Pearl of Uzbekistan

Short description of the cities:
In history of the Middle Asia Samarkand was known as «Garden of Eden of Ancient East», «Precious Pearl of Moslem East», «Face of the East», «Treasure of cities», «Rome of the East». It is a city of«Thousand and one night» with the blinding monuments of its ancient age. Samarkand became well-known to the Western world from times of great Alexander Macedonian. Alexander rested here during great hike and married on Roksane, daughter of Marakand king. The period of most bloom in history of Samarkand had begun with the rule of Amir Temur, known in the West as Tamerlan. This period was the witnessed of birth of  Uzbek nation. It was a time when the valley of Samarkand, as large legend of architecture, was decorated by large number of monuments.

Bukhara was the large center of studies during the different periods of Islam. History of Bukhara counts more than 2000 years, it may ascend to the period of early Zoroastrizm, up to beginning of the Arabic invasion. Great number of its old buildings, fortresses and mausoleums reflect a rich cultural legacy. Straight from early ruins of city walls architecture of different periods is visible. Impressive minaret and madrasah  Kalyan (XI age.), unique mausoleum of Ismail Samani (IX-X ), fortress of Ark, Mazar Nakshbandi (XIVage.), a madrasah of Miri-arab (XVI age.) and Sitorai-mokhi-khosa - is a summer palace of the last emir of Bukhara – these are some spots from fascinating places of Bukhara and its environs, which should not be walked around by travelers.

The pearl of Uzbekistan (7 days / 6 nights)
Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand - Shahrisyabs-Tashkent

1 day :
Arrival to sunny Tashkent and warm meeting at the air-port. Embarkation in bus which will deliver us in a magnificent hotel. Placing in the hotel, time for rest. Dinner in the national restaurant, familiarity with the Uzbek kitchen which won’t leave you indifferent. After delicious dinner an excursion over Tashkent, familiarity with the capital of Uzbekistan. Reviewing of the most ancient Koran (7 century) in the world. Supper in the same pleasing us restaurant with a national kitchen. Returning to the hotel after Supper

2 day :
 Breakfast at 07:00. Transfer to the Airport.
Landing on the airplane Tashkent – Bukhara at 09:25. One hour of flight only and we are already  accomplish landing in the city which carries the name «The pearl of Uzbekistan». Placing  in the hotel. Time for rest and dinner. After the Bukharian kitchen leave on  excursion over the most beautiful city of Middle Asia to the Ark Fortress surprising mausoleum of Samanid’s, Poi – Kalyan ensemble. Acquaintance with artisans. Supper  in Lyabi - Khaus complex, with showing of national fashion and performance of musical bands from all Uzbekistan.

3 day :
Breakfast at 09:00. Excursion to the summer residence of Bukharian Emir, visiting of architectural complex “Nakshbandi”. Dinner  in the hotel. Transfer to Samarkand after dinner. Placing in the best hotel of the city. Rest-time. Supper. Light performance on the «Registan» square after supper.

4 day :
Breakfast at 09:00. Excursion over the Samarkand . Mausoleum of Amir Timur - «Gur Emir», unique «Registan» square, «Bibi Khanum» mosque. Dinner, acquaintance with  unique Samarkad’s pilau and kebab and also sweeties. Continuation of excursion after dinner. Afrosiab site of ancient settlement, Ulugbek’s observatory,  Shakh-I-Zinda ensemble. A supper  in the hotel.

5 day :
Breakfast at 09:00. Excursion to the Shakhrisyabs (motherland of Amir Timur). Dinner in Shakhrisyabs, transfer to Tashkent after. On arrival to Tashkent placing in the hotel, supper, time for rest after long journey.

6 day :
Breakfast at 09:00. Journey to Charvak mountain lake, placing, in wonderful hotels on the shore of the lake. The sun, the beach and the swimming pool. Time for rest and time to share impressions about the conducted time in Uzbekistan.

7 day :
Breakfast at 09:00. Time for bathing, dinner, transfer to Tashkent, visiting of east bazaar, spend all remaining money on fruits or souvenirs. Warm send-offs at the Air-port.

  The price includes:
• Placing in hotels on the route;
• Services of attendant on whole period of round;
• Room (breakfast, dinner, supper) without taking into
account tipples;
• Comfortable transport;
• Services of the local Russian-english-speaking guide;
• Aia flight from Tashkent to Bukhara;
• Tickets of entrances to historical monuments;
• Organization of shows-programs;
• Rolling on camels;
• Organization of picnics in the mountains and desert.

A price does not include:
• Any additional moves and transfers;
• Additional nutrition and drinks;
• Payment for photo- and image acquisition.