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Cities Of Blue Domes Tour

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Tashkent
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Day 1: HOMELAND TASHKENT Arrival in Tashkent in the morning. Meet at the airport English a speaking guide and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and rest after the flight. LUNCH. After lunch sightseeing tour of . .
Country: Uzbekistan
City: Tashkent
Duration: 7 Day(s) - 6 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 English a 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.

• Madrassah Barak Khan – was built by Suyunuj Khan – the first Khan of the Uzbek dynasty (XVI c.).

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

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

• 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 – BUKHARA

EARLY BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Transfer to the airport at 06.00 and fly by flight HY-1337 at 07.10 and arrive in Bukhara at 08.20. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation 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) has 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.).

• Mosque Magoki Ataru – the oldest Mosque in Bukhara (XII 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. OVERNIGHT IN BUKHARA.

Day 3: BUKHARA – SAMARKAND

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. After breakfast visit the suburbs of Bukhara:

• Sitora-i Mokhi Khosa (4 km from Bukhara) – the summer palace of the last emir of Bukhara Amir Alimkhan (XIX c.)

• Ensemble of Bakha-ad-Din Nakshband 12 km from Bukhara, in the village of Khasri Orifon. Mukhammad ibn Jaloliddin Khodjai Buzrug became famous under the name of Bakhouddin Nakshbandi – founder of one of the most famous branches of Sufism – the branch of “Nakshbandiya”.

LUNCH. Drive to Samarkand (270 km, 4 hours) by bus. Arrival in Samarkand and accommodation in hotel.

FREE TIME.

DINNER. OVERNIGHT IN SAMARKAND.

Day 4: 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.).

• Rukhobod mausoleum – the tombs of Sheikh Burkhaniddin Sogarji and his family are found in this mausoleum. According to legends under the domes, there is a box with 7 hair of Prophet Mohammed (XIV 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 continue sightseeing:

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

• Siyab local bazaar – taste the best 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 5: SAMARKAND – SHAKHRISABZ – SAMARKAND

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Drive to Shakhrisabz (152 km, 2 hours) by bus. Sightseeing the ancient places of Shakhrisabz. 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 Timur (XIV c.)

• Complex Dar-Ut Saadat – Mosque of Imam Hazrat (XIV c.)

• Gumbazi Saiidon.

• Darut-Tillavat (Kok Gumbaz Mosque) - was built by Ulugbek in the name of his father Shahrukh (XV c.).

LUNCH. After lunch drive to Samarkand (152 km, 2 hours) by bus. After the arrival free time in Samarkand.

DINNER. OVERNIGHT IN SAMARKAND.

Day 6: SAMARKAND – TASHKENT

EARLY BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Transfer to Tashkent (320 km, 4 hours) by bus. On the way to Tashkent visit the mausoleum of Imam Al-Bukhari. Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation in the hotel.

LUNCH.

After lunch sightseeing tour of Tashkent:

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

• Mosque “Juma” (IX c.).

• Square Khadra.

• Chorsu bazaar.

FREE TIME AT LOCAL BAZAAR CHORSU.

DINNER. OVERNIGHT IN TASHKENT.

Day 7: TASHKENT – HOMELAND

EARLY BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Transfer to Tashkent International Airport. Departure to homeland with good impressions.

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