To Uzbekistan via Shymkent: Route 7

Excursion program:

Number of days: 5 days and 4 nights

Shymkent - Tashkent - Bukhara

The tour starts with visiting complex hast-Imam, where you will visit the mosque Tilla-Sheikh – in which is kept the famous Osman's Koran, Barak-Khan madrassah(XVI century), the mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal 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".

Bukhara

Visit:

Mausoleum of Samanids (IX-Hvv). According to legend, the founder of the dynasty Ismail Samani built it for the burial of his father, but later the mausoleum became a family tomb for the entire dynasty. It is a masterpiece of world architecture for the perfection of geometric shapes taken into account in its construction.

Chalmeau mausoleum (XIV – XVIIвв) – "Source of St. job". According to legend, the source located in this area appeared thanks to the prophet job (Ayub). The locals, dying of thirst, asked him for help, and Ayub hit his staff on the ground. From that place flowed a healing spring with crystal clear and cool water, which is considered healing.

Bolo house mosque, which was built in 1712 by order of the wife of the ruler of Bukhara. Even though at that time the khanate suffered from economic and cultural crises, this mosque is one of the most beautiful in Bukhara.

Ark citadel – the stronghold of the last emirs of Bukhara, is the oldest architectural and archaeological monument of Bukhara. According to legend, the Creator of the citadel is the epic hero Siyavush, who was a beautiful young man. He wanted to marry the daughter of the local ruler Afrasiab, but the cunning father made a condition that Siyavush built a Palace on the ground and that it was placed on a bull's skin. But Siyavush was more cunning, he cut the skin into small pieces, connected them and built a Palace inside this border.In ancient times, on its wall hung a whip that belonged to the legendary hero Rustam and is a symbol of power in the Emirate of Bukhara.

POI Kalyan ensemble is an ancient historical complex, which is located on Registan square in the North-Western part of Bukhara.

Madrasah of Abdullazizkhan (XVII century).

Ulugbek madrasah is the oldest of the three madrasahs built by Amir Temur's grandson. It is part of the architectural ensemble of the madrasah of Abdulaziz Khan and is one of the oldest and best spiritual universities of the Muslim East. It is also a UNESCO world Heritage site.

Trade domes (XV–XVI Centuries), consisting of Toki –Zargaron (dome jewelers), Toki-Sarrafon (dome changed) and Toki-Tilpak-Furushon (dome sellers hats).

Lauhaus ensemble: khanaka and madrasah Nodir Sofa Begi (XVI century), Kukeldash (15th century), a monument to Khoja Nasreddin.

Bukhara - Gijduvan - Samarkand

Visit the Center of Gijduvan school of potters. The owner of the center is the famous ceramist of Uzbekistan - Alisher Nazrullayev, who is one of the most famous and recognized masters of ceramics of modern Uzbekistan.

The center offers:

• Tour of the workshops (ceramic, embroidery) with the display technology
• Workshops ceramics and embroidery
• Visit to the Museum of ceramics, where works of the 5th generation are presented
• Visit to the ceramics gallery
• Master class on preparation of traditional Gijduvan bread

Visiting Shahi-Zinda Ensemble (XII-XV centuries). The ensemble was formed in the middle of the XI century, the construction of the complex was completed in the early nineteenth century. 25 structures of the ensemble of mausoleums, mosques and 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

Samarkand - Tashkent

Chor-Chinor Garden. On Earth there are truly mysterious places, you can say mystical, covered with ancient legends and tales. And it's not just a literary cliché, a set of high-profile epithets to attract attention and idle curiosity. These are facts that modern science is not yet able to explain.

One of these places is the sycamore garden "Chor-Chinor" (translated from Tajik as "four plane trees"), located in the small ancient town of Urgut, 50 km South-East of Samarkand.

Next trip to the paper mill Konigil where revived this ancient tradition of making paper in ancient Samarkand technologies.

After lunch, return to Samarkand, to the regional Museum, where there are exhibitions covering the history of the region from ancient times to the beginning of the XX century. All rooms of the Museum are arranged in a row, forming a Suite. Its main exhibitions are the history and nature of the Samarkand region. And the collection of the Museum on the uniqueness of the exhibits can compete with the funds of the larger museums of Uzbekistan, despite its regional status.

Inspection Of Bibi Khanum mosque (XV century) outside. Built by order of Temur in 1404 After his victorious campaign in India, it became the main Friday mosque of Samarkand and the largest in the East. The grandiose portal, decorated with carved marble housed the panels of the gate, which were reinforced with an alloy of seven metals (gold and silver inclusive). But, unfortunately, after completion of construction of the mosque began to collapse and by the XVIII century, the mosque was already lying in ruins. In 2004, a Grand building was renovated.

Visit to Siab Bazaar – the largest and oldest Bazaar in Samarkand. Under the huge dome there are many pavilions where you can buy not only essential goods, but also various gifts and Souvenirs.

Accommodation/Transport.

What is included in the price?

The price includes:

• Double accommodation in hotels, Breakfast included;
• Transport for excursions, transfers;
• Standard city tours with local guides;
• Entrance fees to architectural monuments (photo and video shooting is not included in the price);
• Railway Tickets economy class train Tashkent – Bukhara, Samarkand – Tashkent;

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.