Trip to Uzbekistan: Tour 2

 

Trip to Uzbekistan: Tour 2

Day 1: Tashkent - Samarkand
Being in Uzbekistan and at the Tashkent International Airport, you will be met and transferred to the capital. We will visit Independence Square built for the win over fascism in World War II. We will walk laterally the local Broadway as well as see Tashkent metro released in 1977. The next destination is visiting old city counting historical sites as Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex containing madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. Then we will drive to one of the blessed places where the Othman Quran is placed. It is the world's oldest Quran copy originated in the 8^th century. Afterwards is transfer to Samarkand by train. Night is in a hotel.

Day 2: Samarkand
Today you will have the city tour in Samarkand. The city is situated in the valley of the river Zerafshan, also it is the second largest city of Uzbekistan as Babylon or Rome. We will drive to wonderful highlights as Registan square, Shakhi Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square is a compound which involves of Madrasahs of the 15^th and 17^th centuries. Shakhi Zindeh comprises the assemblage of mausoleums found in the 11^th and 15^th centuries. It is placed in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Bibi Khanum Mosque is committed to the beloved Tamerlane's wife after his visiting in India. Rest is in a hotel.

Day 3: Samarkand - Gijduvan - Bukhara 
The tour will start by travelling to Bukhara city. On the route of a tour you will have a break at Gijduvan village see the private pottery workshop. Gijduvan is the village of ceramics school where its skills passed from generation to generation. Today the Gijduvan is the home for the sixth generation of potters from Narzullayevs family and revered Gijduvan school ceramics all over the world. This school is celebrated by a geometric pattern. You will be awe-struck by Green and blue colors existing in decoration of products. Then we will drive Bukhara city. On the way you will visit the memorial complex of Al Bukhary. Al Bukhary complex belonged to the Islamic scholar who well-defined the hadith collection known as Sahih al Bukhari ruled by Sunni Muslims as one of the most unaffected Hadith collections. We will arrive in Bukhara city. Rest is in a hotel.

Day 4: Bukhara
We are glad to astonish you by the city tour. We will admire you by the most ancient citadel in Bukhara of 4^th century - Citadel Ark. It associated several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. After that we will drive to Samanids mausoleum belonging to the 9^th and 10^th centuries. Then we will visit hashma Ayub - Job's well and Bolo Hauz mosque. It is well-known for forty columns which are keen of Bukhara governor Abu Fayud Khan. Travelers will visit shopping domes and madrasahs of Bukhara named Nodir Divan Begi. It is a part of Lyabi House Ensemble. In the end of the day we will visit the stunning Poi Kalon complex of the 12^th and 16^th centuries containing of three structures as Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 5: Bukhara - Khiva  
Early in the morning, we will travel to the one of the most gorgeous cities - Khiva. See more than 140 architectural monuments as well as narrow green streets, gardens and others. We will pass from Khiva to Bukhara via renowned Kizilkum desert. There is brilliant view Amu Darya river which is deliberated to be the deepest river in Central Asia, shaped by the Panj and Vakhsh in Tajikistan as well as flowed out into Aral Sea. Rest is in a hotel.

Day 6: Khiva - Urgench - Tashkent
We are glad to excite you by Khiva city tour. We will inspire you by the oldest city of Uzbekistan. It is located inside of Ichan Qala. The inner city in Khiva is enclosed with tough walls. Guests will see sound buildings, palaces, mosques, Madrasahs, Mausoleums, Minarets, Caravan Sarais and Bathhouses changed Ichan Qala into wonderful city-monument. In Ichan Qala you will see over 400 traditional dwelling houses and 60 architectural monuments. In 1969 Ichan Qala positioned a historical as well as architectural conservation area. Then visit the Kunya Ark of the 17^th century. It was found by Muhammad Arang Khan. There is Kalta Minor minaret and Tash Khouvli palace which motivates a great sample of Khorezm architectural mastership of the 1830s. Afterwards you will have evening flight to Tashkent. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 7: Tashkent - Flight 
Transfer to airport and flight to the next destination. 

 

Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04-06 pax - Minivan
08-10 pax - Minibus

Price per person:
02 pax - 670 $
04 pax - 530 $
06 pax - 455 $
08 pax - 460 $
10 pax - 430 $
Single - 75 $

Early check-in - 45 $
Single early check-in - 75 $

Half board - 50 $
Full board - 95 $

Entrance fees in UZ* (with escort guide only) - 55 $ per person

English speaking local guides in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva - 160 $ per group
English speaking escort guide - 420 $ per group

Flight tickets Khiva (to Urgench airport) - Tashkent - 70 $ per person

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Tashkent - "Samir" Hotel 3*
Samarkand - "Ideal" Hotel 3*
Bukhara - "Old City" Hotel 3*
Khiva - "Old Khiva" Hotel 3*
- Visa support
- Provision of mineral water
- Train tickets for Tashkent - Samarkand (economy class)                        

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Guides
- Full board
- Flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Museum admissions