Exploring the Historical Centers of Uzbekistan: Landmarks of Samarkand and Bukhara
About this experience
This tour will help you discover the culture and history of Uzbekistan. Over 5 days, we will visit the most important and interesting locations in two ancient cities - Samarkand and Bukhara. You will see the mausoleum of Gur-Emir, visit Registan Square, and explore Uzbek madrasas. We will visit the famous Siab Bazaar and the 17th-century trading quarter to get a closer look at the country's way of life and traditions.
Organizational Details
Items to bring:
T-shirts/shirts/blouses with short and long sleeves;
Loose shorts;
Jeans or trousers; for ladies - skirts, sundresses;
Thin sweater;
Windbreaker/jacket;
Light scarf (you can either bring one or buy a local one made of cotton or silk);
Light headwear;
Sunglasses (and sunblock);
Footwear (comfortable and practical, with a sturdy sole and no high heels, as the excursions involve long walks. Sandals and lightweight sneakers are suitable.
Small backpack or shoulder bag for documents, cash, and a water bottle.
Documents:
For citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova, a visa-free regime for entry into Uzbekistan is established for up to 60 days.
For citizens of over 70 other countries, including Ukraine, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Tajikistan, Turkey, Czech Republic, and Estonia, a visa-free regime for entry is established for up to 30 days.
Entry into Uzbekistan is done with a passport.
For entry, a child's foreign passport or a parent's foreign passport with the child's details included (up to 14 years old) is required. Children under 16 are exempt from filling out an entry customs declaration at the airport upon arrival and from obtaining temporary registration on the territory of Uzbekistan.
Medical insurance must be arranged in advance, before entering the country. The medical insurance policy for a minimum of $30,000 should cover, among other things, expenses for COVID-19 treatment.
Organization:
We do not recommend taking children under 12 on group tours, as the travel pace is quite high, the excursions are intense, and the material is presented for an adult audience. In addition, children may disrupt the entire group, affecting the planned schedule of excursions.
For travel with young children, we recommend an individual format and will be happy to tailor a route that will be interesting for all family members. Furthermore, individual excursions can be adjusted on-site.
To obtain a tourist SIM card, you must contact the staff at the tourist information desk, present a passport with a stamp of arrival in Uzbekistan, choose a tariff plan, and make payment for it. Tourist SIM cards can also be purchased at the central railway station in Tashkent, at the offices of mobile operators, at the "International Hotel Tashkent" and "Sayohat" hotels.
