This interesting historical and educational photo tour will introduce you to the most ancient cities of Uzbekistan. You will see ancient monuments-masterpieces of UNESCO World Heritage in Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, ancient fortresses of Khorezm, plunge into ancient history and culture, enjoy the tastes of Uzbek cuisine, the skill of folk artisans. This is a comfortable, unhurried tour for amateur photographers. Everywhere you will find the hospitality of the locals with their centuries-old traditions. Wonderful photos made by your hands will remain as a moment of the trip.
Tour program
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Moscow – Samarkand / flight HY 606 11:55-17:55 (on Tuesday)
Arrival in Samarkand by HY 606 11:55-17:55. Meeting at the airport and transfer to hotel.
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Samarkand
Breakfast in hotel. At 09:00 meeting with guide at the lobby of hotel, short briefing. Excursion and photo session. Photo objects: 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 (Tamerlan), his sons and grandson Ulugbek (XV c.).
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Samarkand
Breakfast in hotel. At 09:00 meeting with guide in hotel. Short briefing. Excursion and photo session. Photo objects: Ulugbek Observatory (1420), Shahi-Zinda necropolis (XI-XVIII centuries), Konigil tourist village, old mahalla - residential historical quarters, historical buildings of the royal period, exotic Siab bazaar, colorful merchants, fruits, spices, nuts, etc., winery founded in 1868 by Russian merchant D.Filatov.
Breakfast in the hotel. At 09:00, transfer to the station and transfer from Samarkand to Bukhara by high-speed train “Afrsoiab” 09:40-11:20. Meeting and transfer to the hotel. Free time. At 14:00 the beginning of the walking excursion program and photo session around Bukhara: the Lyabi-Khauz complex (XVI-XVII centuries) - the “heart” of old Bukhara; Madrasah Nodir Divanbegi (XVII century); Kukeldash Madrasah (XVI century) with a bronze sculpture of the sage Khoja Nasreddin on a donkey; The Poi-Kalyan complex (XII-XVI centuries), includes the Miri-Arab madrasah (XVI century), the Kalyan mosque (XV century) and the Kalyan minaret (XII century) 46.5 meters high; trade domes of Bukhara (XVI century). Citadel Ark (VII – XIX centuries) – the most ancient building of the city
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Bukhara
Breakfast in hotel. At 09:00 meeting with the guide in the lobby. Continuation of the program in Bukhara: Ark Citadel (VII - XIX centuries) – the oldest building of the city; Samanid Mausoleum (IX - X centuries) - the tomb of the rulers of Bukhara; Mausoleum-sarcophagus of Chashma Ayub (XIV - XIX centuries).
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Bukhara
Breakfast in hotel. At 09:00 meeting with the guide in the lobby. Continuation of the program in Bukhara: Chor-Minor Madrasah (XVIII century) - a complex with four minarets; Sitora-i-Mokhi Khosa (XIX century) - the summer country residence of the last emir of Bukhara and the memorial complex of Bahouddin Naqshbandi, old quarters with narrow adobe streets.
Breakfast in hotel. Free time. At 13:00 transfer to the railway station, go to Khiva by train No. 050 14:10-19:20. Meeting and transfer to the hotel. Rest.
In case of an unforeseen schedule change or cancellation of the train, the transfer will be carried out by road ~480 km/7h.
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Khiva
Breakfast in hotel. At 09:00 meeting with the guide in the lobby. Excursion and photo session in Khiva: Ichan Kala Fortress – an open-air museum city protected by UNESCO: unfinished Kalta Minor minaret (XIX century); Kunya Ark Fortress (XVII century) - the former official residence of Khiva khans.
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Khiva
Breakfast in hotel. At 09:00 meeting with the guide in the lobby. Excursion and photo session in Khiva: mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud (XIV-XIX centuries); Islam Khoja minaret (1908) – the highest minaret in Uzbekistan (51 m); Juma mosque (X-XVIII centuries); Tash-Khauli Palace (XVIII-XIX centuries), a trip to the ancient fortresses of ancient Khorezm - Ayazkala, folklore, artisans, tightrope walkers.
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Khiva – Urgench – Moscow
Transfer to airport (35 km, 30 min). Flight Urgench – Moscow HY-615 05:45-07:40.
