6 days / 5 nights
Welcome to an unforgettable journey through Karakalpakstan, an autonomous republic within Uzbekistan
Our adventure begins in the remote city of Nukus Russia
Here, you’ll discover remarkable works by renowned artists while gaining insight into the region’s distinctive culture and artistic heritage.
From Nukus, we continue to Moynak, once a lively port on the shores of the Aral Sea . Visiting Moynak feels like stepping back in time. What was once a thriving fishing town has become a powerful symbol of one of the world’s greatest ecological disasters. As the sea receded, the town’s life slowly faded, leaving behind haunting reminders of its past.
In Moynak, you will visit the famous ship cemetery, where rusting vessels now rest far from the water’s edge. The surrounding landscapes - vast sands, salt flats, and open horizons - create an atmosphere of silence and reflection. This stark beauty invites contemplation about the fragile balance between humanity and nature, and the lasting impact of human actions on the environment.
As we explore this remarkable region, you will have the chance to gaze toward the remains of the once-mighty Aral Sea and truly grasp the scale of change. The journey offers not only breathtaking scenery, but also a deep, thought-provoking experience.
Prepare yourself for powerful impressions, unforgettable moments, and a journey that stays with you long after it ends.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1
Tashkent
The start time and duration of the excursion will be tailored to your arrival time in Tashkent.
Sightseeing tour across Tashkent:
- Visit the Memorial for the Victims of Repression.
- Overview the Tashkent TV tower (distant view).
- Minor Mosque
- Monument of Courage.
- Old City, Khast-Imam architectural complex: Kaffal-as-Shoshi Mausoleum, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Khast-Imam Mosque. Mui-Muborak Madrasah – the original Koran of the Caliph Usman.
13:00 Lunch. Continuation of the tour:
- Chorsu's market (most picturesque market in the city).
- Mustakillik Square (Independence Square).
- Palace of the Grand duke Romanov.
- Theater of Alisher Navoiy (external view).
- Amir Temur's square.
- German Evangelic and Lutheran church (external view).
- Catholic Church (external view).
- Orthodox Church (external view).
- Museum of Applied Arts.
18:00 Transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Day 2
Tashkent-Nukus
Early morning transfer (time will be specified) to airport for the flight to Nukus. Flight departure time will be specified.
Arrival in Nukus. Transfer to hotel, check-in. After short rest visit “Savitsky Museum” one of the large museums of Uzbekistan. The museum is called "Louvre in the desert", it has very rich collection of Russian avant-garde.
13:00 Lunch. Continue excursion at the museum.
16:30 End of the museum tour.
- Visit to the Nukus Bazaar
18:00 Return to the hotel. Free time.
Day 3
Nukus-Moynak-Nukus
08:00 Depart to Moynak by car (3 hours). Arrival in Muynak around 11:00.
- Visit the Cemetery of the Dead Ships on the former coast of the Aral Sea.
- Visit of museum of local lore.
13:00 Lunch in the private house. Continuation of the city tour:
- Driving through the streets of the city towards the settlement of Uchsay.
14:30 Drive back to Nukus. On the way back near Khodzheyli city visit:
- Mizdakhan necropolis – the ancient cemetery. View Gaur-Kala – the ruins of ancient fortress of Zoroastrians.
19:00 Arrival in Nukus. Free time.
Day 4
Nukus-Khiva
09:00 Depart to Khiva by car (3 hours). On the way visit the ruins of Dzhanpyk-Kala ancient fortress.
Arrival in Khiva. Check-in hotel.
13:00 Lunch. After a lunch walk across Khiva. Free time.
19:00 Dinner with folklore show.
Day 5
Khiva-Urgench-Tashkent
09:00 Khiva tour:
- Ichan-Kala - the walled inner town of the city of Khiva .
- Mukhammad-Aminkhan Madrasah.
- Kunya-Ark fortress.
- Mukhammad-Rakhimkhan Madrasah.
- Pakhlavan Mahmud's Mausoleum.
- Islam-Khodja Medreese and Minaret.
13:00-14:00 Lunch. Continue the tour:
- Visit Djuma-Mosque.
- Museum of Khorezmian Music.
- Tash-Hauli Palace.
- Kutlug-Inak-Murad Madrasah.
18:30 Transfer to Urgench.
19:30 Dinner in Urgench. After a dinner transfer to Urgench airport for the flight to Tashkent. Departure to Tashkent with the evening flight (time will be specified).
Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to hotel, check-in.
Day 6
Tashkent
The program for this day depends on the timing of your departure flight. If your departure is in the evening, you can either continue your tour of Tashkent or take a trip to the Tian Shan Mountains.
Transfer to the airport. End of a tour.
Attention! On this tour, you will have the opportunity to reach the current coastline of the Aral Sea and spend the night in a yurt camp right by the water. Please note that this will increase both the cost and duration of the tour.
If wished, the tour program can be tailored to your interests.
This is customized tour. Price for the tour will be set after discussing all details with you.
Tour price includes:
- All transfers and ground transportation by sedan car/crossover/SUV/minivan
- Single/double room accommodation in hotel (breakfast is included)
- Tashkent-Nukus and Urgench-Tashkent air tickets
- Tour guide services
Tour price excludes:
- Lunches and dinners
- Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other sites
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