Duration: | 5 Day(s) - 4 Night(s) |
Tour Category: | Culture Tours |
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.).
• 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.).
• Madrassah Abdulkasim – the center of the arts and souvenirs of local craftsmen in the present (XIX c.).
• Madrassah Mui Muborak (XIX c.).
• Square Khadra.
• Modern monuments and the Fountain of Tashkent.
• Palace of "Romanovs", local Broadway.
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.)
• Zindan.
• 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 AT MADRASSAH NADIR DIVAN-BEGUI WITH A FOLKLORE SHOW.
OVERNIGHT IN BUKHARA.
Day 3: BUKHARA – SAMARKAND
BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL.
After breakfast drive to Samarkand (270 km, 3 hours) by bus. Arrival in Samarkand and accommodation in hotel.
LUNCH. 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.).
• 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 4: 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 5: SAMARKAND – TASHKENT – HOMELAND
BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL.
Transfer to Tashkent (320 km, 4 hours) by bus.
Arrival in Tashkent. Free time in Chorsu Bazar according to time. Transfer to Tashkent International Airport. Departure to homeland with good impressions.