DIFFERENT UZBEKISTAN

        Incredible green and rich in history with vegetation oasis, since long served as a main connection in between nomadic and sedentary world

You'll be met at the international airport in Tashkent. If you are arriving in the morning you'll be taken to hotel for the breakfast. after having the rest a bit we are starting a tour within the Tashkent city, you are going to be introduced with places such as;

- Driving through the green streets of Toshkent, we approaching to the monument of “Courage”. Where you will get acquainted with the recent past of the city.

- Then it’s like time has just thrown us into the past, Old Town, Khast Imam complex - where the Kaffal Shashi mausoleum is located, the Barakhan madrasah. The main reason of so many pilgrims and guests rushing towards here, is availability of holy Koran Usman.

- Next we move to the liveliest part of the city, the CHORSU bazaar. Indoor and outdoor part of the market, always welcomes and open for locals and guests of the city. Also nearby is the Kukaldosh madrasah.

- We are heading to the new part of the city, “Independence Square”. From there we will go on foot to the “Palace of the Grand Duke”. There are two options to get to Amir Timur Square, either along Broadway or take a ride on the underground metro.

Completion of the excursion. Dinner, Rest.

      This is a real fairy-tale fortified city from the book 1001 Nights, home for the world scientists, its buildings highlight the splendor of the city

Early morning domestic flight to Urgench from Tashkent, it takes 1:20 minutes to get there. By the time of our arrival we ll have our breakfast at the hotel in Hiva. Then after short break tour starts within the UNESCO heritage sight;

Sightseeing tour of Khiva - “Ichan Kala” - the historical, fortification in the oasis, more then 300 families live there, also an open-air museum, which became the first World Heritage Site in Central Asia.

You are expected to visit battlements of the Kunya-Ark fortress, the largest Khiva madrassah of Muhammad Amin Khan, a little further is the famous short minaret of Kalta-Minor, the Kuhna Ark Fortress, one of the compact  madrassah named after Muhammad Rahim Khan, the Mausoleum of Said Alauddin mausoleum is the oldest monument in the city build in 14th century. The Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Mahmud - the architectural ensemble is of the ancient Khorezm architecture before the Timur. The Mazar is not just a landmark, but also a place of pilgrimage.  First mud brick mausoleum over the tombstone of Pakhlavan Mahmud was erected  in the 17th century. Juma Mosque - The original building dates back to the 10th century. Once upon a time there was simply a roof on the columns, under which muslims gathered and prayed on Fridays. Tash-Khauli Palace - Built in the first half of the 19th century on behalf of Alla-Kuli Khan, the Tash-Khauli Palace,  asserts the power and grandeur  with its scale, characteristic of Khorezm palace architecture of that era.

-taking a walk along Ichan Kala fortress tower at sunset will leave you with an unforgettable impression of this marvelous unique preserved place

  This day, you can additionally to discover Ayaz-kala, the ancient settlement of Ayaz-kala - the ruins of an ancient fortress from the period of  Kushan empire 3rd-2nd centuries. B.C ) Elikkala region and Tuprakkalu, was the ancient Khorezm capital under the rule of the Afrigid dynasty, I-VI centuries.

    Morning Departure over two extraordinary Kizil kum and Karakum desserts, driving through this land you will receive positive impressions such a entertainig view for the sendy dunes, exotic lunch on the way among the desert, a foto satiion stop for legendary river Oxus.

   Ancient city, Civilization in the middle of desert, holly land of saints, center of islamic culture, generous city.

Blessed ancient city of Bukhara. Charming for any visitor,  the region with its beauty, elegant blue dome of mosques, madrassas and cozy caravansraeans, create an indescribable picture of the greatness and ancient history  of the place.

- We reach the local park where a unique object is located, the Ismail Samani mausoleum of the 9th-10th century.

- Next is, walking tour through the old part of the city. Sightseeing tour of the city Bolo Khauz Mosque and Ark.

- One of the fabulous sights in Bukhara is the Poi Kalon ensemble, here are several objects, Kalon minaret, the Huge mosque, the Mir Arab madrasah; extraordinary beauty, the colors of majolica and mosaics shimmering in different tones giving a certain solemn harmony to this place.

- Toki Zargaron is a trading dome under which various jewelry and decorations were traded for several centuries.

-A few steps from the dome there are two MADRESAS opposite each other in the Kosh style, one is the Ulugbek madrasah and the other is the Abdulaziz Khan madrasah.

- After walking a bit along the main streets, and  famous workshops of gunsmiths of old Bukhara, we find ourselves besides a trading dome, Toki Telpak-furushon, it is very favorable here and cool where you can be hidden from the scorching sun in hot days. A place where they mainly sell hats and clothin.

- Reaching a wonderful object, the Magoki Attori Mosque, a unique structure of the 12th - 16th centuries. Located more than 4.5 meters below ground level, it is interesting for its carved decor.

- Toki Sarafon, the building under which money changers once successfully conducted business.

- Incomparable architectural ensemble of Lyabi Hovuz, 16th - 17th centuries. The place is cool, shady and a real pleasure to admire the historical structures formed on all sides of the Hovuz pond. They are Khanaka Devan Begi, Madrasah Devan Begi, Madrasah Kukeldash. All these buildings are very compatible with the plant environment of this area.

- An amazing building of the early 19th century "Chor Minor".

Option: You also can visit and enjoy a folklore show with dinner tonight. Reserved in

     - The summer palace of the emirs "Sitorai Mohi Hassa" was built at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries. Currently, the palace houses a museum for decorative and applied arts.

- One of the most holiest places in the Islamic world is Мausoleum of Burhaniddin Nakshband. A very significant religious figure in Islam world known as a Sufi teacher, and considered to be the founder of a significant Sufi Order Nakshbandi. Khoja Burhaniddin Muhammad Nakshband, whom Sufies  call respectfully Al-Shah - the Great Sheikh, and ordinary people call him Balogardon, which Persian-Tajik meaning is "Defender, Savior, The guardian from troubles."

There are an additional option to take a traditional hammam, both women and men.

    - Chor Bakr XVI century" - "Four Bakrs", since 4 sheikhs of this dynasty are buried there.

In the 10th century, when Bukhara was ruled by the Samanid dynasty, there was a clan of Juybar Seyids (descendants of the Prophet Muhammad), who occupied an important place in the life of the city. For centuries, the Juibars were buried in this country cemetery. Chor-Bakr is considered the largest necropolis in Central Asia.

- Transfer to Samarkand through Shahrisabz.

- Shahrisabz - the greenest place in the area.

There are some  sights of historical purpose refer to the period of Amir Timur such as;

- Majestic Aq-Saray, Dorus tilovat and Dorus sakhovat.

- Further lovly drive over the maintain path a picturesque nature of the place.

- Arrival to Samarkand.

Highlights in Samarkand

The star of the east, the capital of ancient civilizations, a city of alluring beauty, a crossroads of trade routes, its buildings shimmering in all colors, its domes seemed to replace the sky.

• Mausoleum "Guri Amir".
• Registan Square, walking distance to the Bibi Khanum Mosque.
• The magnificent multi-colored bazaar "Sieb Bazaar"
• Free time.

There is an additional option to take a wine tasting or visit theatre "El-merois". Reservation in advance  

• Paper mill "Konigil".
• Ulugbek Observatory,
• Mausoleum "Khoja Donier".
• Ancient ruins of settlement and the   Afrosiyab Museum.
• Holy place, Shahi Zinda memorial complex.
• Transfer to Tashkent
• End of tour.