Uzbekistan: A Brief Historical Journey

Explore Tashkent, the hub of the Silk Road in Uzbekistan

Pkg Id

0000142
Destinations

3

TashkentSamarkandBukhara
Duration

5 Days
Attractions

16

Tashkent TowerIndependence SquareTashkent BroadwayAmir Timur MuseumMonument of CourageFormer palace of RomanovAlisher Navo OperaMemorial to the Victims of Repression in TashkentHazrati Imam complexMega Planet MallAlay BazaarJapanese GardenBibi-Khanym MosqueSiyob BazaarGur-e AmirRegistan

Discover the biggest sights of Tashkent and Samarkand with a bullet train ride through the untamed countryside. Enjoy shopping in the historic bazaars such as the Alaskay Bazaar and the modern shopping complexes such as the Mega Mall. Experience a slice of the modern Uzbek life in 5 days.

DAY 1

Arrival at Tashkent

Arrival at Islam Karimov International Airport, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Our tour escort will meet you outside)
Transfer to the hotel
Check in to the hotel
City Tour:- Khazrati Imam Complex consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum (15th c.), Barak-Khan Madrasah (16th c.), Muyi-Mubarak Mosque - storehouse of the well-known Koran of Khalif Osman; “Monument of Courage” (1976);“Independence”Square;“Romanov’s Palace” (outside only)“Broadway Street” with artists and local souvenirs; Amir TemurSquare.
Overnight at hotel

DAY 2

Tashkent- Samarkand

Early breakfast at the hotel
Transfer to the railway station
Bullet train to Samarkand
Arrival at Samarkand Railway Station
Samarkand City Tour*: Registon Square” with three madrassahs (15th – 17th c.), Shakhi-Zinda complex (11-19th cc.),(from outside),“Gur Emir” mausoleum, the graveyard of great Amir Temur and Temurid’s dynasty, Bibikhonim Mosque(from outside). Siab bazaar where you can make shopping and see ancient colorful market.
Overnight stay ta Samarkand

DAY 3

Samarkand- Bukhara

Breakfast at Hotel.
Transfer to the Railway station for the Bullet train “Afrosiyob” to Bukhara at 09:50-11:20.
City Tour Visit: Citadel Ark (4th c. BC) (from outside)Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of XX) DevonbegiPoyiKalon Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great) – religious heart of sacred Bukhara that consists of Minaret Kalon (12th c.), Kalon Mosque (12th c.) and Miri Arab Madrasah (16th c.), Trade domes named Compel Bazaar (16th c.) – trading points that consists of Toki Saraffon (the Dome of Moneychangers), Toki-TelpakFurushon (the Dome of Cap makers), Toki Zargaron (the Dome of jewelers) and Tim Abdullakhan (the Center of silk). Gold market at open air.
Transfer back to the hotel and Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 4

Bukhara-Tashkent

Breakfast at Hotel.
City Tour Visit:-Lyabi-Khauz Complex (14-17th cc.); Chor minor.
Transfer Back to Hotel

DAY 5

Fly Back

Breakfast at Hotel.
Check out from Hotel.
Transfer to Tashkent International airport for your onward journey.

Inclusions

Explore Tashkent, the hub of the Silk Road in Uzbekistan

Visa

Uzbekistan Normal Visa Processing Fees (with Group)
Accommodation

04 Nights Accommodation
Transport

Transfers on Private basis
Meals

As per mentioned in itinerary
Tour Guide

Professional English speaking escort guide from arrival to departure in Tashkent
Airport Transfer

AC Comfortable Transport with Professional Driver
Sightseeing

Full day trip to Charvak Lake & Chimgan Mountains, Tashkent City Tour (Amir Temur Square, etc.)

Top Attractions

Explore Tashkent, the hub of the Silk Road in Uzbekistan

Tashkent Tower

The Tashkent Television Tower is a 375-metre-high tower located in Tashkent Uzbekistan and is the 12th tallest tower in the world. Construction started in 1978 and it began operation 6 years later on 15 January 1985. It was the 4th tallest tower in the world from 1985 to 1991. Moreover the decision of construction Tashkent Tower or TV-Tower of Uzbekistan was decided in 19

Independence Square

Tashkent Broadway

Amir Timur Museum

Amir Timur Museum in Tashkent was opened in 1996 in the memory of Mongol warlord, Amir Timur. The blue cupola museum resembles Gur-i Amir mausoleum in Samarkand, built on the traditions of medieval architectural but fulfils modern requirements also.The history of this square goes back to 19th century and the square was a small park in the center of Tashkent city surrounded by buildings of gymnasium for both men and women along with schools and bank. Amir Temur, an outstanding commander and statesman from 14th century is represented through a monument right in the center of the square. So this Monument of Amir Temur in the center of the square is made of bronze figure of Amir temur with imperial regalia on a reared horse. Around this monument earlier there was a small park but after reconstruction in 2009 now there is a small area with fountains and greenery. You should visit this museum also as there are more than 5000 artifacts in the museum along with over 2000 objects which are displayed in museum’s exhibit halls. Museum also has collection of utensils, weapons and clothes belonging to the Temur and Temurid epoch

Monument of Courage

The Monumental Complex ‘Courage’ dedicated to the 1966 earthquake in Tashkent is one of the most significant monuments in today’s city. On 26 April 1966, an earthquake of the magnitude of 8.3 destroyed the city of Tashkent. It changed Tashkent’s appearance forever. Many people lost the roof over their heads and they had to take shelters in the tents. But the courage of the people of Tashkent rose above the adversity and the city was reconstructed from the very next day of the quake. Monument of courage is the symbol of the Uzbek people. This is one of the best Tourist Places in Tashkent.

Former palace of Romanov

Alisher Navo Opera

Memorial to the Victims of Repression in Tashkent

Hazrati Imam complex

Mega Planet Mall

Alay Bazaar

Alay Bazaar or Oloy Market is one of the oldest Bazaars in Tashkent. The bazaar saw trade caravans passing through it over the century to China, India, Europe and Middle East. It played a role of cultural center and social center for locals of Uzbekistan and visitors where people gathered to share and collect news about like in other countries. Today the Alay Bazaar is famous for vegetables, fruits, dry fruits, spices and oriental sweets.

Japanese Garden

Bibi-Khanym Mosque

The Bibi-Khanym Mosque is one of the most important monuments of Samarkand. In the 15th century it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. By the mid-20th century only a grandiose ruin of it still survived but major parts of the mosque were restored during the Soviet period.

Siyob Bazaar

Siyob Bazaar also called Siab Bazaar is the largest bazaar in Samarkand Uzbekistan. All daily necessities such as Samarkand naan are sold. Siyob Bazaar is located adjacent to the Bibi-Khanym Mosque and is visited not only by local people b

Gur-e Amir

The Gr-i Amr or Guri Amir is a mausoleum of the Asian conqueror Timur in Samarkand Uzbekistan. It occupies an important place in the history of Central Asian Architecture as the precursor and model for later great Mughal architecture tombs including Gardens of Babur in Kabul Humayuns Tomb in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra built by Timurs Mughal descendants Turc

Registan

The Registan was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid Empire now in Uzbekistan. The name Rgistan means sandy place or desert in Persian. The Registan was a public square where people gathered to hear royal proclamations heralded by blasts on enormous copper pipes called dzharchis - and a place of public executions. It is framed by three madrasa

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Uzbekistan: A Brief Historical Journey

Pkg Id

Destinations

Duration

Attractions

Arrival at Tashkent

Tashkent- Samarkand

Samarkand- Bukhara

Bukhara-Tashkent

Fly Back

Inclusions

Top Attractions

Things to Do

Terms & Conditions

General Terms

Payment Policy

Cancellation Policy

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