Tour Descriptions
Uzbekistan:Uzbekistan is a doubly landlocked country located in Central Asia famous for its stunning mosques, mausoleums, madrasahs and other sites linked to the Silk Road, the ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean. If you love historical sites and beautiful Islamic architecture, then you'll certainly love traveling to Uzbekistan! The country has a varied landscape that includes a rolling sandy desert, mountains along the border with Tajikistan, and the Aral Sea in the west.
Tour Highlights
Tour Details
Day 1
ARRIVAL TASHKENT
Arrive at Tashkent International Airport. Transfer to your hotel and check-in & lunch. Join Tashkent panoramic city tour in new & old part: Visit Independence Square (1991), Memory Square (1999), Broadway street with different souvenirs of portraits & local handicrafts as well as enjoy artists’ picture drawings. Later on, visit Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Complex (1977) as well as visit A. Temur Square (1993) & Temurids Historical Museum (1996). Transfer to the old part of the city & visit Hazrati Imam Complex (Xc.) including Barakkhan madrasah (XVIc.), Hazrati Usman RA old Koran (VIIc.) museum, Juma Mosque (2007y) & Mausoleum of Hazrati Imam (lived in Xc.). Later quick visit to TV tower (1978-1985) & Memorial Complex of Repression (2000) from outside & finish tour. 19.00 End of tour & transfer to the hotel for rest. Lunch & Dinner at own. (One Bottle of mineral water for each pax per day in bus) Overnight in Tashkent
Arrive at Tashkent International Airport. Transfer to your hotel and check-in & lunch. Join Tashkent panoramic city tour in new & old part: Visit Independence Square (1991), Memory Square (1999), Broadway street with different souvenirs of portraits & local handicrafts as well as enjoy artists’ picture drawings. Later on, visit Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Complex (1977) as well as visit A. Temur Square (1993) & Temurids Historical Museum (1996). Transfer to the old part of the city & visit Hazrati Imam Complex (Xc.) including Barakkhan madrasah (XVIc.), Hazrati Usman RA old Koran (VIIc.) museum, Juma Mosque (2007y) & Mausoleum of Hazrati Imam (lived in Xc.). Later quick visit to TV tower (1978-1985) & Memorial Complex of Repression (2000) from outside & finish tour. 19.00 End of tour & transfer to the hotel for rest. Lunch & Dinner at own. (One Bottle of mineral water for each pax per day in bus) Overnight in Tashkent
Day 2
TASHKENT – SAMARKAND
06.00 Early buffet breakfast at your hotel’s restaurant. 06.30 Transfer to Tashkent Railway station to take Tash-Sam Afrasiyab bullet train (07.30-09.45am) On the Way enjoy view of mountains, agricultural fields, rivers, lakes and life of local people. After arrival Samarkand, full day Samarkand city tour & visit Guri Emir mausoleum (XIVc.), Afrasiyab Museum & Registan square (XV-XVIIc.) with 3 huge madrassahs: Ulughbek, Tillakori & Sherdar. After lunch visit Ulughbek Observatory (XVc.). Continue city tour: Visit Hazrat Hyzr Mosque, Shahi Zindah complex (IX-XIc.) & Bibi Khanum Mosque (XIVc.) from outside & Siyab bazaar for shopping. 16.00 End of tour & transfer to the hotel for Check in & rest. The rest of day is free at own leisure without Guide / Car Lunch & Dinner at own. Overnight in Samarkand
06.00 Early buffet breakfast at your hotel’s restaurant. 06.30 Transfer to Tashkent Railway station to take Tash-Sam Afrasiyab bullet train (07.30-09.45am) On the Way enjoy view of mountains, agricultural fields, rivers, lakes and life of local people. After arrival Samarkand, full day Samarkand city tour & visit Guri Emir mausoleum (XIVc.), Afrasiyab Museum & Registan square (XV-XVIIc.) with 3 huge madrassahs: Ulughbek, Tillakori & Sherdar. After lunch visit Ulughbek Observatory (XVc.). Continue city tour: Visit Hazrat Hyzr Mosque, Shahi Zindah complex (IX-XIc.) & Bibi Khanum Mosque (XIVc.) from outside & Siyab bazaar for shopping. 16.00 End of tour & transfer to the hotel for Check in & rest. The rest of day is free at own leisure without Guide / Car Lunch & Dinner at own. Overnight in Samarkand
Day 3
SAMARKAND – BUKHARA
06.00-08.00 Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel’s restaurant. 08.00 Check out formalities from the hotel & transfer to Samarkand railway station to take Samarkand–Bukhara Afrosiyob train (09:40- 11:15am). 11.15 Arrival Bukhara & transfer to the old part of the city. Join full day city tour in old part of Bukhara & start it by visiting The Samanids mausoleum (Xc.), Chashma Ayyub complex (XIVc.), Bolo hauz mosque (XVIIIc.), Ark (Early Residence of Bukhara Emirs) (before VIIc.). After lunch continue city tour & visit Minorai Kalon, Madrassah Miri Arab (XVIc.) & Masjidi Kalon (XVc.). Later visit Lyabi House Complex a centre of old town. 16.00 End of tour & transfer to the hotel for check in & rest. Lunch & Dinner at own. Overnight in Bukhara.
06.00-08.00 Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel’s restaurant. 08.00 Check out formalities from the hotel & transfer to Samarkand railway station to take Samarkand–Bukhara Afrosiyob train (09:40- 11:15am). 11.15 Arrival Bukhara & transfer to the old part of the city. Join full day city tour in old part of Bukhara & start it by visiting The Samanids mausoleum (Xc.), Chashma Ayyub complex (XIVc.), Bolo hauz mosque (XVIIIc.), Ark (Early Residence of Bukhara Emirs) (before VIIc.). After lunch continue city tour & visit Minorai Kalon, Madrassah Miri Arab (XVIc.) & Masjidi Kalon (XVc.). Later visit Lyabi House Complex a centre of old town. 16.00 End of tour & transfer to the hotel for check in & rest. Lunch & Dinner at own. Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 4
BUKHARA – TASHKENT
07.00-09.00 Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel’s restaurant. 09.00 After breakfast join half day city tour & transfer to Bukhara outskirts monuments & mausoleums. Visit one of the holiest ensembles of Bukhara, the burial place of Hazrat Bahovuddin Naqshbandiy (1318- 1389y.) – the founder of Naqshbandiya Order (tariqah) located in the village of Qasri Orifon. Then visit Chor Bakr (XVI-XIXc.) complex & Sitorai Mohi Khosa (XIX-XXc.) - a summer Residence of Bukhara last Emir. 14.50 End of tour & transfer to Bukhara railway station to take Bukhara-Tashkent Afrosiyob train (15:50-19:40pm). 19.40 Arrival Tashkent & transfer to the restaurant for dinner. Lunch & Dinner at own. Overnight in Tashkent
07.00-09.00 Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel’s restaurant. 09.00 After breakfast join half day city tour & transfer to Bukhara outskirts monuments & mausoleums. Visit one of the holiest ensembles of Bukhara, the burial place of Hazrat Bahovuddin Naqshbandiy (1318- 1389y.) – the founder of Naqshbandiya Order (tariqah) located in the village of Qasri Orifon. Then visit Chor Bakr (XVI-XIXc.) complex & Sitorai Mohi Khosa (XIX-XXc.) - a summer Residence of Bukhara last Emir. 14.50 End of tour & transfer to Bukhara railway station to take Bukhara-Tashkent Afrosiyob train (15:50-19:40pm). 19.40 Arrival Tashkent & transfer to the restaurant for dinner. Lunch & Dinner at own. Overnight in Tashkent
Day 5
TASHKENT - CHIMGAN - CHARVAK - AMIRSOY
07.00-09.00 Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel’s coffee shop. 10.00 Approx 2 Hours / 100Kms Drive to Chimgan Mountains and later to Amirsoy complex and Charvak Lake. On the Way Enjoy View of mountains and life of local people. 11.30 Ride on chair lift (in Amirsoy or Chimgan) to go on top of the mountains for nice view of surroundings (subject to operations on the day of visit). After visit, enjoy free time at beautiful Charvak Lake. Lunch will be at Amirsoy territory restaurant. 17.00 Drive back to Amirsoy & check in to the cottage hotel. Lunch & Dinner at own. Overnight in Amirsoy.
07.00-09.00 Enjoy buffet breakfast at your hotel’s coffee shop. 10.00 Approx 2 Hours / 100Kms Drive to Chimgan Mountains and later to Amirsoy complex and Charvak Lake. On the Way Enjoy View of mountains and life of local people. 11.30 Ride on chair lift (in Amirsoy or Chimgan) to go on top of the mountains for nice view of surroundings (subject to operations on the day of visit). After visit, enjoy free time at beautiful Charvak Lake. Lunch will be at Amirsoy territory restaurant. 17.00 Drive back to Amirsoy & check in to the cottage hotel. Lunch & Dinner at own. Overnight in Amirsoy.
Day 6
AMIRSOY – TASHKENT - DEPARTURE
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Check out from your hotel and transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your departure. Please note that this itinerary is a suggestion, and you can modify it based on your preferences and the available time. Also, make sure to check the opening hours and availability of attractions and flights before finalizing your plans.
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Check out from your hotel and transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your departure. Please note that this itinerary is a suggestion, and you can modify it based on your preferences and the available time. Also, make sure to check the opening hours and availability of attractions and flights before finalizing your plans.
