A brief History: 6-Day Tour from Tashkent
Highlights
Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand
architectural, museums, sightseeing
Group Tour
6 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Russian
Languages
English, French, German, Russian
Description
Experience the historic Silk Road on a captivating tour through Uzbekistan's cultural gems. Explore Tashkent's dynamic Hast Imam Square and bustling Chorsu Market. In Bukhara, marvel at ancient sites like Magokki Attari Mosque, Poy Kalon complex, and the majestic Ark Citadel. Samarkand awaits with the iconic Registan Square, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, and Shahi-Zinda necropolis.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Tashkent - Bukhara
- Upon arrival at Tashkent airport, you will be transferred to the hotel, where you can drop off your luggage and enjoy an additional breakfast.
- Check-in at the hotel is at 14:00.
- You will then start exploring the dynamic and modern city, experiencing its rich history.
- Visit Hast Imam Square, home to the Barakkhan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, and Kaffal Ash-Shashi Mausoleum (dating back to the XVI century).
- Afterwards, take a walk through Chorsu, the biggest and most dynamic market in Uzbekistan. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure.
- In the evening, you will be transferred to Tashkent train station for the Tashkent-Bukhara train, which departs at 18:45 and arrives at 22:41.
Overnight in a hotel in Bukhara.
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Day 2: Bukhara
- Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.
- Then, visit the Magokki Attari Mosque, which was built on the site of a Buddhist and Zoroastrian temple from the 12th to 16th centuries.
- Next, explore the 16th-century covered market known as the "merchant domes" where you can discover gold embroidery, copper, blacksmith, and weaving workshops.
- After that, visit the Ulugbek Madrasah, built by Tamerlane's grandson in 1417, the Abdul-Aziz Khan Madrasah from the 17th century, the Abdullah Khan Tim Madrasah built in 1577, and the architectural complex of Poy Kalon from the 12th-16th centuries, which includes the Masjidi Kalon Mosque, Miri Arab Madrasah, and the highest minaret of its time in the East.
- Then, explore the majestic Ark Citadel, which served as the residence of the Emir until 1920.
- Finally, end the day with a visit to Chor Minor, a small madrasa with four minarets. Lunch and dinner are not included.
- You will spend the night at the hotel.
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Day 3: Bukhara - Samarkand
- In the morning, we will have breakfast and then take a walk around the old city of Bukhara.
- We will visit the Lyabi Hauz complex, which includes the Nodir Divan-Begi madrassah, Kukeldash madrassah, and Nodir Devon-Begi khanaka, all dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries.
- After that, we will continue our sightseeing in Bukhara, visiting the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, a masterpiece of Arabic geometry built in the 10th century, and the Bolo House complex, which includes a mosque from the 18th century and the Chashma Ayub Mausoleum. Lunch and dinner will be free.
- Later, we will transfer to Kagan railway station to catch a train to Samarkand. The departure time is 15:46, and we will arrive at 17:29.
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Day 4: Samarkand
- Have breakfast, then visit the Great Silk Road, which has passed through this city for many years. In the 14th century, the famous conqueror Tamerlan, a descendant of Genghis Khan, made it the capital of his vast empire and built many architectural masterpieces, several of which have survived.
- The tour begins with a visit to the renowned Registan Square, home to the Ulugbek, Till Kori, and Sherdor madrassahs.
- Then, a visit to the Gur-Emir Mausoleum is scheduled, followed by a visit to the Konigil Meros paper factory. Lunch and dinner are at your leisure.
Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 5: Samarkand – Tashkent
- In the morning, we will continue our tour of Samarkand by visiting the Shahi-Zinda necropolis, the Ulugbek Observatory, the Afrosiab Archaeological Museum, the Bibi Khanim Mosque, and the Siab Market, which is the busiest market in the city.
- In the afternoon, we will transfer to Tashkent, approximately 280 km away and will take 4-5 hours.
- Upon arrival, we will check into our accommodation. Lunch and dinner are not included.
Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 6: Tashkent
- Breakfast. Transfer to the airport (it may take an additional day of visits, depending on your flight’s schedule).
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
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 2 | /person |
3 to 6 | /person |
7 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |