Travel details
USD 2,348
/ total
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
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Duration |
Departure in 2025/7 | 10 days |
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Participants |
1 person(s)（Adults 1 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
Uzbekistan, the center of the Silk Road that flourished since ancient times. You will visit the world heritage cities of Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Shakhrisabz, each marking a long history. You will be amazed by the beauty of magnificent Islamic architecture and enjoy the diverse nature of Central Asia, including vast deserts, mountains, and mysterious lakes. This is a fulfilling 9-day journey with a Japanese guide and a private car for a comfortable experience.
Signature points
Breathtaking Tour of Magnificent World Heritage Sites
You will visit numerous world heritage sites that Uzbekistan boasts, including Bukhara with over 2000 years of history, the stunning Registan Square in Samarkand, and the labyrinthine city of Khiva. Together with a Japanese guide, you will thoroughly enjoy the masterpieces of Islamic architecture adorned with blue mosaics and feel the history of its glory firsthand.
Experience Nature and Nomadic Culture
On the way from Khiva to Bukhara, you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the vast desert and the Amu Darya River from the car window. During the transfer from Bukhara to the yurt, you will visit the rock paintings of Sarmishsay and Aydar Lake, stay in a traditional yurt, and even experience camel riding. This is a journey that blends nature and culture, including a visit to the mysterious Seven Lakes across the Tajikistan border.
Reliable Japanese Guide and Private Car
From airport arrival to departure, a Japanese guide and a private car will accompany you throughout the entire itinerary. Long-distance travel is comfortable in a private car, allowing you to focus on sightseeing without worrying about language. Hotels in major cities are already secured, and daily breakfast and lunch are included in the itinerary, so you can immerse yourself in cross-cultural experiences with peace of mind.
Itinerary
Arrival in Tashkent
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Uzbekistan - Tashkent
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20:40-
Private Car
After arriving at Tashkent Airport, a Japanese-speaking guide and a private car will meet you and take you to the hotel. After checking in at the hotel, you will have free time.
Accommodation: Tashkent
[Japanese Guide]
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Rivana Boutique Hotel
Single room (dinner is at an additional cost, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Move to Khiva
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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3:45
Private Car
Tashkent→Urgench Airport→Khiva
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport in the early morning.
[Japanese Guide]
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5：45-7：20
We will fly on a morning domestic flight from Tashkent to Urgench.
After arriving in Urgench, we will head to Khiva by private car.
[Japanese Guide]
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Uzbekistan - Khiva
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13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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You will enjoy a tour of spots such as the Kaltaminar, Kunya-Arc, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, and Islam Khoja Minaret in the city of Khiva with a guide. Accommodation / Khiva
Accommodation / Khiva
[Japanese Guide]
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Hotel Khiva Silk Road
Single room (dinner is at an additional charge, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Moving from Khiva to Bukhara
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
The journey from Khiva to Bukhara takes about 6 hours, but the view of the vast desert landscape from the car window is an impressive sight reminiscent of the ancient Silk Road, which is unfamiliar to Japanese people.
Along the way, you can also see one of Uzbekistan's two major rivers, the Amu Darya, and the scenery of the red sand desert.
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13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Uzbekistan - Bukhara
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Scheduled around 5 PM
Grand Ark Bukhara
Single room (Dinner is at an additional charge, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Bukhara
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
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After breakfast at the Bukhara hotel, we will head out with a guide to the city of Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage site that boasts over 2000 years of history as a center of the Silk Road. Following the cobblestone paths, we will visit unique Islamic architectural sites adorned with mosaics and glimpses of past glory, such as the Sitorai Mohi Hosa, Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum, Bukhara Bazaar, Ark Fortress, Boi Kalon architectural ensemble, Labihauz Complex, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, and Abdulaziz Madrasah. The blue sky and beautiful townscape are a must-see. Accommodation: Bukhara
[Japanese Guide]
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13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Uzbekistan - Bukhara
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Grand Ark Bukhara
Single room (Dinner is at an additional charge, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Moving from Bukhara to Yurt
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
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13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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We will head from Bukhara to the yurt. Along the way, we will visit the rare spot of Sarmishsay Petroglyphs, famous for its ancient rock paintings. After that, we will cross the Nurata Mountains and head to the unique Aydar Lake, known for its natural beauty. During the journey, you will experience traditional yurt culture and enjoy valuable experiences such as camel riding. This route offers an unforgettable and fulfilling journey that combines Uzbekistan's rich historical heritage with beautiful nature.
[Japanese Guide]
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Uzbekistan - Bukhara
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Yurta
Single room (dinner is at an additional cost, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Moving from Yurt to Samarkand
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel
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13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Transfer from Yurt to Samarkand (approximately 4 hours) | Sightseeing in Samarkand
In the morning, after having breakfast at the yurt, we will depart for Samarkand, famous for its history and cultural heritage (the travel time is approximately 4 hours).
Upon arrival in Samarkand, we will visit the following sightseeing spots:
• Gur-e Amir Mausoleum: The famous mausoleum where Timur and his descendants are buried.
• Registan Square: The central historical square of Samarkand, surrounded by three magnificent madrasahs.
• Bibi-Khanym Mosque: The grand mosque built during the Timurid era.
• Shayb Bazaar: A historic market where you can feel the local traditional life.
After sightseeing, we will check in at the hotel and take a break.
In the evening, there will also be an opportunity to see a night show at the illuminated Registan Square.
Accommodation / Samarkand
[Japanese Guide]
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Uzbekistan - Samarkand
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Arba | Hotel Samarkand
Single room (dinner is at an additional charge, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
From Samarkand to Shakhrisabz
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel
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Samarkand → Shahrisabz → Urgut → Samarkand｜A Journey Through History and Culture
In the morning, we depart from Samarkand and head to Shahrisabz, the hometown of Amir Timur (travel time: approximately 1.5 hours). Here, we will visit the following important historical sites:
• Ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace: The remaining gate of Timur's massive palace. A masterpiece of advanced architectural techniques.
• Doriut-Tilovat Complex: A religious architectural group that flourished as a center of Islamic studies and spirituality.
• Dori-Ulssadad Mausoleum Complex: The sacred burial site of Prince Jahangir, Timur's son.
After lunch, we will stop by the village of Urgut on our way back, where you can observe the process of creating traditional embroidery art "Suzani" and participate in a master class. Through this experience, you will get in touch with the ancient handicraft culture of Uzbekistan.
After returning to Samarkand, if time permits, you can visit other attractions that you haven't seen yet. In the evening, check in to the hotel and relax.
Accommodation / Samarkand
[Japanese Guide]
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13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Uzbekistan - Shahrisabz
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Arba | Hotel Samarkand
Single room (dinner is at an additional cost, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
From Samarkand to Penjikent
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
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Samarkand-Penjikent Early in the morning, by private car to the Tajikistan border. After passport checks and baggage inspection, we will tour the seven lakes by a private car in Tajikistan. The seven lakes located in the mountainous area of Penjikent are also popular tourist spots known as the Seven Lakes. Beautiful blue and green lakes spread between the rocky mountains, allowing you to feel the mysteries of nature. After touring the lakes, we head to the city of Penjikent, which was also the town of the ancient state of Sogdiana. The old town, where people lived and thrived in the 5th century before the spread of Islam in Central Asia, now resembles a ruin. After strolling through the city that retains the essence of Central Asia, we return to Samarkand.
Accommodation / Samarkand
[Japanese Guide]
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13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Uzbekistan - Samarkand
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Arba | Hotel Samarkand
Single room (dinner is at an additional cost, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Moving from Samarkand to Tashkent
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
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08:04-12:14
In the morning, we will travel to Tashkent by high-speed train. The ticket price includes the accompaniment of a guide.
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13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Uzbekistan - Tashkent
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After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Tashkent on an early morning express train. We will visit must-see spots in the capital Tashkent where the journey begins. It is a city where you can feel both history and new culture, including the Japanese cemetery, the Hazrat Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent Metro, and Independence Square.
After dinner (at an additional cost, we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants), we will move to the airport for your return home.
[Japanese Guide]
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21:40
Flight to Japan
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Arrival in Tashkent
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Uzbekistan - Tashkent
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20:40-
Private Car
After arriving at Tashkent Airport, a Japanese-speaking guide and a private car will meet you and take you to the hotel. After checking in at the hotel, you will have free time.
Accommodation: Tashkent
[Japanese Guide]
-
Rivana Boutique Hotel
Single room (dinner is at an additional cost, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Move to Khiva
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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3:45
Private Car
Tashkent→Urgench Airport→Khiva
After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport in the early morning.
[Japanese Guide]
-
5：45-7：20
We will fly on a morning domestic flight from Tashkent to Urgench.
After arriving in Urgench, we will head to Khiva by private car.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Uzbekistan - Khiva
-
13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
-
You will enjoy a tour of spots such as the Kaltaminar, Kunya-Arc, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, and Islam Khoja Minaret in the city of Khiva with a guide. Accommodation / Khiva
Accommodation / Khiva
[Japanese Guide]
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Hotel Khiva Silk Road
Single room (dinner is at an additional charge, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Moving from Khiva to Bukhara
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
-
The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
The journey from Khiva to Bukhara takes about 6 hours, but the view of the vast desert landscape from the car window is an impressive sight reminiscent of the ancient Silk Road, which is unfamiliar to Japanese people.
Along the way, you can also see one of Uzbekistan's two major rivers, the Amu Darya, and the scenery of the red sand desert.
-
13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
-
Uzbekistan - Bukhara
-
Scheduled around 5 PM
Grand Ark Bukhara
Single room (Dinner is at an additional charge, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Bukhara
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
-
The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
-
After breakfast at the Bukhara hotel, we will head out with a guide to the city of Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage site that boasts over 2000 years of history as a center of the Silk Road. Following the cobblestone paths, we will visit unique Islamic architectural sites adorned with mosaics and glimpses of past glory, such as the Sitorai Mohi Hosa, Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum, Bukhara Bazaar, Ark Fortress, Boi Kalon architectural ensemble, Labihauz Complex, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, and Abdulaziz Madrasah. The blue sky and beautiful townscape are a must-see. Accommodation: Bukhara
[Japanese Guide]
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13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
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Uzbekistan - Bukhara
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Grand Ark Bukhara
Single room (Dinner is at an additional charge, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Moving from Bukhara to Yurt
-
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
-
13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
-
We will head from Bukhara to the yurt. Along the way, we will visit the rare spot of Sarmishsay Petroglyphs, famous for its ancient rock paintings. After that, we will cross the Nurata Mountains and head to the unique Aydar Lake, known for its natural beauty. During the journey, you will experience traditional yurt culture and enjoy valuable experiences such as camel riding. This route offers an unforgettable and fulfilling journey that combines Uzbekistan's rich historical heritage with beautiful nature.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Uzbekistan - Bukhara
-
Yurta
Single room (dinner is at an additional cost, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Moving from Yurt to Samarkand
-
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
-
The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel
-
13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
-
Transfer from Yurt to Samarkand (approximately 4 hours) | Sightseeing in Samarkand
In the morning, after having breakfast at the yurt, we will depart for Samarkand, famous for its history and cultural heritage (the travel time is approximately 4 hours).
Upon arrival in Samarkand, we will visit the following sightseeing spots:
• Gur-e Amir Mausoleum: The famous mausoleum where Timur and his descendants are buried.
• Registan Square: The central historical square of Samarkand, surrounded by three magnificent madrasahs.
• Bibi-Khanym Mosque: The grand mosque built during the Timurid era.
• Shayb Bazaar: A historic market where you can feel the local traditional life.
After sightseeing, we will check in at the hotel and take a break.
In the evening, there will also be an opportunity to see a night show at the illuminated Registan Square.
Accommodation / Samarkand
[Japanese Guide]
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Uzbekistan - Samarkand
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Arba | Hotel Samarkand
Single room (dinner is at an additional charge, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
From Samarkand to Shakhrisabz
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
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The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel
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Samarkand → Shahrisabz → Urgut → Samarkand｜A Journey Through History and Culture
In the morning, we depart from Samarkand and head to Shahrisabz, the hometown of Amir Timur (travel time: approximately 1.5 hours). Here, we will visit the following important historical sites:
• Ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace: The remaining gate of Timur's massive palace. A masterpiece of advanced architectural techniques.
• Doriut-Tilovat Complex: A religious architectural group that flourished as a center of Islamic studies and spirituality.
• Dori-Ulssadad Mausoleum Complex: The sacred burial site of Prince Jahangir, Timur's son.
After lunch, we will stop by the village of Urgut on our way back, where you can observe the process of creating traditional embroidery art "Suzani" and participate in a master class. Through this experience, you will get in touch with the ancient handicraft culture of Uzbekistan.
After returning to Samarkand, if time permits, you can visit other attractions that you haven't seen yet. In the evening, check in to the hotel and relax.
Accommodation / Samarkand
[Japanese Guide]
-
13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
-
Uzbekistan - Shahrisabz
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Arba | Hotel Samarkand
Single room (dinner is at an additional cost, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
From Samarkand to Penjikent
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Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
-
The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
-
Samarkand-Penjikent Early in the morning, by private car to the Tajikistan border. After passport checks and baggage inspection, we will tour the seven lakes by a private car in Tajikistan. The seven lakes located in the mountainous area of Penjikent are also popular tourist spots known as the Seven Lakes. Beautiful blue and green lakes spread between the rocky mountains, allowing you to feel the mysteries of nature. After touring the lakes, we head to the city of Penjikent, which was also the town of the ancient state of Sogdiana. The old town, where people lived and thrived in the 5th century before the spread of Islam in Central Asia, now resembles a ruin. After strolling through the city that retains the essence of Central Asia, we return to Samarkand.
Accommodation / Samarkand
[Japanese Guide]
-
13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
-
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
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Arba | Hotel Samarkand
Single room (dinner is at an additional cost, but we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants.)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Moving from Samarkand to Tashkent
-
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
-
The guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel.
-
08:04-12:14
In the morning, we will travel to Tashkent by high-speed train. The ticket price includes the accompaniment of a guide.
-
13:00
Lunch
On the way, dining at a local restaurant
-
Uzbekistan - Tashkent
-
After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Tashkent on an early morning express train. We will visit must-see spots in the capital Tashkent where the journey begins. It is a city where you can feel both history and new culture, including the Japanese cemetery, the Hazrat Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent Metro, and Independence Square.
After dinner (at an additional cost, we will take you to recommended or desired restaurants), we will move to the airport for your return home.
[Japanese Guide]
-
21:40
Flight to Japan
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：×
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
Hotel Single
Flight (Dom.)
Domestic flight ticket between Tashkent and Urgench
Car
Car
Pick-up service available
*As stated in the itinerary
Guide / Assistant
Japanese guide
Activity
Admission fees as stated in the itinerary
Excludes (Others)
Camera fees charged separately by the cooperation department, fees for additional services at the hotel, chap
