Tashkent is the capital and largest city in Uzbekistan, and the most populous city in former Soviet Central Asia with a population of 2,485,900 in 2018. It is located near the Kazakhstan border in the northeast of the country. C. Tashkent was influenced by Sogdian and Turkish cultures in its early history before Islam in the 8th century. After the destruction of Genghis Khan in 1219, the city was rebuilt and profited from the Silk Road. From the 18th to the 19th century, the city became an independent city state before its conquest by the Khanate of Kokand. In 1865 it fell into the Russian Empire and became the capital of Russian Turkestan. During the Soviet Union, Tashkent witnessed tremendous growth and demographic changes due to the forced deportation throughout the Soviet Union. Much of the city was destroyed by the 1966 Tashkent earthquake, but it was rebuilt as a model Soviet city. It was the fourth largest city in the Soviet Union, after Moscow, Leningrad and Kiev..
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DAY 01 – Tashkent – Urgench (flight) – Khiva (Transfer 30 km) (AIRPORT – HOTEL)
Arrival to Tashkent at 16:35 local time, meet by your escort guide, transfer to domestic airport and flight for Urgench (aprox 19:00-20:20 flight). Arrival and transfer to Khiva (30 km), check in and overnight is at the hotel.
DAY 02 – Khiva – Bukhara (440 km, 6 hrs drive)
Today you will have half-day sightseeing tour in the oldest city of Uzbekistan. It will be inside of Ichan-Qala, the inner city in Khiva rounded with strong walls. Centuries old sound buildings, palaces, mosques, Madrasahs, Mausoleums, Minarets, Caravan-Sarais and Bathhouses transformed Ichan-Qala into unique city-monument. Ichan-Qala consists of over 400 traditional dwelling houses and about 60 architectural monuments. In 1969 Ichan-Qala was designated a historical and architectural conservation area. The most remarkable sites in it are the Kunya-Ark fortress dating back to 17th century, found by Muhammad Arang Khan, Kalta Minor minaret and Tash Khouvli palace, an incredible sample of Khorezm architectural mastership of 1830s. Afternoon we will have transfer to a fascinating city of Bukhara. The road from Khiva to Bukhara goes through famous Kizilkum desert. Upon arrival in Bukhara you will have free time. Night is in a hotel.
DAY 03 – Thu: Bukhara
Today you will have a full day of sightseeing tour in the fascinating city of Bukhara. At first you will visit the most ancient citadel in Bukhara dating back to the 4th century named Citadel Ark which served as a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. Then you will see Samanids mausoleum, a real masterpiece of architecture of 9th -10th century. Then the tour continues to Chashma Ayub, meaning Job’s well and Bolo-Hauz mosque, known also as the mosque of forty columns built in honor of Bukhara governor Abu-Fayud Khan. Then you have a chance to walk along the shopping domes and visit one of the most famous madrasahs of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi which is also a part of Lyabi House Ensemble, famous central sightseeing of Bukhara. The tour will end with visiting Poi Kalon complex, the unique sample of architectural art of Bukhara. It consists of three structures built in the 12th – 16th centuries: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Night is in a hotel.
DAY 04 – Bukhara – Shahrisabs – Samarkand (290 km, 4 hours)
After breakfast we will start our drive towards the birthplace of Amir Timur, the town of Shahrisabs. Upon arrival you will have a sightseeing tour. First you will visit a palace that had no equal in its grandeur and beauty, called 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”. Then you will see Jahongir mausoleum, dedicated to the eldest son of Amir Timur, who died in battle when he was twenty years old. When his son died, the ruler has mourned for a long time (many say that his grief has lasted for 30 years). The final sites to see in Shahrisabs are the Dorus Siadat and Dorus Tillavat memorial complexes where all descendants and relatives of Amir Timur were buried. After excursion you will drive to Samarkand. Night is in a hotel.
DAY 05 – Samarkand – Tashkent (train)
Samarkand is situated in the valley of the river Zerafshan. It is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as the city of Babylon or Rome. Today you will visit its most outstanding sights such as Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square, a complex of three fascinating Madrasahs dating back to 15-17th centuries, is the main highlight of Samarkand that no person can stop admiring its beauty and majesty. Architectural complex of Shakhi-Zindeh represents a big collection of mausoleums dating back to 11th-15 centuries being a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bibi Khanum Mosque was built in honor of favorite Tamerlane’s wife, after his successful campaign in India. Evening train to Tashkent. Overnight is at the hotel.
DAY 06 – Tashkent – Chimgan Mountains – Tashkent
In the morning you will transfer to Chimgan Mountains. Upon arrival you will have a chair lift to reach the top to see Beldersay peak 30 min one-way. Here you will have some free time for walking around, enjoying the nature. On the way back you will stop over at Charvak lakeside beach for free time and own water activities (as per season). Charvak is an artificial lake, a popular resort in Tashkent region and thousands of holiday makers from all over Uzbekistan and neighboring countries visit the reservoir. In the end of the day is return to Tashkent. Night is in a hotel.
DAY 07 – Tashkent – Flight
Full day is dedicated to a sightseeing tour in Tashkent. Today you will visit Independence square which is the main square of the country, erected as a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. Then you will have a chance to walk along the local Broadway, a walking street between independence square and Amir Timur square. Further you can take a ride in famous Tashkent metro, among the most beautiful subways in the world. First line was opened in 1977. Then you will visit the old part of the city which includes: Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that consists of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. The highlight of its exhibits is the Othman Quran which is the world’s oldest Quran copy dating back to 8th c. Quran belonged to Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph (of the four righteous Caliphs who succeeded the prophet Muhammad). Othman was killed by non-muslims in 8th century. His blood spred over the Quran that you still can see on its pages. Transfer to airport and flight home.
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