Name of the tour: Uzbekistan's treasures

Duration: 5 days

Starts in: Tashkent

Ends in: Tashkent

Day 1: Tashkent
You will have today a highlight tour where you will explore the main sights of the capital. You will begin tour with discovering Independence square where you will see the amazing attractions. You will continue tour with visiting the local Broadway, where you will walk and buy souvenirs and gifts. Then you will have a ride in famous Tashkent metro, where you will admire the amazing architecture. It was opened in 1977. You will also observe the old part of the city which consists of: Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that includes several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum.  Today you will also explore the remrkable spot the Othman Quran which is the world’s oldest Quran copy dating back to 8^th c. The overnight is in the hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand
Today you will travel to railway station of Tashkent for your train to Samarkand. Samarkand is one of the oldest cities in the world, based on archaeological data, in the XVIII century BC, Over two thousand years the city was a key point on the Silk Road between China and Europe, as well as one of the main centers of science medieval East. This day you will experience the fascinating attractions such as Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square, is known for the fact that it houses the famous architectural ensemble of the XV-XVII centuries, impresses with its beauty and strength. Architectural complex of Shakhi-Zindeh is one of the most impressive memorial complexes of Islamic architecture of the XIV—XV centuries. The complex is a huge burial place of representatives of the nobility of the Temurid times. Bibi Khanum Mosque is grandiose Cathedral mosque of Tamerlane, richly decorated with tiles, carved marble and paintings. Restored from the ruins at the end of the XX century. You will spend the night in the hotel. 

Day 3: Samarkand
This day you will explore the ancient city Samarkand. And you will explore the outstanding spot Ulughbek observatory. One of the most significant observatories of the middle ages, built by Ulugbek on the Kuhak hill in the vicinity of Samarkand in 1424-1428. According to researchers of the history and culture of Central Asia, Ulugbek was not a talented ruler or a successful commander like his grandfather. He made in 1437 the “Zidji Guragoni” catalog, which had information about 1018 celestial bodies. Further you will continue tour with visiting the Local Broadway where you will walk and observe souvenir shops, teahouses, sweets and workshops. The tour route will take you to oriental Bazaar Siab, where you will have a chance to enjoy the shopping and buy the fresh goods. Today you will complete the tour with visiting carpet factory and Samarkand paper workshop. The night will be in the hotel.

Day 4: Samarkand – Tashkent
In the morning you will have train to Tashkent. You are going to have a city tour. You will observe today Courage Monument which is dedicated to the events of almost half a century ago, which left a deep mark on history, when a powerful earthquake caught the country's residents by surprise.  Then you will continue tour with exploring Zangi Ota memorial complex which was formed in the XIV-XIX centuries as a result of gradual additions around the main building - the mausoleum of Zangi Ota, an important role in the construction of which was played by Amir Temur himself. You will finish the tour with exploring the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, where you will have a chance to observe examples of glasses and national clothing, hand and machine embroidery, skullcaps and national fabrics, carpets and woodcarving. You will rest the night in the hotel.

Day 5: Tashkent – Flight
Transfer to airport.

Price per person:
02 pax – 545 $
04 pax – 415 $
06 pax – 375 $
08 pax – 345 $
10 pax – 325 $
Single – 60 $

Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 55 $ 

*Half board – 40 $
*Full board – 65 $

*Entrance fees – 35 $ available with escort guide only  

English speaking guide – local 150 $ or escort 260 $ per group

Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
          Tashkent – “Tourist Inn” Hotel 3*
          Samarkand – “Ideal” Hotel 3*
- Mineral water during the tour
- Train tickets Tashkent-Samarkand-Tashkent                                  

Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums