"Switzerland of the East"

Tour program:

Day 1
6.00 Arrival in Tashkent. Hotel accommodation.
8.00 Breakfast.
9.00 Sightseeing tour of Tashkent: Complex Zangi Ota (XIV c.), visiting the National
Park and Monument named after A.Navoi.
13.00 Lunch in the old city cafe Chigatay.
14.00 Sight-seeing tour of Tashkent: Madrassah of Barrack Khan (XVI c.) Mausoleum of Yunus Khan, Mausoleum of Kaffal-al- Shashi (XVI c.), Kukeldash Madrassah (XVIII c.), Independence Square, Tashkent Underground, Building of the National Theater of Opera and Ballet named after A.Navoi.
19.00 Dinner in Cafe “Al-Aziz”. National cuisine.

Day 2
8.00 Breakfast.
9.00 Departure to Zaamin - 250 km.
12.00 Arrival at Zaamin. Boarding House “Urikli” which is located in 1700 meters high above sea level.
13.00 Lunch. National cuisine - Tandir-Gusht.
14.00 Climbing Zaamin mountains on 1 km. height.
18.00 Dinner. National meal - “Beshbarmak”.

Day 3
8.00 Breakfast (Hot flat bread with butter and Kuk Somsa).
9.00 Moving to Lake Aydarkul through the city Djizak (200km).
12.00 Arrival at Yurts camp. Accommodation in Yurts camp.
13.00 Lunch.
14.00 Visiting Lake Aydarkul. Fishing. Boating.
17.00 Dinner. Making fire for tourists, making concert with the participation of folklore ensemble.

Day 4
8.00 Breakfast.
9.00 Departure to Samarkand.
12.00 Arrival in Samarkand. Hotel accomadation.
13.00 Lunch.
14.00 Sight-seeing tour of Samarkand: Registan (XV-XVII c.), Mausoleum of Gur-e-Emir (XV c.), Mosque of Bibi Khanum (XIV-XV c.), Mausoleum of Imam Matrusidi, Mausoleum of Prophet Daniel (graveyard of Hodja Daniyar), Mosque of Hazrat Hizr (XIX c.), visiting the Ancient settlement Afrosiyab (VII c. BC – XIII c. AD).
18.00 Dinner.

Day 5
8.00 Breakfast.
9.00 Departure to Gijduvan. On the way to Gijduvan visiting the Complex of Imam Al Bukhari (XX c.).
12.00 Arrival at Gijduvan. Visit to the Architectural monuments of XV c. Mosque and Minaret of Ulug Bek, Madrassah of Gijduvany.
14.00 Lunch in the National Cafe Gijduvan.
15.00 Departure to Bukhara.
16.00 Arrival at Bukhara. Hotel accommodation.
17.00 Free time.
19.00 Dinner.

Day 6
8.00 Breakfast.
9.00 Sight-seeing tour of Bukhara: Ark Fortress (I c. BC – XIX c. AD.). The Bolo Hovuz Mosque (XVIII c.), Mausoleum of Ismoil Somony (X c.), Lyabi Khauz, Madrassah of Nadir Divan Begi (XVI c.) and Kukeldash Madrassah (XV c.), Trading Dome Toki-Sarrafon (XVIc.), Mosque of Magok-i-Attori (XII-XVI c.).
13.00 Lunch.
14.00 The continuation of sight-seeing tour: visiting the former suburban summer residence of the last Emirs of Bukhara Sitora i Mokhi Khosa (XIX v.). Returning to city, Visiting Monument Chor Minor, Architectural Complex Poi-Kalyan (XVI c.), Madrassah of Mir-Arab (XVI c.).
19.00 Dinner with acting of Folklore Assemble in Madrassah “Nadir Devon Begi”.

Day 7
8.00 Breakfast.
9.00 Departure to Khiva.
13.30 Arrival at Khiva. Hotel accommodation.
14.00 Lunch.
15.00 Sight-seeing tour: visiting Complex Ichan Qal’a, Kunya-Ark Fortress (XVI-XVII c.), Madrassah of Muhammad Amin Khan (XIX c.), the Kalta-minor Minaret (XIX c.), Madrassah of Abdullakhan (XIXc.), Juma Mosque and Minaret (X c.), Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud (XIV-XIX c.).
19.00 Dinner.

Day 8
8.00 Breakfast.
9.00 The continuation of sight-seeing tour: Tosh-Hovli Palace (XIX c.), Caravan-Sarai. (XVIII c.), Minaret and Madrassah of Islam-Khodji (XX c.), Madrassah of Allakuli Khan (XIX c.), and the Summer Residences of Khiva Khan (XX c.).
12.00 Moving to Turkmen Ala-Ulik Fortress of Urgench Region (15 km).
12.30 Arrival at Alla-Ulik Fortress. Watching Turkmen horses and Memorial Complexes of Mahtumkuli and Alisher Navoi.
13.30 Lunch in Yurts (Turkmen meals).
14.30 Departure to Urgench.
15.30 Visiting the memorial complex of Avesta and Jaloliddin Manguberdi monument.
16.00 Flight to Tashkent.
18.00 Arrival in Tashkent.
19.00 Dinner.
20.00 Flight back to your country.

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Price/Person: 520 DOL
Number of participants 2-10-20
Duration: 8 Days

Area: Uzbekistan
Accomodation is included in this tour: Price include: Hotel accommodaton in 3-star hotel, transfer along the route, guide service, entry fees, meal 3 time a day, minerale water ( 1 liter per person a day), flight tickets Price exclude: International flight tickets, visa support, single room accommodation, tips for personal.

The Guide is able to understand this language also    
   english

Special Hints: Switzerland of the East. Choosing tour “Switzerland of the East” you will get the opportunity to visit the one of the incredible place of the East- Zamin. Zamin is famous with its virgin beauty and pure air which is provided with thousand centuries-old trees. Because of the nature features – Zamin also named Switzerland of the East. Besides Zaamin, you will visit such East historical cities as Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and also the biggest lake in Asia - Ajdarkul.

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Guide details

Alina

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