Tour Code: ROCK-TC01 (04 Days Guided Tour of Uzbekistan - Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara)
Cities: Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara
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Day 1, Arrival - Tashkent
On arrival meet and transfer to the hotel. Check-in time 1400. After some rest proceed for a city tour of Tashkent. We will start by visiting the old part of Tashkent. Spots to be visited: The Khazrati Imam Square (16 c) – the square was reconstructed in the last century The whole complex, which now consists of ’Barakhan’ madrassah, ‘TillaShaykh’ mosque, ’MuyiMuborak’ madrassah, tomb of KaffalShashi, ’Namozgah’ mosque, as well as newly built ’Hazrat Imam’ mosque and the new administrative building of the Muslim Board of Uzbekistan, was named Hazrat Imam (in the modern pronunciation of Hast Imam) on behalf of the Sheikh KaffalShashi. Today over 20 craftsmen sell their handmade products inside the courtyard of BarakhanMadrassah at Khazrati Imam complex in Tashkent. You will find here everything from ikat fabrics to jewellry, woodcarving to pottery. Tilla Shaykh Mosque (19 c) where the oldest QUR’AN AL KARIM of KHALIFA OSMAN is kept. Kaffal Al Shashi Mausoleum (16 c), Barak Khan Madrassah and Mosque (15-16 c), Namozgoh Mosque(19 c). Then visit the modern part of Tashkent: Alisher Navoi Ballet and Opera House Exterior, Independence Square, Amir Temur square, and Monument. Overnight at hotel.
Lunch and Dinner on own.
Day 2, Tashkent - Samarkand
08:00 After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the railway station for high-speed Afrosyob train departing for Samarkand at 0800. On arrival at 1010 meet by guide and proceed for a city tour of Samarkand. Spots to be visited: Gur Emir Mausoleum -Tamerlane’s Tomb (XIV-XV cc.); Famous Registan Square that consists of Madrasah Ulugbek (XV c.), Madrasah Sher-Dor (XVII c.), Madrasah Tillya-Kori (XVII c.); Bibi Khanim Mosque; Easter Siab Bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
Lunch and Dinner on own.
Day 3, Samarkand
After breakfast at the hotel meet with your guide at 0:00and continue a city tour of Samarkand: Spots to be visited: Ulugbek Observatory (XV c.); St. Daniel tomb; Silk paper factory: Samarkand was one and only paper manufacturing center in the whole Middle East during the VIII and first half part of IX century. Here you will learn the simple technologies that have been used for centuries: water power, manual labor, and patience. It’s impossible to remain indifferent during the masterclass to this workshop. Moreover, unique paper made of long fiber will become an excellent souvenir for artistic people who take up calligraphy, decoration or interior design. Here you will be given a culinary master class on making manti. Lunch at the factory. Then drive to the architectural Complex Shakh-i-Zinda (XI-XV cc.). Transfer back to Silk Road Samarkand touristic center. Relaxation at “Eternal city” territory.
Dinner at local restaurant.
Day 4, Samarkand - Bukhara
09:00 After breakfast at the hotel transfer to the railway station for a high-speed Afrosyob train departing for Bukhara at 09:50. On arrival at 11:17meet your guide and proceed for a city tour of Bukhara - homeland of Ibn Sino (Avicenna), loved city of all saints and worldwide known philosopher – cheery Khodja Nasriddin, lively, noisy and luxurious capital of Emirs, rich man of all nationals and patrons.
Spots to be visited:
Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (XIV-XVII cc.), Nodir Divanbeghi Madrasah, (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan Madrasah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (XII-XVI cc.).
Tea pause with sweets at Silk and Spices tea house. Ulugbek Madrasah (1417), Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah, Kosh-Madrasah Ensemble that consists of Madari-Abdullakhan Madrasah, PoyiKalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great) – religious heart of sacred Bukhara that consists of Minaret Kalon (XII c.), Kalyan Mosque (XII c.) and Miri Arab Madrasah (XVI). Overnight at hotel.
Lunch and Dinner on your own.
Day 5, Bukhara - Tashkent
After breakfast at the hotel continue the city tour of Bukhara. Spots to be visited: Citadel Ark (IV c.) – the city in a city; Bolo-Khauz Mosque (beginning of XX c.); Ismael Samani Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of Samanids’ dynasty at the end of IX – beginning of X cc.); Drive to traditional chaykhana to have a culinary master class on Meat cooked in a tandoor. Lunch at the same place. Drive to SitoraiMokhi-Khosa Complex (XIX c.) – summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara. Transfer to the railway station for a train departing at 1550 for Tashkent. On arrival at 1940 meet and transfer to hotel for overnight.
Dinner on your own.
Day 5, Tashkent - Departure day
After breakfast at the hotel free at leisure time in Tashkent. Transfer to airport for flight to home country.
Note: Touristic tax should be paid directly to the hotel – 4,9 USD per person per night.
For more Details: Contact us at 1-800-200-8747 || reservations@tripcorner.com
