Things to do in Khiva, Xorazm Province: The Best Sightseeing Tours

Uzbekistan, one of the most beautiful and special places in the world. This trip takes you to magical cities of Uzbekistan including, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva where an old saying described: "you can travel through the whole world, have a look at the pyramids and admire the smile of the Sphinx; you can listen to the soft singing of the wind at the Adriatic Sea and kneel down reverently at the ruins of the Acropolis, be dazzled by Rome with its Forum and Coliseum, be charmed by Notre Dame in Paris or by old domes of Milan; but if you have seen buildings of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, you will be enchanted by its magic forever.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Professional guide, All ground transportation with comfortable A/C and professional driver., Accommodation as per itinerary

Exclusions: Local airfare from HY-Tashkent-Urgench, Lunches and dinners, Expenditure for photo/video shooting on historical objects, Single supplementary rooms, Alcohol and soft drinks

4 Gems Of Uzbekistan (8 Days Uzbekistan Tour) covers the four must-visit cities of Uzbekistan. The tour begins in Tashkent - the biggest city of Central Asia and the modern capital of Uzbekistan. To its visitors and guests, Tashkent offers a unique mixture of the up-to-date infrastructure and city architecture with prominent historical and archaeological monuments. Next destination is Khiva - the ancient capital of Kharezm emirate and an important World Heritage site. A walking tour will reveal the mysteries of this legendary town leaving the unforgettable impressions. The tour will then move forward to Bukhara - "the Pearl of the East'?. Most of the tourists and visitors note this noble and fabulous city as the most impressive and inspiring one.

Inclusions: Breakfast in hotels, Accommodation throughout the tour, English speaking guide - tour leader from Minzifa Travel, Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other sights, Air-ticket Tashkent-Urgench, Visa support for Uzbekistan, Welcome and farewell dinner at restaurant in Tashkent.

Exclusions: Extra days accommodation in Tashkent (for those who arrives earlier or leaves later), Charges in the hotels for additional services, Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa, Personal insurance, Camera fees, charged separately by museums, International Air tickets, Personal beverages, Full board, Any excess baggage charge, Tips for guides and driver.

During this tour, you will visit the most important places and ancient cities of Uzbekistan and feel the unforgettable atmosphere of the rich culture and history of the country. The oriental Samarkand, the "noble" city of Bukhara, the fairy-tale city of Khiva and the hospitable Tashkent - these wonderful pearls of Uzbekistan tell you their secrets not only about the history and culture of the country but also about the old customs and traditions as well as about hospitality of Uzbek cuisine! The advantage of this small-group tour is that it always offers free time. Let yourself be inspired by the lively bazaars of Uzbekistan, where traces of the rulers from glorious times along the Silk Road still can be found today.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Round trip/excursions and transfers in air-conditioned modern vehicles, Train Journeys Shakhrisabz- Samarkand with the fast train in the economy class, 8 x Hotel in middle class in a double room, Domestic flight from Tashkent – Khiva in an economy class , Sightseeing program including entrance fees according to the itinerary, Visit the paper factory - in a family business in Samarkand, Cooking together with the Uzbek national dish - Plov with a local family in Uzbekistan, Wine tasting in the “Khovrenko” winery in Samarkand, Farewell dinner on the last day in Samarkand, English-speaking tour guide from/to Tashkent Airport

Exclusions: Folklore show in the Summer Palace in Khiva: 20 USD per person, Theatrical performance in the Theater «El Merosi in Samarkand: 30 USD per person

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see, do and have on this tour: ► Walking within the Inner Walls of a ‘Living Museum’ Town Called Khiva ► Having a Traditional Dinner Inside a Native’s Home ► Cruising Along the Silk Road ► Familiarizing w/ Central Asia’s Arguably Most Spiritual City, Bukhara ► Getting a Massage at a Traditional Bathhouse ► Wine& Cognac Tasting at a Historic Winery ► Exploring Uzbekistan’s Arguably Prettiest City, Samarkand ► Visiting Outdoor Food Stalls & Centuries-Old Markets ► Watching a Folkloric Concert ► Seeing Uzbekistan’s Modern Capital, Tashkent ► Rich Culture

Inclusions: Dinner, Lodging x 1 Night, Air-Conditioned Vehicle, All Entry Fees (Excluding the Fees for Taking Photos & Videos), Private Transportation, Tour Guides

Exclusions: Alcohol, Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries)

Khiva is a unique and magic city that is usually called as Open Air Museum as most of the monuments are UNESCO-protected. Khiva’s somewhat inconvenient location means many skip it altogether, but we’d consider it an essential part of Uzbekistan’s Silk Road story wrapped up in an enchanting, pocket-sized city. If you’re pushed for time, the most impressive sights can be ticked off in a day. On this one-day tour, it’s easy to imagine the ways that merchants must have walked through the same streets as you yourself take this walking sightseeing tour of Khiva.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, *Air tickets Tashkent – Urgench – Tashkent (Economy class)*;, * Sightseeing excursion with a certified guide., * All entrance fees to the museums as specified in the program;

Exclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Personal expenses

The Silk Road is one of the dream destinations of many travellers! Countless nations, merchants and pilgrims travelled along this longest trading route in history. Over and over again, adventurers have succumbed to the fascination of this caravansary route. You too can trace these routes through famous cultural landscapes! Along with the historic towns of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand, which owe their splendour and importance to former caravansaries and to craftwork, you will visit Nukus with its valuable Savitski Museum, and Shakhrisabz, the town of Amir Timur (Tamerlan), as well as Termez, the old centre of Buddhism. You will learn what place the ancient monuments of Buddhists and Zoroastrians have in today’s Uzbekistan. Discover the heart of Uzbekistan’s Silk Road – a hospitable country where traditions and modern life exist harmoniously side by side.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Guide service, Accomodation , Air-conditioned vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Use of bicycle

The trip to the Aral Lake allows tourists to experience human madness, to feel the wonders of nature. The adventurous and active tour to the Aral Lake which is on the border of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan illustrates the extent of the tragedy surrounding the disappearance of the Aral Lake. The tour to the Aral Lake leaves one with mixed feelings of admiration and sadness. Admiration for the unbelievable beauty of the barren landscape and the Ustjurt Plateaus. And sadness because of the bare wounds of this area which are so evident. In the unusual landscape of deserts and oases, we meet hospitable people – open to the West and yet still bound up in their centuries-old culture.

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Guide service, Air-conditioned vehicle, Enterence tickets, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pick up

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The ancient city of Khiva which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a marvelous and significant historical site, but is also the one which is often overlooked. Located in the main Silk Road route, it used to be a major trading and commercial post along the route. Because of its significance and centeredness to the Silk Route, it was named the capital of the Islamic Khanate in 16th century.

Inclusions: Guide, Transport during the tour, Meeting point

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The Eastern Fantasy tour, is one of the most our popular tour. We offer you to spend 9 beautiful and eventful days with pleasant impressions in sunny Uzbekistan. You will visit 4 cities-4 pearls of this country. The first pearl in your way is Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. In the heart of modern Tashkent, there are many attractions worthy of your attention, and one of them is the Chorsu bazaar, which is famous for its abundance of national sweets, dried fruits and fabrics. The next is a fairy tale city Khiva, which will amaze you with its colour and a multitude of historical architecture. This city has practically preserved its original beauty from the Middle Ages...

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Entrance fees to museums, for visiting attractions, monuments, Guide, Transport during the tour, Railway tickets economy class, Accommodation at the hotel according to the program + Tour Collection, Meeting and seeing off

Exclusions: International flights to Uzbekistan and back, Photo and video fees for museums and monuments, Lunches and dinners at local cafes and restaurants, Additional services in the hotel, Tips for guides and drivers, Additional leisure

In this tour you will visit Itchan-Kala Fortress which is a UNESCO World Heritage site: - Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah(1851-1854), - Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah(1876), - Kalta-Minor(1855), Kunya-Ark(XVII-XIXc), - Juma Mosque (XVIIIc), Tash-Khovli Palace (XIXc), - Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum (1701), - Minaret of Islam-Khoja(XiXc) and many structures.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Service of Professional Guide , A/c comfortable transportation

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Personal expenses