The Name of tour: Classic tour in Uzbekistan
Duration: 5 days
Visiting landmarks: Tashkent, Samarkand
Day 1: Tashkent
This day you will discover the amazing capital city Tashkent. This day you will have a chance to discover a city tour and explore the most remarkable sites in the city. The first attraction you will explore the Independence square. You will discover the main square of the country that was erected in honor of victory over fascism in the Second World War. After that you will explore the walking street called local Broadway. You will see that this street is situated between the Independence square and Amir Timur Square. Today you will also have a chance to ride Tashkent metro. You will discover that this subway is one of the most beautiful in the world. The first line was built in 1977. Further you will direct to experience the old part of the city, where you will see Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex, which includes several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. You will discover that the most famous exhibit is the Othman Quran – the oldest Quran copy in the world. It belonged to Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph who succeeded the prophet Muhammad. Then you will complete the tour with transferring to the hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand
This day you will have the morning train to the second largest city of Uzbekistan – Samarkand. You will discover that this city is situated in the river Zerafshan. This day you will also see that the same age as Rome or Babylon. This day you will explore the most interesting landmarks and discover the fascinating information. In course of the tour you will explore Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque In our tour of Uzbekistan, you will be able to explore the beautiful Registan Square, and explore that the complex consists of 3 madrasas that date back to the 15th-17th centuries. Then you will go to the Shahi-Zinde architectural complex, which consists of a collection of mausoleums from the 11th to 15th centuries. This attraction is also included in the UNESCO Heritage List. After that, our clients will head to the Bibi Khanum Mosque, where you can enjoy the grandeur and explore that it was built in honor of Tamerlan's beloved wife. This night you will rest in the hotel.
Day 3: Samarkand
This day you will visit other amazing landmarks sites of Samarkand. The first destination you will see will be Ulughbek observatory. This attraction was erected in the 15th century by Samarkand ruler and scientist Ulughbek. He created “Zidji Guragoni” catalog, which contained information about 1018 celestial bodies in 1437, Ulughbek was murdered by supporters of his son. After that you will continue to the local Broadway. You are going to see that this street is full of souvenir shops, teahouses, sweets and workshops. Then you will have a chance to head to the National bazaar Siab, oriental bazaar. There you will discover and have a chance to find Here Uzbek traditional handmade products and local sweets. After that you will head to the next attraction where you will explore a unique handmade carpet factory where over 400 women create carpets without using traditional techniques. After that you will direct to explore Samarkand paper workshop where they produce silk papers. This night you will rest in the hotel.
Day 4: Samarkand – Tashkent
This day you will transfer back to Tashkent by a morning train. After arrival you will have a chance to explore the important attractions of the city. You will have a city tour. In course of the tour you will discover Courage Monument. You will experience that it is a memorial complex, erected in hinor of the elimination of the consequences of the Tashkent earthquake. Then you will direct to explore Zangi Ota memorial complex. According to the legend, Zangi-Oota was a wise and kind shepherd, that helped people. After that you will explore the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan. It stores examples of glasses and national clothing, hand and machine embroidery, skullcaps and national fabrics, carpets and woodcarving. This night you will spend in the hotel.
Day 5: Tashkent – Flight
In the morning, the transfer will take you to the airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04-08 pax - Minivan (Grand Starex, Istana)
10 pax - Midibus (Mitsubishi Rosa, Sprinter)
Price per person:
02 pax – 545 $
04 pax – 415 $
06 pax – 375 $
08 pax – 345 $
10 pax – 325 $
Single – 60 $
Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 55 $
*Half board – 40 $
*Full board – 65 $
*Entrance fees – 35 $ available with escort guide only
English speaking guide – local 150 $ or escort 260 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Tashkent – “Tourist Inn” Hotel 3*
Samarkand – “Ideal” Hotel 3*
- Mineral water during the tour
- Train tickets Tashkent-Samarkand-Tashkent
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums