Uzbekistan miracle: Tour 8 Destination: Uzbekistan Duration: 3 days Places to visit: Tashkent - Bukhara - Farap border
Day 1: Tashkent In course of the Uzbekistan miracle: Tour 8 you will start your travel with visiting the Independence square that is also known as the main square of the city. It was erected as a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. After it you will have a walk along the local Broadway that divides the Independence square and Amir Timur square. After it you will explore the famous Tashkent metro that is known for its beauty. The first line of it was opened in 1977. After it you will be transferred to the old part of the capital of Uzbekistan to visit the Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that consists of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. The highlighted part in the toursis the world's oldest Quran copy of the 8th c. Quran belonged to Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph who was killed by non-muslims in 8th century. His blood spred over the Quran that you still can see on its pages. Night is in a hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent - Bukhara (morning flight) In course of the Uzbekistan miracle: Tour 8 you will have a morning flight to Bukhara. Upon arrival you will start your travel here by visiting the most ancient citadel in of the 4th century. Citadel Ark used to be a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. After it you will enjoy the breathtaking view of Samanids mausoleum of 9th -10th century. Later on you will visit the Chashma Ayub that can be translated as the Job's well and Bolo-Hauz mosque. This mosque is famous due to the forty columns which were built in honor of Bukhara governor Abu-Fayud Khan. After it you will walk along the shopping domes and then you are going you investigate the sight tours to which are popular due to the breathtaking beauty of the building, the Nodir Divan Begi. This piece of art is also a part of Lyabi House Ensemble. You will finish the tour of this day by visit Poi Kalon complex. It is known to be exceptional example of architectural art of Bukhara that is made of 3 structures that were made in 12th - 16th centuries: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. Night is in a hotel.
Day 3: Bukhara - Farap border Transfer to Farab border (110 km), continue to Turkmenistan.
Early check-in - 30 $ Single early check-in - 50 $
*Half board - 20 $ *Full board - 35 $ *Entrance fees - 20 $ available with escort guide only
Local guides - 80 $ per group Escort guide - 240 $ per group
Service includes: - Transport - Accommodation: Tashkent - "Tourist Inn" Hotel 3* Bukhara - "Old City" Hotel 3* - Mineral water during the tour
Service does not include: - Visa - Full board - Travel insurance - English speaking guide - Entrances to all museums - Tashkent - Bukhara flight - from 50 $ - Train tickets Tashkent - Bukhara - from 35 $