7-DAY UZBEKISTAN TOUR: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF TAMERLAN

Breakfast at the hotel.

Excursion along the new part of the city: Independence Square, Amir Temur Statue, Monument to LalBakhadurShastri, Alisher Navoi Theatre Square, Monument of Courage, enjoy Tashkent Metro Ride. Time for shopping at CHORSU national bazaar and modern Hypermarket “Samarkand Darvoza”. Evening visit “Ashgabat” Recreation Park or “Central Park” of Tashkent.

Overnight at the hotel.

Take breakfast-box from the hotel.

06:00 Transfer to Tashkent Railway Station. 07:30-11:15 High-speed train from Tashkent to Bukhara. On arrival, meet your driver at the station and transfer to city center for shopping. Shopping in Bukhara, including top and secret places to shop for souvenirs and national clothes, street markets and trade domes in Bukhara. Nowadays, these bazaars remain important shopping places in Bukhara, where you can find many souvenir shops. Your choice is unlimited. Each bazaar is covered with numerous domes and holds its unique name. Taqi-Zargaron (dome of jewellers), Taqi-Sarrafon (dome of moneychangers) and Taqi-Telpakfurushon (dome of headwear sellers) are three covered bazaars survived till today.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure to Shahrisabz, hometown of Tamerlan (130 km, ~ 1,5 hrs). Excursion for ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace (14-15 centuries); Dor-utSaodat Complex (JasratiImom Mosque, Jahongir Mausoleum and Crypt, 12th century); Dor-utTillovat complex (Gumbazi-saidon, Kokgumbaz mosque (15th century). Continuation to Samarkand (140 km, ~ 1,4hrs). Arrival and lodging in the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

City tour in Samarkand: visit to the famous Registan Square that consists of Madrasah Ulugbek (15th c.), Madrasah Sher-Dor (17th c.), Madrasah Tillya-Kori (17th c.); Guri Emir Mausoleum – Tamerlane’s Tomb (14-15th cc.).

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning drive out of the city to visit to Imam Al-Bukhariy Memorial Complex. 13:00 After the excursion return back to the city. Visit to Siyob national bazaar that is so colorful on weekends. Here you’ll find local sweets and souvenirs. 16:30 Transfer to Samarkand Railway Station. 17:30-19:40 High-speed train from Samarkand to Tashkent. On arrival, meet your driver at the station and drive to hotel.

Check-in and overnight at the hotel.

05:00 Transfer to Tashkent International Airport. 08:25 Registration and flight HY-331 from Tashkent to Dubai (arrival at 11:00).