7 days / 6 nights
Tur Khiva Bukhara Samarkand | Perlele Orientului
Starting from: € 1.200
Flights from: Bari - Bergamo - Bologna - Catania - Milan - Naples - Palermo - Rome - Turin - Venice - Cagliari
Flights from: Bari - Bergamo - Bologna - Catania - Milan - Naples - Palermo - Rome - Turin - Venice - Cagliari
Trip overview
Air-conditioned GT coach Tour escort exclusively in Italian 6 nights in hotels, 7 breakfasts 6 lunches and dinners in hotels or restaurants
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7 days / 6 nights Duration
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Flight on-demand Transport
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Italian tour guide Leader
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2 / 15 persone Travel group
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5/99 Age range
Tour description
Pearls of the East takes you through Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand on an itinerary combining historic architecture, ancient caravan routes and encounters with local culture. The journey passes through Gijduvan and reaches the village of Mitan, before dedicating the final days to exploring Samarkand and its surroundings.
What will you see?
Travel itinerary
- Day 1 Urgench - Khiva
- Day 2 From Khiva to Bukhara - Through the Kyzylkum Desert
- Day 3 Bukhara - In the Heart of the Historic City
- Day 4 From Bukhara to Samarkand - Traditions and Local Life in Mitan
- Day 5 Samarkand - From Registan to Shakhi Zinda
- Day 6 Samarkand - From Ulugbek Observatory to the Konighil Paper Mill
- Day 7 Samarkand - Departure for Italy
Travel itinerary
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Day 1 Urgench - Khiva
26%Culture
11%Nature
25%History
9%Relax
3%Party
7%Adventure
13%Food
6%Wellness
After breakfast and some time to rest, meet the guide and begin the visit to Khiva in the historic centre of Ichan Kala, enclosed by its ancient walls. The itinerary includes some of the city's main monuments: Kuhna Ark, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasa, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa, Kalta Minor and Juma Mosque.
After lunch, the Khiva tour continues with Tash Khovli Palace, the Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud and Islam Khoja Minaret. Dinner at a restaurant, return to the hotel and overnight stay.
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Day 2 From Khiva to Bukhara - Through the Kyzylkum Desert
20%Culture
27%Nature
20%History
13%Relax
1%Party
7%Adventure
8%Food
4%Wellness
After breakfast, departure from Khiva to Bukhara through the Kyzylkum Desert. Along the way, stops are planned to admire the landscape and the Amu Darya River, as well as a stop for lunch.
Arrival in Bukhara in the afternoon and visit to Sitorai Mohi-Khosa, the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, where elements of local architecture blend with Russian influences. Hotel accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 3 Bukhara - In the Heart of the Historic City
30%Culture
6%Nature
32%History
8%Relax
4%Party
5%Adventure
10%Food
5%Wellness
After breakfast, meet the guide and set off for a day dedicated to visiting Bukhara. The itinerary begins at the Faysulla Khojayev House Museum and continues to Labi Hauz, Magoki-Attori Mosque and the Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasas.
The visit continues through the historic trading domes to the Poi Kalon complex, with the Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasa.
After lunch, the journey through historic Bukhara continues with the Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Ismail Samani Mausoleum and Chor-Minor. Dinner at a restaurant and overnight stay.
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Day 4 From Bukhara to Samarkand - Traditions and Local Life in Mitan
27%Culture
12%Nature
16%History
9%Relax
3%Party
7%Adventure
20%Food
6%Wellness
After breakfast, departure from Bukhara towards Samarkand. Along the way, stop in Gijduvan, a town known for its pottery tradition, with a visit to a local artisan workshop.
The journey continues with a visit to the ancient Rabat-i-Malik caravanserai and the medieval Sardoba cistern, reminders of the caravan routes that once crossed this region of Central Asia.
Arrival at Mitan village, where a local family welcomes the group for lunch. This encounter offers an opportunity to experience local life in Uzbekistan and traditional cuisine, tasting dishes such as bitchak and plov, with the possibility of taking part in their preparation.
Time for a walk through the village and to discover the traditions and rhythms of the local community. In the afternoon, continue to Samarkand, hotel accommodation, dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 5 Samarkand - From Registan to Shakhi Zinda
30%Culture
5%Nature
31%History
8%Relax
6%Party
5%Adventure
10%Food
5%Wellness
After breakfast, meet the guide and begin the first day dedicated to visiting Samarkand. The itinerary starts at the Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, associated with the figure of Amir Timur, and continues to Registan Square, with the Ulugbek, Sher-Dor and Tillo-Kori madrasas.
After lunch, the visit continues with Bibi Khanim Mosque, Siyab Bazaar and the Shakhi Zinda necropolis, one of the city's most representative monumental complexes.
Dinner at a restaurant and return to the hotel. After dinner, those who wish may return to Registan to see the square illuminated at night.
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Day 6 Samarkand - From Ulugbek Observatory to the Konighil Paper Mill
29%Culture
8%Nature
26%History
12%Relax
4%Party
5%Adventure
9%Food
7%Wellness
After breakfast, meet the guide and continue the visit to Samarkand with Ulugbek Observatory, the Mausoleum of Saint Daniel and the Afrosiab Museum, three stops offering insights into different aspects of the city's history.
After lunch, departure for Konighil, on the outskirts of Samarkand, and visit to a traditional paper mill, where paper is still handmade using traditional techniques.
At the end of the excursion, free time for a walk or to relax before the final dinner. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
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Day 7 Samarkand - Departure for Italy
Breakfast at the hotel or breakfast box, depending on the departure time. Meet the driver and transfer to Samarkand International Airport in time for the return flight to Italy.
End of services.
Important information
General information about the trip
Italian citizens do not need a visa for stays up to 30 days, but a passport valid for at least 3 months is required. Currency: Uzbek Som. Language: Uzbek, with Russian widely spoken. Continental climate, 220 V and UTC+5.
Vaccinations
No vaccinations are mandatory for Uzbekistan. Check that routine vaccinations are up to date and consult your doctor about hepatitis A and typhoid. Drink sealed bottled water and avoid unsafe raw food.
Emergency numbers
112 - Single number for all emergencies
103 - Ambulance and emergency medical assistance
102 - Police - 101 - Fire brigade
1173 - 24/7 tourist assistance and safety hotline in English
Available cancellation insurance
For the proposed packages, cancellation insurance is available which guarantees a refund of 75/80%, depending on the circumstances. In case you have valid reasons preventing you from traveling, there is a deductible of 20/15%
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