History Puzzles
Uzbekistan is an amazing oasis of peace and hospitality, where the majestic past is combined with charming modernity. Uzbekistan has been included in the list of "must-visit" countries and there are good reasons for it: the country’s rich history, vibrant culture and spell-binding attractions make it as one of the pearls of the Great Silk Route.
The "Mysteries of History" tour attracts travelers for a journey of fascinating discoveries of the most ancient architectural monuments, sacred places, traditions and delicious cuisine. Diversify your everyday life and let the spirit of adventure sweep into your daily life!
*Please note Citizens of 86 countries can enjoy visa-free travel to Uzbekistan (with different lengths of stay in the country ranging from 7 days to 60 days as well as unlimited stay). In addition, individuals who possess a residency visa for UAE are also entitled to 30-day visa-free entry, provided the resident visa is valid for at least 90 days after entering Uzbekistan. For more information click here
Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
Itinerary: Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva – Bukhara – Nurata – Samarkand – Tashkent
Transfer:
- Tashkent – Urgench:Air Flight
- Urgench – Khiva – Bukhara – Nurata – Samarkand: Car / Bus (with a/c)
- Samarkand – Tashkent:High-speed-train
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TASHKENT
DAY
1
Arrival to Tashkent, transfer to the hotel, hotel accommodation.
Sightseeing tour:
- Amir Temur square, Independence Square, Tashkent Metro.
Lunch at the national restaurant
Visit old part of city: an architectural complex Hazreti-Imam: Kaffal-Shashi mausoleum, Madrasah of Barak-Khan; Madrasah of Abdulkasym, Chorsu bazaar.
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TASHKENT – URGENCH – KHIVA
DAY
2
After early breakfast we will drive to the airport for morning flight to Urgench. Arrival to Urgench transfer to Khiva (35 km).
Sightseeing tour in Ichan-Qala (a UNESCO World Heritage site). Ichan-Qala is open-air museum. We will visit: Muhammad Amin-Khan Madrasah, Kalta-Minor Minaret, Kunya-Ark fortress.
Lunch at the national house.
Continue excursion: Mausoleum of Makhmud Pakhlavan, Tash-Khovli Palace, Friday Mosque, Islam Khodja Ensemble, Madrasah of Khurdjum and Allakuli-Khan.
Overnight in Khiva.
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KHIVA – BUKHARA
DAY
3
After breakfast we will drive to Bukhara via Kyzyl-Kum desert (480 km. 6-7 hrs.) On the way stop to see Amu-Darya river. Continue driving.
Lunch at the local café in the desert.
Arrival to Bukhara and hotel accommodation.
Overnight in Bukhara.
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BUKHARA
DAY
4
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour: Samanids Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub (Saint Job’s Source), Ark citadel (residence of Bukhara khans), Lyabi Khauz ensemble.
Lunch at the national house with Master-class for cooking Uzbek Plov.
Continue excursion: Poi-Kalyan Ensemble (Madrasah and Minaret), Miri-Arab Madrasah, Magoki-Attori Mosque, trading domes.
Overnight in Bukhara.
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BUKHARA – NURATA
DAY
5
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the yurt camp in Nurata (250 km- 4 hrs). On the road you can see a unique petroglyphs. Arrival to the yurt camp. Camel ridding. Free time. Dinner. Bonfire evening under the sky full of stars. Overnight in the desert.
Overnight in the desert.
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NURATA – SAMARKAND
DAY
6
Breakfast at the yurt camp.
Walk to Aydarkul lake.
Transfer to Samarkand (250 km-4 hrs). Arrival and hotel accommodation.
Overnight in Samarkand.
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SAMARKAND
DAY
7
Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing tour: Gur-Emir Mausoleum (tomb of Amir Temur).
The main square - Registan: Ulugbeg, Sher-Dor and Tillya-Kari madrasahs.
Lunch at the national house.
Continue excursion: Observatory of Ulugbeg, Mausoleum of St. Daniel.
Overnight in Samarkand.