Uzbekistan life Tour 5

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Uzbekistan life: Tour 5
Destination: Uzbekistan
Duration: 6 days
Places to visit: Tashkent - Termez - Shahrisabs - Samarkand - Tashkent

Day 1: Tashkent
We are happy to see you travelling in Uzbekistan. On arrival, you will visit Independence square dedicated as a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. We will walk to the local Broadway and see Tashkent metro as the most beautiful subways in the world where the first line was opened in 1977. Later on you will visit Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that entails of some madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. On the way you will see the Othman Quran which is the world's hoariest Quran copy of the 8^th century. It is the Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph as the four righteous Caliphs who succeeded the prophet Muhammad. He was killed in 8^th century and his blood spred over the Quran. Night is in a hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent - Termez (morning flight)
Today you will have a flight to Termez. It is one of the ancient cities of Central Asia, which changed by the history on different places about the modern city, reproducing multiple cultural layers portrayed in relics of historical sites. The ethnic legacy that was advanced from the beginning of the city was totally demolished by Genghis Khan in 1220. Today you will have a sightseeing tour and visit the archeological museum, Fayaztepa, Mausoleum of Hakim at Termezi, Buddhist Stupa Zurmala, Mausoleum Sultan Saodat, Honako Kokaldor Ota, Nunnery Kirk Kiz, Jarkurgan's Minaret, Dalverzintepa archeological dig. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 3: Termez - Shahrisabs - Samarkand (390 km, 7 hours)
The tour will start by driving to the birthplace of Amir Timur, the town of Shahrisabs. On arrival you will have a sightseeing tour. Today you will visit a palace as the Ak Saray Palace, built by Amir Timur. On the main portal of the Palace was written: "If you want to know about our power, look at our buildings". See Jahongir mausoleum, committed to the eldest son of Amir Timur, who died in fight when he was twenty years old. When his son died, the leader has grieved for a long time. The final sites to see in Shahrisabs are the Dorus Siadat and Dorus Tillavat memorial complexes where all progenies and families of Amir Timur were buried. Then you will drive to Samarkand. Rest is in a hotel.

Day 4: Samarkand
Samarkand is located in the valley of the river Zerafshan. It is the second largest city of Uzbekistan as Babylon or Rome. Then you will see the Registan square, Shakhi Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square, a compound of three captivating Madrasahs found in the 15-17^th centuries. Architectural complex of Shakhi Zindeh is famous for its big collection of mausoleums of the 11^th-15 centuries and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bibi Khanum Mosque was constructed in honor of beloved Tamerlane's wife, after his fruitful campaign in India. Transfer to a hotel.

Day 5: Samarkand - Tashkent (train)
Today you will have Samarkand city. See the Ulughbek observatory, built in 15th century by Ulughbek as one of the most famous Samarkand sovereigns and experts. Working in observatory, Ulughbek produced in 1437 the "Zidji Guragoni" catalog, which had information about 1018 celestial bodies. Later on he was killed by order of his own son. Then you will walk along the local Broadway enclosed by souvenir shops, teahouses, sweets and workshops. Visit national bazaar Siab, oriental bazaar and see Uzbek traditional handmade products and local sweets. In the afternoon is transfer to Tashkent is by train. Night is in a hotel.

Day 6: Tashkent - Flight
Transfer to airport. We hope you enjoyed in Uzbekistan.

 

Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04-06 pax - Minivan
08-10 pax - Minibus

 

Price per person:
02 pax - 505 $
04 pax - 415 $
06 pax - 385 $
08 pax - 365 $
10 pax - 340 $
Single - 60 $

Early check-in - 30 $ 
Single early check-in - 50 $ 

*Half board - 40 $
*Full board - 75 $
*Entrance fees - 45 $ available with escort guide only  

Local guides - 180 $ per group
Escort guide - 320 $ per group

 

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Tashkent - "Tourist Inn" Hotel 3*
Termez - "Name" Hotel 3*
Samarkand - "ideal Hotel 3*
- Mineral water during the tour
- Train tickets Samarkand-Tashkent            

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Flight Tashkent - Termez from 80 $