The Charm of the East: Journey through Tashkent, Samarkand, Gijduvan, Bukhara, and Khiva
About this experience
In this journey, the Eastern fairy tale will come true. Let's get acquainted with the cities of Uzbekistan: madrasahs, mosques, mausoleums, and other architectural monuments will help you immerse yourself in the country's history. You will learn which traditional crafts have been preserved here and visit a shrine, seven visits to which are equated to visiting the "House of God." You can enjoy walks through the Chorsu and Siab bazaars, the sand dunes of the Kyzylkum Desert, and of course, dishes of the national cuisine.
Organizational details
List of things:
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 buy a local one made of natural cotton or silk);
Light headwear;
Sunglasses (and sunscreen);
Footwear (comfortable and practical, with a sturdy sole and without high heels, as excursion tours involve long walks. Sandals and lightweight sneakers are suitable.)
Small backpack or crossbody bag for documents, cash, and a water bottle.
Documents:
For citizens of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia, and Moldova, a visa-free entry regime is established in Uzbekistan for up to 60 days.
For citizens of more than 70 other countries, including Ukraine, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Tajikistan, Turkey, Czech Republic, and Estonia, a visa-free entry regime for up to 30 days is established.
Entry into Uzbekistan is done with a passport.
For entry, a child's passport or a parent's passport with information about the child (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 in Uzbekistan.
Medical insurance must be arranged in advance, before entry into the country. The medical insurance policy covering at least $30,000 should include coverage, including expenses for COVID-19 treatment.
Organization:
We do not recommend taking children under 12 years old on a group tour, as the pace of the trip is quite high, excursions are intensive, and the material presented is aimed at an adult audience. In addition, children may delay the rest of the group, which will affect the planned schedule of excursions.
For traveling with young children, we recommend an individual format and will be happy to select a route that will be interesting to all family members. Moreover, individual excursions can be adjusted on the spot.
To get a tourist SIM card, you need to contact the staff of the information tourist desk, present a passport with a stamp of arrival in Uzbekistan, choose a rate plan, and make a payment for it. Tourist SIM cards are also sold at the central railway station of Tashkent, in the offices of mobile operators, in the "International Hotel Tashkent," and "Saehat" hotels.
