Green Escapes

After breakfast you will transferred to the railway station (08:50) and departure for Bukhara by hig h speed train “Afrosiab”. Arrival in Bukhara. Then, you will start the tour in Bukhara, which is considered to be the "dome of Islam." You will visit Lyabi House architectural complex, which includes Kukeldash madrasah, Devonbegi khanaka and Devonbegi madrasah (16th-17th centuries), you will walk along the narrow streets of Bukhara through shopping domes to the famous architectural complex Poi Kalyan, which includes Kalyan mosque, Miri madrasah Arab and Kalyan Minaret (12th - 16th centuries). On the way, you will visit Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs. Then, you will visit Ark Citadel (18th - early 20th centuries) and the mausoleum of the Samanid dynasty. Dinner at a local restaurant and folklore show. Overnight in the hotel.

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Samarkand through Gijduvan a city of ceramics and most delicious shashlik shish kebab. There is a small town named Gijduvan (Gijduvon) 46 km from Bukhara. Since ancient times Gijduvan has been known as a craft and trade centre. The incredibly beautiful and truly unique ceramics is a special pride of the town. After, the beginning of the excursion in Gijduvan. You will visit all these mentioned places. Then, you will continue your way to Samarkand. Arrival in Samarkand, dinner at a local restaurant, hotel accommodation. Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast, you will start the excursion in one of the oldest cities in the world, which is considered the pearl of the Orient - Samarkand. You will visit such famous sights as the tomb of Temurids - Gur Emir (1404), Registan Square (1415-1660), which includes three madrassas - Ulugbek (1417), Sher Dor (1636) and Tilla Kori (1660). You will walk along Tashkent street to the famous mosque built by Amir Temur for his beloved wife - Bibi Khanym (1404). Then, you will have time for shopping in the Siab market, where you can feel the national atmosphere. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Tashkent. After arrival and little rest, you will start the tour in the capital of Uzbekistan – Tashkent by visiting the famous sights of Tashkent: Khast Imam ensemble (2007), including the Oriental library of manuscripts that keeps the Quran of Caliph Usman, a visit to the oldest and largest Tashkent bazaar - Chorsu. Then, the descent into the famous Tashkent underground where each station amazes by its design. After, a tour around the modern part of Tashkent: Amir Temur Square and Independence Square. Dinner at a local restaurant. Hotel accommodation. Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast drive to Chimgan mountains via picturesque views to Charvak. Cable ride on Chimgan mountains. Picnic (not included). Return to Tashkent. Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in the hotel.

After breakfast hotel check out and transfer to center of Tashkent. You will walk through Amir Timur Square, with a massive statue of none other than Tamerlane himself at the center. You will also drive to the Sacred Heart Cathedral, a 20th-century Roman Catholic Church with beautiful stained-glass windows and Gothic-style architecture and tour of the Uzbekistan History Museum, a four-story museum with over a quarter million exhibits. Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the International Airport and departure.