Uzbekistan's Stars Tour Route with Direct Flights from Izmir
Tour Detail
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENT
*This trip is organized with a minimum participation requirement of 30 people. The last cancellation notification date is 20 days before the start of the tour. The tour canceled due to insufficient participation will be notified to you through our agency.
VISA & PASSPORT
Ordinary Passport ❌ Visa Not Required
Green Passport ❌ Visa Not Required
Service Passport ❌ Visa Not Required
You must have a passport valid for 6 months from the date of the end of the trip and not older than 10 years.
*Since there is a possibility that our guests under 18 traveling alone or with only one of their parents may be asked for a document showing the parents' mutual consent by the police officer at the country entry and exit points; we recommend that our guests under 18 and their parents be sensitive about this issue.
CURRENCY
*The currency used in Uzbekistan is the Uzbek Som (UZS). Cash usage is common in daily spending; local currency is especially preferred in local markets and small businesses.
*It is useful to have US Dollars (USD) with you.
TIME ZONE
*Uzbekistan is 2 hours ahead of Turkey (UTC+5).
ABOUT TRAIN TRAVEL
*During our intercity travel on Uzbekistan’s famous Afrosiyob high-speed train, schedule changes in departure times may occur, and this is entirely under the control and decision of local authorities and the National Railways administration.
FOOD CULTURE
*Uzbek cuisine is shaped by the influence of Silk Road culture and stands out with its meat- and pastry-based traditional flavors. Rice, lamb, vegetables, and spices form the foundation of the cuisine; meals are generally filling and centered on sharing. Plov, Manti, Lagman, and Samsa are among the best-known dishes of Uzbek cuisine.
ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
*The electrical outlets used in Uzbekistan are generally compatible with Turkey. However, since different socket types may be encountered in some older facilities, we recommend bringing a plug converter (adapter) so that you can use your electronic devices without issues.
*Shopping is available from shopping malls in city centers and small stalls selling souvenirs.
TOURS & OPTIONAL TOURS and ACTIVITIES
*All City and Cultural Tours written in the program are included in the price.
*If optional tours and activities or explicitly stated program options such as boat trips are available in the program, they are organized with a minimum participation requirement of 15 people and participation is not mandatory. If the required number is not reached, the trips cannot be carried out, or the prices, content, and vehicle to be used for optional tours/activities may vary depending on the number of participants. In addition, the days and times of extra tours/activities may be changed by the guide according to the opening/closing status of museums, archaeological sites or venues at the destinations and according to weather conditions.
*The agency reserves the right to change the tour route when deemed necessary, provided that the content remains the same.
*Trips or tours that are not permitted to be visited or entered by local authorities or for any reason due to different reasons are not carried out. The Agency cannot be held responsible for the inability to carry out such trips or tours.
ACCOMMODATION
*During periods such as fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be used at distances greater than the specified km.
*Triple rooms may be provided depending on hotel availability, and the bed provided for the 3rd person in such rooms may be smaller than standard beds. Triple rooms consist of 1 large bed and 1 extra bed. Since extra beds are folding beds and coach beds, participants making reservations for a 3rd person and/or child are deemed to have declared that they accept the possible congestion in the rooms and the bed type.
*Child discounts are valid for children staying with 2 adults and matching the age group specified in the pricing section.
*Breakfasts taken at the hotel from the services included in the tour program are served in accordance with the breakfast culture of the country you are in.
*In the event of possible disruptions or technical problems reported to us by the hotel management, our agency reserves the right to change hotel names, provided that the category of the hotels remains the same.
CLOTHING and REQUIRED ITEMS
*We recommend that you bring t-shirts that can be easily put on and taken off during the summer season, short- and long-sleeved shirts, cotton trousers, shorts, comfortable walking shoes, a light jacket and a thin sweater for the evenings. In addition, we recommend bringing a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, earplugs against possible noise, a camera, video camera and their chargers, spare memory cards, and chargers. In the autumn and winter periods, we recommend clothes that allow comfortable movement and keep you warm, an umbrella, and a light raincoat.
ABOUT AIR TICKETS and FLIGHTS
*Before the tour date, flight times and ticket reservation number information are shared by our agency. Since it is a group reservation, you can have your baggage and customs procedures done at the specified time and counter with only your passport, even without your ticket. Our check-in procedures are carried out by our agency.
*During registration, the name, date of birth, passport and identity number on the passport must be entered into the system. Air tickets are issued according to this information. For ticket cancellations or changes caused by incorrect information, the no-show fee is charged to guests.
*In cases where you cannot participate because you are late for the flight or cannot catch the plane due to your own reasons, our agency is not responsible for the losses incurred due to payments made to hotels and airline companies.
*Our agency is an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and is subject to the 28.09.1955 Hague Protocol. There may be a risk of delay on scheduled and special flights, or times may change before the current trip and flight. Routes may vary depending on the city where the plane will land. All times must be confirmed 48 hours before the departure dates. Our agency is obliged to notify these changes as soon as possible. Our passengers have purchased the tour knowing and accepting that flight details may change.
*Children aged 0-2 do not pay airport tax and airport service fees.
FLIGHT DURATIONS
Izmir ✈︎ Samarkand ⏱︎ 4 hr 30 min
Samarkand ✈︎ Izmir ⏱︎ 5 hr 25 min
TRANSPORTATION and LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
*It is mandatory to wear seat belts during the journey. For passengers aged 0-4, it is mandatory to bring a “vehicle baby seat.” In case of non-compliance with the rules, our agency cannot be held responsible for any traffic fines or penalties to be applied.
*All vehicles offered by local vehicle service providers for transportation and transfer services are inspected in the United Arab Emirates in accordance with the rules and conditions. Vehicles that pass inspection provide service if they are comfortable and flawless, regardless of their model and age.
*Including the tours specified in the program, in cases where tours cannot be carried out because they are not allowed to be visited or entered by local authorities on the day and time of the tour, or due to closed roads because of any event or because of weather conditions, our Agency is not responsible for the inability to carry out the said tours. Some tours may be done by public transport or on foot, where possible, at closed roads or points where vehicle entry is not allowed.
*During your journey, seat numbers are assigned and fixed according to the order of reservation. Even if the seat numbers given are the same in numbering, the direction, location, or position may differ. Seating is arranged according to the vehicle conditions of the current country.
LOSS, OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS, PASSPORT and ID LOSSES
*When leaving the hotels where you stay during your trip, please make sure that you have taken all your belongings. If forgotten items are found, the expenses incurred while delivering them to the country and/or person belong to the owner of the item.
*In the event that your passport is lost or stolen, since the Agency official/guide must continue the Tour Program for the other traveling guests as promised by the agency; they should know that they will act on their own responsibility regarding all arrangements related to passport procedures, return, or joining the tour in the country where the loss/theft occurred. Our Agency does not accept responsibility for any difficulties or problems that may arise in this regard.
*The Agency is not responsible for items forgotten, lost, or stolen during the tour
HEALTH
*We do not think that you will encounter any problem threatening your health with meals taken at the region's good restaurants and hotels. However, when you are not with the group, we advise you to be careful about food and drink, to definitely consume bottled water, to avoid ice, milk, and dairy products, to consume meat and fish products that you are sure are well cooked, and to eat fruits such as bananas and pineapples, whose skin can be peeled.
We strongly recommend that you obtain a report and invoice from the health facilities where you receive treatment in case of health problems or injuries that may occur due to reasons beyond your control. This will be beneficial if you need it in insurance-related procedures.
PAYMENT METHOD
*You can make your payments in cash in part in the amount permitted by law, or by bank transfer through the banks clearly stated on our website, and if necessary, you can also make them with your Credit Card.
*Whatever currency and amount the payments made during tour registration are made in; in case of cancellation-refund, the refund is also made in the same currency and amounts.
Tour Program
Izmir - Samarkand
Samarqand
Samarkand - Bukhara
Bukhara
Bukhara - Tashkent
Tashkent
Semerkand - Izmir
What's Included
- Izmir - Samarkand - Izmir plane tickets with Sun Express Airlines and port taxes, check-in fees
- All transfers with air-conditioned private vehicles and all city and culture tours
- Museum-ruins site and national park entrance fees included in the program
- Tashkent historical metro experience
- Traditional Uzbek welcome night with dinner and music on the first day
- Entertainment night and dinner on the last day
- Samarkand-Bukhara / Bukhara-Tashkent / Tashkent-Samarkand high-speed train tickets
- 5 breakfasts and 5 dinners
- 5 nights accommodation in selected 3* and 4* hotels
- Airport taxes and service fee
- All accommodation tourist taxes
- All city entrance fees and customs duties
- All highway and parking fees
- Turkish-speaking guidance and local guiding services
- Mandatory TÜRSAB professional liability, travel and health insurance (A surcharge of 25 € applies for our guests over 65 years old)
Not Included
- Exit fee for outbound travel (can be obtained by guests via the Mobile App, relevant banks, and the Revenue Administration)
- Lunches and beverages taken with meals, and all kinds of hotel extras Lunches and beverages taken with meals, and all kinds of hotel extras
- Guide and Driver Tips
- Museum, archaeological site, and national park entrance fees that guests may wish to visit on their own request