Around the golden ring of Uzbekistan

Program’s name: Around the golden ring of Uzbekistan

Trip’s details:
This long tour within Uzbekistan will give you a great experience of the country. If you are interested in extensive journey, this trip has a lot to offer you. First, you will discover famous cities like Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva and then explore Tashkent. Moreover, every visit to each city will be enrich your knowledge about ancient culture and history.

Quantity of days: 8 

Day 1: Tashkent
After arrival, the entire day will be guided tour full of amazing sightseeing in Tashkent. You will start excursion from Independent Square, constructed for the glory of the victory over fascist Germany in World War II. Then local Braodway will provide a good walking area to Amir Timur square. Later you will have an opportunity to ride on the Beautiful Tashkent subway. The first line started in 1977. The old part of the city will charm you most: famous Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex. Hast Imam includes several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleums. The most important site of the day will be Othman Quran, where the most ancient copy of the Quran, dated back to 8^th century.  Othman Inb Affan was an owner of this book. He was one of the four Caliphs, came after prophet Muhammad,. In 8^th century, his enemy murdered him. Now you can see his blood left over the paper of the book.  Overnight will be at a hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand
Today you will travel by train to mysterious city Samarkand. Samarkand is one of the oldest city, coeval with Babylon and Rome and the second biggest city in whole Uzbekistan. As many other cities in the world it is located in river valley called Zarefshan. The most attractive places of Samarkand are Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan square attracts millions of people with its three mesmerizing Madrasahs. These extraordinary monuments of 15-17^th centuries make harmonious composition.  Another outstanding architectural complex is Shakhi-Zindeh, which is on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site about which you will learn during your tour. It includes the largest number of mausoleums going back to 11-15^th centuries. Next site is Bibi Khanum Mosque, it was constructed for the glory of Tamerlane’s wife, following his prosperous fight to India. You will spend night in a hotel.

Day 3: Samarkand – Urgut – Samarkand
After having breakfast, travel to exciting place to continue your tour in Uzbekistan, which is Urgut village. Here you will feel unique atmosphere of fast moving, colorful bazaar. In the afternoon, you will drive to Samarkand and carry on to historical site in the outskirts of Samarkand. You will explore Al Bukhary memorial complex for the glory of famous Islam scholar Al Bukhary. He has very good collection of hadith called “Sahih al-Bukhari”. Sunni Muslim consider that it is the most authentic Hadith collection. He also wrote other books like Al-Adab al-Mufrad. Night in a hotel.

Day 4: Samarkand – Bukhara
Today you will travel by train to Bukhara city for  tour. Entire day will be devoted to sightseeing. In the beginning, you will visit the oldest citadel in Bukhara. It is called Citadel Ark, served as a residence of many Bukhara Empires dynasties. Later you will see a perfect work of 9^th and 10^th century architecture, Samanids mausoleum. Further, you will find yourself in Chashma Ayub, known as a Job’s well. Bolo-Hauz mosque also has an interesting style. This monument was built for the honor of the city governor Abu-Fayud Khan. Next will be Nodir Divan Begi, the most popular madrasahs of old Bukhara and under the remarkable sites of Lyabi House Ensemble.  Lyabi House Ensemble is the main sightseeing in the city. The last point will be Poi Kalon complex, which stands out with its extraordinary design. It includes three magnificent constructions: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah dating back to 11^th-16^th century. Rest in a hotel.

Day 5: Bukhara
Today is time for travelling in the area around Bukhara, one of the beautiful cities of Uzbekistan. Starting from Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex, which is a memorial complex of outstanding Sufi leader and philosopher Bahauddin Naqshbandi, who was also a spiritual advisor of the legendary ruler Amir Timur. Nowadays, this complex became a popular place of worship for Muslim community from Islam world. This site represents Kushbegi and Muzafarohana mosques, inner garden with pool, madrasah, and Bukhara rulers’ burial vault of and Dakhma upon the tomb of Saint Bakhauddin Nakshbandi.  Next is going to be Sitorai Mohi Hosa complex. It was named for the honor of the emir’s wife who died young. Sitorai Mohi Hosa means “Star - like and moon- like Palace”. Today we will finish with Chor Bakr memorial complex, which located in Sumiton village and known as a town of dead. This place remaind the four side of the world and that means all human creatures are equal. Complex was started to build during the time of Samanids reign before the 16^th century. After tour, we will drive back to city and have a rest at hotel.

Day 6: Bukhara – Khiva
Today you will be transferred to another fascinating city of Khiva. City proud of deep history and rich culture. The history of the city closely related to legendary Khorezmshah’s State. According to the 10^th century cronicles, Khiva was one of the major cities along the Great Silk Road. Thousands of caravans, skillful traders stopped over the city take a rest of even sometimes to trade with other merchants. It is an important fact then city had remarkable place on the major trade road of the world, connecting East to the West. Nowadays it is realized that all heritage should be kept and preserved from generation to generation.  During you way from Bukhara to Khiva, you will see endless Kizil Kum desert and Amu Darya. Amu Darya is the deepest river of Central Asia, which consist of Panj and Vakhsh from Tajikistan. It flows its water into the famous Aral Sea. After amusing road trip, have free time. Night will be at the hotel.

Day 7: Khiva – Tashkent
During the city sightseeing tour in Khiva, you will find yourself in a magic land of medieval ages. The most incredible part of the city is Ichan-Qala, inner center of the city divided and surrounded by walls. There are more than 400 houses of traditional style and over 60 monuments of architecture in Ichan-Qala. They are Madrasahs, Mausoleums, Minarets, Caravan-Sarais, sound buildings, palaces, mosques and Bathhouses dating back to medieval ages. In 1969 city was renovated historical and architectural conservation territory. The most valuable site is Kunya-Ark fortress, built during 17^th century by Muhammad Arang Khan. Minaret of Kalta Minor and Palace of Tash Khouvli are amazing forms of architectural mastership constructed in 1830s. The evening fight will take you to Tashkent and rest in a hotel.

Day 8: Flight
In the morning, transfer to airport to fly and carry on your life adventures.