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Jewels Of Ancient Uzbekistan

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Jewels Of Ancient Uzbekistan

Jewels Of Ancient Uzbekistan

This 8 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). Shakhrisabz–the birthplace of Tamerlane, now homeland of gorgeous historical monuments. Tashkent.–the capital of Uzbekistan

Tashkent Arrival

Flight from Homeland to Tashkent. Upon arrival at Airport of Tashkent meet driver, transfer to hotel and leave luggage (check-in at/after 14:00). At 09:00 meet the guide at hotel and start city tour to Tashkent and visits: 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 and Juma Mosque and Chorsu Bazaar –the biggest market of the country. Lunch time. In the afternoon 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. After, city tour to Amir Temur Square, Independence Square and Minor Mosque. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Khiva hotels, 1 night.
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Tashkent- Urgench- Khiva

Breakfast at hotel. In the early morning transfer to the airport to take domestic flight to Urgench. (HY 055 | dep: 07h40 | arr: 09h20). Arrival at the airport of Urgench, meet the driver at the Airport and transfer to Khiva. On arrival, transfer to hotel and leave there luggage (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. 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 Madrasah 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 Madrasah of Islam-Khodja (1908 - 1910), with its elegant minaret, at 45 m the highest in Khiva; The Madrasah 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 the 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.

Bukhara

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning meet your guide at hotel and 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- Shakhrisabz- Samarkand

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning drive to Samarkand via Shakhrisabz city. In Shakhrisabz make rest stop en route and have a sightseeing tour: Visit to the Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex, remains of Ak-Saray Palace, Dor-ut Tilavat Ensemble with Kok-Gumbaz Mosque and burial vault of Tamerlane’s father. Lunch time. In the afternoon drive to Samarkand. Upon arrival, transfer and check-in to the hotel. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Samarkand hotels, 1 night.
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Samarkand

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; Siyab Bazar –the most ancient and the biggest traditional market of Samarkand. Dinner at Turandot Restaurant. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Samarkand hotels, 1 night.
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Samarkand- Tashkent

Breakfast at hotel. In the morning meet the guide at hotel and start exploring other historical sites of 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; the Observatory of Ulugbek, the first observatory in Central Asia, built in XIV c. Visit to the mausoleum of Hodja Daniyar, located near the healing spring and attracts crowds of tourists every day. Some believe that Daniel was biblical prophet others – associate him with fellow-soldier of Kusam ibn Abbas. Lunch time. In the afternoon you will take a visit to The Museum of Afrasiab. At 16:30 transfer to railway station and take fast speed train to Tashkent at 17:00. Arrival in Tashkent at 19:10, transfer and check-in to the hotel. Dinner time. Overnight at hotel. Read more

Tashkent hotels, 1 night.
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Tashkent- Homeland

At the time (2-3 hours before departure) transfer to the International Airport for taking flight to homeland. Flight at __. Have a safe flight!

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 7
Location Tashkent
Hotel Eco

TRIP PACKAGE

Package includes

  • Accommodation in double rooms at hotels mentioned or similar
  • (Classification to the country's standards)
  • Breakfasts at hotels;
  • Entrance fees (museums and sites);
  • Domestic Flight Ticket Tashkent –Urgench;
  • Domestic Train Ticket Samarkand –Tashkent;
  • English speaking permanent guide (from Day 1 to Day 8);
  • Transportations and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle during the tour, including driver petrol, road tax, etc. (Unless not mentioned in program movements);
  • Hotel –Airport –Hotel transfers;
  • Visa Support for getting visa to Uzbekistan;
  • Our assistance 24h/7.

Package excludes

  • The International flight tickets;
  • Full Board Meals;
  • 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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