Incredible East legends
Name of tour: Incredible East legends
Length: 6 days and 5 nights
Overnight stays: Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand
Day 1: Tashkent
After arrival to Tashkent international airport you will be met by your driver and then drive to Tashkent city. This day you will have sightseeing tour exploring the best attractions of the city. You will explore Independence square that is the main square and erected in honor of the victory over fascism in World War II. Then you will head to the local Broadway where you will walk along the beautiful alley full of interesting souvenirs shop. The tour route will take you to the fabulous Tashkent metro that is one of the most charming metro in the world. There you will have a chance to ride and be amazed by the walls. It started to work in 1977. Then you will explore the amazing old part of the city as Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex. There are located several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. Today you will also fascinate the outstanding highlight as Othman Quran! It is the world’s oldest Quran copy found in the 8th century. The night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent – Bukhara (flight or train)
Today you will have a morning flight to fascinating city- Bukhara. This day you will start with the city tour. You will explore the outstanding Citadel Ark that served as the palace for Bukhara Emirs. It dates back to the 4th century. Then you will head to Samanids mausoleum where you will be inspired by the magnificent beauty of architecture of 9th - 10th centuries. Then you will transfer to Chashma Ayub which means a sacred well with a spring in honor of the Holy prophet Job. Today you will also explore the amazing Bolo-Hauz mosque that has a fabulous forty columns. This day you will also explore the amazing shopping domes that attracts due to its unique architecture and where you can buy souvenirs. This day you will also find the stunning attraction of Bukhara - Nodir Divan Begi. This is the part of Lyabi House Ensemble. You will have a wonderful chance to explore the amazing Poi Kalon complex. We sure you will it! This is the real masterpiece of architecture. There are located three structures which were built in the 12th - 16th centuries as: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. You will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 3: Bukhara – Shahrisabs – Samarkand
This day you will explore the amazing city and motherland of powerful Amir Timur. You will explore Shahrisabs city. Along the way you will be impressed by the charm of Ak Saray Palace that was erected by decree of Amir Timur. You will be amazed by the history and architecture of this attraction. Exploring the AK Saray Palace, you will be able to see this inscription as: "If you want to know about our power, look at our buildings". This means that all the buildings in the middle ages were the same scale and you will see this. Then you will explore Jahongir mausoleum, It was built for the twenty-two-year-old beloved eldest son of Timur-Jahongir, who died suddenly in Samarkand. Timur fell into mourning for the next 30 years. Then you will direct to explore such outstanding highlights as the Dorus Siadat and Dorus Tillavat memorial complexes. The tour continues with driving to Samarkand. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 4: Samarkand
After breakfast you will explore the amazing city Samarkand. Samarkand has experienced quite a few events throughout its history and has a history of about 2500 years. The city is located in the picturesque valley of the Zeravshan river. During the tour, you will learn that the city is one of the oldest in the world and is the same age as Rome and Babylon. You will be able to see beautiful sights such as: Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. When it comes to Registan Square, I would like to say that this is a powerful square in Samarkand with three powerful madrassas that date back to the 15th and 17th centuries. You will be amazed by the beauty of this square. Shakhi-Zindeh it attracts people with its beauty and a large collection of mausoleums that appeared in the period of 11-15 centuries, and are protected by UNESCO world heritage. After that you will explore the splendor Bibi Khanum Mosque, which was built in honor of Tamerlane's wife and will amaze you with its powerful beauty. This night is in the hotel.
Day 5: Samarkand – Tashkent
This day id dedicated to exploring the outskirts of Samarkand city. You are going to explore the glorious attraction Ulughbek observatory. This attraction belongs to the 15th century by Ulughbek. It is a historical monument and one of the best observatories in the Islamic world. The Creator of a unique construction site, statesman, scientist, mathematician, poet, astronomer Mirzo Ulugbek. He worked here and discovered catalogue “Zidji Guragoni” in 1437, in which where is the information about 1018 celestial bodies. He was killed by his son. The tour route will lead you the local Broadway. Here you will be impressed by the fascinating souvenir shops, teahouses, sweets, workshops that you can buy. Then you are going to explore the colorful National bazaar Siab (oriental bazaar)! There you will explore Uzbek traditional handmade products and local sweets. Don’t miss chance to explore the enchanting site a carpet factory made by over 400 women! This day you will transfer to Tashkent in the evening by train. The overnight is in the hotel.
Day 6: Tashkent – Departure
Breakfast. Transfer to Tashkent international airport. Flight for next destination.
Price per person:
02 pax – 610 $
04 pax – 465 $
06 pax – 400 $
08 pax – 405 $
10 pax – 375 $
Single – 55 $
Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 40 $
Half board – 50 $
Full board – 80 $
Entrance fees in UZ* (with escort guide only) – 45 $ per person
English speaking local guides in the cities – 210 $ per group
English speaking escort guide – 370 $ per group
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Tashkent – “Samir” Hotel 3*
Samarkand – “Ideal” Hotel 3*
Bukhara – “Porso” Hotel 3*
- Visa support
- Mineral water supply
- Train tickets (if any)
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Guides
- Full board
- Flight tickets
- Travel insurance
- Museum admissions