Uzbekistan trip: Tour 7

 

Uzbekistan trip: Tour 7

Day 1: Tashkent
Uzbekistan is glad to see you on this tour. This day will start from visiting the Independence square which is the main square of the country dedicated to the victory over fascism in World War II. We will walk along the local Broadway and visit the famous Tashkent metro opened in 1977. See old parts of the city as Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that involves of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. Then see the Othman Quran which is the world's oldest Quran copy of the 8^th century. Quran belonged to Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph murdered by non-muslims in 8^th century. Rest is in a hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara
In the morning you will have a flight to Bukhara. You will see an ancient citadel in Bukhara of the 4^th century named Citadel Ark which used as a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. We will see Samanids mausoleum of the 9^th -10^th century. The next destination is visiting Chashma Ayub, means Job's well and Bolo Hauz mosque, famous also as the mosque of forty columns dedicated to Bukhara governor Abu Fayud Khan. We will walk along the shopping domes and visit one of the most famous madrasahs of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi which is also a part of Lyabi House Ensemble, famous central sightseeing of Bukhara. Visit visiting Poi Kalon complex, the exclusive sample of architectural art of Bukhara. It has three structures built in the 12th - 16th centuries as Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Night is in a hotel.

Day 3: Bukhara
In the morning you will have a city tour of Bukhara. We will visit Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex. It is situated in few kilometers from Bukhara. It is a commemorative complex of famed Sufi Leader and Philosopher, one of the Muslim pilgrimage places for all people of Islamic world. Sheikh Bakhauddin Nakshbandi was one of the unworldly masters of Amir Timur.  Nowadays complex contains of mosques of Kushbegi and Muzafarohana, courtyard with pool, madrasah, and burial vault of Bukhara rulers and Dakhma on the tomb of Saint Bakhauddin Nakshbandi. We will drive to see the countryside residence of Bukhara Emirs named Sitorai Mohi Hosa complex. The palace is the sample of grouping of numerous architectural styles. Emir called the palace on behalf of his wife who died young "Star - like and moon - like Palace". Then we will drive to Sumiton village to find Chor Bakr memorial complex, the town of the dead. Complex signifies the four sides of the earth and understands that all people are equal. Building of the complex started during the Samanids reign until the 16^th century. Night is in a hotel.

Day 4: Bukhara - Samarkand
In the morning is transfer by train to Samarkand. Talking of Samarkand, it is placed in the valley of the river Zerafshan. It is the second largest city of Uzbekistan. On arrival you will have a coty tour and visit Registan square, Shakhi Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square is famous for three enthralling Madrasahs of the 15-17^th centuries. Shakhi Zindeh embodies a big collection of mausoleums of the 11^th-15 centuries. Bibi Khanum Mosque is dedicated to favorite Tamerlane's wife. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 5: Samarkand - Tashkent
Today you will continue discovering Samarkand city. We will visit Ulughbek observatory, built in 15th century by Ulughbek as one of the most well-known Samarkand rulers and researchers. Working in observatory, Ulughbek generated in 1437 the "Zidji Guragoni" catalog, which had information about 1018 celestial bodies. Then he was killed by order of his own son. We will walk along the local Broadway encircled by souvenir shops, teahouses, sweets and workshops. We will visit national bazaar Siab, oriental bazaar and Uzbek traditional handmade products and local sweets. In the second part of day is transfer to Tashkent is by train. Night is in a hotel.

Day 6: Tashkent - Chimgan Mountains - Tashkent
In the morning you will travel to Chimgan Mountains. On arrival you will have a chair lift to reach the top to see Beldersay peak 30 min one-way. You will explore nature and have stop over at Charvak lakeside beach for free time and own water activities (as per season). Charvak is an artificial lake and very popular resort in Tashkent region and thousands of holiday makers from all over Uzbekistan and neighboring countries visit the reservoir. In the end of the day is return to Tashkent. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 7: Tashkent - Flight
Transfer to airport. Have a safe flight!

 

Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04-06 pax - Minivan
08-10 pax - Minibus

Price per person:
02 pax - 675 $
04 pax - 525 $
06 pax - 485 $
08 pax - 460 $
10 pax - 425 $
Single - 80 $

Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 55 $ 

*Half board - 55 $
*Full board - 95 $
*Entrance fees - 55 $ available with escort guide only  

UZ - local 220 $ or escort 380 $ per group 
Flight Tashkent-Bukhara - from 60 $ per person

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Tashkent - "Tourist Inn" Hotel 3*
Bukhara - "Old City" Hotel 3*
Samarkand - "Ideal" Hotel 3*
- Mineral water during the tour
- Train tickets Bukhara-Samarkand and Samarkand-Tashkent

                                 
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums

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