Khast Imam Square

By choosing our full day or half day sightseeing with combination of car, metro and walking tours , you will enjoy highlights of Tashkent city. Our Professional Guides have so much to share about the history of Tashkent. Therefore, we provide exciting historical facts along with legends and myths that impress everyone. Our Professional Guide and driver will meet you at pick up point and start city tour. This day you will start exploring the old part of Tashkent city where Hazrati Imam complex is located. Here you will come to know the medieval history of Tashkent city and visit museum of Koran where one of oldest Koran in the World which was written in 7th Century. Then Drive to one of oldest Bazaar in Central Asia which was on of the Bazaar on the Silk Road during the centures. Here you will come to know the local people , local handicraft itemes , traditional clothes and street food. Later visit one of the metro stations in Tashkent that was build during 1978 and 1982. Each Stations are uniquely decorated. Come of from metro to Independance square and come to know the history of new part of city. Following after Amir Temur Sqare, Alisher Navoi Theatre and Prince Romanov's house that was exiled in Tashkent in 19th centry to Tashkent from Petersburg

Uzbekistan historical tours lead you to the greatest and ancient cities of the country such as Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarqand and others. All above the cities have been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It’s impossible to see all the places in the country in 6 days but we have chosen the main sights of the all cities and now you have tour plan if you follow the itenary you will not skip anything. ------------- Itinerary Day 1: TASHKENT Wellcome to Uzbekistan! A driver holding a sign of your name on a pape will pick up from the International airport in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel. Free day. Day 2: TASHKENT Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Tashkent. You will visit Independence square, Amir Timur Square, Amir Temur Museum, Khast Imam Square, Kukeldash Madrasah , Chorsu bazaar, Independence square, Earthquake Memorial, Minor mosque, Museum of Applied art and Tashkent metro. Transfer to the hotel. Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel. Day 3: TASHKENT - BUKHARA Breakfast at the hotel. 07:00 Transfer to Tashkent railway station. 08:25 train Tashkent-Bukhara by high speed train. 12.29 Arrival in Bukhara. The driver and guide will meet you in Bukhara railway station. Half day excursion program in Bukhara. you will visit Lyab-i-Hauz ensemble, Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah, Moschea Bolo-khauz and Ark of Bukhara. Transfer to the hotel. Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel. Day 4: BUKHARA-SAMARKAND Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Half day excursion program in Bukhara. You will visit Great Minaret of the Kalon, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, Chor-Minor and Ulugbek Madrasah. 15:00 transfer to Bukhara railway station. 15:46 Train Bukhara-Samarkand. 17:29 Arrival in Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel. Leisure/ free time in the afternoon. Overnight. Day 5: SAMARKAND - TASHKENT Breakfast in the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Samarkand. You will visit Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, The Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble and Ulugh Beg Observatory. 18:00 transfer to Samarkand railway station. 18:32 Train Samarkand-Tashkent. 20:47 Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel. Leisure/ free time in the afternoon. Overnight. Day 6: TASHKENT Free day. Transfer to the International Airport Tashkent. Thank you for travelling with us!

Experience an unforgettable tour with a local guide to cover all the main sightseeing places in Tashkent. Our guide will contact all the customers a day before and confirm the pick up time and meeting location. We will meet you at your hotel reception or any accommodation you have in Tashkent city. Visit the Khast-Imam Complex in Tashkent's Old City, which houses the Caliph Uthman the Ottoman's famed Quran. Visit the Barak Khan Madrasah, the Tillya Sheykh Mosque, the Saint Abu Bakr Kafal Shashi Mausoleum, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari at Khast-Imam. Look around Chorsu Bazaar. Then ride to the city's heart, where you may visit the Applied Arts Museum before continuing your tour of Tashkent by passing by the Navoi Theater and arriving at Amir Timur Square. The last stop at the tour will be Beshqozon Plov Center where Daily more than 1000 KG of Rice and 100s Kg of meat are used to cook this special Plov. This is a private tour that you will fall in love with our beautiful capital city. Join this fascinating private tour in amazing Tashkent city by a comfortable car and learn more about its history and culture, see its most delightful places with our local guide.

Start the trip from your hotel/airport/railway station. Start time can be changed by request of traveller. 1. Ensemble Hazrati Imam Historical - architectural complex Hasit Imam is the most important place of pilgrimage in the city where you can visit madrassas Barakhan and Tillesheyh, mosques and mausoleum one of the first imams of Tashkent. And more important, here you can see the only in Central Asia and one of the 4 manuscripts of Holy Koran of the VII century. 2. "Monument of Courage" - the whole city of Tashkent which you see appeared after the earthquake of 1966. The city was rebuilt anew and in honor of the restoration at the epicenter of the disaster was erected this monument. 3. The Independence Square (Mustaqilliq Maidoni) is the main square of the country with the administrative offices of the Cabinet and the Senate. Now this place is a symbol of independence of Uzbekistan but once was the administrative center of the russian tsarist and communist regimes. 4. Metro Taschkent The first metro in Central Asia and one of the most beautiful sights in Asia. No wonder it is called the underground Museum of Tashkent because none of the stations repeat the decor of the other, each station has a different shape and individual approach. 5. Chorsu Bazaar The oldest Bazaar in Uzbekistan. Charsu Bazaar is the heart of the old city, the real Eastern market of the modern city. 6. Navoi Opera Theater Bolshoi theatre of Opera and Ballet - the first Opera and ballet theater in Central Asia and now one of the visit cards of modern Tashkent. One of the best examples of the combination of folk art with Neoclassicism. 7. Amir Timur Square - the heart of modern Tashkent. The place where were formed first University and Bank of Central Asia. The place where once stood the monuments to Stalin and Marx and now the monument to Tamerlane. 8. Broadway Alley Sayilgoh - "Broadway" of Tashkent. Now it is very difficult to imagine that once there was a huge swampy place that was turned by initiative Governor General Von Kaufman into a square for tsarist soldiers and their families, also local residents allowed. 9. Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art Museum of Applied Arts - once the home of a Russian merchant and now one of the best introduction to national applied art

Total route: Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Tashkent Days: 4 / 3 Hotels: 3* hotels Day 1: Guided Tashkent City Tour. Pick-up 08:00/09:00 from airport or from your hotel. Check-in 14:00 Start the tour: - Khast-Imam Square, Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum. - “Chorsu” the oldest bazaar. - Metro - Independence Square. - Romanov's Palace - Navai Opera Theatre - Bolshoi Theatre of Uzbekistan - Broadway Alley - Amir Temur Square, walking in the center of Tashkent. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel --------------- Day 2: Guided Route: Tashkent - Samarkand (270 km). Afrasiyab High Speed Train (AHST) Breakfast in hotel. Transfer to Railway Station. Arrival in Samarkand. Start the tour. Check-in 14:00 - Gur Emir Mausoleum - necropolis of the Timurids. - Registan Square - Madrasah of Ulugbek, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah. - Siyab Bazaar the most famous bazaar of Samarkand. - Bibi-Khanym Mosque. - Shah-i-Zinda architectural ensemble. - Ulugbek Observatory. - Silk Paper Factory. Transfer to Hotel. Overnight at the hotel --------------- Day 3: Guided Route: Samarkand - Bukhara (280 km). Afrasiyab High Speed Train Breakfast. Transfer to Railway Station. Arrival in Samarkand. Start the tour. Check-in 14:00 - Sitorai Mokhi Xosa: The only fully preserved summer residence of the last emirs of Bukhara - Nakshband Sufism Center: One of the most famous places of pilgrimage in Central Asia where absolutely reigns the local flavor. - Chashmai Ayub mausoleum - Samanid mausoleum (first mausoleum in Central Asia and second in Islamic World, pre-mongol monument) - Ark Citadel - Boloi Hauz mosque Transfer to Hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel --------------- Day 4: Bukhara City Tour. Guided. Tranfer - Lyabi Hauz complex: Nadir Devanbegi medrese and xanaka, Kukaldosh medrese - Jewish quarter - Magoki Attor mosque (first mosque in Uzbekistan, pre-mongol period monument) - Trading Domes (3 domes) - Traditional Mens Bath XVI th century (only reception) - Ulughbek medrese (most ancient medrese in Uzbekistan) - Abdulazizkhan medrese (the most luxurious medrese) - Poi Kalan complex: Minaret Kalan (pre mongol), Kalan mosque (biggest), Miri Arab medrese (current males' medrese) - Puppet Theater 14:30 Transfer to Railway Station. AHST Bukhara - Tashkent 15:50 - 19:40 Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to your hotel or International Airport. ---------------

Uzbekistan historical tours lead you to the greatest and ancient cities of the country such as Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarqand and others. ------------- Itinerary Day 1: TASHKENT Wellcome to Uzbekistan! A driver holding your name on a pape will pick up all travelers from the International airport in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel. Free day. Day 2: TASHKENT Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Tashkent. You will visit Amir Timur Square, Amir Temur Museum, Khast Imam Square, Kukeldash Madrasah, Chorsu bazaar Independence square, Minor mosque, Museum of Applied art and Tashkent metro. Transfer to the hotel. Resting time in the evening. Overnight . Day 3: TASHKENT-KHIVA Breakfast at the hotel. 06:00 Transfer to Tashkent airport. 07:00 flight Tashkent-Urganch by Uzbekistan Airways. 8.30 Arrival in Urganch. The driver and guide will meet you in Urganch airport. Transfer to Khiva by sedan car. 9.30 Arrival in Khiva. Full day excursion program in Khiva. you will visit Itchan Kala, Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta-Minor, Kunya-Ark, Juma Mosque, Tash-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum and Minaret of Islam-Khoja. Transfer to the hotel. Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel. Day 4: KHIVA-BUKHARA Breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 Transfer to Khiva railway station. 11:10 train Khiva-Bukhara by regular train. By the way you will enjoy the view of the the Great Silk route Road (which passes through the Kyzylkum Desert on the way between Khiva and Bukhara). 18.14 Arrival in Bukhara. The driver will meet you in Bukhara train station. Transfer to the hotel. Leisure/ free time. Overnight. Day 5: BUKHARA Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Bukhara. you will visit Lyab-i-Hauz ensemble, Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah, Moschea Bolo-khauz, Ark of Bukhara, Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque, Trading Domes and Chasma Ayub Mausoleum. Transfer to the hotel. Leisure/ free time. Overnight. Day 6: BUKHARA - SAMARKAND Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Bukhara. You will visit Great Minaret of the Kalon, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, Chor-Minor and Ulugbek Madrasah. 15:00 transfer to Bukhara railway station. 15:46 Train Bukhara-Samarkand. 17:29 Arrival in Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel. Leisure/ free time in the afternoon. Overnight. Day 7: SAMARKAND-TASHKENT Breakfast in the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Samarkand. You will visit Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, The Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble and Ulugh Beg Observatory. 18:00 transfer to Samarkand railway station. 18:32 Train Samarkand-Tashkent. 20:47 Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel. Leisure/ free time in the afternoon. Overnight. Day 8: TASHKENT Free day. Transfer to the International Airport Tashkent. Thank you for travelling with us!

Uzbekistan historical tours lead you to the greatest and ancient cities of the country such as Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarqand and others. ------------- Itinerary Day 1: TASHKENT Wellcome to Uzbekistan! A driver holding your name on a pape will pick up all travelers from the International airport in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Tashkent. You will visit Amir Timur Square, Amir Temur Museum, Khast Imam Square, Kukeldash Madrasah, Chorsu bazaar, Independence square, Earthquake Memorial, Minor mosque, Museum of Applied art and Tashkent metro. Transfer to the hotel. Resting time in the evening. Overnight. Day 2: TASHKENT-KHIVA Breakfast at the hotel. 06:00 Transfer to Tashkent airport. 07:00 flight Tashkent-Urganch. 8.30 Arrival in Urganch. The driver and guide will meet you in Urganch airport. Transfer to Khiva. 9.30 Arrival in Khiva. Full day excursion program in Khiva. you will visit Itchan Kala. Transfer to the hotel. Resting time in the evening. Overnight. Day 3: KHIVA-BUKHARA Breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 Transfer to Khiva railway station. 11:10 train Khiva-Bukhara by regular train. By the way you will enjoy the view of the the Great Silk route Road. 18.14 Arrival in Bukhara. The driver will meet you in Bukhara train station. Transfer to the hotel. Leisure/ free time. Overnight. Day 4: BUKHARA Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Bukhara. you will visit Lyab-i-Hauz ensemble, Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah, Moschea Bolo-khauz, Ark of Bukhara, Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque, Trading Domes and Chasma Ayub Mausoleum. Transfer to the hotel. Leisure/ free time. Overnight. Day 5: BUKHARA - SAMARKAND Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Bukhara. You will visit Great Minaret of the Kalon, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, Chor-Minor and Ulugbek Madrasah. 15:00 transfer to Bukhara railway station. 15:46 Train Bukhara-Samarkand. 17:29 Arrival in Samarkand. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight. Day 6: SAMARKAND - SHAKHRISABZ - SAMARKAND Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Transfer to Shakhrisabz by 90 minute drive along picturesque mountain. Once there visit the Ak Saray (white palace), Dorus Saodat Complex, Dorut Tilavat Complex, Kok Gumbaz Mosque during your visit. Transfer to Samarkand. Overnight. Day 7: SAMARKAND-TASHKENT Breakfast in the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Samarkand. You will visit Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, The Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble and Ulugh Beg Observatory. 18:00 transfer to Samarkand railway station. 18:32 Train Samarkand-Tashkent. 20:47 Arrival in Tashkent. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight. Day 8: TASHKENT Free day. Transfer to the International Airport Tashkent. Thank you for travelling with us!

Expereince a perfect blend of ancient history, rich culture, and modern allure with this guided tour of Tashkent, the vibrant capital city of Uzbekistan. Discover the city's most iconic landmarks and uncover some of its charming hidden treasures. Choose from a group tour or a private tour that is fully-customizable. Be picked up in an air-conditioned car at your accommodation in Tashkent and begin your adventure through the city. Refuel with a delicious lunch along the way. Marvel at the architectural splendors that adorn the city, from the grand Independence Square, a symbol of Uzbekistan's independence, to the beautiful Tashkent Metro stations, known for their exquisite designs and intricate mosaics. Go on a seamless and unforgettable adventure through this remarkable city and unlock the wonders of Tashkent, where tradition and modernity coexist in perfect harmony. Return to your accommodation at the end of the tour with unforgettable memories.

------------- Itinerary Day 1: TASHKENT Wellcome to Uzbekistan! The driver will pick up all travelers from the International airport in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. 9:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Tashkent. You will visit Amir Timur Square, Amir Temur Museum, Khast Imam Square, Kukeldash Madrasah , Chorsu bazaar, Independence square, Earthquake Memorial, Minor mosque, Museum of Applied art and Tashkent metro. Transfer to the hotel. Resting time. Overnight. Day 2: TASHKENT-KHIVA Breakfast at the hotel. 06:00 Transfer to Tashkent airport. 07:00 flight Tashkent-Urganch. 8.30 Arrival in Urganch. The driver and guide will meet you in Urganch airport. Transfer to Khiva. 9.30 Arrival in Khiva. Full day excursion program in Khiva. you will visit Itchan Kala. Transfer to the hotel. Resting time. Overnight. Day 3: KHIVA-BUKHARA Breakfast at the hotel. 10:00 Transfer to Khiva railway station. 11:10 train Khiva-Bukhara by regular train. By the way you will enjoy the view of the the Great Silk route Road. 18.14 Arrival in Bukhara. The driver will meet you in Bukhara train station. Transfer to the hotel. Leisure/ free time. Overnight. Day 4: BUKHARA Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Bukhara. you will visit Lyab-i-Hauz ensemble, Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah, Moschea Bolo-khauz, Ark of Bukhara, Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque, Trading Domes and Chasma Ayub Mausoleum. Transfer to the hotel. Leisure/ free time. Overnight. Day 5: BUKHARA - SAMARKAND Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Bukhara. You will visit Great Minaret of the Kalon, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, Chor-Minor and Ulugbek Madrasah. 15:00 transfer to Bukhara railway station. 15:46 Train Bukhara-Samarkand. 17:29 Arrival in Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel. Free time. Overnight. Day 6: SAMARKAND - SHAKHRISABZ - SAMARKAND Breakfast at the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Transfer to Shakhrisabz by 90 minute drive along picturesque mountain. Once there visit the Ak Saray (white palace), Dorus Saodat Complex, Dorut Tilavat Complex, Kok Gumbaz Mosque during your visit. Transfer to Samarkand. Overnight. Day 7: SAMARKAND-TASHKENT Breakfast in the hotel. 09:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Full day excursion program in Samarkand. You will visit Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, The Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble and Ulugh Beg Observatory. 18:00 transfer to Samarkand railway station. 18:32 Train Samarkand-Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight. Day 8: TASHKENT-CHIMGAN MOUNTAIN Breakfast in the hotel. 08:00 Meet the guide at the lobby. Travel to the Chimgan mountains, the route enjoys beautiful mountain views and local community life. Transfer to hotel in Tashkent. Day 9: TASHKENT Free day. Transfer to the International Airport Tashkent. Thank you for travelling with us!

Soul of Tashkent - Old City The focus will be on the historical center - the stage on which a fabulous representation of Muslim architecture has been unfolding for more than a century. On Khast Imam Square, you will hear about the main stylistic techniques of Islamic architecture and schools of Uzbekistan, historical mosques and minarets. You will learn about the technique of oriental mosaics and ornate patterns, as well as valuable relics, including the oldest surviving manuscript of the Koran! And hear about the old secular-religious educational traditions of Tashkent. Walking through the Old Town, you will move to other quarters, where you will see buildings striving upwards, wide avenues and houses of the century before last. In the square of Amir Timur we will talk about the man who made the whole medieval world tremble and created the Timurid Empire, expanding his possessions from India to modern Turkey. Moving further along the timeline, you will hear about the life of Tashkent in the 19th and 20th centuries, including the fateful incorporation of the Uzbek khanates into the Russian Empire. On the impressive Independence Square, our guide will tell you what our country is striving for today. In addition, you will see the memorial complex "In Memory of the Victims of Repression" and the "Courage" monument - two monuments that convey such unshakable values as the resilience and unity of the people in the saddest moments of their history.