Chilly tour in Winter in Uzbekistan
Arrival at Tashkent Airport at ___. Welcome by the driver and transfer to the hotel. Leave luggage at the hotel (check-in at/after 14:00). At 09:00 meet your guide at the hotel. Right after there will be a city tour in the car. You will observe beautiful and modern Tashkent streets and squares, like Amir Temur square, Independence square, and make acquaintance with a brief history of Tashkent city. Visit the complex of Khast-i-Imam (reconstructed in 2007), the religious center of Tashkent. Architectural ensemble includes several constructions, built-in XVI-XIX cc.: the madrasa and mausoleum of Barak Khan, which is nowadays the spiritual center of Muslims in Central Asia, the Kaffal Shashi mausoleum, the Friday mosque and the madrasa Moyie Mubarek, where you can see the most ancient Coran of VII cc. . Then you will discover beautiful madrasa Kukeldash. Lunchtime. In the afternoon continue and visit Chorsu Bazaar –the biggest market in the country; The Mosque Minor, decorated with white marble. Dinner time. Overnight at the hotel.
The day will start from breakfast at the hotel with a cup of coffee and hot Uzbek bread. In the morning you will meet your driver and transfer to Chimgan Mountains. Nicknamed as “Switzerland of Uzbekistan”, this place is the most visited one by Uzbeks and guests in winter and take an important place for spending winter holidays with full on enjoy! You can take the long cable car, which will drop you at the top of the mountain from where you take amazing pictures of picturesque scenery and enjoy the breathtaking view of mountains! Free time for Skiing, Ice skating, Snow Bikes, Horse riding. In the afternoon drive back to Tashkent & Check in to the hotel. Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning transfer to the Railway Station and take the train express to Bukhara. Dep.: 07h30 | arr.: 11h17. Arrive in Bukhara, meet the driver, and transfer to the hotel and leave their luggage (check-in at/after 14:00). Discover the most mysterious city of the Silk Road –Bukhara and its magnificent historical monuments that attract thousands of visitors by their beauty. Full day sightseeing program includes the visits to the Architectural complex Poi-Kalyan (means «Foot of the Great»), which consists of three constructions built in XII-XVI centuries: madrasah Miri-Arab, mosque, and minaret Kalyan – “Great minaret” is the main decoration of the complex; the madrasa of Ulug Beg and Abdulaziz Khan. Built-in 1652, a few centuries later than Ulugh-Beg Madrasah (built-in 1417), Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasa marks the remarkable progress of medieval Central Asian architecture; Lunchtime. In the afternoon you continue the sightseeing tour and explore: Tim Abdullah Khan – a covered bazaar built-in 1577; Magok-i Attari Mosque (today, Museum of Carpets) is one of the oldest architectural monuments where you will find heathen shrines, the remains of a Buddhist monastery, a Zoroastrian temple in Bukhara. In the afternoon continue to explore other monuments, as architectural ensemble Laybi-Hauz (means «the shore of reservoir»), consists of three monumental buildings: Kukeldash madrassa and two other religious buildings: Hanaka on the west and Madrasah of Nadir Divan-Begi on the east; Dinner time. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will continue to discover charming Bukhara and its ancient monuments: Ark-Citadel –a residence of Bukhara khans, a massive fortress, built and occupied around the 5th century AD. Bolo-Hauz Mosque, built in the 17th century, was a place of prayer for the Emirs and their entourage. It is the only preserved monument in Registan Square that includes: multi-column aivan, domed mosque, minaret, and a small pool; the mausoleum of Ismail Samani, one of the most ancient monuments in the city, mausoleum Chashma Ayub, or "Source of Job". Visit the madrasa Thor Minor (Four Minarets) a bright example of the architecture of XIX cc. Lunchtime. In the afternoon transfer to the Railway Station and take the train express to Samarkand. Upon arrival transfer and check-in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning begin a sightseeing tour in Samarkand, with your guide you will explore: The Registan Square (“Sandy Place”), the ensemble of three madrasahs (the Ulughbek Madrasah (1417-1420), the Sher Dor Madrasah (1619-1636) and the Tillya Kori Madrasah (1646-1660)) is a unique example of town-building art, a remarkable pattern of the architectural planning of the main town square; The Gur-Amir Mausoleum –a world-known masterpiece of Central Asian architecture, the family crypt of the great dynasty of Tamerlane, with a finely ribbed dome and decorated with paper-maché inside. Lunchtime. In the afternoon you will explore other miracles of the city: The Pearl of Samarkand – Bibi Khanum Mosque. Constructed in 1399 by the best architects and artisans of Khorossan, Azerbaijan, Persia, and India, the mosque was compared on the beauty and shining with the Milky Way; the Siyab Bazaar, the most ancient and biggest in Samarkand. Overnight at hotel
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will visit other miracles of the Great Silk Road: The Shakhi-Zinda ensemble with more than 20 buildings, built from early XI up to XIV cc. Each mausoleum has its own style of decoration and great fantasy of skillful artisans; the Mausoleum of Hodja Daniyar, located near the healing spring and attracts crowds of tourists every day. Some believe that Daniel was biblical prophet others – associate him with fellow-soldier of Kusam ibn Abbas. Lunchtime. At 16:30 transfer to the railway station and take a fast speed train to Tashkent. Arrival in Tashkent at 19:10, transfer and check-in to the hotel. Dinner time. Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the International Airport for taking the flight to ___at___. Have a safe flight! End of our services!
-Accommodation in double rooms at hotels mentioned or similar (Classification to the country's standards): -Breakfasts at hotels; -Entrance fees (museums and sites); -English speaking escorted guides (from Day 1 to Day 7); -Transportations and transfers by air-conditioned vehicle during the tour, including driver petrol, road tax, etc. (Unless not mentioned in program movements); -Visa support for getting a visa to Uzbekistan; -Domestic Train Tickets Tashkent –Bukhara; -Domestic Train Tickets Bukhara – Samarkand; -Domestic Train Tickets Samarkand –Tashkent; -Our assistance 24h/7.
- The International flight tickets; - Lunches and dinners (except those, mentioned in Price includes); - Photo & Video charges during sightseeing (from 2 $ per site); - Consular visa fee; - Tips for guides, drivers, etc.
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