To Uzbekistan via Shymkent: Route 3

Excursion program:

Number of days: 3 days and 2 nights

Shymkent -Tashkent – Samarkand

The tour will start with a visit to the complex of hast Imam, where you will visit the mosque of Tilla Sheikh – which houses the famous Quran of Caliph Osman, madrasah Barak Khan(XVI century), the mausoleum of St. Abu Bakr Kaffali Shashi.

Then you will visit the Mausoleum of Tole-Biy. According to legends, the building got its name after the leader of the Kazakh family, his name was Tole-Biy. He ruled the Elder Horde in the first half of the XVIII century and was nicknamed "Kaldyrgach", which means "Sacred swallow".

Before lunch, we still have time to see the famous monument "Courage" - the only architectural and artistic monument dedicated to the theme of the earthquake in 1966.

Samarkand

Gur-Emir mausoleum (XIV-XV centuries). One of the best architectural monuments of Central Asia, the family tomb of the Timurid dynasty on the male line. The elegance, clarity of proportions, the beauty of the interior decoration put this mausoleum on a par with the masterpieces of world architecture.

Registan square (XV-XVII centuries). It is located in the center of Samarkand. In ancient times, this name was given to the main square of the cities of the Middle East, but the Samarkand Registan is the most famous of all. On its territory there is an ensemble consisting of three architectural monuments: Ulugbek madrasah (1417 - 1420), Sherdor madrasah (1619 - 1636) and Tillya-Kari madrasah (1646 - 1660). Three madrasahs, which make up a unique ensemble, are one of the brightest buildings of the greatest Persian architecture. Since 2001, along with other ancient buildings of Samarkand, it is included in the UNESCO world heritage List.

There is hardly a place in the world where a Muslim, a Christian and a Jew would come to pray. But there is such a place in Samarkand – it is the grave of St. Doniyar (Daniel, Daniel). This mausoleum, being far from other attractions of Samarkand, attracts a huge number of pilgrims of many Nations and religions. But you do not have to be a believer to feel the peace and tranquility of this place.

The Ulugbek Observatory (1424-1428) was built by Ulugbek, Tamerlane's grandson, on Kuhak hill near Samarkand. During the reign of Ulugbek Samarkand became one of the centers of science, as he was an educated and talented scientist. Most of his works, which spread throughout Europe, India and China, were created in this Observatory.

Carpet factory "khujum" —one of the significant attractions of Uzbekistan, giving the opportunity in real time to follow the work of skilled craftsmen, creating handmade carpets.

Next, You will visit The Shahi-Zinda ensemble (XII-XV centuries). The ensemble began to form in the middle of the XI century., the construction of the complex was completed in the early XIX century. 25 buildings of the ensemble – mausoleums, mosques, madrassas – give an idea not only about the development of architectural forms, but also about the evolution of facing ceramics. Therefore, many researchers call the ensemble a "creative laboratory". And one of the contemporaries wrote: "...and the heavens opened the eyes of admiration on the face of the era: they have never seen buildings so decorated and elegant."

Accommodation/Transport.

What is included in the price?

The price includes:

• Double accommodation in hotels, Breakfast included;
• Transport during excursions, meetings/seeing off;
• Standard city tours with local guides;
• Entrance fees to architectural monuments (photo and video shooting is not included in the price);
• Economy class tickets for the Tashkent – Samarkand – Tashkent train;

Price does not include:

• Full Board (lunch and dinner);
• International flight;
• Insurance policy.

Note:

The tour program is subject to change, according to your wishes, as well as according to the air/schedule.

The program of nutrition and entertainment (concerts, etc.) is Advisory in nature.

In the absence of places in hotels, before the tour, will be offered a replacement of hotels, may change the cost.

The latest changes in the program must be agreed before the tour.

If you change the time and date of arrival and departure may change the cost.

Payment: 30% guaranteed prepayment and 70% 5 days before the arrival of the group. Prices are confidential and are not subject to disclosure.

In case of accommodation in the hostel payment is reduced by 8 USD

If accommodation is ordered in 3-4* hotels, the customer pays extra depending on the cost of the hotel.

Conditions of travel: the Deadline for applications is 20 days before the trip.