). In 1494 at the age of eleven, he succeeded his father, Sultan Mirza, as a ruler of the small state of Fergana. From 1494 to 1504 he vainly endeavored to maintain his position in Fergana, but he was expelled by more powerful neighbors and eventually sought refuge in the mountain fortresses of Kabul, which became his headquarters until 1525. Political conditions in India contributed to the success of his plans. Bobur's defeats and victories are recorded in his frank and intimate memoirs (the Bobur-Noma). Bobur recorded in his famous memoirs that his chief ambition was to recover the vast territories, which had once formed part of Timur's mighty Empire. At his death in 1530 he controlled the greater part of Northern India. But, as it was mentioned above, Bobur is famous not only as the founder of mogul dynasty and the general, he was a prominent poet of 15th -16th centuries, the creator of Bobur-Noma, historical work of a world importance. His memoirs are of great influence for our knowledge about India of those days. Bobur portrayed as well vivid pictures of the nature and population of Fergana and Zeravshan valleys. Bobur's creative work and state activity played a very important role in unification the cultures of Central Asia, Iran, Afghanistan and India.

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Chimgan Oromgohi Skiing Resort is located in a picturesque area 90 kilometers away from Tashkent, at the foot of mountain heights of Grand (3,309 meters) and Small (2,100 meters) Chimgan. In the end of XIX century Russian medical officers established a hospital in Chimgan, knowing about healing powers of mountain air and sun. And when Turkestan’s general governor’s wooden summer residence was constructed there, Chimgan became a fashionable place for recreation among townspeople.Nowadays it is one of the most popular resorts, where both Uzbekistanis and guests of our country spend their time with pleasure. It is a wonderful place for mountain skiing, travel and recreation.

What you should know about Сhimgan Oromgohi?

The season starts in the middle of December and lasts until the end of March, but true fans of this sports (or leisure for somebody) ski in snowfields until mid June. Elevating station is located almost near a road. Flat and easy 1,500-meter route is equipped with rope tow. Slalom route with medium difficulty level is 900 meters long and is ranked as “red route” according to international classification. Skiers are delivered to the top by the chair lift. There are several small lifts at 300-500 meter slopes, where experienced instructors provide lessons of skiing for the beginners.

Experienced mountain-skiers are offered a service of heli-skiing: delivery to the skiing route on helicopter for descending on skis or snowboards from the top of Grand Chimgan or from the slopes of Pskem mountain range on “wild routes” length of which varies from 5 to 7 kilometers.

You can come to Chimgan Oromgohi for one day to ski, and in the evening return to Tashkent. Otherwise you can stay for several days. Fortunately, there are many places to stay. You can stay in a 9-story-hotel, which offers rooms with all necessary facilities, as well as a restaurant and a bar. Another option is to stay in one of well-furnished cottages with bathroom, hot water, satellite TV and a kitchen. The cottages are located close to the elevation stations.

The best time for skiing is a middle of February. And when the snow goes down and mountain skiing season f

inishes, the time of active tourist tours and mountaineering starts. This type of active recreation is specially attractive due to the picturesque natural landscapes and unique flora. It is fairly justified that the territory of Chimgan Mountains is included into the Ugam-Chatkal National Park and is under the protection of the state.

Nowadays people come here with short-term visits in order to relax after business week stress, and with longer visits – to catch a new wave of impressions and supply oneself with cheerfulness and courage. Everyone finds what his spirit is longing for. In winter you have mountain-skiing routes. In summer you can enjoy bicycle riding, horse riding, hiking, rafting, and alpinism. There is everything here – from extreme entertainments to pleasant relaxation in mountain hotel with swimming pool and other “civilized” joys – in any time of the year.

Useful information for travelers:

• All Mountains Hotels in Uzbekistan
• History of Uzbekistan
• Map of Uzbekistan
• Photo of Uzbekistan

Tashkent Museums

Tashkent Theatre

Tashkent Concert Halls

Tashkent Restaurants

Tashkent night life | Tashkent night clubs

Tashkent Golf

Kord Hammam in Tashkent

Uzbekistan is the country with open arms that always welcomes its guests with smile and warm spirit.
In this section guests of our sunny soil will have an opportunity to virtually trip along historical and wonderful Uzbekistan cities.

Wish you happy trip!!!

Uzbekistan, Tashkent | History of Taskent

Samarkand, Uzbekistan | History of Samarkand

Bukhara city - tours from Dolores Travel | Bukhara history

Khiva | History of Khiva

History of Ferghana Valley

Shakhrisabz | Useful information about Shakhrisabz

Qarshi, Uzbekistan | Qarshi - city of southern Uzbekistan

Kokand | History of Kokand

Margilan | History of Margilan

Nukus | History of Nukus

How much will the trip cost?

What are the sights of interest in Uzbekistan?

What is the climate in Uzbekistan? Will it fit me?

What religion is in Uzbekistan?

What languages do people speak?

How to get a visa to Uzbekistan?

What is the national currency?

Are credit cards accepted in Uzbekistan?

What voltage is used in Uzbekistan?

What is the time difference?

Do I need to bring my insurance with me?

What should I wear for the tour?

I want to rent a car in Uzbekistan, what are the requirements?

1.How much will the trip cost?

The price of the whole trip depends on the purpose of your visit to Uzbekistan. The prices of the tours given by our company do not include the air flight from your destination. Please check the prices for the air flight with your local Airlines or look up for the closest Uzbekistan Airways representation to you (click here). So depending on the cost of the air ticket + the services you are interested in will give you the final cost. Travel expenses for hotel services are presented in Hotels Section. If to speak about an estimated cost of expenses for the most popular seven-day tour across Uzbekistan, including cities – Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Tashkent, - that it will manage on one person within 700 dollars + air ticket. The exact cost can count up our tour-operators, who will consider all features of your route. The prices on foodstuff aren't great in Uzbekistan. There is a local good quality analog to almost each import product. Here is a lot of vegetables and fruit. The goods of local manufacture are rather competitive and inexpensive.

2.What are the sights of interest in Uzbekistan?
The sights of interest are listed in the description of each city. Please visit any city that you preffer and find a detailed description of local sights of interest. However note, that the main interesting part of Uzbekistan, is that it's been a part of the Great Silk Road and preserved the monuments of 13th - 16th centuries.

3.What is the climate in Uzbekistan? Will it fit me?

Climate in Uzbekistan is sharply continental, it varies from dry and arid, with warm summers and cool winters in the west to moderate rainfall, with temperature summers and bitterly cold winters in the east. Temperature in Uzbekistan ranges during the year, from +40+45 C in summer (July and August) and -20?C in the middle of winter (January and February). Humidity is fairly low. The most favorable time for travel - from March till July and from September till November. At this time air temperature keeps on a comfortable mark of +20+30 degrees, deposits are short-term. But also in summer and winter months there is a set of the pleasant features for travel across Uzbekistan.

4.What religion is in Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan – the multi religious country in which toleration is the dearest virtue. The great bulk of believers practices Islam 88%. Many Christians (orthodox), a diocese of the Bishop Tashkent and Central Asian Vladimir are located in Tashkent, and as one of the most beautiful orthodox temples in the Central Asia. There is a majestic Catholic church in which often take place organ music concerts. There is a set of synagogues, Buddhist temples and other meeting-houses.

5.What languages do people speak?

The official language is Uzbek (Turkic group), but the main part of the population speak Russian (Slavonic origin). Russian is language of international dialogue.  In some areas (Samarkand, Bukhara) people also speak Tadjik (Persian group). English is getting popular among young people. Excellent multilingual speaking guides and escorts are easily available throughout the country.

6.How to get a visa to Uzbekistan?

The visa is necessary for any foreign citizen who’s wishing to visit a foreign country. More detailed information about getting a visa to Uzbekistan find HERE
Please for more information you can contact us by e-mail: anastasiya@dolores.uz

7.What is the national currency?
National currency is soum. 1 soum = 100 tiyin (cents). 1$ = * soum (left table at CURRENCY RATE). All foreign currencies can be exchanged in major banks. The preferred currencies are US dollars and Euros (Cash). In country cities there are difficulties with exchange, advice to do all changes in Tashkent or ask your Tour leader/driver. Tourists should have enough cash US dollars (new dated notes in best condition) for most expenses.

8.Are credit cards accepted in Uzbekistan?
Credit cards VISA, MASTER CARD are acceptable in major banks, hotels, stores and restaurants (In Tashkent). In country cities most used cash payments.

9.What voltage is used in Uzbekistan?
220 volts AC, 50 Am. Round 2 pin continental plugs are standard.

10.What is the time difference?
+5 hours ahead GMT in summer; +4 hours in winter

11.Do I need to bring my insurance with me?
As this kind of services in Uzbekistan is still developing, it is advisable to be insured at home by your local insurance company. All details can be learned from our tour operators.

12.What should I wear for the tour?
If you are coming to Uzbekistan as a tourist following items are essential to take while staying: a backpack is very useful in carrying personal things, a hat, sunglasses, light shoes, sun blocks and light colored cotton clothes during summer and hot periods; a light water and windproof jacket is useful during autumn and period of light showers and at nights in the desert. Uzbekistan is a conservative country, though with Muslim traditions; therefore clothes should be conservative. Women and men may wear long slacks and shirts or blouses with sleeves.

13.I want to rent a car in Uzbekistan, what are the requirements?
International Permit required. Minimum age is 18 years. Drive on the right. Speed limits 50-70 km/h in urban areas, 90 km/h on highways. Car rent with driver is widely offered rather than without driver.

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A remarkable feature of the past and what is now known as the Great Silk Road is one of the greatest achievements of the Ancient Orient. The Great Silk Road is a monument to human inquisitiveness, intrepreneurship, and unquenchable thirst for ever new knowledge and a desire to go beyond. Human civilization does not know any other road as famous as this trans-Eurasian system of routes linking together China and Western Europe.  It was in fact a channel through which the unprecedented number of nations exchanged their wares, cultural and artistic achievements and most revolutionary ideas.

Historically, China and its man, Zhang Qian are known to have been trailblazers who were able to assemble the numerous trade routes there into a single whole. Before, these caravan roads had functioned as a system of separate links, and any trader had to face many perils and more than once pay for their wares and even life en route.

That was China’s first diplomatic mission destined to Central Asia. Zhang Quian clearly saw all the advantages of the route, and upon return, this was immediately reported to his master, the Chinese emperor.

The Great Silk Road History

The beginning of the Silk Road history coincides with the end of the II century B.C. For more than 15 centuries since then this caravan road system had been in the service of people, and this is an overall record for any overland road. The Great Silk Road started.  The great civilizations of China, Hindu Valley, the Middle East and Europe had lived through their ups and downs, wars to set control over the strategic stretches of this system or been pushed away from the mainstream. A glimpse of the map of the Great Silk Road immediately suggests that it’s like a huge river taking in smaller streams and rivulets, and flowing around obstacles. The obstacles were numerous and many in the Great Silk Roads. In the 550s, the Soghdians made two attempts to reach Byzantium and failed because of the Iranian shahs. The first time they burned down the silks of Soghdian traders, and the second, they poisoned the Soghdian envoys. However, this didn’t stop the Soghdians and they found another way – along the northern shores of the Caspian they reached Byzantium and established diplomatic and trade relations. Time went on, and the roads became more ramified and comfortable for travel. The road had been acquiring caravan-serays, or inns, warehouses, money changing, safety measures to protect foreign guests. The Great Silk Road was in need of many professions – cameleers, guardsmen, interpreters, moneychangers. Following the Templars, Oriental traders introduced the circulation of paper receipts. Leaving Khorassan for Soghd, for instance, one could give his gold coins to an Iranian moneychanger and receive a note which could then be exchanged for real money at Soghd. 

The vastness of the Great Silk Road could not understandably be controlled by a single nation, and the resultant wars only damaged trade along the Road.  However, the Great Silk Road has proved its viability and outlived both feudal strife, the fall of statehoods, the plunder of cities, and caravans, and the end of dynasties.  Risks and profits were high. And what one could buy for almost nothing at one end of the Great Silk Road became real gold at its end.

The Chinese had enriched their culture by adopting Central Asian horses known for their beauty and endurance, and such plants as alfalfa, chestnut, vine, pomegranate, etc. that proved to be very effective there.  It is from Central Asia that China had adopted cotton growing, while the Soghdians took over from the Chinese such arts and crafts as silk making and gold and silver jewelry, paper making and weaponry. Remarkably, the Europeans were unable to offer similarly lucrative wares in exchange and had to pay in gold and silver. This resulted in the amassing of huge treasures in the Orient, which fact could not help concerning the European rulers.

Genghis Khan was the first to stretch his rule over the Great Silk Road in the XIII-XIV centuries, and these were the years of flourishing trade and prosperity. But thereafter trade was again damaged by feudal strife that ended in that the Great Silk Road was divided between the four owners:  China, Central Asia, Iran and the Golden Horde, who was trying to provide security for everybody on the Great Silk Road – no matter which faith or nationality they belonged to. 

The Great Silk Road required almost a year to travel from end to end, and merchants started using maritime ways as a shorter and less risky means of communication. Moreover, one ship was capable of taking aboard as much as a big caravan. Therefore, by the XVI century only local hinterland caravan roads between China and Central Asia had survived.

We owe a great deal to the Great Silk Road. The Road has contributed to the emergence and development of many institutions, including international trade, distribution of labor, international banking, protection of property and the rights of consumers. Moreover, the Great Silk Road has encouraged cultural development by exchanging technologies, ideas and the arts. Silk has liberated the well-to-do Europeans from flees, whereas Chinese and Central Asian paper has made book printing more affordable. But what is more important, the nations have learnt about each other and of each other’s religions and ways of life.

«Silk Roads: Roads of Dialog» is a UNESCO program seeking to  preserve cultural and historic legacy and, hopefully, resuscitate  the Great Silk Road as an historic monument and a trans-national thoroughfare, in all its functions and meanings.

Useful information for travelers:

• All Mountains Hotels in Uzbekistan
• History of Uzbekistan
• Map of Uzbekistan
• Photo of Uzbekistan

Museums of Uzbekistan

Each museum of Uzbekistan is the separate masterpiece, which are famous thanks to its interior, by wealth of exhibits and by unique architecture. Uzbek people always were famous by its unique school of art applied skills. This is confirmed by the most unique models of the masterpieces of ceramics, carpet weaving, simulation, metallic coinage, jewelry articles.

Embroidery, textile and the handicraft art of Uzbekistan

Order your own tour around the ancient cities of Uzbekistan, with the visit of factories to the production of silk, workshops on the production of embroidery, cloths, ceramics, workshops of wood carving art. You also can take a part in the creation of eastern masterpieces.

On the tracks of the archaeological excavations

Central Asia is one of the most ancient regions inhabited by man and one of the oldest centers of human cultures, as attested by numerous relics. The territory of present day Uzbekistan was the crossroads of Eurasia and a branch of the ancient Silk Road. It connected Europe and China, passed through the oasis settlements of Kokand, Samarkand and Bukhara. Is Samarkand region archeologists have discovered an area where primitive men lived more than 10,000 years ago. In the South of Uzbekistan a skeleton of the ancient man and some remarkable rock drawings were discovered. Traces of primitive men have also been found near Tashkent, in Khoresm and in the Kara-Kalpak region. In antiquity, the peoples of Central Asia maintained trade and cultural relations with the peoples of China, India, Iran, the Arab countries, the Mediterranean area, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Siberia.

Order your interest tour with the visit of the ancient structures of the times of Alexander of Macedonian, Chingizkhan, Babur and Tamerlan.

Wine making and tasting

Wine possesses medicinal properties. The doctors of Egypt, Persia, ancient Greece, and Rome considered so. The healers of the Moslem Middle Ages during the preparation of healthful balsams also used wine. Godly beverage praised in their verses by many poets of the east, especially Omar Khayyam, Khafiz and others. As a whole the development of viticulture and wine making in Uzbekistan is connected to the names of many scientist- viticulturists, visible places among whom occupy Mikhail Khovrenko (1866-1940) and Rizamat Musamukhamedov.

We propose to you to complete the captivating tour on the Samarqand winery of name Khovrenko, to taste 10 types of the best Uzbek wine and to get the excursion to the museum of the history of winery, and to also visit “Nugai” caravanserai in the city Bukhara.

Uzbekistan holidays: auto-moto run

Do you like adventures, to open the new spaces of our planet, to surmount difficulties on your iron horse? Uzbekistan - ideal transit zone for conducting the large and small auto- moto crosses on the territory of Central Asia. Having an experience in the organization of similar projects, we are ready to examine all versions for the embodiment of any your plans. In 2008 the company DOLORES TRAVEL SERVICES conducted largest Auto-Moto Run “THE ROUTES OF OLIVE TREE 2008: RELAY RACE “THE FIRE OF PEACE” from Greece to Peking, on the territory of Uzbekistan for the Arab- Greek chamber of trade and development, Chamber of Commerce and Industry Of Messinia and Greek cultural organization “THE ROUTES OF THE OLIVE”, into the crew of which entered the journalists, operators and editors of the largest publishing houses and television channels of Greece.

Golf Tour

Ideal climate, clean air, wonderful views, natural landscapes - hilly lowlands, fields crossed with the tree lines, lakes and vegetation makes for this. 108 hectares of land with 18 holes on evergreen lawns, with gently sloping hills and branchy crowns of trees, lakes and waterfalls that serve as natural barriers for the game, all this pertains to "Tashkent Lake Side Golf Club".

Skiing Tours

Uzbekistan possesses unique mountain landscape and has the capability for the reception of guests both during the winter and summer seasons for leisure in mountain resort areas. For the amateurs of mountain-skiing sport we propose ski health resorts CHIMGAN and BELDERSAY. For the needs of tourists and sportsmen there are descents from 500 to 1500 meters, with funicular and possibility of delivery on the helicopter to the elevated ski paths.

Night Life Tours

Who said that in Uzbekistan there is no night life? The best night clubs, elite dance floors and glamorous restaurants of our capital will fill up you by vital energy and will leave indelible impressions from the journey through modern Tashkent. Each week there are special proposals from the best restaurateurs and DJ of the Tashkent.