Marvelous Gift

Program’s name: Marvelous Gift

Quantity of the days: 8 days

Day 1: Tashkent
Welcome to “Marvelous Gift” tour, where you will get unforgettable emotions! The day starts with sightseeing of the city. Tashkent is surrounded by greenery, because almost half of its territory is occupied by parks, gardens and squares. In these shady corners of the Sunny city there are entertainment centers with attractions, a zoo, an Aqua Park, and the famous Botanical garden. The first attraction will be Independence square which is the main square of the country, that is situated in the center of the capital. After you will marvel in one of the famous streets the local Broadway, there you can observe arts and buy some souvenirs. Then you will have a chance to ride in amazing Tashkent metro. The first metro in Central Asia. This is very stunning and impressive subway all over the world. Further you will explore the old part of the city and following places: Chorsu Bazaar the heart of any Eastern city, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex religious center of Tashkent. It includes several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. The highlight of its exhibits is the Othman Quran which is the world’s oldest Quran copy dating back to 8^th c. This is an outstanding and unique monument of history and Islamic culture. Night will be in the local hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand city tour
The tour starts with transferring to railway station of Tashkent for your train to Samarkand. Samarkand is famous for its bustling Eastern markets, excellent restaurants with traditional Uzbek cuisine, and folklore festivals. Today you will explore the most fascinating attractions such as Registan square surrounded by outstanding buildings of medieval architects, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Translated from Uzbek, the word "Registan" means-a sandy place. In ancient times, this Central city square was actually covered with sand. The ensemble of mausoleums of the Samarkand nobility Shakhi-Zindeh is an architectural masterpiece of the middle ages. Outstanding medieval masters of India, Khorezm, and Iran built a unique necropolis. Bibi Khanum mosque is One of the most grandiose mosques in the entire Muslim world, the largest mosque in Central Asia, a huge complex that inspires awe and at the same time mysterious fear. Night is at the hotel.

Day 3: Samarkand – Urgut – Samarkand
The destination of the day is a small village outside of Samarkand named Urgut. Urgut is one of the ancient settlements of Uzbekistan. It is famous for its plane trees that are more than 1000 years old. Then we will drive back to Samarkand and  after we will transfer to another village where you will observe memorial complex of Al Bukhary. Al Bukharya is a complex of memorial, religious and spiritual-educational buildings of the end of the XX century. The grave of Imam al-Bukhari located on the territory of the complex is one of the most revered shrines of Islam in Central Asia. Overnight will be in the hotel.

Day 4: Samarkand – Shahrisabs – Bukhara
After breakfast you will begin with transferring towards the birthplace of Amir Timur, the town of Shahrisabs. One of the most remarkable and colorful cities in Uzbekistan. The name means "Green city" in Persian, and this definition is quite applicable to Shahrisabs, since the city is really immersed in the turquoise greenery of gardens and vineyards. After you will admire the attrationc of the city.  The first amazing point will be Ak Saray. The grandiose ruined residence of Timur in his hometown of Shahrisabs. Further you will move to Jahongir mausoleum, It was built in honor of the deceased in Samarkand beloved eldest son of Timur - Jahongir. Timur fell into such grief that "his heart was closed to compassion for 30 years". The body of the Prince was transported to the city of ancestors, where a mausoleum was erected for him three years later. The final sites to observe in Shahrisabs are the Dorus Siadat and Dorus Tillavat memorial complexes.In the end of the tour , you will head on to Bukhara. Check in and night will be in the hotel.

Day 5: Bukhara city tour
You will start the tour with sightseeing tour to amazing Bukhara. The first wonderful site will be the most ancient citadel named Citadel Ark an ancient symbol of state power. After you will move to Samanids mausoleum a stunning architecture of 9^th -10^th century. Further you will go to Chashma Ayub, one of the most prominent places in Bukhara. Inside the mausoleum in the oldest building, there is still a source of cold water. During the tour you will have an opportunity to walk along the shopping domes and admire the beauty of the most famous madrasahs of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi. You will conclude the tour with exploring Poi Kalon complex. This main ensemble in the center of Bukhara is located at the intersection of trade routes “four bazaars”. It include three buildings: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 6: Bukhara
This day you will have a highlights tour in the outskirts of Bukhara. The first destination will be Gijduvan village. This place traditionally produces incredibly beautiful ceramics using technologies that have been preserved through the centuries. Only in Gijduvan today unique ceramics with polychrome glaze are created, the tradition of which has been passed down from generation to generation and today it is a face of the region. The local school of pottery is rightfully recognized as one of the best in its field. And then you will drive to Varahsha village. The settlement of Varakhsha was the seat of the Bukhar-Khudat dynasty, which ruled here before the Arab conquest. After tour you will drive back to Bukhara. Night is in a hotel.

Day 7: Bukhara – Tashkent
This day you will have an opportunity to have a sightseeing tour in the vicinities of Bukhara. First you are going to observe Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex an important Muslim Shrine is considered a memorial complex just a few kilometers from the city of Bukhara, which was named after the famous Eastern philosopher and Sufi Bahauddin Naqshbandi. This place is visited annually by pilgrims from many countries of the world to honor the memory of the Saint. Then you will move to visit the countryside residence of Bukhara Emirs named Sitorai Mohi Hosa complex. The Palace of Sitorai Mohi Hosa (translated from Persian as the star and moon of Khan) was built in the late XIX – early XX century by the father of the last Emir of Bukhara, Ahadkhan. Overnight is in a hotel.

Day 8: Tashkent – Flight
Transfer to airport.