Uzbekistan legend Tour 7
Uzbekistan legend: Tour 7
Destination: Uzbekistan
Duration: 5 days
Places to visit: Tashkent - Bukhara - Tashkent
Day 1: Tashkent
In course of the Uzbekistan legend: Tour 7 you will visit Independence square. You will learn that this site is the main square of Uzbekistan that was built as a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. After it you will walk along the local Broadway that divides the Independence square and Amir Timur square. After it you will enjoy the ride in the one of the most beautiful metro that can found in tours to Uzbekistan. The first line of which is was opened in 1977. Later on you will see the old part of the city where you will enjoy Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that consists of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. The most famous sight in tours to Uzbekistan the world's oldest Quran copy dating back to 8th c. Quran belonged to Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph who was killed by non-muslims in 8th century. Even today you will see the blood spred over the Quran that you still can see on its pages. Night is in a hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara
Today you will have morning transfer to Bukhara (flight or train). Upon arrival you will start your guided city tour where you will see the major sights of the city. You will explore the most ancient citadel in Bukhara that was built in the 4th century. This Citadel Ark used to be a palace for dynasties of Bukhara Empire. Then you will see Samanids mausoleum, a real masterpiece of architecture of 9th -10th century. After it you will enjoy the magnificent view of the Chashma Ayub, meaning Job's well and Bolo-Hauz mosque. His mosque is famous due its forty columns built in honor of Bukhara governor Abu-Fayud Khan. After it you will walk along the shopping domes as well as the Nodir Divan Begi madrasah. It is a part of Lyabi House Ensemble that is one of the most visited sights in the tours to Bukhara city. At the end of the tour you will see Poi Kalon complex that is made of three structures built in the 12th - 16th centuries: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Night is in a hotel.
Day 3: Bukhara
In course of the Uzbekistan legend: Tour 7 you will explore surrounding area of Bukhara. The first sight to see is the Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex that was made in honor of famous Sufi Leader and Philosopher who also was Sheikh Bakhauddin Nakshbandi was one of the spiritual masters of Amir Timur. After it you will enjoy one of the Muslim pilgrimage places for all people of Islamic world. During the tour you will see that the complex is made of Kushbegi and Muzafarohana, courtyard with pool, madrasah, and burial vault of Bukhara rulers and Dakhma upon the tomb of Saint Bakhauddin Nakshbandi. After it you will be transferred to the countryside residence of Bukhara Emirs the name of which is Sitorai Mohi Hosa complex. This site can be translated as the "Star - like and moon- like Palace". This sight was built in different styles in honor of his wife who died young. Then you will see the Sumiton village to find Chor Bakr memorial complex that nowadays is known as the town of the dead. Complex symbolizes the four sides of the earth and interprets that all people are equal. The complex began to build during the Samanids reign until the 16th century. Later on you will drive back to the city for overnight in the hotel.
Day 4: Bukhara - Tashkent
In course of the tour you will have a morning transfer (flight or train) to Tashkent. Upon arrival you will continue your travel to visit Courage Monument. This prominent sight was built in honor of the elimination of the consequences of the Tashkent earthquake. After it you will explore the Zangi Ota memorial complex. As the legend says Zangi-Oota was a shepherd and distinguished for his wisdom and good deeds. After it you will visit the State Museum of Timurids' history where yiou can enjoy the 3,000 different items including jewelry, musical instruments, weapons, various coins, paintings, documents, historical manuscripts and clothing of Timurid's period. At the end of the travel you will have an excursion in the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, consisting of fine examples of glasses and national clothing, hand and machine embroidery, skullcaps and national fabrics, carpets and woodcarving. Night is in a hotel.
Day 5: Tashkent - Flight
Transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04-06 pax - Minivan
08-10 pax - Minibus
Price per person:
02 pax - 495 $
04 pax - 380 $
06 pax - 330 $
08 pax - 300 $
10 pax - 280 $
Single - 55 $
Early check-in - 35 $
Single early check-in - 55 $
*Half board - 40 $
*Full board - 70 $
*Entrance fees - 35 $ available with escort guide only
Local guides - 170 $ per group
Escort guide - 310 $ per group
Train tickets Tashkent - Bukhara - Tashkent - from 80 $ per person
Flight tickets Tashkent - Bukhara - Tashkent - from 110 $ 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 - Tashkent
- Flight tickets Tashkent - Bukhara - Tashkent