YOUR GUIDE to ANCIENT UZBEKISTAN

General information about UzbekistanThe population of Uzbekistan is over 28 mil.(April 2010). Ethnically the peoples on the territory of Uzbekistan are Uzbek (80%), Russians (5%), Tajik (5, 5%), Kazakh (0, 8%), Karakalpak (3%), Tartar (1%) and others. The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent (more than 2,5 mil.)The official language is Uzbek (Turkic origin), but the main part of the population speak Russian (Slavonic origin). Religion: Islam – 88%, Christian (orthodox) – 9%

Uzbekistan What to Expect

History

Culture

Cuisine

Music

Hospitality

National Features in UzbekistanList of monuments in Uzbekistan included in UNESCO World Heritage Site :

Historical Center of Bukhara

Historical Center of Shakhrisyabz

Ichan-Kala (inner fortress) in Khiva

Samarkand – Crossroads of Asian Cultures

Tours within Uzbekistan & Central Asia for groups & individual travelers.

Visa support for inbound

Conference, Seminars, Meeting, Events arrangement

INCENTIVE Tours within Uzbekistan.

CIP lounge, pick/up & drop services at airports during corporate travel

Botanical and ornithological tours

Jeep-tours

Hotels reservation in Uzbekistan & Worldwide - ON-LINE

Transportation services

Our profile– group and individual tourism

We are closer than you think…

Flights of Uzbekistan Airways … – Tashkent

Uzbekistan Airways (HY) is one of the largest national airlines in Central Asia. Established in 1992, it carries passengers and cargo to more then 30 countries all over the world.

Uzbekistan Airways successfully operates a fleet of modern aircraft. Boeing-767, Airbus-310, RJ-85 serve international and CIS routes. In 1999, a new Boeing-757 was delivered in addition to the

existing fleet. During 10 years of operation, the international network expanded and currently Uzbekistan Airline has service to several European countries, Asia, and Middle East.

Uzbekistan Airways is the first in Central Asia to open direct transoceanic service between Tashkent and New York.

What is the best time to visit Uzbekistan?

Climate/WeatherClimate in Uzbekistan is sharply continental, it varies from dry and arid, with warm summers and cool winters in the west to moderate rainfall, with temperature summers and bitterly cold winters in the east. Temperature in Uzbekistan ranges during the year, from +40˚C in summer (July and August) and -20˚C in the middle of winter (January and February). Humidity is fairly low. In spring and fall temperatures are of a more moderate nature (mid 20˚C to 30˚C)

Spring (from April to June) and Autumn (from September to October) are the best seasons of the year to make visit to Uzbekistan.

Summer and winter are the best time to visit mountains

Transportation ServicesMotive-powered capability of Dolores Travel meets all necessary criteria for excellent travel as for group and individuals.

CoachesGOLDEN DRAGON XIAMEN, 2009 EURO 3 standard

Number of coaches: 27Number of seats: 45Air conditioner: 2Monitors: 3

Mini VansISTANA SHAQ ,2009 EURO 3 standard

Number of mini vans: 4Number of seats: 13Air conditioner: 2 Heater: 2

SedansCHEVROLET LACETTI

Number of sedans: 4Number of seats: 4Air conditioner: 1 Heater: 1

We are closer than you think…                                        

Daily trips by high-speed train «Afrosiob» (Tashkent-Samarkand)

and speed comfortable train «Registan» (Tashkent - Samarkand),

«Nasaf» (Tashkent - Karshi), «Shark» (Tashkent - Bukhara)

Uzbekistan hotelsThere are international hotels in Uzbekistan: Intercontinental, Radisson SAS, Dedeman. It offers five star and four star hotels in Uzbekistan, as well as a large number of three star boutique hotels and guest houses in Uzbekistan. Many popular hotels are located in the houses of early last century with ancient architecture and planning, in which is cool even in the extremely hot weather.

Tashkent: 1 five star hotel*; 6 four star hotels 4*; more than 20 two-three star hotels

Samarkand: 3 four star hotels; more than 20 two-three star hotels

Bukhara: 2 four star hotels; more than 20 two-three star hotels

Khiva: 1 four star hotel; more than 15 two-three hotels

Tashkent hotels

Tashkent hotels

Samarkand hotels

Bukhara hotels

Uzbekistan desert

We organize camel or horse riding. And horse riding in “Aydar” yurt camp, which is located 7 km far from Aydarkul lake in the middle of Kyzyl-Kum desert.

Chimgan-Beldersay is the main skiing area in Uzbekistan, which is located in the mountains of Western Tien-Shan (90 km far from Tashkent). Chimagan in the best way approaches for family leisure with children, Beldersay is more appropriate for skilled skiers and snowboarders.

Winter holiday in mountains

In summer holiday you can enjoy biking, horseback riding, hiking in the mountains, go rafting and mountaineering.

Summer holiday in mountains

Mountains hotels

Magnificence of Uzbek MealUzbek Cuisine Peculiarity: variety: (about 1000 different dishes, drinks and pastry) old history traditions method of cooking

Plov is the main dish and the pride of Uzbek cuisine!

Restaurant Chain «Caravan Group»Caravan Group is a pure standard of restaurant art. This bold assertion is based on the success of the project and its achievements, accumulated for ten years of the existence of the latter. Different in style, decoration and culinary trends, the restaurants of Caravan Group are united in one thing - in an effort to promote the common cultural identity and traditions.Capacity: 300

Restaurants

Restaurant «Bahor»Restaurant Bahor, which was opened in 1958, is an ideal place to spend your evening in Tashkent in an unforgettable atmosphere. The Bahor restaurant is conveniently located in the very center of the Tashkent – near the Square of Amir Temur

Capacity: 220

Restaurants

«Barkhan» ClubDesigned in traditional styleCapacity: 150

«KTkomba» Club

Designed in the Sino-Japanese style

Night Clubs

                                       

Why Dolores Travel Services

　 12 year experience in developing group & individual tour packages Nominated in 2009 as “Best Inbound Tour Operator of Uzbekistan” by national Tourism Board Gratitude and thankfulness from Asian Development Bank (2010) / the Kirienko family (2011) Staff more than 60 people Licensed by National Company «UzbekTourism» Own motor car park Flexible pricing policy Professional and experienced staff Stable and reliable partner of MFA www.mfa.uz Establishment of mutual beneficial relations with partners.