Uzbekistan is a Central Asian nation known for its Silk Road history, stunning Islamic architecture, and cities like Samarkand and Bukhara. It blends ancient culture with modern growth.
Meet your driver and transfer to hotel. Accommodation. Half-day sightseeing in Tashkent. Ensemble Hazrati Imom – Here is the tomb of one of the first Imams of Tashkent. The square hosts a beautiful Islamic library, Muyi Muborak, with ancient ceilings and ancient manuscripts and the Osman Koran. It is considered the oldest Koran in the world and is said to have been stained with the blood of Hazrat Osman in 655. Barak-Khan Madrasah was completed in the 2nd half of the 16th century. Chorsu Bazaar – City’s farmers market under a huge cupola that sells spices, grain, dairy products, fruits of the season. Here you can encounter the hustle and bustle of everyday life in Central Asia and you will have a good chance to see people in the colourful local dress. Kukeldash Madrassah (XVI c) – The grand 16th c. Madrassah has domed courtyard. Now the building is returned to service as an Islamic school. Besides it is the tiny 15th c Dinner at a local Indian restaurant. on in the hotel
Breakfast. Transfer to the railway station, Tashkent-Samarkand “Afrosiyab” 770F at 08:59-11:07 Lunch at a local restaurant Transfer to hotel. Accommodation. Start SS in Samarkand Gur Emir Mausoleum Gur Emir Mausoleum – As a conqueror there are few that are Tamerlane’s equal, both in territory and legacy left Today one can visit his tomb in the beautifully reconstructed Gur-Emir Mausoleum (1404-1405, 15-17 centuries) and reflect on his life while looking at the largest piece of jade (greenstone) in the world The Registan Square is a real gem located in the very heart of the ancient city of Samarkand. It has gained its worldwide fame thanks to the great architectural ensemble that has become a monument of the oriental architecture. From three sides, the square is surrounded with grand madrassah, portals of which are facing the center of the space. All three erections have their own unique décor. It is by virtue of these buildings, preserved on the territory of the city, Samarkand was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2001 Bibi Khanym Mosque Bibi-Khanym Mosque – named after the wife of Temur and built between 1399-1404 – is one of best-known architectural attractions of Central Asia. The Mosque was erected on Timur's order after his combat of Delhi. The Minaret of the Mosque was supposed to be the tallest Siab Bazaar Siab Bazaar in Samarkand is still as impressive as it was many years ago. Its abundant produce and handicrafts is evidence of the natural wealth of Uzbekistan and its people’s talents and diligence Shah-i-Zinda Shakhi-Zinda Ensemble – (IX) situated on southeastern mound of Afrosiab. This architectural complex consists of 44 tombs in more than 20 mausoleums. The greatest significance of Shah E Zinda is that he was the First cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and resembles the Prophet the most
Dorus Saodat complex This vast complex was the burial place of the ruling family and contained a prayer hall, a mosque and accomodation for the religious community and pilgrims. The main facade was decorated with white marble and the tomb of Temur is a masterpiece of art of this period. Dorus Saodat Complex dates from the same time as Ak-Saray. Construction works began in 1379 Dorut Tilovat part of the remains of Temur's memorial ensemble of burials and religious buildings. The buildings were erected mainly during the reign of Ulugbek. This complex contains the graves of Temur's father Taragay and his spiritual tutor Sheikh Shamsaddin Kulyal Kok Gumbaz Mosque was built in 1435 under the reign of Ulugbek opposite the mausoleum of Kulyal on the same axe. It is a large Friday mosque used for public prayers at Fridays. The name Kok Gumbaz means "blue dome” The Palace Complex of Ak-Saray Timur’s chronicler Sherif Eddin Ali Yezdi reported that the world has not seen a similar building before the point of which extends from earth to the height of heaven. The palace was founded in the hours predicted by astrology. Its construction was begun in 1380 after Temur's conquest of Konye Urgench in Khorezm Dinner at a local restaurant
Breakfast Transfer to the railway station Train to Bukhara “Afrasiab” 762F (Samarkand-Bukhara at 09:44-11:17) Arrival Transfer to Hotel Accommodation Lunch at a local restaurant Start SS in Bukhara Lyab-i-Hauz Built in the 16th - 17th centuries, Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble is still one of the major Bukhara squares. Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble is probably the most popular Bukhara tourist attraction, often used as a rest stop, thanks to its grandness, tranquility and old age. Lyab-i Hauz is located in the southeast shakhristan near the main Bukhara trade street Trading Domes. Colorful old bazar with oriental flair dotted with artisans workshops
Breakfast-box. Early transfer to Khiva by car/minibus/bus or overnight train 125F at 00:37-07:10 Arrival Transfer to hotel Accommodation Lunch at a local restaurant Night walk in Khiva
After the Breakfast SS in Khiva Ichan Kala. Ichan Kala has a history that spans over two millennia. The inner town has 26 hectares and was built according to the ancient traditions of Central Asian town building, as a regular rectangle (650 by 400 meters) elongated from south to north and closed by brick fortification walls that are up to ten meters high. Ichan Kala was the site of the khan's palace. High officials and clergy and rich merchants used to live here. The ordinary people, small merchants, craftsmen and peasants lived in Dishan Kala Citadel Kunya-ark The Kunya Ark is a fortified citadel at the heart of Khiva, nestled against the western ramparts of the Ichan Kala immediately north of the city's west gate. Originally built as early as the 12th century, the nucleus of its current layout was first constructed by Arang Khan (r. 1688-94). The Ark is the largest of Khiva's myriad buildings Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum Pahlavan Mahmud is a local poet and philosopher who was famous for his heroic strength and the ability to heal people. Originally the construction of the mausoleum was very modest but soon there was built khanaka and mosque where pilgrims said their prayer. Later the building was rebuilt into a magnificent construction with the largest dome in the city, covered with blue tiles Juma-Mosque Khiva's Juma, or Friday Mosque is located almost at the heart of the Ichan Kala (old city)—a fitting location as the name of the ruling Khan would have been read aloud here during Friday prayers Islam Khoja Minaret The Islam-Khodja complex stands to the southeast of the main east-west street in Khiva's Ichan-Kala (old city) and includes a madrasa and minaret. The site is named after Islam Khodja, the grand vizier (and also first cousin) of Muhammad Rahmi Bahadur II Stone Palace (Tash Khauli) Located in the eastern part of Ichan-Kala, Tash-Khauli Palace built in 1830 - 1838 is an example of Khorezm architectural grandeur of those times. The palace was built by order of Allakuli-Khan Kalta Minor Minaret The minaret is well regarded, thanks to its unique decor and its incompleteness. The Kalta-minor is a unique minaret completely covered with glazed tile and majolica. It was commissioned in 1851 by Mohammed Amin Khan, the ruler of Khiva, as an architectural marvel intended to rise over 70 meters. But the construction stopped at a height of 29 m, which is why the name the Kalta-minor (or short minaret) was assigned to it Dinner at a local restaurant
Breakfast-box. Morning transfer to Urgench airport. Urgench-Tashkent by HY052 at 08:20-11:00 Arrival Lunch at a local restaurant SS in Tashkent Independence (Mustakillik) Square – former “Red Squire” the main squire of the Tashkent with the monument to victims of the WW II Amir Temur Square – central park with the statue of Amir Temur on the horseback and so called Broadway Visit the Navoi Opera and Ballet Theater: This grand theater is a landmark of Tashkent's cultural scene, hosting performances of opera, ballet, and classical music. Even if you don't have time to attend a show, you can admire the impressive facade and take a photo in front of it Transfer to the airport
The best time to visit Uzbekistan is in spring (April to June) and autumn (September to November) for mild weather and ideal sightseeing conditions.
Uzbekistan is typically 30 minutes behind India.
