Charming Uzbekistan

Itinerary

Day 1: Tashkent - Samarkand

Stop At: Gur Emir Mausoleum, Samarkand Uzbekistan
See the mausoleum of Tamerlane and his descendants. Miraculous architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand Uzbekistan
See numerous medieval mausoleums including the one of Qusama ibn Abbas, holy prophet Muhammed's (SAV) cousin.
The used decoration is one of the finest mosaic art on the Earth.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Saint Daniel's Tomb, Toshkent yo'li, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
See the tomb of Saint Daniel and try holy spring water from a well.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Observatory of Ulugbek Samarkand, Toshkent yo'li, Samarqand, Uzbekistan
See the observatory of one of the greatest medieval astronomers - Ulugbek.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bibi-Khanym Mosque Биби Хонум Масжиди, Bibikhonim Str., Samarqand, Uzbekistan
See the remains of Bibikhanum mosque. Once a mosque with the biggest dome in the world is now in ruins :( But you will see what has remained and understand how big was the mosque built by Tamerlane in the late 14th century.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Registan St, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
See a 3D laser show on grandiose Registan square in the heart of Samarkand.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in an authentic Legende hotel, which is 5 minutes walk from the Registan square.

Day 2: Samarkand - Bukhara

Stop At: Lyab-i-Hauz, B. Nakshabandi, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Walk in the old part of the city, see ancient caravansarays, learn the gold embroidery techniques, visit numerous medieval madrasahs and mosques. Walking to the amazing Chor-Minor madrasah.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Poi Kalyan Mosque, Khodja Nurobobod Street, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Seeing the tallest minaret and the biggest mosque of Bukhara, visiting the active Miri Arab madrasah.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ark of Bukhara, Afrosiab St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Visiting the oldest construction of Bukhara with the palaces of Bukhara emirs..
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Samanids Mausoleum, M. Ashrafi St. Samonids Recreation Park, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Visiting an amazing masterpiece of architecture. A 10th century mausoleum in the centre of Bukhara.
Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Pistaskkanon Str., Buxoro, Uzbekistan
Visiting Saint Job's well and tasting miraculous water from the site.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa), Bukhara Uzbekistan
The summer palace of Bukhara emirs. A lovely place with regular mild weather.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Amulet or Khurjin hotels. These were madrasah of 19th century that were converted to hotels. Authentic.

Day 3: Bukhara - Khiva

Stop At: Itchan Kala, Khiva Uzbekistan
Witness how people live in the ancient city of Khiva, which is full of madrasahs, mosques and caravansarays.
Duration: 4 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in an authentic Malika Khiva hotel.

Day 4: Khiva - Tashkent

Stop At: Nurullaboy Saroyi, Khiva, Uzbekistan
Visiting astonishing Nurilla boy Palace.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 5: Tashkent

Stop At: Beldersay, Uzbekistan
Driving to Beldersay resort. Climbing up a mountain on a rope road with scenery views.
Riding horses, driving quadbikes.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Charvak Reservoir, Yusufhona Uzbekistan
Swimming in picturesque Charvak Reservoir with torquese water.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: Chinar's, Uzbekistan
Visiting Chinara's cafe with hundreds years old sycamore trees, ancient drawing on rocks (petroglyphs),
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tashkent

Day 6: Tashkent

Stop At: Abdulla Murodxo'jayev 17a, Qorasaroy ko'chasi, Тошкент, Uzbekistan
You will see the religious centre of Tashkent. The Khast Imam complex consists of numerous architectural monuments from various periods starting from 10th century. The crown of the complex is Muskhafi Uthman, one of the first manuscripts of the Holy Quran from 7th century.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chorsu Bazaar, Navoi St. 48 Shayhan Taurski District, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Watch craftsmen in work, try authentic organic fruits and dried fruits with nuts, almonds, pistachios, try on traditional clothes, visit Kukeldash madrasah and have your name written with beautiful Arabic scripts.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Amir Temur Square, Mirabad District, Tashkent Uzbekistan
Witness how the square has been changed for the past 150 years from the top of the Uzbekistan hotel, walk through Tashkent "Broadway" and try sweet ice-cream.
Duration: 30 minutes

No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.