The Golden Age: Adventure in Uzbekistan 7D/6N

Uzbekistan

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Halal Travel Guide
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Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 18
The Golden Age: Adventure in Uzbekistan 7D/6N
Uzbekistan

Halal Travel Guide
  • Email address verified
39 reviews

Duration: 7 days
Group size: 1 - 18

About this trip

Adventure through Uzbekistan on our epic 7-day itinerary through Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand. We've designed this trip so you'll explore the heart of the Golden Age of Islam in Central Asia, all while enjoying delicious Uzbek food, trying your hand at Islamic arts and enjoying beautiful architecture and scenery.

Wondering what it's like to travel with us? Here's what Salih said after joining this trip in March 2022:

My trip with Halal Travel Guide was amazing
"My trip with Halal Travel Guide was full of adventure and discovery, without the hassle of having to plan.

I went to Uzbekistan and was warmly treated by everyone, we had aid of a local guide Humoyun who knew the language and people to ultimately keep us safe and informed wherever we went.
I was really impressed with the amount of care we received throughout the trip.
The tour itself was rich in Islamic history and for each city we visited we had a specialist guide accompany our main guide and group to share their knowledge.

There were no concerns in regards to transport while on the trip, picking a great hotel or worrying about the best place to eat as it was all arranged.. we simply showed up and enjoyed a great trip all round

Soumaya has done a great job in bringing value to anyone travelling with HTG especially if you’re going to a country you’ve never been to.

Personally I don’t think I would’ve ever been able to match the quality of service HTG provided me if I were to plan and do Everything myself."
 

Trip Highlights

Tashkent – Bukhara  - Gijduvon - Samarkand

What you'll experience during this trip

  • Sample authentic Uzbek cuisine at the Chorsu Bazaar
  • Guided walking tours through Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara
  • Islamic Calligraphy experience in Ulugbeg Madrasa, Registan Sq
  • Stories of key figures in Islamic history including Imam al Bukhari, Al Maturidi, Al Khwarizmi, Sheikh Gujduvani and more
  • A plov-making session with local Uzbek family
  • Pottery-painting experience in Gijduvon

2024 Trip Dates

2024 dates are now open for Booking!

Departures:

  1. Saturday 20th - Friday 26th April 2024 (Ladies only, please check the page associated with this trip)
  2. Saturday 18th - Friday 24th May 2024
  3. Saturday 7th - Friday 13th September 2024
  4. Saturday 5th - Friday 11th October 2024
  5. Saturday 26th October - Friday 1st November 2024  (Ladies only, please check the page associated with this trip)

Want to pay in instalments?

If you would like to pay in instalments, let us know and we'll set this up for you! Please note:

1. A £100 deposit is required to secure your booking. This is non-refundable and non-transferable.

2. Full payment is received 8 weeks before the trip, or at a push, no later than 6 weeks before a trip.

3. You can opt to pay in up to 3 equal instalments at no extra cost. 

Airport Transfer Window

ARRIVAL TRANSFER: On Saturday morning from 07:30 - 08:30 am. 

DEPARTURE TRANSFER: On Friday at 07:00 am.

Arrival/Departure Airport: Taskent (TAS)


These transfer windows have been planned to align with flights to Tashkent with Turkish Airlines. We welcome guests from all nationalities and countries to join the trip and can arrange separate airport transfers where necessary, for an additional fee. 

Terms & Conditions of Booking

Please familiarise yourself with the Ts&Cs below. It's very important that you have read these before booking your flights, to give yourself the best preparation and protection.


1. A £100 deposit is required to confirm your booking. The deposit is non-transferable and non-refundable. 

2. Full payment is required no later than 8 weeks before your trip departure.

3. Once you have made your full payment it is non-refundable and non-transferable. You may sell your space to somebody else should you find you are no longer able to travel. 

4. Cancellations less than 10 weeks before trip departure are liable to incur costs. Should you anticipate challenges travelling, please give us as much notice as possible. 

5. We strongly recommend you buy travel insurance as soon as making your booking, to protect yourself in case unforeseen circumstances arise and you are no longer able to travel. This should include medical cover and cancellation protection in the event of covid, flight cancellations, illness etc.

6. Entry requirements: It is incumbent upon each traveller to familiarise themselves with the entry requirements to the country they are visiting. This includes visas and covid testing status. 

7. The itinerary is a suggested outline of the route we will take and the activities that we'll experience. We will keep it flexible and make changes in the event the weather, or road conditions mean we need to adjust our plans. The same goes for our activity coordinators - in the event they are unwell or unable to attend due to a private emergency, don't worry; we'll arrange a suitable alternative.

8. All guests are screened following booking. Should you not pass the screening process, your deposit will be refunded.

9. You will receive details of the accommodations you'll be hosted at in your welcome pack, after booking. We expect you to research the accommodations in advance so that you know what to expect on the trip, particularly if you are opting for a shared room.

10. Once you are on the trip, there are no refunds, partial refunds or credit refunds.

11. Should your flight be cancelled, it is incumbent upon you to book a suitable alternative. If you do not attend the trip this will be classed as a no-show, and no refunds will be given. (This is where your travel insurance recommended in clause 5 will come in handy!).

What’s included

  • Activities
    All activities listed above
  • Accommodation
    6 nights in hotels across Tashkent, Bukhara, and Samarkand
  • Meals
    7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 welcome dinner
  • HTG Voyage Captain
    Your group leader and point of contact throughout the trip
  • Islamic Calligraphy
    Calligraphy Workshop with our master craftsmen, Ustadh Abdul Jalil
  • Pottery experience
  • Plov-cooking experience
    Cook your own plov with a local Uzbek family
  • Local tour guides
    Local tour guides and hosts to enhance your experience in each city.
  • Airport transfer
    Pick up and drop off at Tashkent International Airport during the transfer window
  • Transport
    Transport throughout trip in private vehicle
  • Intercity train ticket
    Bullet train ticket Tashkent - Bukhara and Samarkand - Tashkent
  • Tax
    Taxes

What’s not included

  • International flight
  • Personal expenses
    Shopping/souvenirs, travel insurance
  • Extra meal
    Meals outside of those stated above (dinner)
  • Tips
    For driver and guides
  • Travel insurance

Available Packages

Early Bird Offer! Sharing Twin
Deposit:£100
£1,095
Deposit:£100
Early Bird/Single Room Upgrade
Deposit:£100
£1,299
Deposit:£100
Standard ticket/Sharing twin room
Deposit:£100
£1,165
Deposit:£100
Super Early Bird Offer! Sharing Twin
Deposit:£100
Sold Out

Hurry, there are limited early-bird tickets available! This ticket is for sharing a twin room. If you are travelling solo, no worries - we'll pair you up with another solo traveller :) 

£999
Deposit:£100
Child ticket (min age 6, max age 10)
Deposit:£100
£575
Deposit:£100

Available options

Private airport transfer (one-way)
£25

If you need to choose a flight that lands/departs outside of the transfer window, select this option. Please note hotel check-in is at 07:00

1 Extra night at 4* hotel in Tashkent
£100

Includes breakfast. This is the price per room/night.



Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival and Welcome in Tashkent

Welcome to Uzbekistan!

You’ll be greeted you at the airport and taken straight to your hotel to freshen up and rest a little.


Please note that your guide will wait for you outside the airport exit. The airport is not large and is easy to navigate. 


We'll take you for lunch at the Plov Centre where you can see the process of making Uzbekistan's national dish. You'll then visit the Friday Mosque to pray before continuing our sightseeing to the Hast Imam complex (Barak-Khan and Kaffal-Shashi mausoleums (16th century)), home to the esteemed Quran of Caliph Uthman, marking the starting point of your deeper connection with Uzbekistan's splendid Islamic legacy.


We'll also take you to see the new part of the city and our trip will end at Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent’s central market and possibly the best way to get introduced to Uzbek culture. You’ll have the chance to interact with the locals, see some Uzbekistan's fresh produces, and also to shop.


Tonight, you'll meet your tour leader and enjoy your warm welcome to Uzbekistan at our group dinner.  


Overnight in Tashkent.

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I had the most amazing trip with HTG, the team went above and beyond to make this trip fun, educational and memorable. A big shout out to the Malaysian team especially Zahran, who was a wonderful lead. The hotel locations and restaurants recommendations were excellent choices. I could not recommend HTG more for this trip!
By Aklima K for A Golden Voyage: Singapore & Malaysia 2024 on Aug 19, 2024
I had an amazing time alhemdulilah. I met such wonderful people who had amazing stories to tell. As a college student I think that it is such an important place to visit especially for young adults and I know it will be one of the most impactful trips that I have taken in my lifetime. I learned so much about my ummah away from the west and with what is happening in Palestine, learning about Bosnia helped me learn about the history but also gave me hope that we will see a free Palestine inshallah. The trip was planned really well, it had the perfect balance of sightseeing and fun activities balanced with learning about the history of Bosnia. Brother Sami Hamdi and Sister Soumaya, were amazing as well as our tour guide Sister Selma, by the end you felt like they were family. They were always open to listen and were very accommodating and welcoming. I will definitely be using Halal Travel Guide again in the future inshallah.
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we had great time ,wonderful helpful people good food
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Absolutely amazing
By Asmaa M for Young Muslims Summer 2024: Bosnia Herzegovina Adventure on Aug 14, 2024
Had a wonderful time Alhamdulillah. I look forward to the next trip.
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