Uzbek wonder tour: Tour 8

Uzbek wonder tour: Tour 8
Destination: Uzbekistan
Duration: 8 days
Places to visit: Tashkent – Samarkand – Urgut – Shahrisabs – Bukhara – Tashkent 

Day 1: Tashkent
In Uzbekistan we will visit Independence square, the local Broadway as well as Tashkent metro, as one the most gorgeous subways in the world, opened in 1977. We will visit the old part of the city as Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that comprises madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. The next site is the Othman Quran which is the world’s oldest Quran copy (8^th century). Quran belonged to Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph. He was killed in the 8^th century. His blood is found on Quran’s pages. Transfer to a hotel. 

Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand
Transfer to railway station of Tashkent and train to Samarkand. The city is located in the valley of the river Zerafshan. It is the second largest city of Uzbekistan. We will visit the most remaining sights such as Registan square, Shakhi Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square will amaze guests by charming madrasahs of the 15-17^th centuries. Shakhi Zindeh embodies a large collection of mausoleums of the 11^th-15 centuries (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Bibi Khanum Mosque was constructed in honor of beloved Tamerlane’s wife, after his fruitful movement in India. Overnight is in a hotel. 

Day 3: Samarkand – Urgut – Samarkand
In the morning you will travel to a small village outside of Samarkand termed Urgut. This village is prominent for its loud and flamboyant national bazaar. In the afternoon we will return to Samarkand and transfer to the village where you can see monument of Al Bukhary. He was an Islamic scholar, who authored the hadith assemblage known as Sahih al Bukhari, observed by Sunni Muslims as one of the most reliable Hadith collections. Night is in a hotel.

Day 4: Samarkand – Shahrisabs – Bukhara
Travel towards the birthplace of Amir Timur, the town of Shahrisabs and have a sightseeing tour. First you will visit a palace called Ak Saray Palace, constructed by Amir Timur. Then see Jahongir mausoleum, devoted to the eldest son of Amir Timur, who deceased in fight when he was twenty years old. When his son died, the ruler has grieved for a long time. Afterwards see in Shahrisabs are the Dorus Siadat and Dorus Tillavat commemorative developments where all progenies and relatives of Amir Timur were buried. Continue the drive to Bukhara. Upon arrival, overnight is in a hotel. 

Day 5: Bukhara
In the morning we will have a sightseeing tour in the captivating city of Bukhara. Find the most ancient citadel in Bukhara of the 4^th century named Citadel Ark. Then we will see Samanids mausoleum. It is a great masterpiece of architecture of the 9^th -10^th century. Continue your tour to Chashma Ayub (Job's well) and Bolo Hauz mosque. It has forty columns dedicated to Bukhara governor Abu Fayud Khan. Walk sideways the shopping domes and visit one of the most famous madrasahs of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi. It is a part of Lyabi House Ensemble, famed central sightseeing of Bukhara. Dear guests will end the tour be seeing Poi Kalon complex. It has three structures built in the 12th - 16th centuries as Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Night is in a hotel.

Day 6: Bukhara
Visit adjoining area of Bukhara. We visit Gijduvan village and see the famous private pottery workshop. Gijduvan ceramics school has rich roots and passed from generation to generation. Gizhduvan is home for the sixth generation of potters from Narzullayevs family which overestimated Gijduvan school ceramics all over the world. Gijduvan School of ceramics is eminent by an ordered pattern. You will see colors as green and blue used for decoration of products. Then is transfer to Varahsha village, former capital of Bukhara region, and Vabkent, well-known for its minaret created in 1196–1198, under the reign of Ala ad Din Tekish. We will return to Bukhara. Night is in a hotel.

Day 7: Bukhara – Tashkent
Today is exploring tour in the neighboring area of Bukhara. See Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex, situated few kilometers from Bukhara. It is an honoring complex of well-known Sufi Leader and Philosopher, one of the Muslim hajj places for all people of Islamic world. Sheikh Bakhauddin Nakshbandi was one of the religious rulers of Amir Timur. Nowadays compound entails of mosques of Kushbegi and Muzafarohana, courtyard with pool, madrasah, and burial vault of Bukhara rulers and Dakhma upon the tomb of Saint Bakhauddin Nakshbandi. We will drive to see the scenery dwelling of Bukhara Emirs named Sitorai Mohi Hosa complex. It has numerous architectural styles. We will transfer to Bukhara airport for flight to Tashkent. Night is in a hotel.

Day 8: Tashkent – Flight
Have a safe flight!
 

Transport:
02 pax – Sedan
04-06 pax – Minivan
08-10 pax – Minibus 

Price per person:
02 pax – 690 $
04 pax – 535 $
06 pax – 495 $
08 pax – 470 $
10 pax – 435 $
Single – 100 $

Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 55 $ 

*Half board – 60 $
*Full board – 105 $

*Entrance fees – 55 $ available with escort guide only   

English speaking guide – local 260 $ or escort 430 $ per group

Flight Bukhara –Tashkent – from 60 $ per person

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
      Tashkent – “Tourist Inn” Hotel 3*
      Samarkand – “Ideal” Hotel 3*
      Bukhara – “Old City” Hotel 3*
- Mineral water during the tour
- Train tickets Tashkent-Samarkand                                 

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
- Bukhara-Tashkent flight
- Entrances to all museums