An exciting, short, but eventful express tour of Uzbekistan will introduce you to the most famous cities of Central Asia - the fabulous Samarkand and Bukhara. You will plunge into the ancient culture of Uzbekistan, the exoticism of the East, enjoy the famous Uzbek cuisine and oriental sweets, and purchase original souvenirs from Uzbek craftsmen.
Tour program
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1
Arrival in Bukhara.
Arrival in Bukhara on flight HY-608 (15:05 – 20:55) from Moscow. Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
2
Excursion around Bukhara.
Excursion around Bukhara. The Lyabi-Khauz complex (XVI-XVII) is the “heart” of old Bukhara, a favorite vacation spot for residents and guests of the city, includes the madrasah and khanaka of Nadir Divanbegi (XVII century), the Kukeldash madrasah (XVI century), the oldest artificial swimming pool (hauz) - in Central Asia (XVII century), surrounded by centuries-old shady plane trees. There is also an original bronze sculpture of the legendary merry fellow and folk sage Khoja Nasreddin sitting on a donkey; the Poi-Kalyan complex (XII-XVI centuries) is the visiting card of Bukhara with the Miri-Arab madrasah (XVI century), the Kalyan mosque (XV century) with the original multi-domed gallery and the Kalyan minaret (XII century) - one of the most ancient, 69-meter-high structure that miraculously survived wars, invasions and earthquakes; Ayub Mazar (XIV - XIX centuries), - a mausoleum - a sarcophagus over an ancient sacred spring, “appeared at the behest of the biblical Ayub (Job)”; trading domes Toki-Zargaron, Toki-Sarrofon, Telpak Furushon (XV - XVI centuries), where local craftsmen sold their products from ancient times. And today tourists can buy magnificent souvenirs and products of folk craftsmen here: gold embroidery, carpets, suzani, ceramics, embossing and much more.
3
Transfer to Samarkand by train. Excursion.
Transfer to Samarkand by train “Sharq” (8.05 – 11.10). Excursion to the “Heart” of Samarkand: Registan Square (XIV-XVI centuries) with 3 famous madrassas: Sherdor, Ulugbek and Tillya-Kori, the grandiose Bibi-Khanum Cathedral Mosque (XV century)
4
Continuation of excursions. Night flight to Moscow.
Continuation of the tour of Samarkand. The magnificent Gur-Emir mausoleum (XV century), in which Tamerlane, his sons and grandson Ulugbek are buried; Observatory of Ulugbek (1420) - the grandson of Tamerlane, a famous ruler and scientist-astronomer, Shahi-Zinda (XI-XVIII centuries) - necropolis of the rulers and nobility of Samarkand, consisting of many beautifully decorated mausoleums, exotic Siab Bazaar. Flight to Moscow, HY-605 (23:00-01:15).
Tour price from
$ 380
(4,845,000 UZS)
Highlights
The most ancient cities of the East
Legendary Samarkand
Fabulous Bukhara
Craftsmanship
Local national cuisine
What is included
Accommodation with breakfast, nights: comfortable hotel with en suite facilities - 3
Transport (car, train, airplane) according to program
