Travel to Uzbekistan

Day 1: Homeland – Tashkent

Travel to Uzbekistan. Arrival to Tashkent. Meeting at the airport by Driver of “SALOM TRAVEL SERVICE” and transfer to the Сafe BREAKFAST.
Sightseeing in Tashkent:

Broadway of Amir Timur.

Independence Square.

Statue of Independence.

Madrassah Barak Khan – was built by Suyunuj Khan – first Khan of Uzbek dynasty (XVI c.).

Architectural Complex Hazrati Imam – including the tomb of Imam Abu Bakr Muhammad-El-KaffalShashi who was one of the first imams of Muslims. (XVI c.).

Mosque “Juma” (IX c.).

MadrassahTillaSheykh, the second name “Khasti Imam Mosque” where the oldest book “KaranVIIc” is being kept.

Chorsu bazaar.

MadrassahAbdulkasim – was built by the prime Minister of Tashkent during Kokan Khans (XIX c.).

Check in Hotel

OVERNIGHT IN TASHKENT.

Day 2: Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL After breakfast transfer to Local airport of Tashkent at 06h:00 and flight to Urgench at 07 h30 with HY-1052 and arrival to Urgench at 09h:30. Transfer to Khiva (30km). Accommodation at hotel in Khiva.

Sightseeing tour of Khiva:

Around architected Complex Ichan Kala (XII-XIX c.)

Kunya-Ark fortress (including Castle Khana) inside Ichan Kala. (XVI-XVII cc.)

Tower “Kalta Minor” which means “short tower” (XIX c.)

Madrassah Muhammad Amin Khan (1845-1855 )

Juma Mosque with 212 trees and with Minaret which’s height is 32,5 meters (X c.)

TashKhauli which means “stone yard” (XIX c.)

“The Mosque Ak” – small mosque located near the gates of Palvan-Darvaza (1838-1842)

The Memorial of PakhlavanMakhmud – the most cultural center of Ichan Kala (1810-1913 c).

The Minaret of Islam Khodja (1910) – of “the main Vizir” which means “Prime Minister” during the last Khorezm Khan.

Caravansaray of Allakhuli-Khan.

Visit the craft centers of Khiva.You will get acquainted with the ancient techniques of silk carpets and other secret of craft of city.

OVERNIGHT IN KHIVA

Day 3: Khiva – Bukhara

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Drive to Bukhara. On the way to Bukhara you can view Kyzyl-Kum Deserts.Arrival in Bukhara. Accommodation at hotel in Bukhara.
FREE TIME AROUND LYABI KHAUZ.

OVERNIGHT IN BUKHARA.

Day 4: Bukhara

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Excursion to the suburbs of Bukhara.

Mausoleum Ismail Samani – the oldest building in the Central Asia (IX-X c.).

ChashmaiAyyub – according to the legends the Biblical Prophet whose name was Iov (Ayyub) has visited this place.

Bolo Khauz mosque. The only monument of the mid ages (beginnings of XX c.)

Ark Citadel – the center of government of Bukhara (IV BC)

Sightseeing tour:

Minaret Kalian – The main symbol of Bukhara (XII c.).

Mosque Kalian – the square of this mosque is wider than BibiKhanim Mosque which is in Samarkand.

Madrassah of Mir Arab – is still in use (XVI c.).

Tim of Abdulla-Khan.

Toki TelpakFurushon.

Toki Sarrafon.

Toki Zargaron – Domes of jewelers (XV-XVI c.).

Madrassah of Ulughbek – the first of the three Madrassah which was built by grandson of Timur (XV c.).

Madrassah of Abdulazizkhan – (XVII c.).

Madrassah of Kukaldosh – one of the famous Madrassah in Bukhara (XVI c.).

Hanaka and Madrassah Nadir Divan Begui – was living and meditation place for Sufis in the past (XVII c.) .

Lyabi Khauz Ensemble –very famous place for tourists.

OVERNIGHT IN BUKHARA.

Day 5: Bukhara

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. After breakfast we will drive to outside of Bukhara

Ensemble of Bakha-ad-Din Nakshband12 km from Bukhara, in the village of KhasriOrifon. Mukhammad ibn JaloliddinKhodjaiBuzrug became famous under the name of BakhouddinNakshbandi – founder of one of the most famous branches of Sufism – branch of “Nakshbandiya”.

Sitorai Mohi Hosa .The former summer residence of the last ruler, it has beautiful stucco plaster interior decorations huge banquet halls, and a large collection of costumes, silver and Ming China.You will see Bukhara textiles exhibition situated in the building of the former Harem of the last Emir.

Visit to Puppet workshop of Bukhara. If you want we can visit workshop Suzani means Bukhara embroidery are cotton and silk .This workshop is Home stays and you will meet with chief embroiderer and his family and in the evening meeting with this local family .Housewife of this family will show you how can cook the famous meal which called “Uzbek Palov” national dishes.

OVERNIGHT IN BOUKHARA.

Day 6: Bukhara – Shakhrisabz – Samarkand

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Drive to Shakhrisabz . Arrival to 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 Temur (XIV c.)

Complex Dar-utSaadat – Mosque of Imam Khazrat (XIV c.)

Gumbazi Saiidon.

Darut-Tillavat (KokGumbaz Mosque) – was built by Ulugbek from the name of his father Shakhruh (XV c.)
Drive to Samarkand on the way of Samarkand we will stop in the village “Chirokchi” in local family which present your local crafts of Kilims hand made work of local family of village .Depart to Samarkand, arrival and accommodation at hotel.
OVERNIGHT IN SAMARKAND.

Day 7: Samarkand

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Sightseeing tour of Samarkand:

Gur-Emir mausoleum – the burial place of the Great Amir Temur and his dynasty (XIV-XV c.).

Reghistan square – the main square of Samarkand. It consists of MadrassahUlugbek (XV c.), MadrassahSherdor (XVII c.) and MadrassahTillaKori) (XVII c.).
After the lunch continue of sightseeing:

BibiKhanum mosque – was named for the honour of the eldest wife of Great Timur (XIV c.).

Siyab local bazaar – taste the best breads and fruits of Samarkand.

Shakhi-Zinda necropolises – which means “Alive King” (XI-XII c.).
OVERNIGHT IN SAMARKAND.

Day 8: Samarkand

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. After breakfast sightseeing

Ulugbekobservatory– The biggest observatory was built by Ulugbek (XVc.)

Ruins of Afrosiyob.Afrosiyob archeological museum – with excavations site near by is an original fresco of V-VIII c. of Afrosiab which was found in 1960’s is very famous and unique. Master class in preparing Samarkand bread. Special bread of Samarkand and if you want you can participate and you can make your own bread with breadmaker. Here you will learn how to make a famous Samarkand bread which is prepare in national bread maker called Tandir.

After the lunch we will continue our visit to Samarkand.

Visit to Silk Paper factory “Meros” 8 kilometers from Samarkand in the village of KoniGhil the artisans have revived this ancient tradition of silk hand-made paper production and reintroduced Samarkand paper to the world. With the help of UNESCO and JICA a water mill has been constructed.

OVERNIGHT IN SAMARKAND.

Day 9: Samarkand – Tashkent

BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. After breakfast

drive to Tashkent. Afternoon arrival to Tashkent and accommodation at hotel.

FREE TIME. OVERNIGHT IN TASHKENT

Day 10: Tashkent – Homeland

EARLY BREAKFAST IN THE HOTEL. Transfer to Tashkent International airport. Departure to home land with good impressions.

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