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Explore Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan - on the Trail of ancient caravans for 16 days with Gebeco and discover unforgettable experiences - Photo 2

Oezbekistan en Kirgizië - in het spoor van oude karavanen

Name: Oezbekistan en Kirgizië - in het spoor van oude karavanen
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 4382.07 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Oezbekistan

Flight:

Included

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Tour id:

297659

Operator:

Gebeco
Length:

16 days
Group size:

16 pax
Age:

0 to 0
Difficulty:
Difficulty levels:
- Ontspannend
- Gemakkelijk
- Gemiddeld
- Serieus
- Bloedstollend

10.05-25.05.26 scheduled

Itinerary

Een combinatie van cultuur en ontspanning, genieten en vrije tijd! We zwerven door de oasesteden van de oude Zijderoute, ontspannen bij het bergmeer Issyk Kul en ontdekken moderne stadsgezichten in Tasjkent en Bishkek. Tijdens deze reis ervaren we de culturele diversiteit en warmte van de mensen in deze regio.

Tour program

Day 1

Reizen naar Oezbekistan

You fly to Uzbekistan.

Day 2

Oase stad Khiva

You land in Urgench in the morning. Your tour guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Khiva. The old town of Khiva resembles an open-air museum, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason. Within the city walls, we see numerous madrasas, ornate mosques and house facades, from which the Kalta Minor stands out in particular. The unfinished minaret with its turquoise glazed ceramic tiles is a real gem. During our sightseeing tour, we also see the Tash Hauli Palace and the fascinating Juma Mosque, which is supported by 212 pillars. (F, A)

Day 3

Excursie naar Ayaz Kala en Toprak Kala

We drive to the important excavation sites of Ayaz Kala and Toprak Kala. The former fortifications on the edge of the Kyzyl Kum desert date back to the period between the 2nd century BC and the 7th century AD. From these ruins in the historic landscape of Khorezmia, we have a fantastic view of the vastness of Central Asia. During a stop at the yurt camp, we relax with a leisurely picnic and then travel on to Bukhara. 620 km (F, P, A)

Day 4

Bukhara: Koranscholen en bazaars

Bukhara is one of the most important cities in the country and the main hub on the Silk Road. The former caravanserais and well-preserved market domes are reminiscent of the time when numerous traders offered their wares. Even today, you can still find the diversity of Uzbek craftsmanship in the old town. One of the most important trading places in ancient Bukhara was the Labi Hauz complex, in the center of which there is still a huge water basin. During our tour, we also get to know the former seat of government and palace of the Emirate of Bukhara: the Ark Citadel, which is enthroned on a hill in the middle of the city. We discover the city's landmark, the Kalan minaret, the mosque of the same name and the adjoining Mir-e Arab madrasa. We end the evening on the terrace of a local restaurant and enjoy Uzbek specialties accompanied by classical music. (F, A)

Day 5

Bukhara: de parel van de islamitische kunst

Another day in Bukhara is on the program. Today we admire the tomb of the Samanids, which is one of the oldest examples of Islamic architecture in Uzbekistan. In the house of the merchant Khodjaev, we learn how wealthy merchants and traders lived in Bukhara 100 years ago. The complex, which consists of several buildings, now serves as a museum. We then visit the workshop of the world-famous artist Davlat Toshev. He will personally introduce us to the Uzbek art of miniature painting and calligraphy. (F, A)

Day 6

Van Bukhara naar Samarkand

You can spend the morning as you wish. How about a visit to the old hamam or a stroll through the lively alleyways of the old town? If you like, you can take part in our optional excursion to the Naqshbandi complex just outside the city, where the founder of the dervish order of the same name is buried. In the afternoon, we travel on comfortably by train to Samarkand, the city of fairy tales from "One Thousand and One Nights". 270 km (F, A)

Day 7

Samarkand: oosterse schoonheid

A highlight of our trip awaits us in Samarkand: Registan Square, probably the most famous square in Central Asia. A visit to the three madrasahs located here will impress us just as much as Timur's palatial Gur-e Amir mausoleum. The Afrosiab Museum and the adjacent excavation site will give us an impression of historical Samarkand. We then travel to the artists' village of Konighil on the outskirts of the city. Here we learn how the famous Samarkand paper is made from the fibers of the mulberry tree, henna and rose water in a centuries-old tradition. At sunset, we make a detour to the observatory of Ulug Bek (F, A)

Day 8

Samarkand: de hoofdstad van Timur

The day begins with a visit to the Shah-e Sende necropolis, which is probably home to the most beautiful buildings in Uzbekistan and combines Persian and Timurid architecture. Timur named the most beautiful mosque in the eastern world after his wife ─ Bibi Khanum. Nearby is the Siab market, where stalls are piled high with nuts, dried fruit and fresh herbs. How about a taste? We experience a colorful collection of dresses by fashion designer Valentina Romanenko at a fashion show. In the evening, we are guests of an Uzbek family and enjoy the national dish, plov. (F, A)

Day 9

Van Samarkand naar Tasjkent

We travel by bus to the capital Tashkent. After the October Revolution, it became the capital of the Soviet Republic of Turkestan. Today we are amazed at how well modernity and tradition merge in Tashkent. The Hast-Imam complex with the Barakchan madrasa and the Kaffal Shashi mausoleum are particularly worth seeing. We will also visit the Chorsu Bazaar and visit the Museum of Applied Arts to be transported back to the mystical times of the Silk Road. Of course, a ride on the metro through the beautifully designed stations is also a must. 320 km (F, A)

Day 10

Van Tasjkent naar de Fergana-vallei

We travel by train to the town of Margilan and visit the silk factory. The quality and design of Uzbek silk fabrics are prized far beyond the country's borders. In Rishtan, we visit a Kyrgyz family and gain an insight into the art of carpet weaving. The region is also famous for its lovingly painted ceramics, which we can admire here. Afterwards, continue to Kokand. 360 km (F, A)

Day 11

Van de Fergana-vallei naar Tasjkent

This largest oasis in Central Asia, framed by mountains up to almost 4,700 meters high, is also known as the "Pearl of Uzbekistan". The Khudoyar Khan palace and the Khan cemetery await us in Kokand. In the late afternoon we leave the Fergana Valley and drive back to Tashkent. 350 km (F, A).

Day 12

Van Tasjkent naar Bishkek

Tashkent was shaken by a violent earthquake in 1966 and much had to be rebuilt. The monument to the victims of the earthquake commemorates the catastrophe in the former Soviet Union. In the modern part of Tashkent, we also get to know Independence Square and Theater Square. We fly to Bishkek at midday and look forward to new adventures in Kyrgyzstan. On a city tour, the city on the Tian Shan Mountains shows us its charming green face. Fruit trees, poplars and huge chestnut trees line the chessboard-like streets. (F, A)

Day 13

Van Bishkek naar Issyk Kul

On the drive to Issyk Kul, we visit the minaret of Burana. Thousands of years ago, people carved impressive hunting scenes into the rocks of Cholpon Ata. The second largest high mountain lake, situated at 1,600 meters and framed by snow-covered mountain ranges, casts its spell over us in the afternoon. 280 km (F, A)

Day 14

Van Issyk Kul naar Karakol

Off to Karakol. The city is nestled between Issyk Kul and the mountains of the Sky Mountains. The Dungan Mosque is built of wood in the style of a Buddhist pagoda and offers peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of city life. Not a single nail was used in its construction. The Russian Orthodox Trinity Cathedral with its onion dome underwent extensive restoration in the 1990s and now shines in all its glory. The Przewalski Museum, which provides information about Nikolai Przewalski's research trips, is also on the program. 150 km (F, A)

Day 15

Van Karakol naar Bishkek

We take the southern route around Issyk Kul to Bishkek. The Jeti-Oguz Gorge is on our way. This huge natural monument consists of seven reddish rocks with lush vegetation and is literally crying out for us to slow down. We enjoy the peace and quiet before heading back to the bustling city, where a farewell dinner awaits us. 400 km (F, A)

Day 16

Reis naar huis

In the morning we fly back to Germany. (F, A)

Tour Details

accommodation

14 nachten incl. toeristenbelasting (bad of douche/WC)

flights

Trein naar vlucht 1e klas *

Vluchten met Turkish Airlines in Economy Class van/naar Frankfurt naar Urgench/van Bishkek via Istanbul* (plus vluchttoeslag indien van toepassing)

Vlucht van Tasjkent naar Bishkek met Uzbekistan Airways in Economy Class

Luchtverkeersbelasting, luchthaven- en vluchtbeveiligingskosten*

guide

Duitssprekende gekwalificeerde Gebeco avontuurlijke reisgids

Reisliteratuur om uit te kiezen

meals

14x ontbijt, 1x picknick, 14x diner

Diner in een lokaal restaurant met folklorevoorstelling

Traditioneel diner bij een Oezbeekse familie

optional

Minimum aantal deelnemers 2 personen. Prijs p. p.

Excursie naar het Naqshbandi-complex (6e dag) € 30

others

1 vroege check-in op de dag van aankomst

* niet inbegrepen als je op eigen gelegenheid reist

Uitgebreide sightseeing in Khiva, Bukhara en Samarkand

Rotstekeningen van Cholpon Ata

Indrukwekkende Jeti-Oguz kloof

Alle entreegelden

transport

Rondreis/excursies in een typische lokale minibus of touringcar met airconditioning

Reizen per trein volgens programma

Transfers op de dag van aankomst en vertrek*

Good to know

Currency

UZS

Uzbekistan Sum

Oezbekistan

Plugs and adapters

Plug type C

Plug type E

Plug type F

Plug type I

Customer reviews

Operator

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