7D6N Essence of Uzbekistan

Day 1 Tashkent
No Meals
Upon arrival in Tashkent International Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel and check in. Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 2 Tashkent
Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will begin your tour of Tashkent to Khasti Imam Complex, home to the 15th-century Kaffal Shashi Tomb, the 16th-century Barak Khan Madrasah, and the Muy-Mubarak Mosque, which houses one of the oldest copies of the Quran and holy relics of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Then, visit to Dzhuma Khodja Akhrar Vali Mosque and the 19th-century Abdulkasim Madrasah further highlight the city’s deep spiritual roots and architectural heritage. Afterwards, you will visit the lively Chorsu Bazaar, where the sights, sounds, and aromas of Tashkent come alive, offering the perfect opportunity to experience local culture and shop for traditional Uzbek crafts. Next, you will visit Alisher Navoi Theater, and Amir Temur Square where the monument to the great commander stands proudly at the center, alongside the famous Tashkent clocks. You will also visit the Palace of Forums and stroll down “Broadway,” a vibrant alley of artists offering inexpensive souvenirs. Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Tashkent.

Day 3 Tashkent – Samarkand
Breakfast
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, you will transferred to Tashkent Train Station for a 2-hour, 19-minute train ride to Samarkand. Upon arrival in Samarkand, you will visit Mausoleum Guri Emir, the resting place of the Asian conqueror Timur, who was also known as Tamarlane. Afterwards, you will explore Registan Square, a 17th-century masterpiece of Central Asia urban planning, surrounded by the iconic madrasahs of Ulugbek, Sher-Dor, and Tillya-Kari. Next, visit Bibi Khanym Mosque, one of the most important monuments in Samarkand. In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the world. Continue to the Shahi-Zinda Architectural Complex, which comprises mausoleums and ritual buildings and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kusam bin Ahmad, a cousin to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), is believed to have been buried here. Heading to the hotel for check in and overnight in Samarkand.

Day 4 Samarkand
Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit to Siab Bazaar, the largest bazaar in Samarkand. Enjoy your free time to buy souvenirs and oriental sweets. Next, visit the Ulugh Beg Observatory, which was built in 1420. During its glory days, it was one of the finest observatories in the Islamic world, with up to 70 astronomers working there. Then, visit the Mausoleum of the Prophet Daniel, a significant site where, a revered figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, is believed to be buried. Transfer back to the hotel for an overnight stay in Samarkand.

Day 5 Samarkand – Bukhara
Breakfast
After breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will be transfer to Samarkand Railway Station for a train to Bukhara. Upon arrival in Bukhara, you will be taken to Ark Citadel, Bolo House Mosque which the architectural ensemble of Poi-Kalon (Pedestal of the Great), the religious heart of Holy Bukhara, consists of the Kalyan minaret, the Kalyan Mosque, and the Miri-Arab madrasah. Next, you will be visiting Ulugbek Madrasah, Lyabi Hauz which ensemble The Kosh-Madrasah ensemble (consisting of two opposing madrasahs Madari-Abdullakhan (Abdullakhan’s mother) and Abdullakhan madrasah, the Samanid Mausoleum (the tomb of representatives of the Samanid dynasty of the late 9th – early 10th century), the Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (Job’s Spring), Chor Minor (Four minarets). After that, you will be transferred to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 6 Bukhara – Tashkent
Breakfast
After breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will start your journey to the mausoleum of Bahoutdin Naqshbandi, a revered Sufi teacher from the 16th-19th centuries, and the founder of the influential Naqshbandi order. Next, continue to explore the necropolis of Chor Bakr, a significant architectural complex listed in the UNESCO catalog. It is known as the “City of the Dead” abroad, and home to the tombs of sheikhs from the Djuybar Seyid family. Next, visit the Sitorai Mohi Khosa Palace, also known as the “Palace Like Stars and the Moon.” This beautiful country residence, built in the late 19th to early 20th century, was once the home of the Emir of Bukhara. In the evening, transfer to the train station and board your high-speed train to Tashkent (2 hours 10 minutes). Upon arrival in Tashkent, you will be transferred to the hotel and check in. Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 7 Tashkent – Departure
Breakfast
After breakfast and check out from the hotel, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back to Kuala Lumpur.

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Qushbegi Plaza 3☆
Kushbegi St 6/1, 100022, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Website: https://qushbegiplaza.uz/en/home/

Arba Hotel 3☆
92, M.Koshgariy st. 140100, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Website: https://www.hotel-arba.com/en/

Hotel Rangrez 3☆
Ulitsa Bakhauddina Nakshbandi, Bukhara, Uzbekistan

Wyndham Tashkent Hotel 4☆
Tashkent Amir Temur Str., C-4, No. 7/8, 100000, Тоshkent, Uzbekistan
Website: https://wyndhamtashkent.com/

Hilton Garden Inn 4☆
Dakhbed Yuli Street 2, 140130, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Website: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/skddbgi-hilton-garden-inn-samarkand/

Paradise Plaza 4☆
Bahauddin Naqshband 162, Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Website: https://paradiseplaza.uz/en/rooms/

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