Grand Uzbekistan Tour - April (2nd Tour)
Tour Detail
A Journey to the Heart of Turkic-Islamic Civilization: Uzbekistan
You are invited on an unforgettable journey to lands where history, knowledge, and spirituality have flowed together for centuries. The Grand Uzbekistan Tour offers the opportunity to explore, step by step, the cities where Turkic-Islamic civilization was born, developed, and spread throughout the world.
In Samarkand’s magnificent madrasas adorned with blue tiles, you will feel the legacy of knowledge left by Ulugh Beg and follow in the footsteps of great scholars such as Imam Bukhari, Imam Maturidi, and Baha al-Din Naqshband. As you journey through time in Khiva’s open-air museum surrounded by walls, you will witness the harmony between the past and the modern world in Tashkent.
This special tour is not merely a trip, but also a journey through civilization. Among the cities founded in the heart of the Silk Road, ancient inns, mosques, shrines, and bazaars, you will become closely acquainted with the depth of Turkic-Islamic culture. Local flavors, traditional architecture, and the hospitality of the Uzbek people will make this journey even more meaningful.
Following in the footsteps of our ancestors, at the center of knowledge and wisdom, A Journey to the Heart of Turkic-Islamic Civilization: The Grand Uzbekistan Tour awaits you for an exploration immersed in history.
Tour Region
Urgench - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent
Tour Code
GRAND UZBEKISTAN TOUR
Departure Point
Bursa - Istanbul Airport
Transportation
Plane and Bus
Duration
6 Nights / 7 Days
Tour Program
DEPARTURE: Departure from Bursa at 20:00 in the evening, in front of Akuğur Market on FSM Boulevard.
After arriving at Istanbul Airport and completing ticket, passport, and baggage procedures, we fly with Turkish Airlines's TK262 flight to Urgench at 01:20. Arrival: 07:10. After passport and customs procedures, we proceed to Hive (36 km). Following breakfast, our tour of Hive includes visiting Ichan Kala Complex, Kalta Minor (meaning short minaret), Shergazi Khan Madrasah, Alla Kuli Khan Madrasah, Ala-Kulihan Mausoleum, Juma Mosque and its Minaret, Abdullah Khan Madrasah, Said Alauddin Mausoleum, Muhammad Amin-Khan Madrasah, Kutluk-Murad Inaka Madrasah, Palvan Darvaza Gate, Islam Koja Madrasah, and Makhmud Pakhlavan Mausoleum. After dinner, we stay overnight at our hotel.
Important: Arrival in Urgench will be early in the morning. The tour will begin after breakfast. Since hotel check-in is available no earlier than 15:00, sightseeing will take place until that time. Guests are required to participate in the tour keeping this schedule in mind.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we depart for Bukhara (430 km). After visiting the tombs of Ali Ramiteni (ks) and Muhammad Baba-es Semmasi (k.s.) along the way, we will stay overnight at our hotel after having dinner.
After breakfast at the hotel, we proceed to Gücdüvan Town, located 45 km from Bukhara. Following visits to the tombs of Hz. Abdülhalık-ı Gücdüvani (ks), Arif-i Rivgeri (ks), and Mahmud İncir-i Fağnevi (ks), which were built in different architectural styles along the Golden Silsile, we return to Bukhara. After visiting the tombs and complexes of Hz. Emir Külal (ks), Hz. Şah-ı Nakşıbend Muhammed Bahaüddin (ks), and their mothers, we check into our hotel after dinner. Note: Guests who wish may use this day as free time. For those staying at the hotel during free time, they will arrange their own transportation to the restaurant for dinner.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit historical and cultural sites within the old city of Bukhara: the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani, the Fountain and Mausoleum of Prophet Ayyub, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark Fortress, Poi Kalon Complex, Kalan Minaret, Mir Arab Madrasah, Lebi Hauz, and Char-Minor Madrasah. Following our tour, after free time, we depart for Samarkand by Afrosiyob high-speed train on 16.11 (1 hour 43 minutes). Arrival: 18:00. After dinner, we check into our hotel.
NOTE: Depending on train availability, transportation may be provided by road.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit Bibi Khanum Mosque, Ulugh Beg Observatory, Timurid Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda (Companion Qusam bin Abbas) Mausoleum, a structure unique in its architecture, Bulvar Street, and the Ulugh Beg, Tilla Kari, and Sher-Dor Madrasas located in Registan Square. Afterward, we depart for Tashkent by high-speed train at 18:00 (2 hours 10 minutes). Arrival: 20:10. After dinner, we check into our hotel.
After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, the places to be visited in our Tashkent tour include Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrasah, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Moyi Mubarek Madrasah, the original mushaf of the Holy Quran from the time of Caliph Uthman, Imam Mosque, Kokaldash Madrasah, Khoja Ubeydullah Ahrar Mosque, Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Square, Independence Square, Ali Sher Navoi Theater Square, Monument of Courage, and Tashkent TV Tower (exterior view). After our tour, we will depart for the airport after dinner for our return journey. Important: Due to the flight schedule, there is no overnight stay at the hotel tonight.
After check-in and passport procedures at Tashkent Airport, we fly to Istanbul with THY's flight TK371 at 02:20 (5h 15min). Arrival: 05:35. Transfer to Bursa and the end of our pleasant journey.
What's Included
· Round-trip transfers between Bursa and Istanbul Airport by luxury buses
· Round-trip economy-class airfare and taxes with Turkish Airlines: Istanbul / Urgench – Tashkent / Istanbul
· One-way economy-class high-speed train ticket and taxes: Bukhara / Samarkand
· One-way economy-class high-speed train ticket and taxes: Samarkand / Tashkent
· 5 nights’ accommodation
· Breakfasts and dinners
· Entrance fees in the city of Khiva to the Ichan Kala Complex, Kalta Minor, Shergazi Khan Madrasa, Alla Kuli Khan Madrasa, Ala-Kuli Khan Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, Abdullah Khan Madrasa, Said Alauddin Mausoleum, Muhammad Amin-Khan Madrasa, Kutluk-Murad Inaq Madrasa, Palvan Darvaza Gate, Islam Khoja Madrasa and Makhmud Pakhlavan Mausoleum
Entrance fees in the city of Bukhara to the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Prophet Job’s Spring and Mausoleum, Poyi Kalon Complex and the Mausoleum of Hazrat Shah-i Naqshband Muhammad Bahauddin
Entrance fees in the city of Samarkand to the Shah-i Zinda Mausoleum, Ulugh Beg Observatory, Imam Maturidi Mausoleum, Registan Square, the Ulugh Beg, Tilla Kari and Sher-Dor Madrasas, and the Mausoleum of Ubaydullah-i Ahrar (may his secret be sanctified)
Entrance fee to the Moyi Mubarak Madrasa in the city of Tashkent
· All transfers mentioned in the program
· Turkish-speaking guide service
· All local taxes abroad and Turkish VAT
Not Included
· Fee for domestic connecting flights from other cities to Istanbul
· Lunches, bottled water and bottled beverages served with all meals
· International departure fee
· Travel insurance
· Tours requested outside the program
· Personal expenses, hotel extras (room service, telephone, etc.), and tips
· Any service not explicitly stated as included in the program
Cancellation Policy
To enable our tours, there is a minimum participation requirement of 15 people.
- If the required number of participants is not reached; international trips and Umra tours may be cancelled at least 15 days before the departure date, while domestic trips may be cancelled at least 7 days before the departure date.
- In case of cancellation by our company, all payments made by participants will be refunded without any deductions.
Applications made via our website, phone, or WhatsApp are considered pre-registrations. To confirm the registration, at least 30% of the tour fee must be paid.
The following conditions apply to cancellations initiated by the participant:
- For cancellations made 30 days or more before the start of the trip, the full amount paid will be refunded.
- For cancellations made 15–29 days before the start of the trip, a deduction of 30% of the tour fee will be applied.
- For cancellations made 10–14 days before the start of the trip, a deduction of 50% of the tour fee will be applied.
- For cancellations made less than 10 days before the start of the trip, no refund will be issued.
Cases of force majeure such as serious illness, accidents, death, or contagious diseases that prevent travel must be proven with documents obtained from authorized official institutions. In such cases; after deducting amounts already paid in advance to service providers (such as airline tickets, visas, accommodation, etc.) that cannot be recovered, the remaining balance will be refunded to the participant.
General Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NILTUR TOURS
At Niltur, we value informing our guests clearly and accurately about all details prior to their travel. When reviewing our tour programs, we kindly ask you to consider the following points:
HOTEL INFORMATION
The hotels listed in the tour programs are tentative accommodations. Depending on availability in the region and operational conditions, different hotels of the same or similar standards may be selected. Final hotel information can be obtained from Niltur 48 hours before the tour departure.
ALCOHOL SERVICE IN HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Niltur strives to prefer alcohol-free hotels and restaurants as much as possible, respecting the sensitivities of our guests. However, especially in European countries, alcoholic beverages may be served in the hotels and restaurants where services are provided. This situation falls within the general service policy of the respective establishments and is outside the direct scope of intervention for Niltur.
TRIPLE ROOMS
Triple rooms are allocated based on hotel availability. In these rooms, an extra bed may be used for the third person. The extra bed may be smaller than standard beds or foldable. Guests who choose to stay in a triple room are deemed to have accepted these conditions.
CHILD DISCOUNTS
Child discounts apply only to children staying in the same room with two adults. Discount rates may vary depending on the child's age, the tour content, and the policies of the hotel and transportation company.
VISA PROCESS AND TOUR REGISTRATION
Guests participating in tours requiring a visa are strongly advised to review Niltur's Cancellation and Refund Conditions before registering. It is recommended to register for European tours at least two months in advance and complete visa procedures at least one month before the tour departure. In cases where the visa is not obtained, results are delayed, or the visa is rejected, Niltur's Cancellation and Refund Conditions apply.
VISA CONSULTANCY SERVICE
Niltur provides consultancy and intermediary services regarding the preparation, organization, and submission of required documents for visa applications to the relevant application center. The evaluation and finalization of visa applications are entirely at the discretion of the consulate or competent authorities of the relevant country. If the visa is rejected or not finalized in time, the visa service fee will not be refunded. For transactions related to the tour fee, Niltur's Cancellation and Refund Conditions apply.
PRAYER SENSITIVITY
As Niltur, we strive to plan our tour programs considering the faith and worship sensitivities of our guests. However, due to the conditions of the destination region and the flow of the program, there may not always be access to a mosque or prayer room at every prayer time. Our guide will provide necessary guidance regarding suitable places and times. We strongly request that our guests bring their own prayer rugs and slippers.
PROGRAM CHANGES
Our guide may make changes to the sequence of the program with the knowledge and approval of Niltur due to weather conditions, transportation arrangements, local circumstances, force majeure events, or operational necessities. In necessary cases, some visit points may be removed from the program or replaced with suitable alternatives. Guests participating in the tour are deemed to have accepted these adjustments.
REFUNDS
In case of tour cancellations by the consumer or Niltur, refunds will be processed based on the currency and payment method used by the guest. Payments made in Turkish Lira via credit card will be refunded in Turkish Lira to the relevant card; payments made in foreign currency will be refunded in the currency collected.
SEQUENTIAL USE OF FLIGHTS
According to airline regulations, flights included on the same ticket must be used in the specified order. If a guest does not use or misses any segment of the flight, subsequent flights covered by the same ticket may be cancelled by the airline. In such cases, cancellation, refund, or modification processes are subject to the airline's ticket rules.
CONNECTED DOMESTIC FLIGHTS
We strongly advise our guests not to purchase domestic flights connected to the tour individually due to potential changes and delays in international flight schedules. Domestic and international flights organized by Niltur as connections are planned together. In case of delays or flight changes, available processes will be carried out in accordance with the transport and ticket rules of the relevant airline.
