7 Days Pearls of Uzbekistan

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1 7 Days Pearls of Uzbekistan Day 1 Fri: Singapore / Kuala Lumpur - Tashkent Arrival to Tashkent international airport at 16:40 local time from Singapore flight. Escort guide will meet you with Your Company Logo signboard at airport meeting area and transfer for dinner. Diner will be at Binkent Xinxiang style restaurant. After the dinner, you will be transferred to the hotel. Upon arrival check in and overnight at the hotel. Day 2 Sat: Tashkent Samarkand (350 km, 4 hrs drive or train) After the breakfast, transfer to Samarkand. En route stop over at Al Bukhary memorial complex (12 km away of the city). Al Bukhary - Islamic scholar, who authored the hadith collection known as Sahih al-bukhari, regarded by Sunni Muslims as one of the most authentic (Sahih) Hadith collections. He also wrote other books such as Al-Adab al-mufrad. After the lunch check in to the hotel, time for rest. Afternoon visiting Registan square the complex of three historical building: Madrasah Ulugbek (15th c.), Madrasah Sher-dor (17th c.), Madrasah Tilla-Kori (17th c.) the visiting card and the main attraction spot of Samarkand. Dinner will be at local restaurant.

2 Day 3 Sun: Samarkand Samarkand is situated in the valley of the river Zerafshan. It is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as the city of Babylon or Rome. Today you will visit its most outstanding sights such as Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Architectural complex of Shakhi-Zindeh represents a big collection of mausoleums dating back to 11 th -15 centuries being a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bibi Khanum Mosque was built in honor of favorite Tamerlane s wife, after his successful campaign in India. Dinner will be at traditional Uzbek house where groups can enjoy cultural show program Uzbek Bride Overnight is at the hotel. Day 4 Mon: Samarkand Gijduvan Bukhara After breakfast we will start our way to Bukhara. On the way, we will stop over at Gijduvan village to visit famous private pottery workshop. Gijduvan ceramics school has its deep roots. The skills have been passed from father to son from generation to generation. Today Gizhduvan is home for the sixth generation of potters from Narzullayevs family which glorified Gijduvan school ceramics all over the world. Gijduvan School of ceramics is distinguished by a geometric pattern. Green and blue colors prevail in decoration of products. Afterwards we continue driving to Bukhara. Night is in a hotel.

3 Day 5 Tue: Bukhara Tashkent (domestic flight) Today you will have a full day city tour in this fascinating city. Visiting Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex located several km from Bukhara. Memorial complex of the famous Sufi Leader and Philosopher. At first you will visit the most ancient citadel in Bukhara dating back to the 4 th century named Citadel Ark which served as a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. Then you will see Samanids mausoleum, a real masterpiece of architecture of 9 th -10 th century. Then the tour continues to Chashma Ayub, meaning Job's well and Bolo-Hauz mosque, known also as the mosque of forty columns built in honor of Bukhara governor Abu-Fayud Khan. The tour will end with visiting Poi Kalon complex, the unique sample of architectural art of Bukhara. Herbal teas degustation in Bukhara. Time for rest after the excursion. Dinner is at traditional Uzbek house with master class of Bukhara pilaw preparing. Evening flight to Tashkent. Overnight is at the hotel. Day 6 Wed: Tashkent Chimgan Mountains Tashkent In the morning you will transfer to Chimgan Mountains. Upon arrival you will have a chair lift to reach the top to see Beldersay peak 30 min one-way. Here you will have some free time for walking around, enjoying the nature. On the way back you will stop over at Charvak lakeside beach for free time and own water activities (as per season). Charvak is an artificial lake, a popular resort in Tashkent region and thousands of holiday makers from all over Uzbekistan and neighboring countries visit the reservoir. In the end of the day is return to Tashkent. Night is in a hotel.

4 Day 7 Thu: Tashkent Singapore Breakfast at the hotel. Full day tour in Tashkent: Independence square (Red square in former USSR, Main Square of the country). Broadway - walking street between independence square and Amir Timur square. Amir Timur square one of the central squares of Tashkent, erected on behalf of national hero Amir Timur. Tashkent metro among the most beautiful subways in the world. Lunch at Tashkent pilaw center taste real wedding pilaw of Uzbekistan. Old city old part of Tashkent city, the area, which preserves the traditional Uzbek style: Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah (16 th.c) and Hast Imam complex the Islamic heart of the country. Muyi muborak Madrasah (16 th c). Moreover, Madrasah exhibits one of the Islamic relics - the Othman Quran, the world s oldest Quran copy dating back to 8 th c. Last minute shopping in Tashkent. Transfer to Tashkent airport, registration and departure flight for next destination. Travel Map: Type of transport:

5 Pricing for contracted partners for 2018 year Persons Price per person in MYR Tourist Class hotels Superior Class hotels Single Supplement Afrosiab train ticket Tashkent-Samarkand 68 (economy class) 138 (business class) Cities Nights Tourist Class Superior Class Tashkent Three Grand Orzu *** or similar Ramada **** or similar Bukhara One Lyabi Hauze *** or similar Omar Khaym **** or similar Samarkand Two Ideal *** or similar Diyora **** or similar Price includes: Accommodation at mentioned hotels on double share basis Transportation per program in comfortable a/c transport with professional drivers o 2 pax Sedan (Lacetti Chevrolet) o 4-8 pax Minivan (Grand Starex, Istana) Breakfasts at the hotels All lunches and dinners per program Daily three bottles of 0.5l water per person All master classes and show programs per program (groups) Escort English speaking guide for entire tour Entrance fees to mentioned sights per program (excluding photo and video charges at sights) Visa support if required

6 Price does not include: Visa consular fees and processing expenses Photo and video charges at sights International air tickets to / out of Tashkent Domestic flight: Tashkent Urgench Bullet train from Samarkand to Tashkent Travel Insurance Extras, not indicated in inclusions