"Pearls of Uzbekistan"

Highlights •••
• Discover Tashkent - the bustling capital of Uzbekistan and gateway to Central Asia
• Visit Bukhara - an ancient city of monuments and richly decorated mosques
• Explore Samarkand - home of famous Registan Square

Itinerary •••
Day 1: Arrival to Tashkent. (D)
Arrive in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, much of it was destroyed in the earthquake of 1966 it has been rebuilt as a modern model city, with spacious avenues and ever-present fountains to cool the air. Meet in airport and transfer to the hotel. Briefing information about tour and dinner at the hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara. (B, D)
Morning departure by train to Bukhara (at 08:15), former capital of the once powerful Emirate of Bukhara, with more than 140 architectural monuments, is a “town museum” dating back to the Middle Ages 2300 years. The city was once a big commercial center of the Great Silk Road. Arrive in Bukhara (15:00) and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon we visit central Lyabi Hauz square, one of the few plazas in the city with its shady pool still intact. This is one of the most interesting spots in town and an ideal place to sit in a tea shop and watch the world go by. Dinner in Lyabi Hauz restaurant.

Day 3: Bukhara (B, D)
A full day to explore the beauty and history of Bukhara. Here, historic monuments are strewn more densely and widely than anywhere else in the region. Our full day tour includes the, the Chasma-i-Ayub Mausoleum, the Bolo-Hauz Mosque, the ancient Fortress Ark, the Poyi- Kalyan complex, the Ulugbek Madrasah, the Moghoki-attar Mosque and the Summer Palace of the Last Emir, the Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa. Dinner at the local restaurant

Day 4: Bukhara (B, D)
Morning tour in Bukhara continues and today we visit Cho-Bakr and Bahauddin Naqshband Mausoleums. The afternoon is free. Dinner at the hotel

Day 5: Bukhara - Samarkand (B, D)
Drive to Samarkand, en route visit Gijduvan ceramic centers, famous Vabkent minaret and old caravanserai. Rabati Malik. Arrive in Samarkand and transfer to the hotel. The afternoon is free to begin to explore the city on your own. Samarkand was founded at the same time as Babylon, almost 2500 years ago and was called the “Rome of the Orient”. Tamerlane made it his capital and named it the “Center of the Universe”. Its period of greatest glory was at the height of the trade on the Silk Road at the beginning of 2nd century until the 16th century. Dinner at the hotel.

Day 6: Samarkand (B, D)
After breakfast you start the tour from the Ulugbek Observatory, and then the Shakhi-Zinda ensemble of Mausoleums, this unusual necropolis has monuments of the 14th and 15th centuries. Visit the great central square of Samarkand- the Registan. See the magnificent tile decorated brick buildings, - the Ulugbek, Sher-Dor and Tilly-Kari madrassahs from the 15th to 17th centuries. Visiting the Bibi Khaum Mosque, which was built as a gift for Tamerlane by his Chinese wife. The Gur-Emir mausoleum is the central part of a major architectural complex erected by Tamerlane in honor of his grandson Mukhammad Sultan. Tamerlane himself is buried here along with other important people of that time. Finally, you visit the Khodja Akrar Madrasah, beautifully restored to show its beautiful mosaic. Dinner at the local restaurant.

Day 7: Samarkand - Tashkent (B, D)
Drive to Tashkent, en route visit Imam Al Bukharyi memorial complex of buildings. Arrive in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon city tour Tashkent and visit the Museum of Applied Arts to see some beautiful embroidery, wall hangings, carved furniture, ceramics and more. Later you will visit the Museum of Antiquities and the old city, which has mosques and madrassahs (Islamic schools) with workshops of craftsmen (14th century). Next, you explore Kukeldash and Abul Khasim Madrasahs (16th century Islamic schools) and the Chorsu Bazaar, a huge open market beside Kukeldash with crowded people from the countryside; most of them are traditionally dressed. In the evening, experience the rich traditions and modern of Uzbek folk songs and dances as well as you enjoy a farewell dinner.

Day 8: Departure from Tashkent (B)
Departure. Transfer to airport for flight home.

HOTELS
Tashkent Hotel “Radisson SAS” 4*
Bukhara Hotel “Lyabi House” 3*
Samarkand Hotel “Grand Samarkand” 3*

PRICES
Based on 2 pax 800 US$ p. person
Based on 3-4 persons 700 US$ p. person
Based on 5-6 persons 550 US$ p. person
Based on 7-8 persons 480 US$ p. person
Single supplement 56 US$

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES
- Accommodation in dbl room with private facilities
- Meals plan as indicated on the tour program
- All airport - hotel - airport transfers
- All sightseeing visit as indicated on the tour program
- All entrance fees
- All over land transportation by transport with air condition
- Visa support to Uzbekistan
- Escort touring guide for whole tour itinerary
- Ticket for train from Tashkent to Bukhara 1st class

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES
- Visa cost
- Personal spending money
- Luggage in excess of 20 kg (44lbs)
- Travel insurance
- Tips for driver and local guide
- Video & photo camera charges during sightseeing

To contact this tour operator please use the contact form next to the map on the right.

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Price/Person: 800 DOL
Number of participants
Duration: Hours

Area: Uzbekistan
The Guide is able to understand this language also    
   german
   english
   french
   italian
   spanish

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last update 29.11.07 | 07:21 AM

Guide details

Central Asia Journeys

Web: To contact this tour operator please use the contact form above.
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Central Asia Journeys
Phone: + (998 71) 236 39 45 or 236 20 02.
Fax: + (998 71) 212 16 23
E-mail: info(at)centralasiajourneys(dot)com
62, 3.Musahanova street.
Tashkent 100047.
Republic of UZBEKISTAN.


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