Tashkent

Tashkent International Airport - Welcome to Uzbekistan!

Tashkent-Khiva

Itchan Kala - The gateway to the desert, Itchan Kala, stands as the largest remaining preserved walled city in Central Asia. Located in the heart of Khiva, the inner fortified city of Itchan Kala is home to over 50 historic monuments and 250 traditional dwellings that date back to the 19th century and beyond. As such, it stands as the perfect place to appreciate the evolution of Islamic architecture. Take a step back in time and enter the city of Khiva to experience the true essence of a bustling settlement along the Silk Road.

Islam Khodja Complex - Islam-Khodja Complex is one of the pearls of Ichan-Kala - Khiva’s historical part, which was the first Uzbekistan’s site included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1990. Although the madrasah and minaret of the complex were built only in 1908 - 1910, they are the most prominent of Ichan-Kala, its landmark. The complex is famous thanks to the contrast between its Ichan-Kala’s tallest minaret and smallest madrasah, as the architect of the complex designed. Thus the minaret, visible at a long distance, looks even grander. At the beginning of the last century the minaret helped travelers to orientate themselves and find the way to the city faster.

Citadel Kunya-ark - Among the many historical attractions of the inner city of Khiva - Ichan-kala, the residence of the Khiva khans – the Kunya-Ark Fortress, erected at the end of the XVII century, deserves special attention.

Kalta Minor Minaret - This fat, turquoise-tiled minaret was begun in 1851 by Mohammed Amin Khan, who according to legend wanted to build a minaret so high he could see all the way to Bukhara. Unfortunately the khan dropped dead in 1855, leaving the beautifully tiled structure unfinished.

Khiva-Bukhara

Bukhara

Ulugbek Madrasah - Ulugbek Madrasah of Bukhara, Uzbekistan is the oldest surviving madrasah in Central Asia, built in 1417 by the great astronomer and ruler Mirzo Ulugbek.

Moschea Bolo-khauz - The most impressive feature of the Bolo Hauz Mosque is the tall, intricately carved pillars that line the front entrance. The mosque was built in the 17th century and the entire complex includes a small pond that was used as a water reservoir and a short minaret.

Chor-Minor - The name “chor-minor” translates to “four minarets” in Tajik. And those four pillars topped with vibrant blue domes are what give this structure such a unique shape.

Ark of Bukhara - It is a huge fortress and it took about two quick hours to go through it. There are about 8 types of different Museums in the Fortress

Lyab-i-Hauz - Surrounding the pool on three sides, consists of Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin

Poi Kalyan Mosque - ‘The foot of the great’, consists of three structures built in the 12th - 16th centuries

Mir-i-Arab Madrasa - It was constructed during the 16th century and is still used to be an operational Madrasah and it also has the shrine of Mir Arab.

Great Minaret of the Kalon - The Kalyan minaret is a minaret of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan and one of the most prominent landmarks in the city.

Samarkand

Gur Emir Mausoleum - Gur-e Amir is Persian for “Tomb of the King”. This architectural complex with its azure dome contains the tombs of Tamerlane

Registan - the heart of Samarkand and a real visitcard of Central Asian medieval architecture consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori

Bibi Khanym Mosque - In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. It is considered a masterpiece of the Timurid Renaissance.

Siyob Bozor - The largest bazaar in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. All daily necessities, such as “Samarkand naan”, are sold. Siyob Bazaar is located adjacent to the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and is visited not only by local people but also by domestic and foreign tourists.

Shah-i-Zinda - Ensemble includes mausoleums and other ritual buildings of 11th – 15th and 19th centuries.

Ulugh Beg Observatory - The Ulugh Beg Observatory is an observatory in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer Ulugh Beg.

Tashkent

Kukeldash Madrasah - One of the most famous historical sites in Uzbekistan’s capital. Built in 1570 under the Shaybanid Dynasty. It is beautiful example of Islamic architecture and are certainly worth a stop when you’re in the area.

Amir Temur Square - Amir Temur square founded in 1882 and originally called Konstantinovsky Square, was renamed on August 31, 1994, after the Amir Timur to honor the cultural and historical contribution of the great conqueror.

Amir Timur Museum - The most impressive area of the museum is the central rotunda. A copy of the Quran sits in the center with a vibrantly colored mural behind it. The domed ceiling is painted gold with a fantastic chandelier hanging from the center.

Ensemble Hazrati Imam - A religious center of the city consisting of the Barakkhan madrasah; Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the library of Islamic Literature with the Holy Koran Book of the VII century (original Quran Othman). Khast Imam is one of the most significant spiritual centers in Central Asia and attracts pilgrims and visitors all over the world.

Independence Square (Mustakillik Square) - The main square of Uzbekistan reflects the past, present, and future of the country. There are fountains standing for the life energy of Uzbek people, the Cabinet and the Senate, the “Eternal flame” in honor of soldiers who died during the Second World War.

Chorsu Bazaar - The ancient bazaar of Tashkent. “Chorsu” means “four waters”, symbolically meaning the conjunction of four major parts of the old city in the bazaar where people come for trades.

Monument of Courage Earthquake Memorial - The composition is devoted to the tragic date of earthquake in Tashkent on April 26, 1966, and is erected in the approximate place of the earthquake epicenter. Residents still come to the monument to honor those people who took a part in the reconstruction of Tashkent;

Tashkent International Airport - Thank you for travelling us!

• Lunch at Tashkent Pilov Center
• Knowledgeable and entertaining Local Tour Guide
• Entry fees according to the tour program
• Best 3 star hotels
• High speed Train tickets (Tash. - Bukhara-Sam-Tashkent.)
• All transfers from hotel to hotel and full transportation services in an air-conditioned vehicles
• Services of an expert Tour Director

• Lunche
• Dinner