Uzbek treasure 3

 

Uzbek treasure 3
Country: Uzbekistan
Time of the tour: 6 days
Places to visit: Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva  - Bukhara  - Samarkand - Tashkent

Day 1: Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva  
After your arrival driver will meet and accompany you the city for overnight in the hotel. In course of the tour you will have a tour to Urgench and further transfer to Khiva. Upon arrival to Khiva you will have tour in the oldest city of Uzbekistan. This place is known as the inner city of Khiva that encircled by strong rounded walls. Here you will be able to witness the centuries old sound buildings, palaces, mosques, Madrasahs, Mausoleums, Minarets, Caravanserais and Bathhouses. Due to this sights Ichan-Qala became unique city-monument that possesses at least 400 traditional houses and about 60 architectural monuments. Ichan-Qala declared to be historical and architectural conservation area in 1969. And the main sight to explore here is Kunya-Ark fortress of 17^th century, found by Muhammad Arang Khan, Kalta Minor minaret and Tash Khouvli palace, an incredible example of Khorezm architectural masterwork of 1830s. Night is in a hotel.

Day 2: Khiva - Bukhara  
Toady you will drive to Bukhara to have a tour here. This city is known as "town museum" of the middle Ages because here you can find about 140 architectural monuments. It is old city with narrow streets, green parks and gardens, historical and architectural monuments belong to different epochs, but locate very close to each other. The road to Bukhara lays through the Kizilkum desert. During the drive you will have a chance to see Amu Darya river that is considered to be the deepest river in Central Asia. This river is fusion of the Panj and the Vakhsh in Tajikistan that flow into Aral See. Rest time and night in hotel.

Day 3: Bukhara
The whole day is dedicated for city tour of Bukhara. You will explore the most prominent sights of the city such as the oldest citadel here of 4^th century. This citadel ark was used as a palace for several dynasties of Emirs' of Bukhara. Then is the famed masterwork of 9th -10th century that name of which is Samanids mausoleum. Later on are Chashma Ayub - job's well and Bolo-Hauz mosque, which is famous mosque of forty columns made in honor of Bukhara governor Abu-Fayud Khan. After it you can explore the shopping domes and then visit one of the most famous madrasahs of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi, which is known to be a part of Lyabi House Ensemble.  After it you will visit Poi Kalon complex, the unique sample of architectural art of Bukhara that consist of three structures of the 12th - 16th centuries: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Night is in a hotel.

Day 4: Bukhara - Samarkand
In course of the travel you will be transferred to Samarkand by train. Upon arrival you will be amazed by the place where the city is situated. Samarkand is the second largest river that is situated in the valley of the river Zerafshan. This city is known to be as old as cities of Babylon or Rome. In course of the tour you will see such incredible sights as Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. The first to visit is Registan Square the complex that is consist of three fascinating Madrasahs of 15-17^th centuries. Tours to tis pale are very popular due to the beauty of this attraction. Another attraction is Shakhi-Zindeh complex that is known as a huge collection of mausoleums of 11^th-15 centuries that was added to UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bibi Khanum Mosque was built in honor of Tamerlane's wife, after his victory in India. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 5: Samarkand - Tashkent
Today you will travel to Tashkent by train. In course of the tour you will have an opportunity to explore such sights as the symbol of the victory in WWII - Independence square. After it you will stroll along the local Broadway, the street that divides the Independence square and Amir Timur square.  After it you will have an opportunity to have a ride in Tashkent metro that is famous for its beauty. The first line of which was opened in 1977. Later on you will visit the old part of the city to observe Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that consists of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. The most important sight of this exhibits is the Othman Quran which is the world's oldest Quran copy dating back to 8^th c. Overnight is at the hotel. 

Day 6: 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 - 720 $
04 pax - 530 $
06 pax - 455 $
08 pax - 440 $
10 pax - 410 $
Single - 70 $

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

Half board - 50 $
Full board - 85 $ 

English speaking guide - 390 $ per group 

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