Uzbek treasure 2

 

Uzbek treasure 2
Country: Uzbekistan
Time of the tour: 5 days
Places to visit: Tashkent - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent 

Day 1: Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva
You will be met and transferred to the hotel. After spending night there you will have a morning flight to Urgench, then transfer to Khiva. Upon arrival you will be met by the oldest city in Uzbekistan. You will find it in Khiva encircled by strong walls. In Ichan-Qala you can find centuries old sound buildings, palaces, mosques, Madrasahs, Mausoleums, Minarets, Caravanserais and Bathhouses. By possessing the so many sights Ichan-Qala became city-monument here you will be able to find at least 400 traditional houses and about 60 architectural monuments. In 1969 Ichan-Qala became historical and architectural conservation area. Later on you will explore the main sights of this place, Kunya-Ark fortress of 17^th century that was found by Muhammad Arang Khan, Kalta Minor minaret and Tash Khouvli palace, an incredible sample of Khorezm architectural masterwork of 1830s. Night is in a hotel.

Day 2: Khiva - Bukhara
During the travel you will have a morning transfer to Bukhara city. Bukhara is known as a "town museum" dating back to the middle Ages. You can enjoy to witness around 140 monuments. The city is consist of narrow streets, green parks and gardens, historical and architectural monuments belong to different epochs, but location of them are pretty close to each other. The road from Khiva to Bukhara goes through the famous Kizilkum desert. On the way you will have an opportunity to observe Amu Darya River that is known to be the deepest river in Central Asia. This lake appeared due to the confluence of the Panj and Vakhsh in Tajikistan. Amu Dary flows into Aral See. In Khiva you will have free time. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 3: Bukhara - Samarkand  
Today you will spend the day by having the city tour. The first sight to explore will be the oldest citadel of Uzbekistan - Citadel Ark that is dating back to 4^th century. This sight is famous due to be a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. Then you will see the Samanids mausoleum of 9th -10th century, it is the architecture's masterwork. Later on are Chashma Ayub also knon as job's well and Bolo-Hauz mosque that is famous as the mosque of forty columns erected to Bukhara governor Abu-Fayud Khan. Then you will have an opportunity to stroll among shopping domes and visit Nodir Divan Begi. This attraction is famous due to the fabulous madrasah that is also a part of Lyabi House Ensemble. The tour ends in Poi Kalon complex, the exceptional architectural example of Bukhara of 12th - 16th centuries as the Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. In the evening is transfer to Samarkand by train. Night is in a hotel.

Day 4: Samarkand - Tashkent
Today you will explore the second largest city of Uzbekistan that can be found in the valley of the river Zerafshan. In addition you will be amazed by the fact that this city has similar age as cities of Babylon or Rome. Y having tours here tourists will explore the major sights of the city such as Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan square is famous due to the three Madrasahs of 15-17^th centuries that beauty of which is exceptional. Architectural complex of Shakhi-Zindeh is a big collection of 11^th-15 centuries mausoleums that was listed to UNESCO World Heritage Site. And then is Bibi Khnum mosque that was built to the favorite wife of Tamerlane after his campaign to India. Evening transfer to Tashkent. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 5: Tashkent - Departure
Your driver will transfer you 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 - 655 $
04 pax - 475 $
06 pax - 410 $
08 pax - 395 $
10 pax - 365 $
Single - 55 $

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

Half board - 45 $
Full board - 70 $ 

English speaking guide - 345 $ per group 

Entrance fees in UZ* (with escort guide only) - 45 $ per person 

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Khiva - "Porso" Hotel 3*
Bukhara - "Old City" Hotel 3*
Samarkand - "Ideal" Hotel 3*
Tashkent - "Samir" Hotel 3*
- Train tickets Bukhara - Samarkand, Samarkand - Tashkent in economy class. Afrosiab fast trains are in first choice, if there are no tickets for fast train, we will change with normal trains. 
- Mineral water during the tour                                  

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