Uzbekistan Tour Package from Kolkata

Day 1

Uzbekistan Tour Package by Best International Travel Company in India

Arrival in Tashkent at 16:15 PM; the guests will be met by an English-speaking guide outside the Airport

with a placard.

Upon arrival, the guests will be transferred to the hotel for check-in and freshen-up.

The guests will start an evening city tour of Tashkent:

“Independence” Square with beautiful park and fountains;

Romanov Residence (Outer View) – One of the unusual monuments of Tashkent is the Prince

Romanov residence, built in 1891 in the center of the city, under the project of architects A.L. Benoit

and V.S. Geyntseltsman. This is a one-story private residence of Nikolay Konstantinovich Romanov,

who was a grandson of Emperor Nicholas I, and who was exiled by his royal parents to Tashkent in

1877 to live there until his death in 1918;

Amir Temur Square – A monumental square with fountains & esplanades around an equestrian

statue of 1300s ruler Timur; From the same square guests can also see Palace of International

Forums and Tashkent Chiming Clocks (More than 60 years Tashkent chimes are a symbol of peace

and friendship of the city. This is not just a clock, not just the tower, but something more, the first

character that comes to mind at the mention of Tashkent. Every quarter of an hour, hour and half hour

bell beats the main clock of Tashkent city.

Opera and Ballet Theatre named after Alisher Navoi (Outside View Only) – constructed by the

Japanese prisoners after 2nd World War (In case if the guests wish to see the show that will be

suggested separately);

In the evening, our guests will have the pleasure of visiting Broadway Alley, a vibrant pedestrian

street brimming with a multitude of entertainment options. This bustling thoroughfare is adorned

with live music, talented performers, charming kiosks, inviting cafes, lively bars, exquisite restaurants,

and enticing shopping centers, creating an immersive experience that caters to every taste and

preference.

vDinner at own.

Overnight at the hotel in Tashkent.

Included Meals: Only Breakfast

DAY 2

10th August, Thursday

SAMARKAND

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. v Transfer to Tashkent Railway Station. Departure to Samarkand by AFROSIYOB bullet train (Departure is at 07:30 and arrival at 09:40). v Upon arrival starting a city tour in Samarkand: Ø Gur Emir Mausoleum – a burial vault of Timurids dynasty (XIV – XV c.c.); Ø Ruhabad Mausoleum (House of Spirit) (14th c.); Ø Registan square with three madrasahs: Ulugbek Madrasah (XV c.), Sherdor Madrasah (XVII c.) and Tilla Kori Madrasah (XV – XVII c.c.); v Lunch at own. v After lunch transfer to the hotel for check-in and fresh-up. v At 15:00 continue the city tour: Ø The architectural complex Shakhi-Zinda (Alive king) (11-19th cc.) (is one of the most mysterious and unique architectural monuments of Samarkand. It consists of rows of refine sparkling blue colors tombs); Ø Bibi Khanim Mosque (XV c.) – the biggest medieval building in the city. Ø Visiting oriental bazaar – Siab where guests can do shopping and enjoy the ancient colorful market; Ø Visiting Silk Carpet Factory and Studio of Abdul Akhad who will give an interesting talk on traditional carpets of the region. v Dinner at own. Overnight at hotel in Samarkand. Included Meals: Only Breakfast

DAY 3

11th August, Friday

BUKHARA

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

Transfer to Samarkand Railway Station. Departure to Bukhara by AFROSIYOB bullet train

(Departure is at 09:50 and arrival at 11:40). Upon arrival the guests will be met by the English-speaking

guide outside the railway station and the will be transferred to the restaurant for a lunch.

Lunch at own.

After lunch the guests will be shifted to the hotel for check-in and fresh-up.

At 14:30 starting a panoramic city tour of Bukhara:

Ø Citadel Ark (IV c.) – city within the city. (This Fortress has been the residence of Bukhara’s rulers since the first century AD and is one of the city’s most iconic structures; Ø Ulughbek Madrasah (XIV c.); Ø The majestic “Lyabi-Hauz” Ensemble (dated XIV-XVII centuries), which includes the largest artificial reservoir of medieval Bukhara, “Kukeldash Madrasah”, “Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah” and “Nadir Divan-begi Khanaka”; Ø “Poi Kalon” Ensemble (Pedestal of the Great), religious heart of Sacred Bukhara, consists of “Minaret Kalon” (XII c.), “Kalon Mosque” (XV-XVI cc.), “Miri Arab Madrasah” (XVI c.); Ø Spending some time at Medieval Trade domes: Tim of Abdullah Khan, Toki Zargaron, Toki Sarrafon, Toki Telpak Furushon (XV-XVI cc.). v At 19:30 guests will enjoy Fasion and folklore music and uzbek traditional dance show at Nadir Devon Begi Madrasah with tea and sweets. At the same place the guests can have a Bukharian style dinner with veg and non-veg options (dinner at own cost). Overnight at hotel in Bukhara. Included Meals: Only Breakfast

DAY 4

12th August, Saturday

BUKHARA – KHIVA

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

At 09:00 the guests will continue the city tour of Bukhara:

Chor-Minor Madrasah (XVIII c.) The Chor Minor is one of the most charming and quirky buildings in

Bukhara, all the more surprising because, built in 1807, it dates from a period of suffocating cultural

stagnation;

“Ismael Samani Mausoleum” (the unique brick-made tomb of Samanids’ dynasty, which was built at

the end of IX – beginning of X centuries);

Transfer to Sitorai Mohi-Khosa Palace (the residence of last Emir of Bukhara – Emir Alim Khan),

located 4 km from Bukhara.

Transfer to the Memorial complex of the great Sufi and Saint Sheikh Bahauddin Naqshbandi – the

pilgrimage site of the founder of one of the largest and most influential Sufi Muslim orders, the

Naqshbandi.

Lunch at own.

After lunch drive from Bukhara to Khiva through Kyzylkum Desert (about 6 hours drive.).

Upon arrival to Khiva, the guest will check in to the hotel and freshen up.

Dinner at own.

Overnight at a hotel in Khiva. Included Meals: Only Breakfast

DAY 5

13th August, Sunday

KHIVA

Breakfast at the hotel.

At 09:00 the guests start with a guide a walking Panoramic city tour in Ichan Kala, inner town of old Khiva.

Dating back more than 2500 years, Khiva was added to the UNESCO world heritage list and called as a

«Museum under the sky». Khiva is described as being part of the fairytale «Thousand and One nights», and

visitors can spend days exploring the palaces and majestic homes, mosques and mausoleums, shops, arches,

domes and minarets that have become iconic, discover Khiva’s culture, stories and legends with

entertaining and passionate local guides. Especially with evening lights all heritages turn into golden and

charming look. The city has more than 50 architectural monuments in the ancient inner-town (Ichan

Kala). The guests will be able to see the following monuments:

Ata Darvaza, which was built in 1842 and is the main gate of Ichan-Kala, located in the western part of

the city;

Minaret Kalta-Minor, which is unfinished minaret, but has become a real symbol of the city. It amazes

with its size and unique design;

Kunya-Ark Citadel, which was the Khiva’ rulers’ fortress and residence and first built in the 12th

century AC;

Juma Mosque (10th c). Mosque is interesting for the 218 wooden columns supporting its roof. The few

finely decorated columns are from 10th century mosque;

Islam Khoja Complex: consists of Islam Khoja Minaret, which was built in 1908 by Prime Minister of

Khiva Khanate and it’s the symbol of the country and Islam Khoja Madrassah, which is an

architectural complex, reflecting the influence of the time and the spirit of creative inspiration of

craftsmen;

Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum (14th-15th cc) is one of the symbols of Khiva as well as one of the

finest works of Khiva of middle of XIX century. Pakhlavan Mahmud is a poet, philosopher, legendary

wrestler and an extraordinarily compassionate man – it is no wonder Pahlavan Mahmud became

Khiva’s patron saint;

Lunch at own.

After lunch continue city tour in Khiva:

Visit Tash-Khovli Palace (18th c) is the main palace of the rulers of Khiva. It is truly considered a

masterpiece of Khorezm architecture;

Caravansarai Allakulikhan – it is an important center for traders in the ancient city Khiva;

Nurullabay Sarai – one of the most beautiful palaces of Khiva Khan’s. Guests can check there ceramic

and miniature stores.

Dinner at own.

Overnight at hotel in Khiva. Included Meals: Only Breakfast

DAY 6

14th August, Monday

TASHKENT

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.

At 07:00 the guests will be transferred to Urgench Domestic Airport for the flight Urgench –

Tashkent. Departure is at 09:20 and arrival to Tashkent is 10:40.

Upon arrival to Tashkent the guests will be met by English-speaking guide outside the airport and continue

the panoramic tour in Tashkent:

“Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial” (dedicated for the memory of ex. PM of India, who passed away in

Uzbekistan.

Khast Imam Complex (15th c), which includes: Barak Khan Madrasah, Tillya-Sheikh Mosque, Imam

Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Muyi Muborak Madrasah, Khast Imam library which holds one of the oldest

Koran (8th c.) belonging to third caliph, Uthman ibn Affan;

The Museum of Applied Arts (At present, the treasuries of the pearl museum contain applied art

created by the hands of masters, protected from the first half of the 19th century to the present day.

Indeed, the priceless monuments of material and spiritual culture presented in museums are rare

witnesses of our history. In the halls of the museum you get real pleasure from the miracles created by

human hands, from the uniqueness of each sample. The museum will be guided by DIlnoza

Narzullaeva, Head of the Department of the Museum, she will give a talk on Uzbek arts and crafts,

ceramics to chapan coats and traditional doppi hats from the Silk Road, then will be followed by visit to

their store where you can buy ceramics, ikat, suzani and other souvenir stuff;

Lunch at own.

After lunch transfer to the hotel for check-in and refreshment.

At 15:00 continue the city tour:

Tashkent TV Tower (It is the 12th tallest TV Tower in the world and the tallest building in Central

Asia);

“Memorial of Repressions Victims” with the traditional ornaments (The complex consists of the

park, museum and rotunda with the symbolic nephrite tomb. It is devoted to raising awareness about

repression during the tsarist and Soviet eras);

Subway of Tashkent (the first subway in Central Asia and one of the most beautiful in the world with

attractive decorations of each station).

Transfer to an internationally renowned Fashion Studio and enjoy a textile talk on silk & ikat by local

designer Muhayo Aliyeva. Guests can also purchase their silk and ikat products;

Transfer to Chorsu Oriental Bazaar (one of the ancient markets where guests can buy the best quality

of dry fruits, nuts, ikat fabrics and souvenirs);

At 19:00 our esteemed guests will be graciously transported to the enchanting “Magic City”, an amusement park inspired by the realm of fairy tales. Each day, this captivating destination promises to evoke genuine emotions and create indelible memories, ensuring that neither adults nor children will experience a moment of boredom. At Magic City, an array of delightful attractions awaits. This extraordinary venue boasts an assortment of engaging features, such as an awe-inspiring aquarium, state-of-the-art rides imported from Italy and Germany, a versatile year-round family entertainment center. Furthermore, an innovative laser cinema, an amphitheater reminiscent of the grandeur of the Roman Coliseum, and a mesmerizing musical fountain with captivating shows are among the myriad other offerings that await our guests at Magic City. v Dinner at own. Overnight at hotel in Tashkent. Included Meals: Only Breakfast

DAY 7

15th August, Tuesday

TASHKENT

Breakfast at hotel and check-out.

Return with unforgettable and sweet memories and souvenirs.

End of the tour.