Name of the tour: Colors of the East

Duration: 6 days

Starts in: Tashkent

Ends in: Tashkent

Day 1: Tashkent – Nukus
Today you will have a city tour in Tashkent. You will start from the interesting site Independence square that is the main square of the country, where administrative buildings, a sculpture and an arch are located. After that you will stroll along the walking street the local Broadway, where you will overlook souvenir shops, cafes and observe the arts. The tour route will lead you to beautiful Tashkent metro, where you will take a ride and observe the outstanding architecture. After that you will go to the old part of the city which includes: Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that consists of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. There you will feast your eyes upon the outstanding highlight the Othman Quran that is the earliest Quran written in the 7th century is now located in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. In the evening you will have a flight to Nukus. You will rest the night in the hotel.

Day 2: Nukus – Kungrat – Sudochye – Aral Sea
This day you will transfer to Aral Sea. You will drive about 9 hours through following route: Nukus - Kungrad - Plato Ustyurt - Sudochye Lake - Aral Sea. Along the way you will explore Gaur-Kala Fortress ("fortress of the infidels"), located on a steep and highest hill in the area, so the towers of the citadel had a beautiful view of the surrounding areas for many kilometers around. It served as a protection for the Northern part of Khorezm. Despite the passing centuries and the relentless elements, several mud walls and watchtowers have been preserved. You will arrive in the Aral Sea before sunset. You will explorer the amazing surroundings and take photos. You will enjoy your open air dinner. Night will be in the tents.

Day 3: Aral Sea – Muinak – Nukus - Tashkent
Today you will have a time to take amazing photos in the morning. Afther breakfast you will explore the fascinating natural attraction Ustyurt Canyons and move directly to Muinak via the dried bottom of the sea. Muinak was once a thriving fishing port on the southern shore of the Aral sea. There was clean water, an abundance of fish and wonderful beaches, which the locals were very proud of. Now the city resembles the scenery for a disaster movie. After arrival you will observe the graveyard of ship in ex-shore of the Aral Sea and discover town museum. Then you will transfer to Nukus. After that you will have flight to Tashkent. You will rest the night in the hotel.

Day 4: Tashkent – Ayaz Qala – Tuprak Qala – Khiva
After breakfast you will transfer to Khiva, historically refers to the territory where an ancient peculiar culture was formed. Here lay the Great Silk Road, which was the center of civilization. In the 8th and 9th centuries, these territories played an important economic and cultural role in the region. Khiva flourished in the late 18th and early 20th century, during the Khiva khanate. Khiva at this time becomes a political and economic center, where great wealth accumulates, all this is reflected in the appearance of the city, where unique structures are created. On the way we will visit two famous fortresses: Ayaz Qala and Turpak Qala. Ayaz Qala, In Turkish, "Ayazqala" is translated as "cold", but there is also a version that the fortress of Ayaz Qala is associated with the legend of the warrior Ayaz, who fought for his love. Ayaz Qala is a complex of three fortresses, each of which has its own unique history of creation. Tuprak Qala archaeological complex consisted of several palaces, as well as a city – residential buildings. During excavations, ruins were found here with 150 halls and rooms decorated with monumental paintings and sculptures. You will spend the night in the hotel.

Day 5: Khiva – Tashkent
You will experience the best highlights of Kiva today. It will be the inner city Ichan-Qala, rounded with strong walls. There are situated ancient buildings, palaces, mosques, Madrasahs, Mausoleums, Minarets, Caravan-Sarais and Bathhouses that changed Ichan-Qala into open air museum. There are over 400 traditional dwelling houses and about 60 architectural monuments. Ichan-Qala surrounded by a fortress wall 8-10 meters high with 4 gates on the sides of the world, it is listed as a UNESCO world heritage site. There are located the outstanding sites as Kunya-Ark fortress dating back to 17^th century, Kalta Minor minaret and Tash Khouvli palace, a significant architecture of Khorezm of 1830s. After the excursion you will have an evening flight to Tashkent. The overnight is in the hotel.

Day 6: Tashkent – Flight
Transfer to airport.

Price per person:
02 pax – 830 $
04 pax – 680 $
06 pax – 610 $
08 pax – 575 $
10 pax – 555 $
Single – 70 $

Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 55 $ 

*Half board – 40 $
*Full board – 65 $

*Entrance fees – 45 $ available with escort guide only  

English speaking guide – local 130 $ or escort 370 $ per group  

Flight tickets Urgench – Tashkent – from 80 $ per person

Flight tickets Tashkent – Nukus – from 80 $ per person

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
          Nukus – “Jipek Joli” Hotel 3*
          Aral Sea – “Tents”
          Khiva – “Old Khiva” Hotel 3*
          Tashkent – “Tourist Inn” Hotel 3*
- Mineral water during the tour                                  

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Flight tickets Tashkent – Nukus
- Flight tickets Urgench – Tashkent