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Daily Tour
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Visit the top historic site and Islamic center of The Khazrati Imam Architectural Complex built in the 15th century.
Explore the Barak-Khan Madrasah.
Soak in the architecture of the Tilya Sheikh Mosque which is still a functioning mosque featuring minarets, a praying hall, a library, and household facilities.
Admire the beauty of Muyi Muborak Madrasah which is said to have hair of the Prophet Muhammad preserved in it. It is also famous for the great Islamic relic of Uthman Koran kept in its library, which is believed to be the world’s oldest Koran copy. Legend has it that it still has blood drops on its pages and was brought by Timurlane from Iraq.
Go to the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum.
Look around the Namazgoh Mosque.
Visit Chorsu national oriental bazaar. The oldest oriental bazaar of silk route, shop till you drop! Watch and learn, the good-natured bargaining an essential part of shopping in this country!
Also, your Uzbekistan trip will include a walking tour along the new part of Tashkent and to explore the –
Independence Square.
Amir Timur Square.
Alisher Navoi Theatre.
Enjoy the gardens and statues around these landmarks which depict the rich history and culture of Uzbekistan.
Take a morning flight to the Urgench which is the capital of the Khorezm region on the Amu Darya river and the closest airport to Khiva.
Take a tour of the walled inner town of Itchan-Kala architectural complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The old town retains more than 50 historic monuments and 250 old houses, dating primarily from the 18th to 19th centuries. Be spellbound by this walled city which is a living museum of the Silk Route era, don’t miss the highlights:
Mohammed Amin Khan madrassah.
Kunya-Ark Castle.
Kalta Minor tower.
Tash-Hovli Harem Palace.
Take a road trip to Bukhara via the desert of Kyzyl-Kum. You will also get a chance to see how hard it was for caravans to travel in this unending desert to trade their goods. You will have a picnic lunch on the way and dinner at the National Uzbek house with a local family.
During the Uzbekistan tour you will also get to spend the day exploring the city of Bukhara:
Citadel Ark (4th c.).
Samanides Mausoleum (9-10th c.).
Chashma Ayub (14th c.).
Bolo-Hauz Mosque (beginning of the 20th c.).
The complex of Lyabi-Khauz (14-17th c.).
Minaret Kalon (12th c.) – the tallest minaret in Central Asia.
Kalyan Mosque (12th c.).
Stopover at Dome Bazaar where you can practice your bargaining skills and purchase souvenirs, carpets, etc.
Spend time exploring the city on your own, visit national houses, talk to local people, drink green tea on Lyabi Khauz square.
Watch a national folklore show in Nodir Devon Begi Madrassa in the old city.
Take a tour of Shakhrisabz including the-
Ruins of Ak-Saray Palace.
Dor-ut Saodat Complex.
Khazratiy Imam Mosque.
Jahongir Mausoleum.
Dor-ut Tillavat Complex.
Gumbazi-Seiidan.
Kok Gumbaz Mosque.
Samarkand city tour highlights :
Tamerlane’s Tomb or Gur Emir Mausoleum (14-15th c.) – Guri Amir is Persian for “Tomb of the King”.
Continue to Registan square in the heart of the city. It is an ensemble of three madrassas.
The Ulugh Beg Madrasah (1417–1420).
The Tilya-Kori Madrasah (1646–1660).
Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619–1636).
Visit The Bibi Khanym complex built-in 1399–1405 with the spoils of Timur’s campaign in India. Legend says Bibi Khanym was named in homage to Timur’s senior wife, Sarai Mulk Khanym. There are many intriguing stories about this monument, with a romantic angle thrown in too which your guide will share with you.
Visit a winery where not only will you get to taste some of the best Uzbeki wine but also learn about the procedure and history of wine producing in Uzbekistan.
Make a trip to the largest and most grand of all bazaars – the Siyob bazaar where you can buy Uzbek fruits, sweets, and souvenirs. Please do not hesitate to bargain and taste Lepeshka – the unforgettable Samarkand Bread.
Visit Registan to see its surreal beauty at sunset and when the night falls. See it all lit up, it will leave you breathless as the madrassas look like shining jewels with stars above. A perfect opportunity for unforgettable photos.
Explore the Khoja Doniyar Mausoleum where according to legend the remains of the saint and his sarcophagus is growing as well. That’s why the length of the tomb is 10 meters.