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Highlights Of Ancient Uzbekistan

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Highlights Of Ancient Uzbekistan

Highlights Of Ancient Uzbekistan

This 7 days tour to Uzbekistan lets you explore all the Highlights of Uzbekistan: Khiva –the most romantic city, museum under the open sky, taken out of "1,001 Arabian Nights" (UNESCO) Bukhara – admire the best examples of Islamic architecture (UNESCO) Samarkand - leading city of the East at the time of Tamerlane (UNESCO) Tashkent – the capital of Uzbekistan, the city which attracts by its modern buildings and unusual underground stations.

Tashkent arrival

Flight from homeland to Tashkent. Welcome by driver at Tashkent International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and leave luggage (check-in at/after 14:00). The first discovery by the visit to complex of Khast-i-Imam (reconstructed in 2007), religious center of Tashkent. Architectural ensemble includes several constructions, built in XVI –XIX cc. Then you will discover beautiful madrasa Kukeldash. Lunch time. In the afternoon continue and visit to The Museum of Applied Art of Tashkent, the ancient palace of Russian diplomat Alexander Polovtsev that is transformed to the museum in 1938; Chorsu Bazaar –the biggest market of the country; The Mosque Minor, decorated with white marble. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Tashkent hotels, 1 night.
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Tashkent- Khiva

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning transfer to the airport and take domestic flight to Urgench. (HY 057 | dep.: 08h10 | arr.: 10h55). Arrival to the airport of Urgench, meet the driver at the Airport and transfer to Khiva. On arrival, transfer to hotel and leave the luggage there (check-in at/after 14:00). Explore marvelous city, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sightseeing program includes excursion in all monuments of Ichan Kala. Sightseeing in all monuments of Ichan Kala: Ichan Kala is the inner town (protected by brick walls some 10 m high) of the old Khiva oasis, which was the last resting-place of caravans before crossing the desert to Iran. Although few very old monuments still remain, it is a coherent and well-preserved example of the Muslim architecture of Central Asia: Juma Mosque, constitutes remarkable type of architecture of XVII cc.; Kunya Ark –the 'ancient fortress', established in 1686 - 1688 by Arang-Khan; to south of Kunya Ark were found Kalta Minor and the Madrasa of Muhammad-Amin-Khan; The Tash-Kauli Palace, built in 1830 - 1838 for Alla-Kulli-Khan, (whose name means 'slave of God', he was blissfully unaware of the plans being put into place in Russia for a massive invasion). Lunch time. After explore other exceptional monuments, situated in Ichan Kala – the Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud (1247 - 1325); the Mausoleum of Sayid All-Uddin, which has retained its XIVth-century layout intact; the Madrasa of Islam-Khodja (1908 - 1910), with its elegant minaret, at 45 m the highest in Khiva; The Madrasa of Alla-Kuli, built in 1835 in an awkward space near the east gate of the inner town, is a celebrated example of harmonious blending into an ancient urban fabric. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Khiva hotels, 1 night.
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Khiva- Bukhara

Breakfast at hotel. Early in the morning drive to Bukhara direction by passing red sands of the desert Kizil-Kum. On the road crossing the arid steppe with its herds of sheep of astrakhan. Rest stop and explore the river of Amu-Darya, blue serpent in the desert... Lunch on the way. In the afternoon going on the road doing another rest stop en-route near Gazli. Arrive late afternoon, transfer and check-in to the hotel. Dinner time. Overnight at the hotel. Read more

Bukhara hotels, 1 night.
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Sightseeing tour in Bukhara

Breakfast at hotel. Discover the most mysterious city of the Silk Road –Bukhara and its magnificent historical monuments that attract thousands of visitors by their beauty. Full day sightseeing program includes the visits to: Architectural complex Poi-Kalyan (means «Foot of the Great»), consists of three constructions built in XII-XVI centuries: madrasah Miri-Arab, mosque and minaret Kalyan – “Great minaret” is the main decoration of the complex; the madrasa of Ulug Beg and Abdulaziz Khan. Built in 1652, a few centuries later than Ulugh-Beg Madrasah (built in 1417), Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasa marks the remarkable progress of medieval Central Asian architecture; Tim Abdullah Khan – a covered bazaar built in 1577; Magok-i Attari Mosque (today, Museum of Carpets) is one of the oldest architectural monuments where you will find heathen shrines, the remains of a Buddhist monastery, a Zoroastrian Temple in Bukhara. Lunch time. In the afternoon continue to explore other monuments, as: architectural ensemble Laybi-Hauz (means «the shore of reservoir»), consists of three monumental buildings: Kukeldash madrassa and two other religious buildings: Hanaka on the west and Madrasah of Nadir Divan-Begi on the east; Ark-Citadel –a residence of Bukhara khans, a massive fortress, built and occupied around the 5th century AD. Bolo-Hauz Mosque, built in the 17th century, was a place of prayer for the Emirs and their entourage. It is the only preserved monument in Registan Square that includes: multi-column aivan, domed mosque, minaret and a small pool; the mausoleum of Ismail Samani, one of the most ancient monuments in the city, mausoleum Chashma Ayub, or "Source of Job". Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Bukhara hotels, 1 night.
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Bukhara- Samarkand

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning you will visit other monuments situated in countryside of the Bukhara: the mosque Tchor Minor, or « Four Minarets », hidden in the alleys of the ancient district of the city, an example of XIX cc. monument; summer residence of Bukhara Emirs, Sitora-i-Mokhi Khosa, which was the second residence of the last emir of Bukhara. In the afternoon, at 14:30 transfer to Railway Station to take train express to Samarkand. Departure at 15:30, arrival in Samarkand at 17:25, welcome by driver and transfer and check-in to hotel. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Samarkand hotels, 1 night.

Samarknad- Tashkent

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning begin sightseeing tour in Samarkand: The Registan Square (“Sandy Place”), the ensemble of three madrasahs (the Ulughbek Madrasah (1417-1420), the Sher Dor Madrasah (1619-1636) and the Tillya Kori Madrasah (1646-1660)) is a unique example of town-building art, a remarkable pattern of the architectural planning of the main town square; The Gur-Amir Mausoleum –a world known masterpiece of Central Asian architecture, the family crypt of the great dynasty of Tamerlane, with a fine ribbed dome and decorated with paper-maché inside. Lunch time. In the afternoon you will explore other miracles of the city: The Pearl of Samarkand – Bibi Khanum Mosque. Constructed in 1399 by the best architects and artisans of Khorossan, Azerbaijan, Persia and India, the mosque was compared on the beauty and shining with the Milky Way; the Siyab Bazaar, the most ancient and biggest in Samarkand. The Shakhi-Zinda ensemble with more than 20 buildings, built from early XI up to XIV cc. Each mausoleum has its own style of decoration and great fantasy of skillful artisans. At 18:00 transfer to railway station and take fast speed train to Tashkent. Arrival in Tashkent at 20:10, transfer and check-in to the hotel. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Tashkent hotels, 1 night.
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Tashkent- Homeland

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to the International Airport for taking flight to Homeland. Have a safe flight!

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Day in trip
Location
Hotel
Day 1
Location Tashkent
Hotel Eco
Day 2
Location Khiva
Hotel Old Khiva
Day 3
Location Bukhara
Hotel Hafsi Kabir
Day 5
Location Samarkand
Hotel Zarina
Day 6
Location Tashkent
Hotel Eco

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Accommodation in a single room in hotels mentioned or similar
  • (Classification to the country's standards)
  • Breakfasts at hotels;
  • Entrance fees for all museums and sites, mentioned in program;
  • English speaking local guides;
  • Hotel –Airport –Hotel Transfers by private, air-conditioned transports;
  • Transportation by air-conditioned, private vehicle during the tour with driver. (At Day 1-2 and Day 4-6/ except movements, are not mentioned in program);
  • Visa Support for taking visa to Uzbekistan;
  • Domestic Train Ticket Bukhara –Samarkand
  • Domestic Train Ticket Samarkand –Tashkent
  • Domestic Flight tickets Tashkent- Urgench (Economy class).
  • Our assistance 24h/7.

Package excludes

  • The International flight tickets;
  • Early check-in /late check-outs;
  • Lunches and Dinners;
  • Photo & Video charges during sightseeing (from 2 $ per site);
  • Consular visa fee;
  • Tips for guides, drivers, etc.

More information

  • Do I need vaccinations for Uzbekistan? There are no obligatory vaccinations for travel to Uzbekistan. However, we highly recommend you to consult with your doctor before your departure and be sure, whether you have all necessary vaccinations, as Tetanus Vaccine, Diphtheria Vaccine, Polio Vaccine, Hepatitis A Vaccine... There is no risk of malaria in the country. Don’t minimize the risk of sunburn and of insulation. Put on your hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

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