Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of Uzbekistan with this 14-day journey. Begin in Tashkent before heading to the Fergana Valley to explore Kokand's regal heritage and Margilan's silk-making traditions. Return to Tashkent and continue to Samarkand, the heart of the Silk Road. Visit Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane, then travel to Termez, an ancient center of Buddhist culture. Proceed to Bukhara, a timeless city of mosques and madrasas, then explore the enchanting walled city of Khiva. Drive to Urgench and return to Bukhara before concluding your adventure in Tashkent. A true voyage through Uzbekistan’s history and landscapes!
Route:
Tashkent, Fergana, Kokand, Margilan, Tashkent, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara, Khiva, Urgench, Bukhara, Tashkent
Duration: 14 days / 13 Nights
Tour type: Classic Tour
Museums: State Museum of History of Uzbekistan, State Museum of the Temurids history, House Museum of Jahon-Otin Uvaysi, State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan
Landmarks: Tashkent TV tower, Alisher Navoi Grand Theatre, Chorsu BazaarHistorical sites: Kampyrtepa, Suzuk-otacomplex, Ancient settlement of Ming Urik, Sitora-I Mokhi-khosa-the country residence of the last emir of Bukhara
❖ Arrival/Accommodation
❖ CityTour
❖ Lunch at Besh Kozon the House of Pilaf
❖ TV Tower Grand View Tour/tea&sweets
❖ Dinner in Tashkent City
Khudoyar Khan Palace
Jami Mosque
Mausoleum of Madari Khan
Norbut-biy Madrasah
Tomb of the Kokand Khans Dakhma-i-Shahan
❖Arrival
❖City Tour
❖Lunch in an authentic café
❖Along the way to the Margilan stop at the neighboring city Rishtan, a place of origin of unique ceramics decorated with lead, where anyone can buy handmade products and participate in the production with experienced craftsmen
Pearl of the Eastern Muslim World
UNESCO world heritage site
Registan Square
Mausoleum of Gur-Emir –houses remain of Amir Timur
Bibi-Khanum Mosque
Shahi Zinda
Ulugbek Observatory
Saint Daniels Tomb
Cities stunning architecture and rich history make it a must visit destination for traveler
❖Arrival
❖City Tour/lunch
❖Artisans' village of Konigil
Mulberry handmade paper, Zigir oil mill, pottery master class
❖Dinner at authentic local restaurant
Tamerlan’s birthplace
Ruins of Timur's palace –Aksaray
Memorial complex Dorut-Tilavat
Mausoleum of Sheikh Shamsad-Din Kulyalal-Keshi (Timur's father, Amir Turagay, is also buried there)
Mausoleum Gumbazi-Seyidan(Dome of the Seyids)
Mosque Kok-Gumbaz (Blue Dome)
Remains of the dynastic tomb of the Timurid dynasty Dorus-Siad
On the way from Samarkand pass through mystical place called Shaitan Zhiga, known in English as the Devil's Plateau or Devil's Helmet, Kitab passage and wonderful nature views
❖Arrival
❖ City Tour
❖ Mountain pass open fire lunch