Uzbek treasure 1

 

Uzbek treasure 1
Country: Uzbekistan
Time of the tour: 5 days
Places to visit: Tashkent - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent

Day 1: Tashkent
Upon arrival you will be met at the Tashkent international airport and accompanies to the hotel. 

Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara (flight or train)
In course of the tour you will have a morning flight to Bukhara. Upon arrival you will start your city tour by visiting the ancient citadel in Bukhara found in the 4^th century. This Citadel Ark was used to be a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. Then you will have an opportunity to visit the masterwork of 9^th-10^th centuries the Samanids mausoleum. Later on you will explore Chashma Ayub or Job's well and Bolo-Hauz mosque which is famous due to the forty columns dedicated to Bukhara governor Abu-Fayud Khan. Then you will be able to have a tour among the shops and visit one of the most famous madrasahs of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi. This sight is also a part of Lyabi House Ensemble. Visit the Poi Kalon complex which has three structures built in the 12^th -16^th centuries as Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Overnight is in a hotel.  

Day 3: Bukhara - Samarkand (Morning train to Samarkand)
Toady you will travel by train to Samarkand by. In Samarkand you will notice that it is situated in the valley of the river Zerafshan and defined to be the second largest city of Uzbekistan. The age of which is similar to one of the Babylon or Rome cities. During the tour you will explore the main sights of the city such as Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. The first sight to explore is the Registan Square of 15^th-17^th centuries consist of three madrasah. We have no doubt you will like it. Then is the masterwork of ancient architecture the Shakhi-Zindeh complex which possesses a huge collection of mausoleums of 11^th-15^th centuries. It is worthy to note that this sight was listed to UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bibi Khanum Mosque is dedicated to beloved Tamerlane's wife, after his successful trip in India. Your night will be spent in a hotel.

Day 4: Samarkand - Tashkent (Morning train)
During the travel you will be transferred to Tashkent by train in the morning. In course of the tour you will be able to witness the greatest sights of the city like Independence square that is a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. In addition you will visit the local Broadway that is separate the Independence square and Amir Timur square. Then you will visit one of the most beautiful metros in the world Tashkent metro. The line of this subway was opened in 1977. Moreover tours to this place are very popular among travelers. Later on you will explore the sight of old part of the city such as Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that has several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. It is worthy to see the the famous Othman Quran.  The world's oldest Quran copy belonging to 8^th century. Night is in the hotel.  

Day 5: Tashkent - Departure
Transfer to Tashkent international airport. Flight for next destination.

 

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

 

Price per person:
02 pax - 610 $
04 pax - 450 $
06 pax - 390 $
08 pax - 365 $
10 pax - 340 $
Single - 50 $

Early check-in - 40 $
Single early check-in - 65 $  

Half board - 40 $
Full board - 65 $ 

English speaking escort guide - 325 $ per group    

Entrance fees in UZ* (with escort guide only) - 40 $ per person

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Tashkent - "Samir" Hotel 3*
Bukhara - "Old City" Hotel 3*
Samarkand - "Ideal" Hotel 3*
- Train tickets
- Mineral water during the tour                                       

Service does not include:         
- Visa
- Full board
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums