Marvel At Exquisite Islamic Architecture
Description
Explore essential landmarks from the modern metropolis to the historical silence of Bukhara and Samarkand, to the fairy-tale world of cities, the ancient East. Get acquainted with the history of the emergence of these cities, which were the old hubs of science and culture in Central Asia.
Itinerary Expand All Collapse All
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Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent expand_more
Upon arrival in Tashkent, transfer to the hotel and rest.
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Day 2: Enjoy a Tour of Tashkent expand_more
At 09:00 AM, have Breakfast and visit the Old City of Taskent at 10:00 am with Khast Imam Complex, visiting the following sites:
Barak-khan madrasah
Mausoleum of Abubakr Kaffal Shashi
Museum of Koran where the original VII century Osman Quran written on a deerskin is preserved.
Mausoleum of Sheikh Zainuddin-bobo.
Chorsu Bazaar
01:00 PM: Lunch at the local restaurants.
03:00 PM: Explore the modern part of the city with your Uzbekistan tour guide:
Amir Timur Square
Independence Square
Museum of Applied Arts
06:00 PM: Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Tashkent.
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05:00 AM: Early breakfast at the hotel.
06:30 AM: Transfer to the local train station.
07:30 AM: Depart for Bukhara in a comfortable express train to Afrasiyab.11:20 AM: Arrival in Bukhara and meet with your driver at the train station. Transfer to a hotel and check-in.
12:30 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant
City tour in Bukhara:
Lyabi-Khauz Complex
Kalyan Mosque and Kalyan Minaret
Miri-Arab Madrasah
Ulugbe and Abdulazizkhan madrasah
Ark Fortress
Samani dynasty Mausoleum
Chor-Minor Madrasah
Bolo-Khauz.
07:00 PM: Dinner at the "Nodir Devonbegi" restaurants with a folk show of national clothes.
Overnight in Bukhara
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08:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel.
09:00 AM: Visit summer residence of Bukhara’s last Emir -Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa and Chor-Bakr Necropolis.
Go on a road trip to Samarkand via Gijduvan, visiting a ceramics workshop.
12:00 PM: Lunch at a local family's house in Gijduvan. You can taste the famous Gijduvan shashlik for lunch.
Continue the road trip to Samarkand (220 km).
Arrive in Samarkand and enjoy dinner. Enjoy dinner and some free time.
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09:00 AM: Breakfast at hotel.
10:00 AM: Sightseeing tour in Samarkand:
Guri Emir: The legendary mausoleum where Amir Temur and all his family buried.
Registan square - World famous complex of 3 Madrasahs and golden dome mosque.
12:00 PM: Lunch at “Plov House”, where you can taste the main national food of Uzbek people – plov(will be provided for FOC from the company “Central Asia Voyage”)
01:00 PM: Continue city tour:
Mosque Bibi Khanum – the biggest Mosque ever built in Central Asia;
Shopping in Siyab local bazaar
Shahi - Zinda necropolises, a holy place and cemetery with graves of Temured’s dynasty and a grave of cousin of Prophet Muhamed;
Observatory of Ulugbek.
Transfer to the train station in Samarkand.
Departure to Tashkent by Afrasiab high-speed train at 6:00 PM.
07:00 PM: Arrival in Tashkent.
08:00 PM: Have dinner and check-in at a hotel.
Overnight in Tashkent.
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Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the international airport.
What's Included
Double / Twin accommodation with breakfast
Local English speaking Uzbekistan guide service in the cities (escort guide for a group up to 12 pax)
Transport service all over tour by luxury air-conditioned car (1-2 pax) /minivan (3-6 pax) / minibus (7-16 pax) / bus (17-30 pax)
1 Bottle of mineral water per person per day
Entrance fees to the monuments and sightseeing
Train ticket for express train “Afrosiyob” Tashkent –Bukhara; Samarkand –Tashkent.
Visa support to Uzbekistan (If required)
"Deluxe plov" in Samarkand
What's Excluded
Airfare (international)
All optional deviations from the main itinerary
Photo and video charges
All personal expenses (extra luggage fee, room service, medical expenses/insurance, etc.)
Trip cancellation/accident insurance
Meals (Lunches and Dinners)
Know before you go
- Terms and Conditions:
- We understand that plans sometimes change, and we do our best to reschedule trips that may be cancelled. In the event of rescheduling, we will cancel all current travel arrangements and pay the cancellation fees to vendors. All of the remaining balance will be applied to your rescheduled trip. If you cancel your trip, the following cancellation terms apply:
- If you cancel 30 days or more before the tour starts, you will lose 10% of your program price.
- If you cancel from 15 to 29 days before the tour start date, your refund will be 50% of the program price.
- If you cancel 14 days or less before the tour start date, your payment is not refundable,
- The prices are given for twin/double accommodation.
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
Adult | |
1 To 4 | USD 660 Per Person |
Child | |
1 To 1 | USD 460 Per Person |
This is a private tour |