Name of the tour: Exploring the historical heritage of Uzbekistan

Duration: 8 days

Starts in: Tashkent

Ends in: Tashkent

Day 1: Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva (morning flight)
This day you will get acquainted with guide and transfer to Urgench, transfer to Khiva. You will explore today amazing site in Khiva - Ichan-Qala, surrounded by strong walls, the historic inner city of Khiva in Uzbekistan, which became the first world heritage site in Central Asia. It consists of ancient buildings, palaces, mosques, Madrasahs, Mausoleums, Minarets, Caravan-Sarais and Bathhouses transformed Ichan-Qala into unique city-monument. In 1967, the "Ichan-Kala" of Khiva was declared an architectural Museum-reserve. And in 1990, it was the first in Central Asia to be included in the UNESCO list as a world cultural heritage. There are located the amazing sites as the Kunya-Ark fortress dating back to 17^th century, found by Muhammad Arang Khan, Kalta Minor minaret and Tash Khouvli palace. You will spend the night in the hotel.

Day 2: Khiva – Ayaz Qala – Toprak Qala – Khiva
Today you will explore the fascinating fortresses as: Ayaz Qala and Tuprak Qala. Ayaz Qala remains of fortifications of the Kushan culture period, 200 km from the Aral sea, on the right Bank of the Amu Darya, on the territory of modern Karakalpakstan. Tuprak Qala, It is believed that this was the ancient capital of Khorezm in the era of antiquity. During the excavations, the remains of a Palace with 150 halls and rooms richly decorated with monumental paintings and sculptures were found. In the end of the tour you will transfer to Khiva. You are going to spend the night in the hotel.

Day 3: Khiva – Bukhara
After breakfast you will drive to amazing city Bukhara. Bukhara is one of the oldest cities in the world, existing for at least 2500 years. one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, the "Star of the Islamic world" and "Holy city of Central Asia" received their titles for a reason - in the middle ages there were 360 mosques and 80 madrassas. There are located narrow streets, green parks and gardens, historical and architectural monuments belong to different epochs. You will transfer from Khiva to Bukhara goes through via picturesque Kizilkum desert. Along the way you will observe the amazing natural site Amu Darya river, the deepest river in Central Asia. After arrival you will have free time. Night will be in the hotel.

Day 4: Bukhara
This day you will fascinate the amazing sites of Bukhara. You will explore the first site dating back to the 4^th century called Citadel Ark that was during its long life, the fortress was repeatedly completely destroyed and re-erected. It served as a Palace for the rulers of Bukhara until 1920. After that you will discover Samanids mausoleum, one of the first evidences of the origin of original architecture in the Central Asian lands conquered by the Arabs in the 9th-10th centuries. After that you will discover Chashma Ayub, this religious building, built in 1379-1380 under Tamerlane, includes a "sacred spring". After that you will marvel along the shopping domes and explore the amazing madrasah of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi, part of the architectural ensemble of the XVI—XVII centuries Lyabi-Hauz. You will explore significant attraction Poi Kalon complex, an architectural ensemble located at the foot of the Kalyan minaret. The complex consists of three structures built in the XII-XVI centuries: the Kalyan minaret, the Kalyan mosque and the Miri Arab madrasah. The overnight will be in the hotel.

Day 5: Bukhara – Samarkand
Today you will have a morning train to Samarkand. It is one of the oldest cities in the world and is the second largest city in the Republic of Uzbekistan. Located in the heart of the Great Silk Road and has a 2,500-year history. You are going to explore the fascinating sights of Samarkand such as Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square, the main square of the Uzbek city of Samarkand, which is decorated with an ensemble of magnificent ancient buildings. Architectural complex of Shakhi-Zindeh one of the best architectural ensembles of Central Asia, a monument of great historical, cultural and artistic value of the 9th-10th century. Bibi Khanum Mosque a striking monument of Islamic architecture, the Grand mosque is amazing in its grandeur built by Tamerlane. You will rest the night in the hotel.

Day 6: Samarkand
Today you will have a tour in striking site of Samarkand. You will discover today Ulughbek observatory. The grandson of the great Timur Ulugbek, who inherited the reins of government Movarounnahrom, perfectly combined studies and care for the people. He became famous all over the world as the founder of the Samarkand school of astronomy. His main achievement was the "Star catalog", on the creation of which he worked with his teacher and two students for twelve long years. They studied the heavenly bodies with the help of an astronomical telescope, which was located in an Observatory specially built for this purpose. Then you will stroll along the Local Broadway where you will see souvenir shops, teahouses, sweets and workshops. After that you will explore National bazaar Siab, oriental bazaar, where you will have a chance to buy traditional handmade products and local sweets. You will complete the tour with visiting carpet factory and Samarkand paper workshop. The overnight is in the hotel.

Day 7: Samarkand – Tashkent (transfer or train)
After breakfast you will transfer or train to Tashkent. After arrival you will have a highlight tour in Independence square that is the main square of the country which occupies a truly huge territory, and includes several monuments. After that you will marvel along the local Broadway, which is the famous walking alley in Tashkent. The tour route will lead you to fabulous old part of the city where are located the outstanding sites: Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that consists of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. You will explore there the striking highlight the Othman Quran. You will have night in the hotel.

Day 8: Flight
In the morning is transfer to airport.