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Schedule
Arrival in Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent. You will be met by our driver and taken to the hotel. Check-in at the hotel at 12:00. Overnight at the hotel.
Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva
After breakfast, the classic group tour to Uzbekistan will begin with a guided tour of Tashkent - the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia. On this day, a visit to the Old City is planned, where the religious center of Tashkent is located - the Khast-Imam complex. It is here that the famous Koran of Caliph Osman (VII century) is kept. In Khast-Imam you will visit the Barak-Khan Madrassah, the Tilla-Sheikh Mosque, the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the Islamic Institute named after Imam al-Bukhari. Then you will visit one of the oldest bazaars of the city - Chorsu. After sightseeing the Old City, you will take the Tashkent metro to the center.Leaving the metro station "Cosmonauts", you will visit the Museum of Applied Arts, and then walk through the Navoi Theater to Amir Timur Square. End of the tour in Tashkent. Transfer to the local airport for the flight to Urgench at 20:25 (1093 km, 1 h 30 min). Arrival at the airport of Urgench at 21:55. Meeting and transfer to Khiva (35 km, 40 min). Hotel accommodation. Overnight at the hotel. Tour duration: 4-5 hours
Хива – Ургенч – Бухара
Today you will visit the Ichan-Kala fortress, included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List. Visit Muhammad Aminkhan madrasah, Muhammad Rahimkhan madrasah, Kalta-Minor minaret, Juma mosque, Tash-Khovli palace, Pakhlavan Mahmud mausoleum and Islam-Khoja minaret - the highest minaret in Uzbekistan. Free time. At 19:00 transfer to Urgench airport for flight to Bukhara at 21:00*. Arrival at 22:00. Meeting at the airport in Bukhara and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. *in the absence of seats, it can be replaced by a train Duration of the tour: 4-5 hours
Bukhara
Full day guided tours of the Old Town. Visiting the Lyabi-Khauz complex, Magoki-Attori mosque, Chor-Minor madrasah, trading domes, Kalyan minaret, Kalyan mosque and Miri-Arab madrasah, Ulugbek madrasah and Abdulazizkhan madrasah, Ark fortress, Bolo-Khauz mosque, Samanid mausoleum and Chashma mausoleum Ayub. Show at Nadir Divan-begi madrasah and dinner at the national house. Overnight at the hotel. Tour duration: 6-7 hours
Bukhara – Samarkand
A trip outside the city, where the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara - Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa is located. The architecture of this magnificent palace whimsically combines elements of oriental and Russian decor. Continuation of the excursion in the mausoleum of Bakhouddin Nakshbandi - the founder of the Sufi order Nakshbandi and in the Chor-Bakr necropolis, where the Dzhuybar Sufi sheikhs are buried. At 14:40 transfer to the railway station. The Afrosiab train leaves for Samarkand at 15:52 and arrives at 17:25 (270 km). Meeting at the station and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Tour duration: 3-4 hours
Samarkand
Your guide and driver will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. On this day, you will visit the famous Registan Square, which has been the center of Samarkand for many centuries, as well as the Bibi-Khanum Cathedral Mosque, the construction of which is associated with many folk legends. You will also visit the Siab Bazaar, where you can buy oriental sweets, fresh fruits and national souvenirs.In addition, you will visit the observatory of Ulugbek - the grandson of Amir Timur, the ruler of Samarkand and the great scientist of the Middle Ages, the Shakhi-Zinda mausoleum ensemble, which is a magnificent ensemble of mausoleums of the Samarkand nobility and the Gur-Emir mausoleum - the tomb of Amir Timur and the Timurids. Overnight at the hotel. Tour duration: 6-7 hours
Samarkand – Tashkent
Continuation of excursions around Samarkand. On this day you are the tomb of St. Daniel. Then you will have a trip to the village of Konigil, where you will be able to observe the process of making Samarkand paper from mulberry according to the old technology. On this, the excursion part of the classic group tour to Uzbekistan will come to an end. At 16:30 transfer to the railway station. The Afrosiab high-speed train leaves for Tashkent at 17:30 (300 km) and arrives at 19:40. Here you will be met and taken to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Tour duration: 4-5 hours
Tashkent - the end of the program
Check out from the hotel before noon. Airport transfer. End of the tour.
FAQs
Where is Uzbekistan located?
Uzbekistan is located in the heart of Central Asia, which gives the country a warm and cloudless climate throughout the year. On the territory of the Republic you can find many unique natural and architectural objects.
What is your national cuisine?
The national cuisine of Uzbekistan is meat! For thousands of years, local chefs have been keeping and improving recipes that originated on the territory of our Republic. Hundreds of different dishes are prepared here, but pilaf is considered the culmination of the entire gastronomic extravaganza. On December 1, 2016, it was inscribed on the UNESCO List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Learn more about Uzbek cuisine.
What does Uzbekistan mean?
The Republic of Uzbekistan was "born" on September 30, 1991. The toponym was formed by combining the words "Uzbek", meaning "free man" and "stan" translated as "country".
Are there world famous Uzbeks?
There were many famous people among those born in Uzbekistan! Abu Ali ibn Sino, known throughout the world as Avicenna, was a great physician, philosopher, musician and poet. Amir Temur, or as he was also called - Tamerlane, was one of the greatest rulers of Central Asia. He was a direct relative of Genghis Khan. Thanks to his intelligence and skills, he was able to unite under his banner almost all of Central Asia right up to China. Alisher Navoi is a famous Uzbek poet and statesman. More than 30 collections of poems, poems and scientific works have come down to us. His most famous work is called "Khamsa" - a collection of five poems based on the folk epic.
How do Uzbeks celebrate New Year?
It so happened historically that in Uzbekistan the New Year is celebrated 2 times. The first is the globally accepted January 1st. At this time, the country is covered with a wave of fun! People relax, congratulate each other, and of course, give gifts! The second new year is celebrated on March 21 and is called Navruz. This day was chosen by our ancestors not by chance. It is on March 21 that the day, in time, is equal to the night, which indicates the entry of the earth into a new solar cycle.
Are there beaches in Uzbekistan?
Since Uzbekistan is located in Central Asia, it does not have direct access to the ocean, but there are several wonderful reservoirs, both artificial and natural, on the territory of the country. These include Charvak reservoir, Aydarkul lake, Jade lakes...
What is the most visited place in Uzbekistan?
The most famous place in Uzbekistan is Registan Square, which is located in the city of Samarkand. This place is famous for the fact that on its territory there are 3 majestic madrasahs - Sherdor, Tillya-Kari and Ulugbek, built in the period from 1420 to 1660.
What is the biggest holiday celebrated in Uzbekistan?
On the largest scale in Uzbekistan, the day of the spring equinox, called Navruz, is celebrated. This holiday appeared in Khorasan, more than 3 thousand years ago, and the date for it was not chosen by chance. On this day, March 21, day equals night, which symbolizes the beginning of a new astronomical year. Preparations for the holiday are full of ancient rituals and rituals, and the most delicious of them is sumalak! All relatives usually gather to prepare this dish, and during the night before the holiday, women sit around a huge cauldron, have fun, sing songs and take turns stirring this ritual dish of wheat germ.In the morning, it is customary to share this unique taste and very satisfying dish with all friends and relatives. They say that before you start eating sumalak, you need to make a wish and it will come true!