Discover the legendary cities of Asia!
ROUTE: Tashkent-Samarkand-Gijduvan-Bukhara-Khiva-Urgench-Tashkent
DURATION: 5 days/4 nights
$100.00
Discover the legendary cities of Asia!
Tour code: 012-0005
Everyone has read or heard about “1001 Nights” stories. Narrow streets, crowded bazaars, tall minarets and many mosques and madrassahs; friendly people who is ready to help you anytime and anywhere; people drinking hot Uzbek tea under the shadow of hundred-year mulberry trees. All these can be seen in Uzbekistan. Samarkand-the city of blue domes, Holy Bukhara and Khiva-the city from “1001 Nights” are closer than you ever thought. Stop dreaming! Come and discover these legendary cities of Uzbekistan.
DETAILED PROGRAM:
DAY 1: Meeting with guide at hotel and transfer to railway station for express train to Samarkand. Upon arrival to Samarkand start sightseeing:
- Gur Emir Mausoleum
- Registan square with Ulugbek, Sher Dor & Tillya Kari Madrassahs
Lunch at local restaurant. Continue sightseeing:
- Shahi Zinda complex of Mausoleums
- Meros handcraft center with unique opportunity to learn the secrets of Samarkand Silk Paper making.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 2: After breakfast continue city tour:
- Siab Bazaar (closed on Mon)
- Bibi Khanum Mosque
- Saint Daniel’s Mausoleum-the place where dreams come true
Drive to railway station for train to Bukhara. Boxed-lunch at the train. Upon arrival accommodation at hotel.
- Free time in Bukhara
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 3: Breakfast at hotel restaurant. Full day sightseeing of Bukhara:
- Ark Fortress-the residence of Bukhara Emirs
- Samanid’s mausoleum
- Poikalon complex with Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque & Miri Arab Madrassah
- Trading domes: Taki Zargaron, Taki Telpakfurushon & Taki Sarrafon
- Lyabi Hauz complex with Nodir Devon Begi Madrassah
Lunch at local Chaihana.
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 4: After breakfast drive to Khiva through Kyzyk Kum desert.
- Have a stop at the desert to take photo of flora and fauna of Kyzyl Kum
Lunch at local chaihana in the desert. Arrival to Khiva and accommodation at hotel.
- Free time in Khiva
Overnight at hotel.
DAY 5: Breakfast at hotel. Full day sightseeing of Ichan Qala-inner city of Khiva with:
- Kalta Minar-“small tower”
- Kunya Ark fortress with money stamping and prison
- Islam Khodja Minaret-the tallest tower in Uzbekistan
- Juma Mosque with 212 wooden columns
- Tash Houli Palace and Harem
Lunch at local house with national cuisine.
Drive to Urgench airport for evening flight to Tashkent. Arrival to Tashkent. End of services.
Check-in time at hotels at 14:00, check-out time-12:00.
TOUR PACKAGE PRICE (PER PERSON):
2 PAX 3-4 PAX 5-7 PAX 8-9 PAX 10-15 PAX 16-20 21-25 SS
590US$ 560US$ 470US$ 440US$ 505US$ 430US$ 410US$ 100US$
* SS-single supplement
AIR TICKET PRICE: 120US$ PER PERSON (PRICE CAN VARY ON DATE OF ISSUE)
TOUR DETAILS:
Level: Cultural & Experience
Tour includes: Local guide in each city, sightseeing and entrance fee, transportation, train tickets Tashkent-Samarkand & Samarkand-Bukhara on economy class, accommodation
Accommodation: 4 nights in 3* comfortable hotels on twin base
Meals: 4 breakfasts & 5 lunches
Group size: from 2 pax and more
Dates: October 2012-February 2013
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