Tour 7 days 6 nights and Spices-25-27 May 2019 in Bukhara

Period

7 days / 6 nights

Itinerary

Tashkent-Samarkand-Bukhara-Tashkent

Season

spring

Tour highlights:

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Tour Tashkent-Samarkand-Bukhara-Tashkent.

During this tour, the program includes participation in the SILK and SPICES festival in Bukhara.

The 18th annual traditional festival "SILK & SPISES: FASHION DAYS" which will take place on May 25-27 this year in the ancient city of Bukhara. The program is sated with cultural actions. The famous fashion houses will show the collections, and handicraftsmen will present the best works. You are waited by the real Fashion and a food tour to ancient Bukhara. 
In the program of a festival — performances of folklore ensembles from all regions, national games, master classes, tasting of the Uzbek pilaf, the international scientific and practical conference. You are waited by not forgotten procession along ancient Bukhara which will shroud you in fantastic paints of the East.

Tashkent

Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at the airport with a representative of BBS Travel. Transfer to the hotel in order to leave things (check in at 14.00).

Start city tour of Tashkent:

The Museum of the History of Uzbekistan is the oldest museum in Central Asia.

Amir Temur Square is the center of new Tashkent, in which stands a monument to Amir Temur - an outstanding political figure and commander of the Middle Ages, who created a huge empire.

The square in front of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theater.

13:00 Lunch in the center of the pilaf.

Memorial to the victims of repression - opened in spring 2000. The complex includes a picturesque park, a museum and a jade tombstone. On the stone you can read a carved inscription in three languages ​​(Arabic, English and Uzbek) which reads: “The memory of those who died for their fatherland will live forever.”

The monument "Courage", dedicated to the earthquake on April 26, 1966. On a granite podium a cube is installed on one side of which the date is carved: April 26, 1966. The dial of the clock is carved on the other side, indicating the time - 5 hours 24 minutes. The cube splits a crack, which symbolizes the breaking of the earth's firmament. Bronze sculpture depicting a woman, pressed to her child, and a man, shielding them with his chest from hitting the elements.

The Khazrati Imam complex is the religious center of Tashkent. The ensemble was erected near the grave of the imam of the city of Tashkent, a scholar, a Koran scholar and hadith, one of the first preachers of Islam in Tashkent, a poet and craftsman Hazrati Imam.

Kukaldosh Madrasah - the largest of the 23 madrasas of old Tashkent,

Bunyodkor Square. Better known as the square "Friendship of Peoples".

Madrasah "Abulkasym Sheikh" - where artisan workshops of famous masters of Uzbekistan, known throughout the world, are located.

The main area of ​​the country - Independence Square.

Overnight in Tashkent.

Tashkent - Samarkand

Early breakfast

06:30 Transfer from the hotel to the railway station.

07:30 Departure to Samarkand by high-speed train Afrosiab.

09:40 Arrival in Samarkand. Meeting at the station with a guide.

Sightseeing:

Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Temurids' tomb, a unique creation of Islamic architecture.

Registan Square is an ensemble of three madrasahs, an example of Persian architecture.

The complex of Shahi Zinda, which was formed over 9 centuries, in the period from XIV to XV centuries.

13:00 Lunch

Bibihanum Mosque, erected by order of Tamerlane.

The Observatory of Ulugbek, here appeared the catalog of the starry sky, in which 1018 stars were described.

Visits to the museum of wine them. Khovrenko.

Night in Samarkand.

Samarkand - Bukhara

Breakfast.

In the end, a visit to the famous tourists among the eastern and colorful Siab Bazaar.

Free time before lunch.

After lunch, transfer to Bukhara via Gijduvan (270 km). Acquaintance with the workshop of the famous master of ceramics Abdullo Narzullaev. Here you can see the whole process of creating pottery and tableware.

Lunch at the ceramist's house.

Arrival in Bukhara. Hotel accommodation.

Overnight in Bukhara.

Breakfast.

As soon as you step over this amazing land (Bukhara oasis), you will immediately feel its magnificence and uniqueness.

On these warm May days, the 18th International Festival "Silk and Spices" is held, the main goal of which is to develop the national craftsmanship at the international level, the achievements of the national economy, and the expansion of cultural ties.

The program includes performances of national ensembles from all regions of the country, various master classes, only here you will be able to cover and get acquainted at once with all types of handicrafts, as well as works of fine and applied art represented in Uzbekistan, to participate and watch the holding of national games and fun

Within the framework of the festival, shows of famous designers of Uzbekistan will be held. All samples of silk fabrics that can be purchased at the fair will be presented.

And of course, try and buy all sorts of spices for cooking all sorts of dishes.

During lunch and dinner you will get acquainted with the dishes of traditional Bukhara cuisine.

Overnight in Bukhara.

Breakfast in the hotel.

City tour in Bukhara: You will have an exciting walking tour of the old town and get acquainted with such monuments as: The Ark fortress - the citadel, the symbol of Bukhara Minaret Kalyan, Lyabi House ensemble, the monument to Hodja Nasreddin, the Mosque of Magokki Attori (12th century). Madrasah Ulugbek (15th century), built by the grandson of Tamerlane, Madrasa Abdullazizkhana (17th century).

Lunch at the Adras restaurant.

The current Mir-i-Arab madrasa (16th century). Trade domes: Toki Saraffon, Toki Telpak Furushon, Toki Zargaron, where artisans (jewelers, miniaturists and others) sell their products. Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (12th - 16th century), inside is the source of holy water, Samanid Mausoleum (10th century) - the family tomb of the Samanid dynasty.

Dinner and concert in the Ipak Yuli Silk Theater. During the dinner, dancers performing Uzbek folk dances in live music will perform in front of you. You will also see a theatrical fashion show.

Overnight in Bukhara.

Breakfast in the hotel.

Departure of the countryside of Bukhara.

A visit to Sitora-i-Mokhi Khos (4 km from Bukhara) is the summer palace of the last emir of Bukhara (19th century).

Lunch in the restaurant Caravan.

15:55 Departure by Afrosiab high-speed train to Tashkent

19:40 Arrival in Tashkent.

Night in Tashkent

Breakfast in the hotel.

Departure from the hotel until 12:00.

Transfer to the international airport. I. Karimov

Included in the tour price

§ Accommodation in twin STD rooms

§ (6 nights) with breakfasts

§ Half Board: 6 lunches  (standard menu)

§ Meeting / seeing off at the airport / railway station;

§ Train tickets for the Afrosiab high speed train (Economy class)

§ Transport service throughout the tour

§ An accompanying guide for the entire route.

§ Entrance fees for sightseeing mentioned in the program

§ Gala Dinner and Concert in Kukeldash Madrasa (May 26).

  • Photo, video during excursions
  • Alcoholic and other beverages not included in the menu
  • Additional services in hotels
  • Other services that are not included in the program and are not listed in the column "Price Included"
  • Free time transport and guide
  • International flights
  • Dinners on all days of stay in Uzbekistan, except May 26

Hotel accomodation:

Cities Premium Class Hotels Star rating of the hotel
Samarkand Zilol Baxt Hotel
Bukhara Modarikhon Hotel
Tashkent

Conditions:

Conditions:

  1. Reservation of the tour is carried out at least one day before and is only confirmed after full payment and provision of tourist documents.
  2. Cancellation of the tour booking is carried out for 2 months without penalty, for 1.5 months 30% of the tour price, 50% of the tour price per month, 100% of the tour price per week.
  3. Transport service:
    -up to 2 people Chevrolet Lacetti, Sedan
    -3-5 people Hyundai Grand Starex, Minivan
    -6-10 people Toyota Hiace
    -11-18 people Toyota Coaster
    -19-28 people bus 30 seats
    -Up to 40 people bus
    All car services are licensed and equipped with air conditioning.

 

 

Number of people in a group

3* (Economy)

2

954

4

736 USD

6

685 USD

10

634 USD

12

620 USD

15

594 USD

20

574 USD

Single occupancy payment

99 USD

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