Tour’s name: Magical dream
Duration: 8 days
Day 1: Tashkent– Nukus
Today you are going to have a flight to Nukus. Nukus is a relatively large city in Uzbekistan. It is located at a distance of 800 km from the capital, in the heart of Karakalpakstan. This day you will explore the best sights of this city. Your first destination will be the Museum of Savitsky; Museum of art. Savitsky received was known far beyond the borders of not only the city, but also the country. The Museum is named after the Great Russian artist who once worked in Moscow. The Museum is known for the works of contemporaries of the avant-garde direction. At that time, they were considered forbidden. The collection, which is now stored in the Museum, I. Savitsky collected in parts, looking for new works of art. And at the same time-at significant risk. For the most part, the paintings he collected belonged to the avant-garde painting. Then you will transfer outside of Nukus to observe Mizdakhan necropolis a large architectural and religious complex, one of the most interesting tourist sites in Karakalpakstan. During the tour you will explore a 2200 years-old Zoroastrian ancient monument known as Chilpyk. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 2: Nukus – Khiva
The destination of the day is Khiva. This day you are going to explore the mesmerizing landmarks of ancient city. The fortress of Ichan-Qala has been preserved almost unchanged to our time.This was not just a defensive structure, but a real city-Museum. The complex has about 400 residential buildings and 60 architectural monuments. These include the unfinished minaret of Kalta Minar, several madrasas, among which stands out the madrasa of Muhammad Amin Khan, the citadel of Kunya-Ark, the mosques of Juma and Islam Khoja, the mausoleums of Uch-Ovliya, the Pahlavan of Mahmud, palaces and many others. The fortress of Ichan-Qala is famous for the talented mathematician al Khwarizmi, who lived within its walls. There is a monument in his honor on the territory of the complex. You will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 3: Khiva – Bukhara
After breakfast you are gointg to departure to amazing city Bukhara. This is one of the most beautiful cities not only in Uzbekistan, but all over the world. Its originality attracts many tourists from different countries; everyone wants to see for themselves the ancient monuments that have been preserved despite the long centuries of their existence. The exclusivity of Bukhara is that since the V century BC, its borders have not changed. The historical part of Buhoro (another name) is included in the UNESCO list to be protected as a World Heritage site. There situated narrow streets, green parks and gardens, historical and architectural monuments belong to different times. You will drive from Khiva to Bukhara through inspiring Kizilkum desert. According the route you will observe the charming lake Amu Darya river. It is the deepest river in Central Asia. When you will arrive to Bukhara you will have free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Bukhara
This day you are going to discover all amazing sites of Bukhara. Firstly, you will explore the most ancient citadel in Bukhara named Citadel Ark the fortress is an earthen structure in the form of an irregular rectangle. After that you will explore Samanids mausoleum, family tomb and one of the ancient architectural masterpieces of the Uzbek city of Bukhara. You will proceed tour with visiting Chashma Ayub, the famous prophet from the Bible, called Ayub in the Muslim world. After that you will stroll along the shopping domes and explore one of the most famous madrasahs of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi madrasa in Bukhara, part of the architectural ensemble of the XVI-XVII centuries Lyabi-Hauz. You will complete your tour with discovering Poi Kalon complex, unique architectural ensemble of Bukhara. There are situated three structures built in the 12th - 16th centuries: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Night will be in the hotel.
Day 5: Bukhara – Yurts camp of Nurata
Adventure starts in the morning with transferring to a small town of Nurata. The city of Nurata is a real Oriental pearl, which is often called the most interesting place to visit in Central Asia. The history of Nurata goes back to ancient times. Nurata attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world every year due to its miraculous spring. On arrival you will observe the best highlights of the city that consist of:the Khasan- Khuseyn Mosque, blacksmith’s and potter’s workshops and a sacred pond with sacred fishes, a place for pilgrimage by Muslim worshipers in Nurata. In course of the tour you will explore the Madrassa of Sheihun Hasan Nury, Mamazgokh Mosque and remains of so called "Alexander the Great’s Fortress”. After that you will proceed your tour with driving to yurt camp in dessert. Overnight at the yurt camp.
Day 6: Nurata – Samarkand
Today you will have a morning transfer to Samarkand. In the South-East of Uzbekistan, in the valley of the Zeravshan River, the ancient city of Samarkand is located. Since 742 BC, the city was known. It is often compared to Rome and Babylon, it is just as ancient, and there are also many monuments of ancient architecture. For many years, Samarkand was a key point of the Great Silk Road, and was one of the Eastern centers of science and culture. In course of the tour you will explore as Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. The heart is one of the most picturesque squares in the world — Registan. Bibi Khanum is a masterpiece of architecture in Samarkand, a monument to the history of the XV century, a religious sanctuary in Asia. Shakhi-Zindeh is a monument of medieval architecture in Samarkand (Uzbekistan), an ensemble of mausoleums of Karakhanid and Timurid nobility. Night will be spent in the hotel.
Day 7: Samarkand – Tashkent
You will have today a morning transfer to Tashkent (train). This day you are going to explore the most fascinating sights of the capital. And your first spot will be Independence square which is the main square of the country. After that you will have a walk in wonderful street the local Broadway, where you can observe local artists selling their masterpieces of art. Afterwards you will have a unique chance to enjoy riding in one of the most beautiful metro in the world- Tashkent metro. After that you are going to explore in your tour: Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex, which consists of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. One of the best remarkable objects of the trip will be the Othman Quran You will spend the night in the hotel.
Day 8: Tashkent – Flight
Transfer to airport.
Transport:
02 pax - Sedan
04-08 pax - Minivan (Grand Starex, Istana)
10 pax - Midibus (Mitsubishi Rosa, Sprinter)
Price per person:
02 pax – 750 $
04 pax – 615 $
06 pax – 560 $
08 pax – 520 $
10 pax – 485 $
Single – 75 $
Early check-in – 35 $
Single early check-in – 55 $
*Half board – 60 $
*Full board – 105 $
*Entrance fees – 65 $ available with escort guide only
Local guides – 210 $ per group
Escort guide – 430 $ per group
Flight tickets Tashkent – Nukus – from 80 $ per person
Service includes:
- Transport
- Accommodation:
Tashkent – “Tourist Inn” Hotel 3*
Nukus – “Jipek Joli” Hotel 3*
Khiva – “Old Khiva” Hotel 3*
Bukhara – “Old City” Hotel 3*
Nurata – Yurts Camp
Samarkand – “Ideal” Hotel 3*
- Train tickets Samarkand – Tashkent
- Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include:
- Visa
- Full board
- Travel insurance
- English speaking guide
- Entrances to all museums
- Flight tickets Tashkent – Nukus