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Traveling Among The Most Historical Cities Tour Of Uzbekistan

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Bukhara
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Day 1: HOMELAND TASHKENT Arrival in Tashkent in the morning. Meet at the airport with English speaking guide and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest after the flight. LUNCH. After lunch sightseeing tour . .
Country: Uzbekistan
City: Bukhara
Duration: 8 Day(s) - 7 Night(s)
Tour Category: Culture Tours
Departure Date: Thu 01 Jan '99
Package Itinerary

Day 1: HOMELAND – TASHKENT

Arrival in Tashkent in the morning. Meet at the airport with English speaking guide and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest after the flight.

LUNCH. After lunch sightseeing tour of Tashkent:

• Broadway of Amir Timur.

• Independence Square.

• Statue of Independence.

• Visit the Central Boulevard by walking which consists of 4 gardens “Eastern”, “Russian”, “Japanese” and “French” (including blue domes).

• Modern monuments and the Fountain of Tashkent.

• Park of Sculpture.

• Palace of “Romanovs”, local Broadway.

• New TV Tower of Tashkent – The highest construction in Tashkent and the whole of Central Asia, (375 m). It is in 9th place in the world and 2nd in SIS after TV Towel ‘Ostankina”.

• Monument of Courage – The center of the earthquake which was in 1966. (Construction of 1976.).

DINNER. OVERNIGHT IN TASHKENT.

Day 2: TASHKENT – URGENCH – KHIVA

EARLY BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Transfer to the airport at 05.00 and fly by flight HY-1051 at 07.00 and arrive at Urgench at 08.40. Transfer to Khiva (30km). Accommodation at a hotel in Khiva. Visit the oldest part of the city:

• Around architected Complex Ichan Kala (XII-XIX c.)

• Kunya-Ark fortress (including Castle Khana) inside Ichan Kala. (XVI-XVII cc.)

• Tower “Kalta Minor” which means “short tower” (XIX c.)

• Madrassah Muhammad Amin Khan (1845-1855 )

• Juma Mosque with 212 trees and with Minaret whose height is 32,5 meters (X c.)

• Tash Khauli which means “stone yard” (XIX c.)

LUNCH AT THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT NEAR ICHAN KALA. After lunch continues the sightseeing tour of Khiva:

• “The Mosque Ak” – small mosque located near the gates of Palvan-Darvaza (1838-1842)

• The Memorial of Pakhlavan Makhmud – the most cultural center of Ichan Kala (1810-1913 c).

• The Minaret of Islam Khodja (1910) – of “the main Vizir” which means “Prime Minister” during the last Khorezm Khan.

• Caravansaray of Allakhuli-Khan.

DINNER. OVERNIGHT IN KHIVA.

Day 3: KHIVA – BUKHARA

EARLY BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Drive to Bukhara by bus. On the way to Bukhara, you can view Kizilkum Deserts.

PICNIC. Arrival in Bukhara. Accommodation at a hotel in Bukhara.

FREE TIME AROUND LYABI KHAUZ. DINNER. OVERNIGHT IN BUKHARA.

Day 4: BUKHARA

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Excursion of the city:

• Mausoleum Ismail Samani – the oldest building in Central Asia (IX-X c.).

• Chashmai Ayyub – according to the legends the Biblical Prophet whose name was Iov (Ayyub) visited this place.

• Madrassah of Abdullakhan.

• Madrassah of Modarikhan.

• Bolo Khauz mosque. The only monument of the mid ages (beginnings of XX c.)

• Ark Citadel – the center of government of Bukhara (IV BC)

LUNCH.

Sightseeing tour:

• Minaret Kalian – The main symbol of Bukhara (XII c.).

• Mosque Kalian – the square of this mosque is wider than Bibi Khanim Mosque which is in Samarkand.

• Madrassah of Mir Arab – is still in use (XVI c.).

• Tim of Abdulla-Khan.

• Toki Telpak Furushon.

• Toki Sarrafon.

• Toki Zargaron – Domes of jewelers (XV-XVI c.).

• Madrassah of Ulughbek – the first of the three Madrassahs which was built by the grandson of Timur (XV c.).

• Madrassah of Abdulazizkhan – (XVII c.

• Madrassah of Kukaldosh – one of the famous Madrassahs in Bukhara (XVI c.).

• Hanaka and Madrassah Nadir Divan Begui – was a living and meditation place for Sufis in the past (XVII c.).

• Lyabi Khauz Ensemble – a very famous place for tourists.

DINNER AT MADRASSAH NADIR DIVAN-BEGUI WITH A FOLKLORE SHOW. OVERNIGHT IN BUKHARA.

Day 5: BUKHARA – SHAKHRISABZ – SAMARKAND

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Drive to Shakhrisabz by bus. Arrival at Shakhrisabz.

LUNCH.

Sightseeing tour of Shakhrisabz:

• Ak-Saray Palace – summer residence of Great Timur (XIV-XV c.)

• Mausoleum of Jakhangir – the eldest and dearest son of Great Temur (XIV c.)

• Complex Dar-ut Saadat – Mosque of Imam Khazrat (XIV c.)

• Gumbazi Saiidon.

• Darut-Tillavat (Kok Gumbaz Mosque) – was built by Ulugbek in the name of his father Shakhruh (XV c.)Drive to Samarkand (152 km, 2 hours) by bus. Accommodation at the hotel.

FREE TIME. DINNER. OVERNIGHT IN SAMARKAND.

Day 6: SAMARKAND

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Sightseeing tour of Samarkand:

• Gur-Emir mausoleum – the burial place of the Great Amir Temur and his dynasty (XIV-XV c.)

• Reghistan Square – the main square of Samarkand. It consists of Madrassah Ulugbek (XV c.), Madrassah Sherdor (XVII c.) and Madrassah Tilla Kori) (XVII c.).

LUNCH AT THE NATIONAL RESTAURANT.

After lunch continues sightseeing:

• Bibi Khanum mosque – was named in honor of the eldest wife of Great Timur (XIV c.).

• Siyab local bazaar – taste the best pieces of bread and fruits of Samarkand.

• Shakhi-Zinda necropolises – which means “Alive King” (XI-XII c.).

• Ulugbek observatory – The biggest observatory was built by Ulugbek (XVc.).

DINNER. OVERNIGHT IN SAMARKAND.

Day 7: SAMARKAND – TASHKENT

EARLY BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Transfer to Tashkent (320 km, 4 hours) by bus. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation in the hotel.

LUNCH. After lunch sightseeing tour of Tashkent:

• Architectural Complex Hazrati Imam – including the tomb of Imam Abu Bakr Muhammad-El-Kaffal Shashi who was one of the first imams of Muslims. (XVI c.).

• Chorsu bazaar.

• Madrassah Kukaldash - was built by Kukaldash the prime Minister of Tashkent during Tashkent Khans (XVI c.).

• Mosque “Juma” (IX c.).

• Madrassah Tilla Sheykh, the second name “Khasti Imam Mosque” where the oldest book “Karan” is being kept (XIX c.).

FREE TIME AT LOCAL BAZAAR CHORSU. DINNER. OVERNIGHT IN TASHKENT.

Day 8: TASHKENT – HOMELAND

EARLY BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL.

Transfer to Tashkent International Airport. Departure to homeland with good impressions.

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