Our coach tour will immerse you deeply in the history of most ancient towns of the world - Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. World famous monuments of ancient architecture remember Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan. In Medieval time Samarkand was the center of Tamerlane's Empire. Here more than 20 centuries ago numerous caravans carried precious silk, gold, porcelain and spices along the Great Silk Road connecting China to Europe. Tall and elegant minarets, grandiose madrasahs and mosques, medieval palaces and mausoleums decorated with incredibly rich ceramic ornaments, bustle and colors of oriental bazaars, thrilling legends, warm hospitality and hoary traditions of local people will leave indelible imprints in the memory of tourists.
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, the largest metropolis in Central Asia with 3.5 million people and a 25-century history.
Arrival to Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel and rest. Early check-in and hotel accommodation NOT included. 14:00 Sightseeing in Tashkent: Old city: architectural and religious complex Khast-Imam (Khazret-Imam), with a grandiose Friday mosque, the medieval mausoleum Kafal Shashi (XVI century), Barak Khan madrasah (XVI century), Muyi Muborak madrasah with one of their original Korans Caliph Osman (VII century), the oldest in the world; operating Kukeldash madrasah (XVI-XVII, colorful oriental bazaar Chorsu. People's Friendship Square; Amir Temur (Tamerlane) square with a park, an equestrian statue of Tamerlane, surrounded by historical and administrative buildings - the Palace of Forums, the Temurids Museum, Tashkent chimes, the original hotel building “Uzbekistan”; the monument “Courage” - a memorial about the devastating disaster - the Tashkent earthquake of 1966; the Opera and Ballet Theater (1945) and the light and music fountain; Mustakillik (Independence) Square with the Independence Monument, the Ezgulik arch, the eternal flame, fountains; Palace of Grand Duke N.K. Romanov (1891), Metro. Overnight at hotel.
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Samarkand is the oldest city in the East with a 27-century history, the same age as Rome, the UNESCO facility.
After breakfast transferto Samarkand by speed train "Afrosiab" 8.00 - 10.30. After arriving to Samarkand. Sightseeing; Registan square – the "heart" of Samarkand - ensemble of 3 majestic madrassahs (XIV-XVI c.c.) – Sherdor, Ulugbek and Tillya Qory, Bibi-Khanum the gigantic cathedral Mosque (XV c.), Gur-Emir Mausoleum of Timur (Tamerlane), his sons and grandson Ulugbek (XV c.). Siab bazaar. Overnight at hotel.
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Continue Sightseeing in Samarkand.
Continue Sightseeing in Samarkand: Tamerlane’s grandson Ulugbek’s the well-known ruler and astronomer-scientist observatory (1420 y.) - the remains of an immense (30 m. tall) astrolabe for observing stars position, Shakhi-Zinda – “The Living King” (XI-XVIII c.c.) Necropolis of Samarkand rulers and noblemen, consisting of set of superb decorated mausoleums, Ethnic village of Kanigil, “ Eternal City” complex. Overnight at hotel.
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Transfer from Samarkand to Bukhara by speed train
Sightseeing in Bukhara the Samanids mausoleum (IX-X cc), Ark citadel (IV-XX cc) - the oldest residence of the Emirs, Chor-Minor – the original building of four minarets (XIX c).Sitorai-Mohi-Hosa Palace (XIX-XX cc) - country summer palace of Bukhara Emirs. Overnight at hotel.
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Bukhara is one of the oldest cities in the East with a 25-century history, the spiritual capital of Uzbekistan, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Continue of sightseeing in Bukhara: (walking): “The heart of Bukhara – historic- architectural complex Lyabi-Khauz with the oldest in Central Asia pool (XIV-XVII c) surrounded by medieval buildings madrasah and khanaka of Nadira Divan-begi (XV-XVI c) with the facade, decorated with gorgeous mosaic, Kukeldash madrasah (XV c) - the largest madrasah in Bukhara. Poi–Kalyan Complex includes:48 m minaret Kalyan (XII c) – the symbol of Bukhara; large Friday mosque Kalyan (XV c) with galleries topped with 288 domes of 1 hectare area; the only one active madrasah in Bukhara Miri-Arab (XVI c). Free time for shopping. Overnight at hotel.
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Drive through Kyzyl-Kum desert to Khiva.
En route a short stop for walking along Kyzyl-Kum desert and on a picturesque bank of Amudarya river. Overnight at hotel.
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Khiva is the oldest city in the Khorezm oasis, the capital of the Khiva Khans, UNESCO facility.
After breakfast start sightseeing in Khiva: Ichan Kala – the museum under one sky, protected by the UNESСO as one of the world heritage masterpiece. Kalta-Minor Minaret (1855) – incomplete minaret of 26m height and base diameter of 16m height. It was planned as a highest minaret in Central Asia. Kunya-Ark (XVII-XIX cc) – the first palace of Khiva’s khans, Pahlovan Mahmud mausoleum (XIV-XIX c), Islam Khodja madrassah and minaret (1908 y.). Juma-mosque (1789) - the original Friday mosque with flat roof, propped up by 218 wooden carved columns (X-XIX c) with magnificent acoustics. Overnight at hotel.
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Transfer from Khiva to Urgench. Departure from Urgench airport.
Transfer from Khiva to Urgench. Departure from Urgench airport.
Tour price from
$ 735
(9,555,000 UZS)
Highlights
UNESCO Heritage sights - Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva
Kyzylkum Desert
Tashkent Metropolis - capital of Uzbekistan
Craftsmanship
Local traditional cuisine
What is included
Accommodation in standard twin/double rooms
Meals: breakfasts at hotel
Transport by car according to program
Train ticket Bukhara - Tashkent
Excursions in cities with local guides
Entrance tickets to main sights
All taxes and fines
What is not included
Surcharge for single accommodation 180$
Meals (lunch, dinner)
International flights
Medical insurance
Visas
per
Tour price UZS/per
Tour price USD/per
2
13,000,000
1,000
3
12,545,000
965
4
10,920,000
840
5
10,010,000
770
6
9,555,000
735
Ask the operator for group (more than 6 people) and seasonal prices
