Magnificent Uzbekistan - 7N8D
Theme: Leisure
Experiences you will have:Private luxury, History and heritage, Art Tourism, Cultural experiences, Exploring a city with guide.
Destination: Uzbekistan
Location in brief: Uzbekistan is South of Russia and North of Afganistan.
Accommodation type: 3 Star
Suitable Group size: Any
Check in 2:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Food: Continental, Ethnic Local, Indian in Tashkent
Hygiene: Maintained as per the laid down protocol and norms.
Terrain: Semi-arid grassland, desert, mountains.
Vehicle provided: Private. As per the request or pre-determined itinerary.
Climate: In the winter season, the high altitude points are covered with snow. At the foothills the climate is cool and bearable. Summer (March to June) is the best season to visit as temperature is pleasant.
Experiences you will have:Private luxury, History and heritage, Art Tourism, Cultural experiences, Exploring a city with guide.
Destination: Uzbekistan
Location in brief: Uzbekistan is South of Russia and North of Afganistan.
Accommodation type: 3 Star
Suitable Group size: Any
Check in 2:00 PM | Check out 11:00 AM
Food: Continental, Ethnic Local, Indian in Tashkent
Hygiene: Maintained as per the laid down protocol and norms.
Terrain: Semi-arid grassland, desert, mountains.
Vehicle provided: Private. As per the request or pre-determined itinerary.
Climate: In the winter season, the high altitude points are covered with snow. At the foothills the climate is cool and bearable. Summer (March to June) is the best season to visit as temperature is pleasant.
Some facts about Uzbekistan:
- The region where Uzbekistan is currently located at
different times was the center of powerful empires: Persian,
Mongol,Turks, Soviet. It was under the rule of Alexander the
Great around IV century BC and Tamerlane in XVIth century.
Precious heritage of these days amazes tourists year-round.
- Up to 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites located in
Uzbekistan: the city of Bukhara, Samarkand, Shakhrisyabz;
Itchan Kala and Western Tyan-Shan.
- Uzbekistan is a Doubly Landlocked Country, with unique
nature sites: deserts, mountains, Aral sea - the largest
shrinking lake in the world.
- The region where Uzbekistan is currently located at
different times was the center of powerful empires: Persian,
Mongol,Turks, Soviet. It was under the rule of Alexander the
Great around IV century BC and Tamerlane in XVIth century.
Precious heritage of these days amazes tourists year-round.
- Up to 5 UNESCO World Heritage sites located in
Uzbekistan: the city of Bukhara, Samarkand, Shakhrisyabz;
Itchan Kala and Western Tyan-Shan.
- Uzbekistan is a Doubly Landlocked Country, with unique
nature sites: deserts, mountains, Aral sea - the largest
shrinking lake in the world.
There are convenient flight options from Delhi.
Variety of excursions and experiences are mentioned in the itinerary section.
Itinerary – 7N/8D – Ex-Tashkent – 12th May ‘24:
Day 1. Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent, meeting with driver, transfer to hotel Meeting with Guide in the hotel lobby, instructions, dinner.
Day 2. Tashkent
09:00 Breakfast in hotel
09:30 meeting with Guide, start of the excursion:
The Tour of Tashkent - the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia.
Excursion to the new part of the city: Amir Temur Square, the Monument of Courage (monument of the earthquake in 1966), Independence Square, Alisher Navoi Theater Square.
Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, which is known since 1927, when the first exhibition of works of masters of Uzbekistan was organized there. The museum keeps more than 7,000 samples of Applied Arts: hand embroidery, skullcaps, jewelry, carpets and other handicraft items from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day.
13:00 - break for lunch.
The old city - here you can still find residential houses built in the late 19th century. This is the historical north- western part of Tashkent, where the city was located before the formation of the Turkestan Governorate- General (1865).
Hast Imam Complex (16th-20th centuries) - This is where the famous Koran of caliph Osman (7th century) is kept. In Hast-Imam you will visit Barak Khan Madrasah, Till Sheikh Mosque, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and Islamic Institute named after Imam al-Bukhari.
A visit to Akbar and Alisher Rakhimov's ceramics workshop is a unique place, a paradise in the old city part of Tashkent, where there is a completely different approach to the process, to the products and to the aesthetic design. There are no clichés and typical ceramics here, each bowl and plate is a work of art, and the house with a beautiful garden adds a special oriental flavor and charm to the workshop.
Abdulkasym Madrasah (XIX c) - One of the most interesting historical buildings in Tashkent is Abdulkasym Madrasah, it was built in 1850, but folk legends say that the "first stone" of this structure was laid already in the beginning of the XIX century. Nowadays there is a Center of Applied Arts in the building where every connoisseur of Oriental culture can visit Madrasah and watch the work of famous Uzbek craftsmen. Here you can find the works of skilled embroiderers: carpets, scarves, scarves, bags embroidered in the national style. Connoisseurs of metal works can buy various metal objects with intricate carvings and engravings.
17:30 - return to the hotel.
Day 3. Khiva
04:45 – Meeting in Hotel lobby with the guide, transfer to airport. 06:00 – 07:30 – Flight to Khiva.
09:00 – Breakfast in hotel.
09:30 - City tour with a visit to the architectural complex Ichan Kala (ancient city)
A visit to the museum-academy of Mamun tells about the history of the ancient Khorezm civilization. The museum is located in the building of the Khorezm Academy of Mamun, there are rare archaeological finds, manuscripts and the best ethnographic items.
13:00 - break for lunch.
Citadel Kunya Ark (16-17th century) - the residence of all Khiva rulers, Madrasah of Muhammad Minaret Kalta
- Minar, Amin Khan (19th century) - the current hotel, Madrasah Muhammad- Rakhimkhan (bears the name of not only the Khan, but also the great poet of Khorezm Feruz ).
Juma - mosque and minaret (Friday
mosque with stunning carved columns), Mausoleum of Said Alauddin. Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud (14-18 centuries), Islamkhodzhi Minaret, Allakulikhan Caravanserai, Alpakulikhan Madrassah (1834-1835). Tash Palace - Khovli (19th century).
17:30 - return to the hotel.
Day 4. Khiva
09:00 – Breakfast.
09:30 - Excursion to Nurullabay Palace,
Nurullabay Palace, the summer palace complex of the Khiva khans, built under Asfandiyar Khan, who ruled the Khiva Khanate from 1910 to 1918.
The palace, with its exceptional style and extravagant ornamentation, differs from other khan residences in Khiva. Several ceremonial halls of various shapes were placed in the palace, and among them was the throne room, decorated in the Russian Art Nouveau style. Many design elements of the palace were ordered by Asfandiyar Khan at the Imperial Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg.
13:00 - break for lunch.
Visit to the one of the wood carvers' workshops and observe how works of art with ornaments are created from ordinary wood, where each curl has its own symbolism.
15:40 – Transfer to the railways station to the train Khiva - Bukhara.
Day 5. Bukhara
00:18 –Arrival to Bukhara, transfer to hotel. 09:30 – Breakfast.
10:00 - Excursion to the city of Bukhara
The city of Bukhara is a city of Oriental poetry and fairy tales, the romantic look of which attracts tourists from all over the world; it has also been known as the holiest city in Asia. Bukhara has about 300 mosques and 80 madrassas. Excursion to this magnificent city includes a tour of the Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Nodir Khan Diwan Begi Madrassah, Nodir Devan Begi Honaka Madrassah, Magoki- Attari Mosque.
In Bukhara folk crafts have been developed since ancient times, here you can see many famous masters and craftsmen. Embroidery and carpet weaving occupy a special place in the handicraft art.
13:00 - break for lunch.
In the afternoon tour to Ark fortress, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ismail Samani mausoleum and Chashma Ayub. We will visit the home studio of master Rakhmon Toshev - he will share with you the secrets of traditional embroidery "Suzanne"; usually women do it, but he inherited it from his grandmother and now passes his secrets to his family and students. Dinner at Rakhmon's house, when ere you can enjoy the amazing taste of traditional Bukhara pilaf. If desired, tourists can participate in a fascinating master class on cooking Bukhara pilaf together with the owner of the house.
17:30 - return to the hotel.
Day 6. Bukhara – Samarkand
09:00 – Breakfast.
09:30 - Continuation of the tour through the fabulous Bukhara.
The workshop of jewelers and embroiderers -the oldest art of the East, was the famous Bukhara gold embroidery. Sewing with gold and silver threads is occupied by men. Silk or paper thread was tightly wrapped with the thinnest strip of gold or silver. The thread was then sewn with stitches usually to a colored velvet background.
14:00 - break for lunch in traditional restaurant
15:20 – Transfer to the railways station to Afrosiab high speed train to Samarkand. 17:25 – Arrival in Samarkand, transfer to hotel.
Day 7. Samarkand
09:00 – Breakfast.
09:30 – Start of the excursion in Samarkand.
Samarkand is a legendary city on the Great Silk Road, the capital of the great empire of Tamerlane. Today our guests are taken on a fascinating tour of the famous Samarkand. Firstly, you will go to the very heart of the city to the Registan ensemble square. Excursion to three madrassahs: Ulugbek Madrassah, Tillya-Kori and Sher-Dor, which will fascinate everyone with their grandeur and beauty of architectural style. Next is an excursion to Gur-Emir, the mausoleum of the great Tamerlane and the Timurid dynasty.
13:00 - break for lunch.
After lunch visit grandiose construction of Amir Temur times - Bibi-Khanum main Friday mosque as well as Shah-i Zinda burial place and Siab Bazar.
Ulugbek Observatory (15th century) - Scientific works of Ulugbek were created due to the unique observatory he built in Samarkand. The main stationary instrument was a giant quadrant placed inside a cylindrical building 48 meters in diameter (the remains of the foundation, or rather trenches from it, were found during archaeological research).
17:00 – Transfer to Tashkent by high-speed train. 19:43 – Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to hotel.
Day 8. Tashkent (depending on flight time)
09:00 – Breakfast.
09:30 – Start of the excursion in Tashkent.
Shopping time in national market " Chorsu Bazaar - one of the oldest bazaars in the city. The Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent, which is more than a hundred years old, has also always been located on the main square of Eski Zhuva. Here you can find the vast majority of national souvenirs and crafts.
13:00 - break for lunch.
Visit to the cultural center HUMAN HOUSE where exclusive handicrafts of masters from different parts of Uzbekistan are presented - from a small saucer, painted by Rishtan masters, to the satin shoes.
15:30 - Transfer to Islam Karimov International Airport for the return flight home.
Conditions:
What is included:
• Double accommodation in 3* - 4* in hotels with breakfast
• Meals: breakfasts in hotel, lunches and dinners are optional
• English-speaking guide along the whole itinerary
• Transportation services along the whole itinerary
• Entrance fees to the monuments
What's not included:
• international flights
• health insurance
• tip for guide and driver
• Master class on cooking plilaf in Bukhara
• everything that is not mentioned in the included services
• Taxes in India, as applicable.
Day 1. Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent, meeting with driver, transfer to hotel Meeting with Guide in the hotel lobby, instructions, dinner.
Day 2. Tashkent
09:00 Breakfast in hotel
09:30 meeting with Guide, start of the excursion:
The Tour of Tashkent - the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia.
Excursion to the new part of the city: Amir Temur Square, the Monument of Courage (monument of the earthquake in 1966), Independence Square, Alisher Navoi Theater Square.
Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, which is known since 1927, when the first exhibition of works of masters of Uzbekistan was organized there. The museum keeps more than 7,000 samples of Applied Arts: hand embroidery, skullcaps, jewelry, carpets and other handicraft items from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day.
13:00 - break for lunch.
The old city - here you can still find residential houses built in the late 19th century. This is the historical north- western part of Tashkent, where the city was located before the formation of the Turkestan Governorate- General (1865).
Hast Imam Complex (16th-20th centuries) - This is where the famous Koran of caliph Osman (7th century) is kept. In Hast-Imam you will visit Barak Khan Madrasah, Till Sheikh Mosque, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and Islamic Institute named after Imam al-Bukhari.
A visit to Akbar and Alisher Rakhimov's ceramics workshop is a unique place, a paradise in the old city part of Tashkent, where there is a completely different approach to the process, to the products and to the aesthetic design. There are no clichés and typical ceramics here, each bowl and plate is a work of art, and the house with a beautiful garden adds a special oriental flavor and charm to the workshop.
Abdulkasym Madrasah (XIX c) - One of the most interesting historical buildings in Tashkent is Abdulkasym Madrasah, it was built in 1850, but folk legends say that the "first stone" of this structure was laid already in the beginning of the XIX century. Nowadays there is a Center of Applied Arts in the building where every connoisseur of Oriental culture can visit Madrasah and watch the work of famous Uzbek craftsmen. Here you can find the works of skilled embroiderers: carpets, scarves, scarves, bags embroidered in the national style. Connoisseurs of metal works can buy various metal objects with intricate carvings and engravings.
17:30 - return to the hotel.
Day 3. Khiva
04:45 – Meeting in Hotel lobby with the guide, transfer to airport. 06:00 – 07:30 – Flight to Khiva.
09:00 – Breakfast in hotel.
09:30 - City tour with a visit to the architectural complex Ichan Kala (ancient city)
A visit to the museum-academy of Mamun tells about the history of the ancient Khorezm civilization. The museum is located in the building of the Khorezm Academy of Mamun, there are rare archaeological finds, manuscripts and the best ethnographic items.
13:00 - break for lunch.
Citadel Kunya Ark (16-17th century) - the residence of all Khiva rulers, Madrasah of Muhammad Minaret Kalta
- Minar, Amin Khan (19th century) - the current hotel, Madrasah Muhammad- Rakhimkhan (bears the name of not only the Khan, but also the great poet of Khorezm Feruz ).
Juma - mosque and minaret (Friday
mosque with stunning carved columns), Mausoleum of Said Alauddin. Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud (14-18 centuries), Islamkhodzhi Minaret, Allakulikhan Caravanserai, Alpakulikhan Madrassah (1834-1835). Tash Palace - Khovli (19th century).
17:30 - return to the hotel.
Day 4. Khiva
09:00 – Breakfast.
09:30 - Excursion to Nurullabay Palace,
Nurullabay Palace, the summer palace complex of the Khiva khans, built under Asfandiyar Khan, who ruled the Khiva Khanate from 1910 to 1918.
The palace, with its exceptional style and extravagant ornamentation, differs from other khan residences in Khiva. Several ceremonial halls of various shapes were placed in the palace, and among them was the throne room, decorated in the Russian Art Nouveau style. Many design elements of the palace were ordered by Asfandiyar Khan at the Imperial Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg.
13:00 - break for lunch.
Visit to the one of the wood carvers' workshops and observe how works of art with ornaments are created from ordinary wood, where each curl has its own symbolism.
15:40 – Transfer to the railways station to the train Khiva - Bukhara.
Day 5. Bukhara
00:18 –Arrival to Bukhara, transfer to hotel. 09:30 – Breakfast.
10:00 - Excursion to the city of Bukhara
The city of Bukhara is a city of Oriental poetry and fairy tales, the romantic look of which attracts tourists from all over the world; it has also been known as the holiest city in Asia. Bukhara has about 300 mosques and 80 madrassas. Excursion to this magnificent city includes a tour of the Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Nodir Khan Diwan Begi Madrassah, Nodir Devan Begi Honaka Madrassah, Magoki- Attari Mosque.
In Bukhara folk crafts have been developed since ancient times, here you can see many famous masters and craftsmen. Embroidery and carpet weaving occupy a special place in the handicraft art.
13:00 - break for lunch.
In the afternoon tour to Ark fortress, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ismail Samani mausoleum and Chashma Ayub. We will visit the home studio of master Rakhmon Toshev - he will share with you the secrets of traditional embroidery "Suzanne"; usually women do it, but he inherited it from his grandmother and now passes his secrets to his family and students. Dinner at Rakhmon's house, when ere you can enjoy the amazing taste of traditional Bukhara pilaf. If desired, tourists can participate in a fascinating master class on cooking Bukhara pilaf together with the owner of the house.
17:30 - return to the hotel.
Day 6. Bukhara – Samarkand
09:00 – Breakfast.
09:30 - Continuation of the tour through the fabulous Bukhara.
The workshop of jewelers and embroiderers -the oldest art of the East, was the famous Bukhara gold embroidery. Sewing with gold and silver threads is occupied by men. Silk or paper thread was tightly wrapped with the thinnest strip of gold or silver. The thread was then sewn with stitches usually to a colored velvet background.
14:00 - break for lunch in traditional restaurant
15:20 – Transfer to the railways station to Afrosiab high speed train to Samarkand. 17:25 – Arrival in Samarkand, transfer to hotel.
Day 7. Samarkand
09:00 – Breakfast.
09:30 – Start of the excursion in Samarkand.
Samarkand is a legendary city on the Great Silk Road, the capital of the great empire of Tamerlane. Today our guests are taken on a fascinating tour of the famous Samarkand. Firstly, you will go to the very heart of the city to the Registan ensemble square. Excursion to three madrassahs: Ulugbek Madrassah, Tillya-Kori and Sher-Dor, which will fascinate everyone with their grandeur and beauty of architectural style. Next is an excursion to Gur-Emir, the mausoleum of the great Tamerlane and the Timurid dynasty.
13:00 - break for lunch.
After lunch visit grandiose construction of Amir Temur times - Bibi-Khanum main Friday mosque as well as Shah-i Zinda burial place and Siab Bazar.
Ulugbek Observatory (15th century) - Scientific works of Ulugbek were created due to the unique observatory he built in Samarkand. The main stationary instrument was a giant quadrant placed inside a cylindrical building 48 meters in diameter (the remains of the foundation, or rather trenches from it, were found during archaeological research).
17:00 – Transfer to Tashkent by high-speed train. 19:43 – Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to hotel.
Day 8. Tashkent (depending on flight time)
09:00 – Breakfast.
09:30 – Start of the excursion in Tashkent.
Shopping time in national market " Chorsu Bazaar - one of the oldest bazaars in the city. The Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent, which is more than a hundred years old, has also always been located on the main square of Eski Zhuva. Here you can find the vast majority of national souvenirs and crafts.
13:00 - break for lunch.
Visit to the cultural center HUMAN HOUSE where exclusive handicrafts of masters from different parts of Uzbekistan are presented - from a small saucer, painted by Rishtan masters, to the satin shoes.
15:30 - Transfer to Islam Karimov International Airport for the return flight home.
Conditions:
What is included:
• Double accommodation in 3* - 4* in hotels with breakfast
• Meals: breakfasts in hotel, lunches and dinners are optional
• English-speaking guide along the whole itinerary
• Transportation services along the whole itinerary
• Entrance fees to the monuments
What's not included:
• international flights
• health insurance
• tip for guide and driver
• Master class on cooking plilaf in Bukhara
• everything that is not mentioned in the included services
• Taxes in India, as applicable.
The company has cancellation policy which will be shared on enquiry.