5 Day Sightseeing Trip to Tashkent, Bukhara & Samarkand
Highlights
Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara
architectural, cultural, historical
Group Tour
5 Days
Easy
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Turkish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, Turkish
Description
Explore the beautiful cities of Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand on this 5-day trip. Visit the Khasti Imam Ensemble while shopping at Charsu Bazaar, the colourful, oriental style domed bazaar of Tashkent city. Discover the Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs and appreciate their elegant architecture adorned with rare tile curry patterns. Visit the Samanids Mausoleum to get aquinted with the history of Samanids. Proceed to the Arc of Bukhara, the historical castle-town monument which was the residence of the rulers of Bukhara. Explore the Registan Square, an international trade centre of the Great Silk Road. Discover the findings of Mirzo Ulugbek, a famous Timurid astronomer in the Observatory of Ulugbek in Samarkand. Emabark on this historical journey now!
Itinerary
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Day 1: Explore Tashkent
- Meet your tour guide at Tashkent International Airport and travel to your hotel.
- Explore the following places on your visit to Tahkent:
- Khasti Imam Ensemble, consists of Kaffal Shashi tomb, Barakhan and Muyi muborak madrasahs, Namazgah va Juma mosques. his shrine has a special place in the Islamic world, where the Holy Kur'an, written by Caliph ‘Uthman is preserved in almost complete and original form.
- Charsu Bazaar, the oriental style, beautiful domed bazaar of Tashkent city.
- Tashkent Underground, a magical world in the underground. Each station is designed based on a special art work.
- Have lunch at the national Uzbek restaurant.
- Broadway, located in Tashkent city's centre, is a favourite place of Tashkent youths. While walking through Broadway, you come across local artists, street singers and much more.
- Discover Amir Temur and Timurids museum.
- Retire to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 2: Visit Bukhara
- After having breakfast, check out from the hotel and travel to Bukhara in Talgo-Afrosiyob high-speed train.
- Check-in at the hotel and begin your city tour of Bukhara by visiting the following:
- Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble constitutes of Lyabi Havuz pool, Nadir Divan-begin khanakah and madrasah, Kukaldash madrasah which is the most well-liked place of local and foreign tourists as ancient eye-catching buildings influence positively to everyone.
- Have lunch at the national Uzbek restaurant.
- Ancient and Oriental domed Markets will tak eyou to Toqi sarrafon (dome of exchanging currency), previously the main mall for exchanging currency. Toqi telpakfurushon (trading dome of hats) – a domed building for the manufacture and sale of hats. Tim Abdulla Khan trading dome – the largest trading dome in Bukhara. Toqi zargaron (trading dome of jewellery) — it is a mall for the sale of jewellery. Taqi Zargaron is the largest and most complex dome among others in Bukhara.
- Uulgbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs, are architectural monuments made with high art and artisanship. The large portal is adorned with elegant and rare tile curry patterns.
- Poi Kalon Ensemble comprises of Poi Kalon mosque and minaret and Miri Arab madrasah.
- Have dinner at the national Uzbek restaurant and travel to your hotel for overnight stay.
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Day 3: Sightseeing in Bukhara
- After having breakfast, start your day tour of Bukhara and visit the following places:
- Samanids Mausoleum, the world's first brick building and the mausoleum which is preserved in good condition.
- Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum, whose prophet Ayub is well known in several religions.
- Bolo Hauz Mosque, famous for its tall carved columns.
- Ark of Bukhara, a historical castle-town monument which was the residence of the rulers of Bukhara.
- Have lunch at the Uzbek national restaurant.
- Travel to Bukhara railway station and make your way to Samarkand.
- Have dinner at the national Uzbek restaurant and travel to your hotel for overnight stay.
- After having breakfast, start your day tour of Bukhara and visit the following places:
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Day 4: Explore Samarkand
- Have a hearty breakfast and start your city tour of Samarkand.
- Visit the following sites in Samarkand:
- Gur-e -Amir Mausoleum, one of the masterpieces of Samarkand, built during the reign of Amir Temur and the Temurids.
- Registan Square compises of Ulugbek, Tillya-kori and Sherdor madrasah. In the ancient Great Silk Road it became an international trade centre.
- Bibi Khanym Mosque, named after queen Bibi Khanym by Amir Temur.
- Siab Bazaar, the ancient Siab bazaar in Samarkand is famous for the oriental sweets and dried fruits.
- Have lunch at the Uzbek national restaurant.
- Shai-i-Zinda Ensemble, one of the holiest shrines for Muslims.
- The Observatory of Ulugbek, known for the discoveries of the famous Timurid astronomer Mirzo Ulugbek.
- After completing the tour, travel to Samarkand railway station and make your way to Tashkent.
- Have dinner at the national Uzbek restaurant and travel to your hotel for overnight stay.
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Day 5: Back to Tashkent
- After having a hearty breakfast, check-out of the hotel.
- Make your way to the Tashkent International Airport in the morning for departure.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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1 to 4 | /person |
This is a group tour |