Name of tour: Fascinating Uzbekistan
Length: 3 days
Places of interest: Tashkent, Hast Imam, Bukhara, Citadel Ark, Poi Kalon
Day 1: Tashkent
On the first day of your tour in Uzbekistan you will discover the capital city Tashkent. You will walk around the Independence square. It is the main square of a country, which was built in memory of the victory over fascism in the Second World War. Then you will go along a walking street known as local Broadway. It is located between the independence square and Amir Timur square. Then you will have a chance to take pictures of famous Tashkent metro. It is considered one of the most fascinating subways in the world. Its construction began in Soviet Time in 1977. Then the sightseeing tour will continue to the old part of the city. It is full of historical sites such as Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex. Hast Imam Complex includes several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. Its main heritage is Othman Quran copy. It is the oldest Quran copy in the world. In 8th century its owner Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph who succeeded the Muhammad, was killed by non-Muslims. If you look closely you can see traces of blood on the pages of Othman Quran. After an excursion you will check into the hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent – Bukhara (morning flight)
The day will begin with a flight to Bukhara. After arrival you will start to explore this amazing city. You will see Citadel Ark, the most ancient citadel in Bukhara, which was built in the 4th century. For a long time it was used as palace of Bukhara Emperors. Then you will be impressed by the architectural art of Samanids mausoleum (9th-10th century). After that you will visit Chashma Ayub (Job's well) and Bolo-Hauz mosque, which is also named the mosque of forty columns. It was erected in memory of Bukhara ruler Abu-Fayud Khan. If you go through the shopping domes you will see the famous madrasah Nodir Divan Begi, which is also included in Lyabi House Essemble. The last attraction for today will be Poi Kalon complex that reflects the architectural mastership of Bukhara. It is represented by three structures dating from 12th-16th centuries: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. The overnight stay will be organized in the hotel.
Day 3: Bukhara - Farap border
In the morning you will be transferred to Farab border (110km) to continue tour to Turkmenistan.
Price per person:
02 pax – 325 $
04 pax – 260 $
06 pax – 235 $
08 pax – 220 $
10 pax – 210 $
Single – 35 $
Early check-in – 30 $
Single early check-in – 50 $
*Half board – 20 $
*Full board – 35 $
*Entrance fees – 20 $ available with escort guide only
Local guides – 80 $ per group
Escort guide – 240 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Tashkent – “Tourist Inn” Hotel 3*
Bukhara – “Old City” Hotel 3*
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Tashkent – Bukhara flight – from 50 $
- Train tickets Tashkent – Bukhara – from 35 $