Relaxing tour in Uzbekistan
Name of the tour: Relaxing tour in Uzbekistan
Duration: 6 days & 5 days
Day 1: Tashkent
On the day of arrival, you will visit Independence square in Tashkent which is the main square of the country. It was established as a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. Generally, it looks more like a large park than a square, and is packed with monuments and fountains. Then you will have a chance to walk along the local Broadway, a walking street between independence square and Amir Timur square. Further you can take a ride in famous Tashkent metro, among the most beautiful subways in the world. It’s first line was opened in 1977. After you will visit the old part of the city which includes: Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that consists of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. The Othman Quran is the highlight of its exhibits. It is the world’s oldest Quran copy dating back to 8th century. During this tour you will discover many interesting facts. At the end of the day you will be transferred to the hotel to spend the night.
Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand (350 km, 4 hrs drive)
Today we will go to Samarkand. It is the second largest and ancient city of Uzbekistan The tour in Samarkand includes visits of magnificent sights such as Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square, a complex of three fascinating Madrasahs dating back to 15-17th centuries. You will also have a great chance to visit architectural complex of Shakhi-Zindeh, which is a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After all you will go to the hotel.
Day 3: Samarkand – Yurts camp of Nurata (310 km, 4 hours)
After breakfast at the hotel we will go to a small town of Nurata. It is situated in the foothills of Nuratau Mountains. The origin of the city is associated with the Nur fortress, which was founded by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC. But the cultural layer in this area reaches the age of 40 thousand years according to archeological excavations. After arriving you will have a sightseeing tour and it includes visits of the Khasan- Khuseyn Mosque, blacksmith’s and potter’s workshops and a sacred pond with sacred fishes, a place for pilgrimage by Muslim worshipers in Nurata. Also, you will visit the Medressa of Sheihun Hasan Nury, Namazgokh Mosque and remains of so called "Alexander the Great’s Fortress”. After we will continue the drive to yurt camp in dessert where you will spend the night.
Day 4: Nurata – Samarkand
After breakfast you can have a camel tour for some time to a unique Aydarkyl lake, stretching for 250 km along the desert, try freshly cooked fish for a lunch, relax, swim in warm, slightly salted water and sun bath on the picturesque bank. Then you will have a picnic lunch at the lake. After we will continue the drive to Samarkand and on the way, we will have a break where we will stop at Sariamish stone paintings. There are more than 3 000 discovered pictures rocks-petroglyphs displaying animals, people, hunting scenes, lifestyle and even love-making. Upon arrival to Samarkand, you will stay in the hotel to spend the night.
Day 5: Samarkand – Tashkent (350 km, 4.5 hrs)
In the morning we will have a transfer to Tashkent. There you will visit firstly Courage Monument which is a memorial complex, erected in honor of the elimination of the consequences of the Tashkent earthquake. After visiting Zangi Ota memorial complex you will go to the State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan, consisting of fine examples of glasses and national clothing, hand and machine embroidery, skullcaps and national fabrics, carpets and woodcarving. It will be your best experience of your traveling. You will leave amazing Uzbekistan with warm memories. At the end of the day you will be transferred to the hotel.
Day 6: Tashkent – Flight
Today is the last day of your unforgettable tour in Uzbekistan. You will have a transfer to the airport.