Uzbek Land: Treasures of Tamerlane

Transfer to the railway station for further transfer to Samarkand by train. 

On arrival - start the sightseeing in Samarkand: the most impressive square in the entire Central Asia – the Registan Square (madrasah of Ulugbek, Sher-Dor madrasah, Tilya-Kori madrasah), Gur-e Amir mausoleum – necropolis of the Timurids.

After lunch continuation of sightseeing in Samarkand: Bibi-Khanym mosque, architectural ensemble Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugbek observatory.

Dinner at a local national house, a culinary master class and tasting of manti - an authentic Uzbek dish that has the form of large dumplings filled with meat and steamed in a special pot.

Overnight at the hotel.

breakfast, dinner included 

Morning transfer to a small town of the Tamerlane - Shakhrisabz. 

On arrival - sightseeing tour in the city that gave a birth to the great Amir Temur. Visit Ak Saray Palace, Dorus Saodat Complex, Dorut Tillavat Madrasah, Kok Gumbaz Mosque.

Return in Samarkand in the afternoon. 

Free time on arrival. 

Overnight at the hotel in Samarkand. 

breakfast included 

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning transfer to Bukhara. 

On arrival - accommodation at the hotel, and after short rest we start our city tour in Bukhara. Visit Po-i-Kalyan Complex (Kalyan Minaret and others), Miri Arab madrassa, Magoki Attori mosque, Mosque Ulugbek Madrasah and Lyabi Haus Square. 

During sightseeing, we will visit the local Oriental teahouse and taste different types of the local tea with prices. 

Return to the hotel in the evening and rest. 

breakfast included 

After breakfast, we continue exploring Bukhara. Visit of the following sites: Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, local bazaar, Bolo Khauz Mosque, Ark Citadel with Zindan prison.

After sightseeing - participation in a miniature-painting master class at the local national house of Davlat Toshev. Dinner with the host of the house. 

Overnight at the hotel.

breakfast, dinner included

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Transfer across the famous Kyzyl-Kum desert and along the Amudarya River to Khiva. Arrival in Khiva.

Khiva, which is more than 2500 years old, is a museum-like city of the ancient Khwarazm, colorful and barely touched by humans, it is a true example of a medieval city in Middle East.

Leisure time. Visiting the souvenir shops and workshops.

Overnight at the hotel.

breakfast included 

Sightseeing in Khiva (Ichan-Kala historical inner city): Pakhlavan Mahmoud Complex, Kunya-Ark Fortress, Islam Hajji Madrasah & Minaret, Tash Khauli Alakuli Khan Palace, Juma Mosque, Muhammadaminkhan Minaret & Madrasah.

During the sightseeing, we will have a chance to participate in a bread-making class held by the Khorezmian baker and taste the results. 

After the city tour - transfer to the airport located in the city of Urgench for flight back to Tashkent. 

On arrival - accommodation at the hotel and overnight. 

breakfast included 

Transfer to the international airport in Tashkent. 

Departure. 

breakfast included