Turkish Airlines to Uzbekistan (BHK-TAS)
Tour details
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DAY 1 | ISTANBUL – BUKHARA |
Our journey begins with our meeting in front of Turkish Airlines counters at Istanbul Airport’s International Terminal. After check-in and passport procedures, we arrive in Bukhara at 07:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK266. Leaving the airport, we visit in Bukhara, one of the most important stops on the Historic Silk Road: the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, the Mausoleum and Fountain of Prophet Job, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark Fortress, and the Poi Kalyan Complex (Kalyan Minaret, Mir-i Arab Madrasah, Juma Mosque), Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah, Magoki Attori Mosque, Nadir Divan Begi Madrasah, and Char Minar. After free time for shopping in the Silk Road bazaars, overnight stay at our hotel in Bukhara.
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DAY 2 | BUKHARA |
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the tombs of Seyyid Emir Külal and Bahaeddin Shah-i Naqshband (k.s.) and their mothers, one of the most exceptional stops on our Bukhara tour. After the visits, we continue by crossing the Kyzylkum Desert and traveling along the Amu Darya (Oxus) River toward Khiva, the ancient capital of Khorezm. Arrival in Khiva in the evening, hotel check-in, and dinner. Overnight at our hotel in Bukhara
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DAY 3 | BUKHARA – SAMARKAND |
After breakfast, once the rooms have been vacated, we set off by bus toward Samarkand. Upon arrival, the Imam Maturidi and Khoja Ubaydullah Ahrar Mausoleums will be visited. Afterwards, we will tour the other historic structures in the Shah-i-Zinda area, the Afrosiab Archaeological Site, and the Siyob Bazaar. After dinner, rest at the hotel and overnight in Samarkand.
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DAY 4 | SAMARKAND |
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DAY 5 | SAMARKAND – TASHKENT |
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Tashkent train station. Upon arrival in Tashkent, we begin our tour of Tashkent. In Tashkent, which stands out with its wide and orderly avenues, we see the Kafal al-Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrasah, which today houses souvenir and handicraft workshops, Hazrat Imam Mosque, and the original Mushaf of the Holy Qur'an, believed to date back to the time of Hazrat Uthman, located in the Muyi Mubarak Madrasah. After our visits to Emir Timur Square and Independence Square, we visit the Chorsu Bazaar, which has been used as a marketplace for about 2,000 years. After free time, we taste Uzbek pilaf at dinner and settle into our hotel in Tashkent. Overnight at our hotel.
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DAY 6 | TASHKENT – ISTANBUL |
We leave the hotel before dawn and head to Tashkent Airport. After baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 06:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK365. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 09:30 and the end of our pleasant tour.
What's included
‣ Round-trip economy class airline ticket with Turkish Airlines from Istanbul – Bukhara / Tashkent – Istanbul
‣ High-speed train between Samarkand - Tashkent (Transportation between Samarkand - Tashkent will be provided by high-speed train depending on availability. Train time may vary depending on availability.)
‣ Tours and visits specified in the program
‣ Entrance fees for the tours and visits specified in the program
‣ Airport استقبال and round-trip transfers
‣ 5 nights accommodation in 4* and Boutique Hotels
‣ Breakfasts
‣ Dinners
‣ Luxury bus to be used throughout the tour and professional driving service
‣ 1 liter of water per day
‣ Professional Turkish-speaking guide service
‣ Airport and security taxes
‣ Local guide service
Not included
‣ Personal expenses and hotel extras
‣ Lunches
‣ International departure tax
‣ All expenses not specified as included in the price
‣ Travel health insurance
Tour Program
Istanbul - Bukhara
Our journey begins with our meeting in front of Turkish Airlines counters at Istanbul Airport International Terminal. After check-in and passport procedures, arrival in Bukhara at 07:25 on Turkish Airlines flight TK266. After leaving the airport, in Bukhara, one of the most important stops on the Historic Silk Road; the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, the Tomb and Fountain of Prophet Job, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark Fortress, and Poyi Kalan Complex (Kalan Minaret, Mir-i Arab Madrasa, Friday Mosque), Ulugh Beg Madrasa, Abdulaziz Khan Madrasa, Magoki Attori Mosque, Nadir Divan Begi Madrasa, and Char Minar will be visited. After free time for shopping in the Silk Road bazaars, overnight stay at our hotel in Bukhara.
Bukhara
After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the tombs of Seyyid Emir Külal and Bahaeddin Shah-i Naqshband (k.s.) and his mother, one of the most exceptional stops on our Bukhara tour. After the visits, we head toward Bukhara. Arrival in Bukhara in the late afternoon, check-in at the hotel, and dinner. Overnight at our hotel in Bukhara
Bukhara - Samarkand
After breakfast, upon vacating the rooms, we set off for Samarkand by bus. Upon our arrival, the tombs of Imam Maturidi and Khwaja Ubaydullah Ahrar will be visited. Subsequently, the other historical structures in the Shah-i Zinda area, the Afrosiyob Archaeological Site, and Siyob Bazaar will be toured. After dinner, rest and overnight stay at the hotel in Samarkand.
Samarkand
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our Day 2 tour in Samarkand with Gur-e Emir (the Tomb of Emir Timur). Then, Registan Square and the Ulugh Beg, Tilla Kari and Sher-Dor Madrasahs located there will be visited. After visiting the Bibi Khanum Mosque, we move on to the Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum Complex and visit the grave of Kusam ibn Abbas, the cousin of our Prophet. Finally, we see the Ulugh Beg Observatory, visit the tombs of Imam Maturidi and Khwaja Ubaydullah Ahrar, and then have our dinner. Overnight in Samarkand.
Samarkand - Tashkent
After breakfast at the hotel, we head to Tashkent train station. Upon our arrival in Tashkent, we begin our Tashkent tour. In Tashkent, which stands out with its wide and orderly streets, we see the Kafal Shashi Mausoleum, the Barak Khan Madrasa, which today houses souvenir and handicraft workshops, the Hazrat Imam Mosque, and the original Mushaf of the Holy Quran, believed to date back to the period of Hazrat Uthman, located in the Muyi Mubarak Madrasa. After our visits to Amir Timur Square and Independence Square, we visit the Chorsu Bazaar, which has been used as a marketplace for approximately 2,000 years. After free time, we taste Uzbek pilaf at dinner and settle into our hotel in Tashkent. Overnight at our hotel.
Tashkent - Istanbul
We leave our hotel at dawn and proceed to Tashkent Airport. After baggage and passport procedures, we depart for Istanbul at 06:05 on Turkish Airlines flight TK365. Arrival at Istanbul Airport at 09:30 and the end of our enjoyable tour.