Tours in Uzbekistan: Tour 4
Tours in Uzbekistan: Tour 4
Duration: 4 days
Day 1: Tashkent
Uzbekistan id glad to see you on a tour. On arrival you will have a city tour and visit the Independence square. It is a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. The tour will be continued walking to the local Broadway and see the famous Tashkent metro opened in 1977. In the afternoon we will visit Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that involves of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. Visit the Othman Quran which is the world's oldest Quran copy of the 8th century. Quran belonged to Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph (of the four righteous Caliphs who succeeded the prophet Muhammad) and killed by non-muslims in 8th century. Night is in a hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara
In the morning is transfer (flight or train) to Bukhara. On arrival you will have a city tour. We will visit the most ancient citadel in Bukhara of the 4th century named Citadel Ark which used as a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. The tour will be continued visiting Samanids mausoleum, a real masterpiece of architecture of 9th -10th century. Walk to Chashma Ayub, meaning Job's well and Bolo Hauz mosque and see forty columns built in honor of Bukhara governor Abu Fayud Khan. Travelers will see 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. We will end our tour to Poi Kalon complex. It has three structures built in the 12th - 16th centuries: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Rest is in a hotel.
Day 3: Bukhara
Today is a sightseeing tour in the nearby area of Bukhara. First you will visit Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex, located few kilometers from Bukhara. It is an honoring complex of famous Sufi Leader and Philosopher, one of the Muslim pilgrimage places for all people of Islamic world. Sheikh Bakhauddin Nakshbandi was one of the mystical masters of Amir Timur. Today complex contains of mosques of Kushbegi and Muzafarohana, courtyard with pool, madrasah, and burial vault of Bukhara rulers and Dakhma on the tomb of Saint Bakhauddin Nakshbandi. We will travel to the countryside residence of Bukhara Emirs named Sitorai Mohi Hosa complex. The palace is the example of mixture of numerous architectural styles. Emir named the palace on behalf of his wife who died young "Star - like and moon- like Palace". We will drive to Sumiton village to find Chor Bakr memorial complex, the town of the dead. Complex represents the four sides of the earth and understands that all people are alike. Building of the complex began during the Samanids reign until the 16th century. Night is in a hotel.
Day 4: Bukhara - Farab
Transfer to Farab border check point.
Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04-06 pax - Minivan
08-10 pax - Minibus
Price per person:
02 pax - 460 $
04 pax - 340 $
06 pax - 300 $
08 pax - 270 $
10 pax - 245 $
Single - 55 $
Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 55 $
*Half board - 30 $
*Full board - 50 $
*Entrance fees - 30 $ available with escort guide only
Local guides - 130 $ per group
Escort guide - 290 $ per group
Train tickets Tashkent - Bukhara - from 50 $ per person
Flight tickets Tashkent - Bukhara - from 60 $ per person
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Tashkent - "Tourist Inn" Hotel 3*
Bukhara - "Porso" Hotel 3*
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Train tickets Tashkent - Bukhara
- Flight tickets Tashkent - Bukhara