Explore the cities along the Great Silk Road – Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and tour the sites of the ancient civilizations that existed 2750 years ago.
| DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION | Tashkent - Samarkand - Shahrisabz - Bukhara - Khiva | ||||||||
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You will be met at Tashkent Airport and transferred to a hotel. Having breakfast in the hotel, you will have a city tour through Tashkent. You will visit the monuments and religious centers at the Hasti Imam Square (Barak-khan Madrassah, Mausoleum of Kafal Shashi), which is considered to be the ancient heart of Tashkent.
You will visit the beautiful Amir Timur Square and the buildings around it which were built in different periods over the last three centuries, the gorgeous Theater of Alisher Navoi, built by the Japanese architects in the midst of 20th century, Art Museum with refined samples of Uzbek handicrafts. Overnight in Tashkent.
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At 07:00 drive to Samarkand(about 4-5 hours). Check in - at the hotel in Samarkand. After lunch begin sightseeing program in Samarkand. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi Khahum mosque, and Gur Emir Mausoleum, authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Overnight at the hotel.
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Next day you observe Ulugbek's Observatory, Tomb of Saint Daniel (Khodja Daniar), Afrosiab Museum, Bibi Khanum Mosque and Oriental Bazaar, Shahi Zindah (Huge Complex of Mausoleums). Overnight in Samarkand.
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In the morning depart Samarkand and drive to Bukhara through Shakhrisabz. Arrive to Shakhrisabz, visit remains of Ak-Saray Palace, Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, Khazrati Imom Ensemble. After sightseeing Shakhrisabz continue driving to Bukhara. Arrive Bukhara, check in to the hotel.
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Full day tour in Bukhara . Visit the Ark fortress, Bolo Hauz mosque, mausoleum of Ismail Samani, Chashma Ayub, Kalyan minaret and mosque, Lyabi Hauz square with the spectacular Nadir Divan Begi Madrassahs. Also, you will see the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, a fanciful blend of oriental and modern architecture. Overnight in Bukhara.
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You take a long drive (480 km, 6-8 hours) through the desert along the course of the Amudarya River to the capital of ancient Khorezm, Khiva. The rest of the day is devoted to checking in the hotel and leisure. Overnight in Khiva.
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You enjoy a full day tour of Khiva, the city of a thousand and one domes. Ichan Kala, the inner fortress, is "a museum in the open". You will visit Muhammad Aminkhan Madrassah and its minaret, Kunya Ark and Juma Mosque with 218 wooden pillars, the Harem of Khiva Khans, mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud, a famous ancient wrestler and poet who patronized Khiva. Islam Khodja complex will provide you with a breathtaking view of Khiva from the top of its minaret. Upon completion of the excursion, you will fly back to Tashkent via Uzbekistan Airways (1.5 hours).
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You have a free time in Tashkent. You are transferred to the airport for departure on appointed time.
This tour takes you through the landscapes of the Kyzylkum Desert, Aydarkul Lake and picturesque villages to Samarkand. You will also be warmly invited by the local families to join a cooking class with the local family
Uzbekistan - the land in the heart of Central Asia between the two great rivers Amu Darya and Syr Darya, called in antiquity the Oxus and Jaxartes, has a rich history, many ancient traditions, customs and traditions.
An extraordinary combination of modern and historical architectures will surely leave a huge impression on you. Great buildings and marvelous sights can enrich any journey with unforgettable moments..
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