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AZERBAIJAN - UZBEKISTAN TOUR
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This fascinating cultural-informative tour runs across two countries - Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan - two countries of ancient culture and rich history; two countries of green valleys, snowy picks and sultry deserts, where the sunlight is bright and dazzling, where water is life itself, and where hospitable and kind people are resided.

From USD   1670* | from £ 0 1219.1*

per person sharing

During the tour you will stop by the fairytale Palace of Sheki khans in Azerbaijan, and visit the relics and monuments of oriental architecture in Uzbekistan, and many other sites. Immerse yourself in the oriental world with its unorthodox and sight captivating architecture, ancient monuments, abound antique shops and handicraft workshops.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN BAKU
- Arrival at Baku International Airport.
- Meet and greet by the representative of Phoenix Tour.
- Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
- Free time for leisure.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 2: BAKU
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Explore Baku with a city tour.
  - Visit Baku Boulevard.
  - Explore the Old City with its historical monuments.
  - Discover the Alley of Martyrs.
  - Visit Fountain Square.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 3: BAKU - SHEMAKHA - SHEKI
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Departure to Sheki via Shamakhi.
- Explore Yeddi Gumbez mausoleum and Diri Baba in Shamakhi.
- Continue the journey to Sheki.
- Arrival in Sheki, check-in at the hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 4: SHEKI - BAKU
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Explore Sheki, including the History Museum and Khan's Summer Palace.
- Visit Sheki's architectural wonders.
- Depart for Baku.
- Arrival in Baku, check-in at the hotel.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 5: ABSHERON PENINSULA
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit the Gobustan Rock Art Museum.
- Explore Ateshgah (Fire Temple) and Yanar Dag (Burning Mountain) on Absheron Peninsula.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 6: BAKU - TASHKENT
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out from the hotel.
- Transfer to Baku International Airport.
- Flight to Tashkent.
- Arrival in Tashkent, transfer to the hotel.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 7: TASHKENT
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Full-day sightseeing in Tashkent, including:
  - New Tashkent Television Tower
  - Memorial to the Victims of Repression
  - Independence Square
  - Amir Timur Square
  - Applied Arts Museum
  - Old City sights.
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 8: TASHKENT - SAMARKAND
- Early breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to the railway station.
- Take the fast-speed train to Samarkand.
- Arrival in Samarkand, meet the guide.
- Explore Samarkand, including Gur Emir Mausoleum and Registan Square.
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 9: SAMARKAND - BUKHARA
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Continue the Samarkand city tour, including Shahi-Zinda and Siab Bazaar.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Depart for Bukhara.
- Arrival in Bukhara, check-in at the hotel.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 10: BUKHARA
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Explore the Old City of Bukhara.
- Visit key landmarks like the Ark, mosques, madrassahs, and more.
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 11: BUKHARA - TASHKENT
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Bukhara Airport.
- Flight to Tashkent.
- Arrival in Tashkent, transfer to the hotel.
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.
- Overnight at the hotel.

DAY 12: TASHKENT - DEPARTURE
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Check-out from the hotel (noon).
- Free time until transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
- Departure.

Includes:

 Azerbaijan part:
1.    Accommodation by program;
2.    Transportation service;
3.    English speaking guide;
4.    Entry fees to the museums;
5.    1lt. water per person per day.

Uzbekistan part:
1.    All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax by van type car; 8-13 pax by 20 seat bus, 14 pax and more by 45 seat coach;
2.    Accommodation based on double room sharing, breakfasts included;
3.    Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides;
4.    Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
5.    Economy class ticket for train Tashkent -Samarkand;
6.    Economy class ticket for flight Bukhara-Tashkent.
 


Excludes:

Azerbaijan part:
1.    Medical insurance;
2.    All extra charges;
3.    Lunch and dinner;
4.    Visa to Azerbaijan.


Uzbekistan part:
1.    Tour leader to accompany the travelers for the whole period of the tour;
2.    International air tickets;
3.    Full board (lunches and dinners);
4.    Hotel charges for additional services;
5.    Visa support for Uzbekistan tourist visa.
6.    Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
7.    Personal travel insurance.
 

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