8-Day Tour in Uzbekistan with Pick Up and all transfers

Day 1 · Arrival in Tashkent, pick up from airport

1. 1

   Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art

   8 hours Admission included

   Your sightseeing in Tashkent will start visiting old Tashkent to see the 16thBarak-Khan Madrasah complex for your first look at the ubiquitous and glorious ceramic tile work, and the MuiMuborak Library of 16th century with an original Koran handwritten on vellum in the 7th century. Lunch, then we’ll see the Applied Arts Museum, which showcases some of the best historical-artistic examples of the arts of Uzbekistan, in the mansion of the Imperial Russian diplomat Alexander Polovtsev. He commissioned the intricately decorated mansion expressly to house his extensive collections of unique handicrafts and textiles. After the Soviet revolution, the government nationalized his cherished home and opened it to the public as a museum. Polovtsev’s rare examples of folk art such as vintage ceramics, handmade rugs, and wood carvings are on display in the wondrous house with its colorfully decorated ceilings.

   Return to the hotel to rest until our Welcome Dinner. Navruz Hotel, Tashkent

2. 2

   Kukeldash Madrasah

   Passing by

   We drive in the old part of Tashkent and stop at Chorsu market and see Kukeldash madrasah of 16th century.

Overnight in 3 star hotel Inspira S or similar boutique hotel

Day 2 · fast train Afrosian ride from Tashkent to Samarkand at 0800-1010

1. 1

   Registan

   one hour Admission included

   We will visit one of the pearls of Uzbekistan, a historical site called Registan with 3 madrasahs of 15, 16th and 18 th centuries.

2. 2

   Gur Emir Mausoleum

   one hour Admission included

   Gur Emir is the mausoleum of Amir Temur and his teacher and grandchildren located in Samarkand.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   45 min Admission included

   Bibihanim mosque was built in 14th century as one of the great mosques in Central Asia. it is named after a favourite wife of Amir Temur.

4. 4

   Shah-i-Zinda

   one hour Admission included

   The necropolis of Shahi Zinda is a holy place for Muslims of Uzbekistan because it has a grave of Kusam Ibn Abbas and all relatives of Temur, his sisters, aunts, architect, and generals.

5. 5

   Ulugbek Madrasah

   one hour Admission included

   You will visit the observatory of Ulughbek, grandson of Temur who ruled in the empire in the 15th century and at the same time, he was one of the well-known Astronomy scientists and mathematicians.

Arba or Jahongir boutique hotel or similar

Day 3 · Samarkand city tour

1. 1

   Stop 1

   one hour Admission included

   Begin the day with buffet breakfast and then continue city tour. Visit the observatory of Ulughbek, Afrosiab museum with Fresco and artifacts found at Afrosiab old settlement dating back to 6 BC up to 13 AD. Shahi Zinda is the holy place of all Central Asian muslims visited daily with many local people, where you will see the mausoleum of Temur’s sisters, Generals, Architect and the mausoleum of Kusam Ibn Abbas, the cousin of Muhammad prophet. Pm you will see the famous Samarkand Silk Paper producing workshop. Enjoy a night Sound and Light laser show at Registan Square (if available on this day). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.

   Optional Evening out in Samarkand: $20

   Samarkand Silk Road complex located few km outside of Samarkand .

2. 2

   Stop 2

   one hour Admission included

   Silk Paper workshop

Minor or similar hotel in Samarkand

Day 4 · Transfer from Samarkand to Bukhara by VAN or Train (optional)

1. 1

   Shahrisabz

   6 hours

   If you choose the option to visit Shahrisabz on the way to Bukhara you will skip train ride and visit Shahrisazb first and then continue driving to Bukhara. Another option : Take a direct train to Bukhara at 1145-1325 and have a walking tour in Bukhara.

Volida or Fatima boutique hotel

Day 5 · Full day tour in Bukhara

1. 1

   Lyab-i-Hauz

   4 hours Admission included

   Old town walk and visit sites: Laby Hauz, nadir Divan Begi madrasah, Tanaka, Trade domes of 15-16 centuries.

2. 2

   Poi Kalyan Mosque

   one hour Admission included

   Visit main square of Bukhara at Kalyan minaret and mosque

3. 3

   Ark of Bukhara

   2 hours Admission included

   Winter palace of Bukhara Emir

Volida or Fatima boutique hotel

Day 6 · Bukhara to Khiva transfer by van or by train (depends on day of the week)

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   Khiva

   7 hours

   Transfer to Khiva through Kyzylkum desert either by van or by train. train is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Feruzkhan or Zukhro boutique

Day 7 · City tour in Khiva and fly to Tashkent

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   Kalta Minor Minaret

   6 hours Admission included

   Unfinished minaret of Khiva khanate, Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum, Tash haul harem, Juma mosque and Minaret, Kenya Ark

2. 2

   Citadel Kunya-ark

   one hour Admission included

   Khan's palace

3. 3

   Urgench

   one hour

   Fly from Urgench to Tashkent at night

Inspira S or similar hotel

Day 8 · Departure from Tashkent

1. 1

   Tashkent

   20 min

   Transfer to airport for your return flight home, end of services