Day 01 Arrival Tashkent
Upon arrival in Tashkent Airport you are met and transferred to your pre booked Hotel. Afternoon Half day sightseeing tour of Tashkent visiting the old town to see Barak Khana Seminary, Tila Shaikh mosque and archives known for the exhibit of a rare copy of Koran written the third Caliph Othman. Later proceed to Chorsu bazaar, Kukeldash Madrassah (16c).
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Tashkent.
Day 02 Tashkent – Urgench (By Flight) Urgench – Khiva
(Drive 30 Km)
Morning you are transferred to Tashkent Airport to board flight for Urgench. Upon arrival in Urgench Airport you are met and transferred to Khiva. Upon arrival in Khiva check in at your pre booked Hotel. Khiva is the museum under the open sky. In the inner city Ichan Kala no transport, whole day will be just walking tour: Visit Ichan Kala, Kalta Minor, Kunya Ark, Madrassah Rakhimkhon, Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud. Enjoy view of whole ancient Khiva, Friday mosque and Tashauli Palace/harem.Overnight stay at the Hotel in Khiva.
Day 03 Khiva – Bukhara (Drive 460 km, 6-7hour Drive)
Morning drive to Bukhara via famous Kizil Kum desert (Red sands) See desert flora and fauna: unique saksaul trees and other desert vegetation, different kind mammals. Stop at Amudarya river bank. Picnic lunch en route. Later continue to Bukhara. Upon arrival in Bukhara check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bukhara.
Day 04 Bukhara
Today full day sightseeing tour in Bukhara visiting Lab-i-khauz ensemble, the pool and chaikhana of which is the modern centre of traditional Uzbekistan. A place where the very soul of Central Asia lies mirrored in a piala of steaming green tea. Visit Madrassah Nadirkhon Devanbegi, Khanaga, Mogaki Attari mosque, Poi Kalon minaret and mosque. Later see Madrassahs Aziz Khan and Ulugbek. Afternoon visit Ark Fortress, Balakhauz mosque, mausoleum of Ismail Samanid, Chashma Ayub. Optional Dinner with Folk show at Nodirkhon Divanbegi Medrassah.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bukhara.
Day 05 Bukhara
Today excursion to Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa, the summer residence of the former emir of Bukhara where you can see unique mixture of traditional Russian style of architecture harmoniously mixed with local oriental traditions. Later visit holiest ensemble Bakhauddin Nahshbandi – the burial place of one of Sufic Islam’s founders and holiest saints, Khazreti Mohammed Bakhauddin.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Bukhara.
Day 06 Bukhara – Nurata ( Drive 210 Km)
Morning drive to Desert of Kizilkum , visit caravansary Rabat-i-Malik. Later Continue to the Mountains Nurata and see the “drawings on the rock” at Sarymysh Gorge. Return to Nurata: Visit Mausoleum Mir Said Bakhorm, pond with holly fish. After lunch drive to the desert camp. Dinner at the camp with delicious food cooked on saksaul tree.
Overnight Stay at the Yurts.
Day 07 Nurata – Samarkand (Drive 250 Km)
Morning camel ride. Later Proceed to Aidarkul Lake. Lunch with fresh fried fish from the lake. Later transfer to Samarkand – the Mirror of the World, the Garden of the Soul, the Jewel of Islam, the Pearl of the East. Another name, City of famous Shadows, reveals Samarkand as witness to the full sweep of Central Asia History. Upon arrival in Samarkand check in at your pre booked Hotel.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Samarkand.
Day 08 Samarkand
Full day sightseeing in Samarkand visiting Registan Square which was for many centuries the heart of Samarkand. The word “registan” means “a sandy place”, and is derived from the sand left behind after a river running through the region had dried up. See the three beautiful madrassahs: the Ulug-Bek Madrasah built in the fifteenth century; the Tillya-Kori Madrasah built in the seventeenth century; the Sher-Dor Madrasah, also built in the seventeenth century. Visit Gur Emir – another famous point of interest on the tour of Central Asia and of Uzbekistan. The name means “Tomb of the King”, and this is the mausoleum of the Asian conqueror Tamerlane and his descendents. Afternoon see the grandest structure of Amir Temur’s times is the chief Friday Mosque called Bibi-Khanum, the Silk Road bazar and Shahi Zinda necropolis and Silk Road bazaar nearby.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Samarkand.
Day 9 Samarkand – Shakhrisabz – Samarkand (180 km Both Ways)
Full day excursion to Shakrisabs – the birthplace and home town of Central Asia’s foremost conqueror – the Great Amir Temur. Visit Ak Saroy Palace – the greatest palace, built by Tamerlan, similar in structure to Samarkand’s Bibi Khanum Mosque, but unparalled in size and decoration. The inscription survived only in part, yet the ruined entrance towers stand in monumental testimony to an age of power writ large on tiled canvas. Afternoon visit Dorus Tilavat seminary, Kok Gumbaz mosque, Dorus Saidat and the Friday mosque. Later drive back to Samarkand.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Samarkand.
Day 10 Samarkand – Tashkent (Drive 330 Km)
Morning transfer to Tashkent En route see steps and mountain views cross two rivers Zarafshan and Syrdarya. Upon arrival in Tashkent check in at your pre booked Hotel. Afternoon half day sightseeing of Tashkent visiting Mustakillik (Independence) Square in the heart of Tashkent and famous Tashkent Metro (underground) decorated with local marble and granite like an underground palaces, visit Amir Temur squire, Opera Navoi Theatre squire.
Overnight stay at the Hotel in Tashkent.
Day 11 Leave Tashkent
Today you are transferred to Tashkent Airport to board flight for Onward Journey.
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The yurts are decorated with hand-made carpets and shirdaks (stitched, and often colourful felt floor or wall-covering) of local skilled craftsmen in unusual rich entourage. Woven patterns and even lustres make the pleasure atmosphere. The ecological yurts are very clean; they are made of simple nature materials, such as wood, thick felt and poles, rolled from the fleece. It is cool in summer and warm in winter in the yurt. The construction is always developing. It is easily built and taken apart for one hour. The yurt of one family is removed on two horses or camels. The yurt camp is equipped with a stationary toilets and shower. You can spend the evening by the campfire, songs of the local akyn, admiring the calm atmosphere that is difficult to catch in a noisy city. One can make wishes during the star falling.
Grand Samarkand Superior Hotel
Located in the centre of the ancient city of Samarkand, Grand Samarkand Superior Hotel features a rooftop swimming pool with a sun terrace and loungers. The classic-style, air-conditioned rooms of this hotel offer elegant, warm-coloured interiors with white brick walls. All rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator and a private bathroom with bathrobes and slippers. Grand Samarkand Superior Restaurant is decorated with traditional Uzbek rugs and serves Uzbek and European cuisine. A wide range of wines and fine drinks is offered at the bar. After a day of sightseeing guests can have a massage, relax in the Finnish sauna and swim in the indoor pool.
Set in the heart of Samarkand, this hotel offers European cuisine, a garden and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The Old Town district and Registan Square are within a 10-minute drive. Rooms at the Grand Samarkand offer satellite TV, a minibar and a work desk. They are warmly decorated in a traditional Uzbek style, and include a private bathroom with a hairdryer. The classically decorated restaurant features an antique piano, and offers a rich variety of à la carte European and Uzbek dishes. A range of drinks and cocktails are also served in the bar, which overlooks the quiet courtyard. The Guru Amir Mausoleum is 2 km away, and it is 750 m to the International Museum of Peace and Solidarity.
Malika Bukhara is a 4-star hotel offers a spa centre and rich breakfast buffet with national and European dishes. WiFi is available throughout the property. Elegant rooms with classic-style décor are offered at the Malika-Bukhara Hotel. Rooms feature a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a minibar. National and Western cuisine is served in the restaurant of the Malika-Bukhara Hotel. A wide variety of drinks is offered at the on-site bar. The spa centre features Rusian and Turkish sauna and guests can use fitness centre.
Boutique Hotel Minzifa Bukhara
Boutique Hotel Minzifa is situated in Old Bukhara, the traditionally decorated hotel is 150 m from Lyabi-Hauz Architectural Complex. Colourful, eastern-inspired rooms at Hotel Minzifa feature traditional Uzbek embroidery. They all include a flat-screen TV, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Breakfast is available in the hotel's buffet restaurant. It serves regional Uzbek and European dishes. Guests can also enjoy drinks at the bar in the hotel’s courtyard. Located in the Old Town district, the hotel is a 15-minute walk from The Ark Fortress.
Hotel Malika Kheivak is a new hotel, built in 2008 by Malika Hotels chain. The hotel is located in the center of Ichan Qala, the historical fortress of Khiva, next to the Islam Khoja Minaret. The perfect location, rooms in national style and very great service from the hotel's staff makes it the perfect place to stay while visiting Khiva. You can enjoy national meals in the hotel restaurant and local wine and other spirits at the bar. Property Amenities: • Restaurant, • Business center, Laundry and ironing, Parking, Conference hall, Hotel café, Exchange office. Room Amenities: 24 hour room service, International calls, Satellite TV, Internet Wi-Fi, Bath/Shower, Hairdryer, Mini-bar
Hotel Ramada is located in the city centre of Tashkent, a 15-minute walk to Independence Square, Ramada Tashkent features an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, a spa centre, a fitness centre, and an on-site restaurant and bar. Free Wi-Fi and free private parking are available. Rooms at the hotel offer a TV with satellite channels, a minibar, an electric kettle, a seating area, a safety deposit box, air conditioning, and a private bathroom. Other property facilities include a 24-hour front desk, billiards, a tour desk, a snack bar, meeting and banquet facilities, luggage storage, and an airport shuttle. Pakhtakor Markaziy Stadium is a 15-minute walk from the hotel, Tashkent Tower is 4 km, and Tashkentland is 3 km away. Gafur Gulam Metro Station is a 20-minute, Tashkent Train Station is 5 km away, and Tashkent International Airport is 8 km from the property.
Miran International Tashkent
Miran International Tashkent is located only 200 m from Universitet bus stop, which offers connections throughout Tashkent city. Rooms at Miran International Hotel are individually decorated in an elegant style. Every room features a flat-screen TV, minibar and private bathroom providing slippers. Breakfast is provided in the hotel’s restaurant, which features high ceilings and white table cloths. Turkish, Indian, European and Chinese cuisine is served here. Tashkent’s Congress Hall is 500 m from the hotel and Continent Entertainment Centre is 1 km away. At the hotel, guests can enjoy use of the gym, steam bath and hot tub, or relax with a game of billiards. Severny Train Station is 4 km from Miran International Hotel and Tashkent Airport is 7 km away. Ming Urik and Oybek Metro Stations are reachable in less than 1.5 km. Hotel offers 140 Rooms