Samarkand-Bukhara

 

Uzbekistan – the pearl of the East

Day 1 Moscow-Bukhara

Early arrival 05:00

Transfer to the hotel, check-in

Rest.

 

11:00 Bukhara is a city of oriental poetry and fairy tales, the romantic appearance of which attracts tourists from all over the world; it was also known as the holiest city in Asia. There are about 300 mosques and 80 madrasahs in Bukhara.
Tour of Bukhara:
The Ark Citadel is an ancient symbol of state power. It seems that since the creation of the world, this huge fortress has stood in the center of Bukhara, which has always been a protection and support for Bukhara rulers.

The story of the Arch is still shrouded in mystery. The age of the Arch is not established exactly, but, in any case, fifteen hundred years ago this majestic fortress was already the seat of the ruler. It was built by the efforts of thousands of slaves who created an artificial hill by hand, without powerful equipment, under the scorching sun many centuries ago. For centuries, Ark remained the main residence of the Bukhara emir, the place from which the country's supreme command was exercised. Here, in the Arch, besides the rulers, lived and worked great scientists, poets and philosophers: Rudaki, Firdowsi, Avicenna, Farabi, Omar Khayyam.

Bolohouse Mosque (18th century). The architectural ensemble of Poi-Kalon (Pedestal of the Great), the religious heart of Holy Bukhara, consists of the Kalyan minaret (12th century), the Kalyan mosque (16th century) and the Miri-Arab madrasah (16th century). Ulugbek Madrasah (1417), Nodir-Divan-Begi Madrasah, Abdul Aziz Khan Madrasah, Magoki-Attori Mosque (12-16 centuries), Lyabi House Ensemble (14-17 centuries), Chor Minor Madrasah (Four minarets).

Night in Bukhara.

Day 2 of Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Continuation of the country tour:

Excursion to the summer residence of Bukhara Emir Sitorai Mohi-Khosa (1912-1918), where the traditions of Russian and Uzbek architectural styles are uniquely and harmoniously combined.

Continuation of the excursion in the mausoleum of Bahouddin Naqshbandi (1544-1545). Believers from different Muslim countries come here to ask for the fulfillment of desires and the aversion of sins. It is believed that prayers from the holy place to Allah come best.

Night in Bukhara

Day 3 Bukhara-Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel

Visit to the bazaar

11:00 the beginning of the master class on cooking Bukhara pilaf.

At 14:30 Transfer to the station, moving to Samarkand

Transfer to the hotel

Night in Samarkand

 

 

Day 4 Samarkand

“Dome, domes of bare domes of Samarcande” – so sings in the song Via “Yalla” about this great city, the same age as Rome and Babylon.

10:00 The beginning of the excursion Samarkand is a legendary city on the Great Silk Road, the capital of the great empire of Tamerlane. Today our guests are waiting for a fascinating tour of the famous Samarkand.

Excursion to the heart of the city to the Registan Ensemble Square, in which there are three madrassas: Ulugbek Madrasah, Tilla-Kory and Sher-Dor, which will charm everyone with their grandeur and beauty of architectural style.

Further visit to the Mausoleum of Gur-Emir – the great Tamerlane and the Temurid dynasty

Night in Samarkand

 

Day 5 Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel

10:00 Start of the tour

Excursion to the grandiose building of the time of Amir Temur - the main Friday mosque of Bibi Khanum, as well as the burial of Shahi-Zinda and Siab Bazaar. Ulugbek Observatory of the 15th century. Daniel's mausoleum.

A visit to a silk factory.

Night in Samarkand.

 

Day 6 Samarkand

Breakfast at the hotel

11:00 Start of the tour

Departure to the Meros ethnovillage

Visit to the Conigil Paper Factory

At 14:00 Master class on preparation of any dish of Uzbek cuisine (manty, lagman, samsa)

Visiting the Siab Bazaar for shopping

At 19:00 transfer to the airport.

 

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