Uzbek culture is famous for its history and hospitality, and you can see it in every detail of Uzbek history, from the patterns forged on the walls of mosques and mausoleums to the smiles of local people. Blue domes and slender minarets can be seen not only in Samarkand and Bukhara, but also in the capital of Uzbekistan: Tashkent is more than 2000 years old, and the monuments of the ancient East have been preserved in the modern metropolis. Tashkent today is divided into two parts: new and old parts, each part carries a rich flavor of history. Upon arrival at the hotel, tourists will be waited by a transfer, which will be with you throughout the tour of Tashkent:
Day 1: Tashkent
Flight / Transfer
– The tour will start from Hast Imam Complex. This complex arose near the grave of one of the first imams of the city of Tashkent, a famous scientist, expert on the Koran and Hadith, poet, and artisan Hazrati Imam. There is also a rich library of oriental manuscripts. The oldest construction of the architectural ensemble is the tomb of Hazrati Imam. It was erected over the tomb of the preacher at the end of the 10th century, and the mausoleum acquired its present appearance by the 16th century.
– To visit Tashkent and not bring back Uzbek souvenirs and fruits filled with the southern sun is unacceptable for sure. What if you combine shopping with getting to know local traditions? Perhaps the best place for such an attraction is the Chorsu bazaar (local “market”). This is one of the largest bazaars in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. “Chorsu” was known back in the Middle Ages and, due to its location on the Great Silk Road, was of strategic importance.
– (The Alisher Navoi Theater is optional.)
Overnight stay at the hotel.
Lunch/Dinner
Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara
Transfer: Bus / Express train “Afrosiob” 557 km 4:10h
Bukhara is an ancient holy city and even today it is considered the richest city in Central Asia due to the majority of architectural monuments located mostly in the old part of the city, where the integrity of the architecture is striking – antiquity here is not mixed with modern constructions.
Tourists can take a tour around the city which includes a visit to:
– Poyi-Kalon ensemble – religious “heart” of ancient Bukhara,
– Arab madrasa Miri (16th century),
– Coumpol Bazar – Bukharian trading domes,
– Toki Zargaron
At night tourists will have the opportunity to walk through the ancient night streets of Bukhara.
Lunch/Dinner
Day 3: Bukhara
– Bolo-Hauz Mosque (18th century)
– Kukeldash Madrasah (16th century) – the largest madrasah in Central Asia – Ark Citadel.
– Minor Choir
– Mausoleum of Ismail Samani (X)
– Ulugbek Medrese (1417)
– Kalyan Minaret (XII)
– Labi Hauz Mosque
Day 4. Bukhara – Samarkand
Transfer to Samarkand/ Bus/ 4.5h 268 km
In the early morning you will transfer to Samarkand.
I arrive:
The tour will start from:
Registan Square Complex.
Samarkand is the second largest city in Uzbekistan, a shining pearl since ancient times. In the 14th century, the great conqueror Tamerlan transformed Samarkand into one of the greatest capitals in the world:
– The heart of Samarkand is Registan Square. It is the central square of the old part of Samarkand, paved with burnt bricks and cobblestones, where three large middle-aged educational universities (madrasahs) are located, forming one of the main scientific centers of the East in antiquity.
– Not far from the Registan is the mausoleum of Guri-Emir. This majestic complex consisted of a khanaka, the madrasah of Muhammad Sultan – grandson of Amir Timur – and, later, the tombs of Amir Timur himself and his descendants.
– Continuation of the visit of Samarkand: Observatory of Ulugbek (XV c.) – a great astronomer of antiquity. Siyab bazaar and Shokhi-Zinda complex. Also, you can see the Bibi-Khanum Mosque which, designed by Tamerlan, was built with special features as a result of his numerous marches.
Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: The next day
The next day (5th day) of the tour will be dedicated to the continuation of the visit to Samarqand.
– We leave the city to visit the museum of the settlement of Afrosiab, once the heart of ancient Samarkand and today a unique archaeological site.
– Then the tourists will visit the Koni Ghil Meros paper factory, where they can see the papermaking process of the paper mill.
After visiting all the sights, tourists will have the opportunity to visit a winery called Khovrenko. Today, the Khovrenko winery continues to operate, producing a variety of wines, brandies and vodkas. Its cellars store new collections of wines that age for a long time, while the best vintages of Samarkand wines are sold at auctions. The winery has an interesting wine museum, which tells visitors about its history and the history of Samarkand winemaking, its international awards and, of course, organizes tastings of Samarkand wines.
Free night walk through the sight of old Samarkand.
Lunch/Dinner
Day 6: Samarkand - Home
Transfer to Samarkand International Airport.
NB: The travel program and the order of visits, meals and flights for technical and/or operational reasons may be modified on site without notice.
