Departure Days in 2009:
20 August, 10 September, 01 October
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Thursday: Arrival in Tashkent, transfer to the hotel.
Day 2, Friday: In the first half of the day sightseeing Tashkent. Visit center of Tashkent, Amir Temur Square, Independence Square, Old City part of Tashkent with Khast-Imom Complex and Chor-Su bazaar, Applied Arts Museum. In the afternoon depart and drive to Samarkand. Arrival to Samarkand, check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3, Saturday: Guided sightseeing tour in Samarkand, sightseeing tour will include visit to the famous Registan Square, Shakhi-Zinda Complex, remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Shakhi-Zinda necropolis, Gur-Emir mausoleum, Ulugbek observatory. Free time in central bazaar in Samarkand. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4, Sunday: In the morning depart Samarkand and drive to Bukhara. Arrival to Bukhara, check in to the hotel. In the afternoon sightseeing Bukhara. Visit Kalon ensemble, Madrasah Miri-Arab, Magoki-Attori mosque, Madrasah Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, trade domes, Lyabi Hauz complex, Madrasah Chor-Minor. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5, Monday: Continue sightseeing Bukhara. Visit Samani dynasty mausoleum, Arc Fortress, Chashma-Ayub. Day trip to summer palace of Bukhara Emirs Sitorai-Mokhikhosa. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6, Tuesday: In the morning transfer to Khiva. During 7 hour drive stops to see Amudarya river and for lunch. Arrival to Khiva, check in to the hotel. Free time.
Day 7, Wednesday: In the morning guided sightseeing of Khiva, spend a day in UNESCO World Heritage site Ichan-Qala fortress. In Ichan-Qala fortress visit Kunya-Arc, Sayeed Alauddin mausoleum, Madrasah Arab-Mukhamadkhan, mosque Oq-Masjid, Madrasah Hodjan Berdi-biya, Shirgazikhan, Abdullakhan, Juma mosque, Madrasah Allakulikhan, Toshkhovli palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud mausoleum, minaret Islom-khodja. Free time in the afternoon. In the evening transfer to the airport in Urgench, flight to Tashkent. Arrival to Tashkent, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8, Thursday: Transfer to the airport, departure. End of the tour.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Accommodation, based on twin room sharing at 3-star hotels, breakfast included
- Transportation on comfortable air-conditioned bus and minivan
- Sightseeing with local English speaking guide in each city
- Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other sights
- Air-ticket Urgench - Tashkent
- Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa
- Dinner with folklore show program at Nodir Devan Begi Madrassah in Bukhara
- English speaking tour leader to accompany the group from 6 persons.
Price Excludes:
- Charges in hotels for additional services
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa
- Camera fees, charged separately by museums
- Personal insurance.
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