Holy city of Uzbekistan

Program’s name: Holy city of Uzbekistan

Trip’s details:
Uzbekistan was  home to several bustling trade cities in ancient time Today, by traveling through these cities you can reawakens history of the Silk Road. During this tour, you will discover capital city Tashkent, oldest city Samarkand and fascinating Bukhara.

Quantity of days: 6

Day 1: Tashkent
Upon arrival, our local guide will meet you and drive to capital city of Uzbekistan to begin your travelling. This day you will explore modern city Tashkent. City sightseeing takes you to the most attractive places like Independent Square, founded for the honor of the victory over the fascist Germany in the Second World War. Later, you will go on walking along the Broadway, which connects Amir Timur Square to Independent Square. Later you can take an opportunity to ride on one of the most charming metros in the world. Built deep into its bedrock Tashkent metro, opened in 1977. Then the old part of the city will be glimpses of the tour. Including blooming Chorsu Bazaar, old Kukaldash Madrasah and other madrasah, mosques and mausoleum in the famous Has Imam complex. The highlight of the complex is the world’s earliest Quran copy from 8^th century- Othman Quran. This valuable treasure was the possession of Othman Ibn Affan, who came after the prophet Muhammad. Later he was murdered by non-muslims in 8^th century. Nowadays you can see the his blood stains on the book. Spend night in a hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand
In the morning, transfer to train station to go to Samarkand city. Charming city of Samarkand located in the Zerafshan river valley. It is the second biggest of Uzbekistan after Tashkent and believed to be old as Babylon and Rome. The city tour will capture Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque.  Main site Registan has unique atmosphere, it is the beautiful composition of three amazing madrasah buildings. There architectural masterpieces history were constructed during the 15^th-17^th century. Later we will visit one of the Heritages of UNESCO Complex of Shakhi-Zindeh, dating back to the 11^th-15^th century. The concluding site of the day will be Tamerlane’s wife mosque - Bibi Khanum Mosque. He built it after his confession to India. Night in a hotel.

Day 3: Samarkand – Urgut – Samarkand
Today is devoted to explore the area around Samarkand. You will travel to Urgut village, which located outside of Samarkand. The most attractive place of the village is vibrant and oriental national bazaar. In the afternoon, you will drive to city and carry on to historical site in the outskirts of Samarkand. You will explore Al Bukhary memorial complex. Al Bukhary was the famous Islam scholar for his good collection of hadith named “Sahih al-Bukhari”. According to the Sunni Muslim, it is the most authentic Hadith assemble. He was also author of other books like Al-Adab al-Mufrad. Spend a night in a hotel.

Day 4: Samarkand – Bukhara
The morning train will bring you to incredible city Bukhara. Today we will show you the most popular places of the city. Citadel Ark will be the first site to see, it is the most ancient citadel in the town going back to 4^th century. For many centuries, Ark was a residence of several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. Following the citadel, you will visit mausoleum of Samanids, outstanding architectural monument of 9^th -10^th century. Later authentic atmosphere of the town will take you to the peculiar Chashma Ayub (Spring od Job), also famous as a mosque of forty columns constructed for the glory of the city’s governor Abu-Fayud Khan. Further, you will feel happy to find yourself in the shopping domes and other most outstanding madrasahs like Nodir Divan Begi under the Lyabi House Ensemble, the popular site of  Bukhara. By the end of the tour, you will enjoy the magical view of the Poi Kalon complex consist of three constructions, the unusual examples of artwork dating back to 12^th-16^th centuries. Overnight in a hotel.

Day 5: Bukhara – Tashkent
Today we will have sightseeing around Bukhara city during your travel in Uzbekistan. In the morning, you will drive about 20 minutes to reach Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex. It is the memorial complex of the outstanding Sufi Leader and Philosopher Bahauddin Naqshbandi. This is one of the popular place of worship for Muslim community from different parts Islam world. He also was one of the Amir Timur’s spiritual masters. Nowadays complex includes mosques of Kushbegi and Muzafarohana, inner garden with pool, madrasah and burial places of Bukhara rulers and Dakhma upon the tomb of Saint Bakhauddin Nakshbandi. Later last stop will be Sitorai Mohi Hosa complex, the royal palace of Bukhara Emirs. Here you will see harmonious combination of architectural design. The name of the complex reminds the wife of the Emir who died young, as the “Star - like and moon- like Palace”. After an interesting sightseeing to the history, you will be transferred to railway station to catch a train to Tashkent. End of your tours. Rest in a hotel.

Day 6: Flight
After having breakfast at the hotel, driver will pick up you to airport.