Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent

   • Departure from Flight: Arrival to Tashkent airport At the international airport of Tashkent you will be met by our driver, with the sign Miral tour. 
   • Transfer to hotel, check-in, rest 

   Overnight in Tashkent hotel

2. Day 2: Tashkent to Samarkand

   • Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the driver and guide.
   • 10:00 - Transfer to the point of excursion.
   • Sightseeing around the central part of Tashkent:
     • Area Hazrat Imam (16th century).
     • Mausoleum of Kafal al-Shashi (16th century) - burial of Imam Abu Bakr Muhammad al-Kaffal Shashi, who was one of the first Muslim imams and a famous prophet and poet.
     • The Namazgah Mosque (19th century) in the building is the Islamic Institute named after Imam al-Bukhari.
     • The Tillya-Sheikh Mosque (19th century) contains a large storehouse of books, as well as a reading room.
     • Madrassah Mui-Muborak (16th century) - in the premises of the old Hanako, the oldest Koran of Osman (7th century) is kept.
     • Next to the ensemble of Khazret Imam, there is a madrasah and the mausoleum of Barak Khan (15-16 centuries), built by Suyunidzh Khan, the first ruler of the Uzbek Shaybanid dynasty.
     • Sheikh Zaynuddin-Bobo is the son of the founder of Sufi Order Suhrawardiyya - Sheikh Ziya ad-Din Jahim Suhrawardi. He was sent by his father to these places to spread the ideas of the Sufi order.
     • Khodja Ahror Vali mosque.
   • Transfer to Tashkent train station.
   • Departure from Tashkent by fast train Afrosiyob.
   • Arrival in Samarkand.
   • Transfer to the hotel.

   Overnight in Samarkand hotel.

3. Day 3: Sightseeing in Samarkand

   • Breakfast at the hotel. Visiting of holy places in Samarkand and around:
     • The mosque and mausoleum of Imam Al-Bukhari (Al Bukhari Muhammad bin Ismail Abu Abdallah al-Joufi) (810-870) is a recognized Muslim scholar, author of the authoritative collection of the hadith "Sahih al-Bukhari", located 12 kilometers from Samarkand.
     • Memorial to the outstanding Sufi Seyid Ahmad Hodji Kasani (1463/4 - 1542/3), more commonly known as Makhdum-i Azam-the head of the "Naqshbandi" order of the first half of the 16th century.
     • Hazrat Makhdumi Azam Dahbediy Khoja Ubaydullah Khachi Ahror Vali (ensemble) - (1404-1490) - the largest political figure, the spiritual head of the Sufi Order of Naqshbandiya of the second half of the 15th century. Here are also known Sufis, such as Adoyi Samarkandi, Mavlono Muhammad Qazi, Mavlono Ismatillo, Mir Said Sharif Rokim, Mahmud Gilloni Sultanhon Hoxha Sheikh-ul-Islam.
     • Lunch in the teahouse.
     • Khoja al Mansoor al Matrudi.
     • Burkhonoddin Margiloni Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar (Prophet of Daniel). He was born in Jerusalem in 603 BC. and came from the family of the kings David and Solomon.

   Overnight in Samarkand hotel.

4. Day 4: Shakhrisabz Excursion and Return to Samarkand

   • 08:00 Departure from Samarkand. Transfer to Shakhrisabz.
   • On the way, visit "Teshik Tash" in the Bay Santau mountains and "Chor Chinor" - the plane tree, which is already 1000 years old. The tree has become sacred, and locals pray to it for health.
   • In the era of Temur, the city was not only a trade and craft center, but also one of the cultural centers of the East.
   • The "Green City" of Shakhrisabz is included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
   • The historical center of the city is diverse, but the most famous architectural monuments of Shakhrisabz are:
     • Aksaray palace (14th century)
     • Kok-Gumbaz mosque (Blue Dome - 15th century)
     • Gumbazi-Seyidan mausoleum (Seyid Dome - 15th century)
     • Dorut memorial complex Tilavat (14th century), which includes: the mausoleum of Sheikh Shamsad-Din Kulyal al-Keshi (Temur's father, Amir Turagay, is also buried there).
   • Visiting the village of Katta Langar - (70 km from Shakhrisabz). The village was a haven for Sufis about 500 years ago. Here Sufis read their prayers, lived, and hid from adversity. Teachers brought their students, found their refuge in the last years of their lives. Residents of Katta Langar honor and keep ancient traditions.
   • After lunch, continue the journey to Samarkand.

   Night at the hotel of Samarkand.

5. Day 5: Samarkand to Bukhara

   • Breakfast at the hotel. Continuation of visiting holy places and architectural masterpieces in Samarkand:
     • Mausoleum of Gur the Emir. Here Amir Timur, members of his family, as well as Timur's spiritual guide Mir Seyyed Bereke are buried.
     • Mausoleum Rukhabad Shaykh's tomb Burkhaniddin Sagardji, died in China, but bequeathed to his son Abu Said to bury him in Samarkand at the feet of one of the representatives of the Dervish Order "Loud Dhikr" Nuriddin Basri, whose admirer was Timur.
     • The Registan Square (15-17 cc.). One of the most beautiful ensembles of Samarkand, which includes madrassas of Ulugbek, madrasah Sher Dor, madrassah Tillya Kori; many well-known scientists and thinkers of the medieval East have received spiritual and secular education in the walls of these educational institutions.
     • Hazrat Khizr Mosque.
     • The architectural ensemble of Shahi-Zinda mausoleums (11-20 centuries) was built near the grave of Kusam ibn Abbas - cousin and companion of the Prophet Muhammad.
     • Tomb of Kusam Ibn Abbas.
   • Transfer to Samarkand train station.
   • Departure from Samarkand by fast train Afrosiyob.
   • Arrival to Bukhara.
   • Meeting with the driver, transfer to the hotel.
   • Leisure time in Bukhara.

   Overnight in Bukhara Hotel.

6. Day 6: Exploration of Bukhara

   • Breakfast in the hotel. 10:00 Start of the excursion program in Bukhara.
   • Mausoleum of the Samanids (9-10 centuries) - a monument of the era of the Samanid dynasty, the period of formation and flourishing of science, culture, literature, architecture.
   • Mausoleum of Chashma Ayub (12,14,16 centuries) - inside is a source of holy water, named after the biblical prophet Job.
   • Complex Bolo-House (18 - 20 centuries) - consists of a mosque with a beautiful aivan, a minaret and a house.
   • Fortress Ark is a magnificent citadel, a place of inhabitation of the rulers of Bukhara, a stronghold of power and might (the 1st century BC - the 19th century).
   • Ensemble Poi-Kalon (12.16 century):
     • Medrese Mir-i-Arab (1530-1536 gg.). Here Kadyrov Akhmat-Hadji studied and the head of Russian Muslims Ravil Gaynuddin.
     • Kalyan Minaret (1127) - a symbol of Bukhara, for centuries, served as a beacon for caravans in the desert, approaching Bukhara.
     • The Kalyan Mosque (16th century) is one of the largest mosques in Central Asia.
   • Ensemble of Lyabi-Khauz: madrasah and khonako Nodir Divan Begi (1630), Kukeldash Madrassah (1578), a monument to Khoja Nasreddin. Favorite place of recreation for Bukharans and guests of the city. Here, around the reservoir, there are numerous teahouses.
   • Leisure time in Bukhara.

   Night in Bukhara hotel.

7. Day 7: Further Exploration of Bukhara

   • Breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 In the morning visit sights outside the city:
     • After breakfast out-of-town tour to “Etti Pir” Seven Sufi Scholars Hodge Abdul Kholik Gijduvan. He was the first Sufi of sevens and the founder of the school of Sufism in Mawarannahr.
     • Arif Revgary Hodge was one of the most famous Sufis of Central Asia and surprisingly, he taught philosophy at the age of 19 years.
     • Khoja Mahmud Anjiro Fagnavy was a famous Sufi in his time and was recognized as spiritual authority Mawarannahr.
     • Ali Ramitani (Hodge Azizon) is one of the renowned Sufi spiritual authorities hadzhagan school, the greatest master of wisdom, possessing high spiritual qualities and a distinct charisma.
     • The next destination is the tomb of a Sufi Al Bobo Samos. He was a famous Sufi follower of the Hodzhaganskoy school, as well as a disciple of the Sufi Ali Ramitani.
     • Said Amir al-Kulol was one of the spiritual authority, Sheikh Sufi school Hadzhagan. He was engaged in pottery, and he was considered the patron of the potters in Central Asia.
     • The final result is the expensive mausoleum Bahouddin Naqshband, who was a representative of the largest Central Asian Sufi XIV century.
   • Additionally in Bukhara: evening leisure (upon request) Bozori Kord Telpak furushon-Eastern men's bath. Hamam Kunzhak - Eastern women's bath near the Kalyan Minaret. Folklore show in Madrasah Nodir Divan Begi (by availability) Puppet theater and a workshop for making dolls. Workshop for the production of scrawl Bukhara carpet shop Workshop on embroidery “Suzani”

   Night in Bukhara hotel.

8. Day 8: Bukhara to Tashkent

   • Breakfast at the hotel. The out-of-town sightseeing program in Bukhara:
     • Madrassah Chor Minor
     • Summer palace of Bukhara Emir's Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa
   • 13:00 Break for Lunch.
   • People from far countries come here to find healing and wisdom.
   • Chor-Bakr Necropolis which was built over the burial place of Abu-Bakr-Said, who was one of the four of Abu-Bakrs (Chor-Bakr) - descendants of the Prophet Muhammad.
   • Transfer to Bukhara Train station.
   • Departure from Bukhara by fast train Afrosiyob (if tickets will be available at the time of booking).
   • Arrival in Tashkent.
   • Transfer to your hotel, accommodation, rest.

   Overnight in Tashkent hotel.

9. Day 9: Departure from Tashkent

   • Departure.  Breakfast at the hotel. 
   • Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.