Travel in Uzbekistan: Tour 1

 

Travel in Uzbekistan: Tour 1
Destination: Uzbekistan
Duration: 5 days
Places to visit: Tashkent - Bukhara - Samarkand - Tashkent


Day 1: Tashkent
Welcome to Uzbekistan! Arrival to Tashkent International Airport. Meeting with the guide and transfer to a hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara (flight or train)
In the morning you will have flight to Bukhara. Today you will have a city tour and visit an old citadel in Bukhara found of the 4^th century - Citadel Ark. It ruled as a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. Then we will travel to see Samanids mausoleum. It is a great masterpiece of architecture of 9^th-10^th centuries. The next destination is visiting Chashma Ayub or Job's well and Bolo Hauz mosque. Travelers will admire forty columns devoted to Bukhara governor Abu Fayud Khan. We will walk along shops and visit one of the most famous madrasahs of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi which is a part of Lyabi House Ensemble. Afterwards visit Poi Kalon complex and see three structures built in the 12^th -16^th centuries as Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Transfer to a hotel.
 
Day 3: Bukhara - Samarkand (Morning train to Samarkand)
Today you will be transferred to Samarkand by train. Upon arrival is city tour of Samarkand. Samarkand is situated in the valley of the river Zerafshan and the second largest city of Uzbekistan as Babylon or Rome. We will have an opportunity to see the famous Registan square, Shakhi Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square is the spectacular complex which has amiable Madrasahs of the 15^th-17^th centuries. Shakhi Zindeh has a big collection of mausoleums of the 11^th-15^th centuries and also included into UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bibi Khanum Mosque is devoted to beloved Tamerlane's wife, after his prosperous expedition in India. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 4: Samarkand - Tashkent (Morning train)
In the morning is transfer to Tashkent by train. The day will start from a city tour where you can visit Independence square devoted to the victory over fascism in World War II. We will walk to the local Broadway which is located between Independence square and Amir Timur square. Then visit the famous Tashkent metro opened in 1977 and defined to be famous among travelers. The next destination is visiting Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex. You will see madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. This tour will end by seeing the famous Othman Quran. The world's oldest Quran copy of the 8^th century. Rest is in a hotel.

Day 5: Tashkent - Departure
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