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Are you ready to learn the secrets of bygone eras in the heart of Central Asia?  Let yourself plunge into the
fascinating atmosphere of the Great Silk Road, feel the breath of history, get in touch with the treasures of civilizations.

We will show you majestic architectural masterpieces and fascinating cultural traditions 

1 DAY TASHKENT 
Arrival in Tashkent, you will be met by a driver with a sign  of Travel Bee & Georgia   at Islam Karimov International Airport in Tashkent and taken to
the hotel, which is located in the center of Tashkent.
After your accommodation you will have free time for dinner in a nice place or a leisurely walk. We will be happy to suggest interesting and tasty
locations to you
Overnight in a hotel in Tashkent. We recommend you to have a proper rest before tomorrow's day full of pleasant impressions. Well, tomorrow
morning we will start our main program 

Day 2 TASHKENT-SAMARKAND
08.00 - 10.00 Breakfast at the hotel.
12.00 We leave the hotel with our belongings and go on a tour of the capital of Uzbekistan - majestic Tashkent. Tashkent is a city where history
and modernity are intertwined in an amazing way. Here we will show you the modern life of locals, centuries-old heritage and new buildings in
oriental flavor.
In our program:
-The Old City - the historical part of Tashkent, where the city was located before the establishment of the Turkestan Governor-
General's Office
-Chorsu Bazaar - colorful national bazaar, it is called "the breadwinner of the whole city", the epicenter of social life
-Kukeldash Madrasah - one of the largest 14th century madrasahs, built of effigy brick
-Hast Imam Complex - a grandiose religious complex erected near the tomb of the Imam of Tashkent, scholar, expert of the Koran
and Hadith - Hazrati Imam.
-The famous Quran of Caliph Othman (14th century)-the oldest manuscript of the Quran that has survived to this day
-Barak Khan Madrasah is a 16th century madrasah built by the grandson of the great Ulugbek. The Spiritual Board of Muslims of all
Central Asia is located here
-The Till Sheikh Mosque was for a long time the Friday mosque of the city.
-Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum is one of the most significant monuments of culture and architecture of Tashkent. It was
erected on the tomb of the Imam. The construction of the Hast Imam complex began with it
-Islamic Institute named after Imam al-Bukhari - the only Muslim higher education institution in the USSR and the first in the CIS
countries
Then, the review part of the tour, you will see modern Tashkent:
Tashkent TV Tower - the tallest building in Tashkent and the tallest tower in Central Asia
-The Memorial to the Victims of Repression is a unique museum that contains materials about repression in Uzbekistan and the
people who fought desperately for their homeland.
-Monument of Courage-Monument dedicated to the great earthquake of 1966. The seismic shock changed the image of the city
forever
-Amir Timur Square is a small park in the very center of the city, but it has a very interesting history.
Independence Square is the center of festive events and parades on public holidays.
After a tour of Tashkent, we drive to the train station.
18.45 Departure to the city of Samarkand by high-speed electric train "Afrosiab".
Samarkand is often called the Rome of the East, here every step reminds of the events of antiquity.
20.53 Arrival in Samarkand, at the station you will be met by a driver with a sign "TIMURWAY TOUR" and taken to the hotel.
Accommodation and overnight at the hotel.
Tomorrow the next most interesting day of our journey awaits us. We will once again add to our piggy bank of pleasant impressions 

Day 3 SAMARKAND
8.00-10.00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10.00 your guide will pick you up from the hotel and you will go on a tour around the fabulous Samarkand. Masterpieces of architecture, secrets
of millennia, amazing imagination oriental color - all this is in our program today. 
- Ulugbek Observatory - one of the main observatories of the Middle Ages, built by Ulugbek, a descendant of Amir Timur.
-Ensemble of mausoleums of Samarkand nobility Shahi-Zinda - a unique complex of tombs, which were built in a single style in the
14-15 centuries.
-The Bibi-Khanum Mosque is the largest mosque in Central Asia and one of the most grandiose mosques in the Muslim world. The
mosque bears the name of Tamerlane's favorite wife.
-Siab Bazaar is the largest and oldest bazaar in Samarkand and one of the oldest bazaars in Central Asia.
-The famous Registan Square is the heart of Samarkand and a magnificent monument of oriental architecture. The square is
surrounded on three sides by majestic madrassahs.
After the tour - free time. You can make an independent walk, buy souvenirs or enjoy delicious Uzbek cuisine in the national restaurant. Or, of
course, we advise you to visit evening Registan - its light decoration is amazing, and if you are lucky, you will catch a laser show (it is not always
held, without a clear schedule).The guide will certainly give recommendations on routes and locations.
Overnight at the hotel. Tomorrow we will continue exploring the unique Samarkand. 

Day 4 SAMARKAND-BUHARA
8.00-10.00 Breakfast at the hotel.
12.00 We leave the hotel with our things and together with the guide we start the second part of the tour around Samarkand. Today we are
waiting for a day full of delights and pleasant emotions.
In our program:
-Gur-Emir Mausoleum - tomb of Amir Timur and Timurids, one of the most iconic ensembles of the Ancient East. The energy of this
place is simply amazing, creating a complete feeling of traveling back in time.
-The Tomb of St. Daniel is believed to be the spirit of the buried man to protect Samarkand. This place is miraculous and honored
in three religions at once: Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Here we will hear an amazing story and make wishes.
-Konigil Silk Paper Factory. Here, on a stunningly beautiful territory, we will have an extraordinary master class on the production
of paper in the ancient way, a lesson of ancient pottery, a demonstration of vegetable oil production. And, of course, we will make
amazing photos among the beautiful landscaping, water bodies and ancient buildings
After the tour, we drive to the train station.
21.03 Departure to the city of Bukhara by high-speed electric train "Afrosiab".
22.37 Arrival in Bukhara. You will be met by a driver with a sign  Travel Bee & Georgia  and taken to the hotel.
Accommodation and overnight at the hotel. Tomorrow we will be fully immersed in the Eastern Fairy Tale. This is something you have never seen  . Stay in Bukhara 

 

Day 5 BUHARA 
08.00 - 10.00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10.00 We start walking tour around the Sacred Bukhara. The guide will pick you up directly from the hotel.
Bukhara is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, each object here resembles a location from a movie. The compactness of the city allows
each guest to feel himself a participant of historical events of antiquity.
Tonight on our program:

-Samanid Mausoleum- Samanid dynastic mausoleum built at the turn of the 9th-10th centuries during the reign of Ismail Samani.
-Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum is a religious building in the center of Bukhara, which includes a mausoleum and a sacred spring.
Currently, it houses the Water Museum.
-The Bolo-House Mosque is the only surviving monument on Registan Square in Bukhara. It is located opposite the Arka - Emir's
fortress. The complex consists of a water reservoir, Friday mosque and minaret.
-The Citadel of the Arches-a monumental symbol of state power that has survived to the present day
-Minaret Kalyan- the symbol of Bukhara, the minaret of the Friday mosque, built in 1127.
-Kalyan Mosque is the second largest mosque in Uzbekistan, its blue dome rising above all the city's buildings.
-Madrassah Miri-Arab - one of the main historical monuments of Bukhara, the center of Islamic spiritual education
-Magoki-Attori Mosque-a unique structure that was built 4.5 meters below ground level. None of Bukhara's sites contains so many
mysteries.
Ulugbek Madrasah - the building was erected in 1417 by the grandson of Amir Temur, the famous astronomer Ulugbek.
-Abdulaziz Khan's Madrasah is the most beautiful architectural monument created by the court architect on the order of Aziz Khan
-Madrasah Nadir-Divan-Begi - the history of this monument is interesting because originally the building was built as a Karvan-
saray, but at the opening the ruler declared it a Madrasah
-Trade domes are another symbol of the city, confirming its importance on the Silk Road
-Labi-Hauz Complex - one of the central squares of Bukhara with an artificial reservoir, is surrounded by mosques and madrasas
and is a favorite place for most tourists.
-Chor Minor Madrasah is an ancient madrasah, which is characterized by unconventional construction - the building has 4
minarets.
After the tour - free time.
The guide will be happy to suggest the most delicious restaurants.
Our recommendations: medieval baths - hammams are Hammomi Kord -   bath, Hammomi Kunjak - women's bath; folklore show in
Madrasa Nadir-Diwan-Begi.
Tomorrow the final day of our wonderful trip awaits us and we will go to see the country residences of ancient Bukhara.   Stay at Bukhara 

6 DAY FOREST BUKHARA
8.00-10.00 Breakfast at the hotel.
10.00 The second day of the tour around mysterious Bukhara. Today we will go beyond the old city and feel again the color of the Eastern fairy
tale
-The mausoleum of Bahoutdin Naqshbandi, the founder of the Sufi order, is the most important Muslim shrine. Naqshbandi was
the spiritual mentor of Amir Temur himself. Inside the walls of the Mausoleum lies a fallen ancient mulberry tree, which according
to legend grew from the staff of Bahoutdin. It is believed that if you crawl under it and make a wish, it will definitely come true.
-Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa - the residence of the Bukhara emir of the 19th century. It was built by Bukhara craftsmen who had studied
in Russia. It is the poet who combines Eastern and Western styles of construction
-Chor-Bakr necropolis is one of the most unusual sites 5 km from Bukhara. The first burials were made here more than 1000 years
ago.
After touring the facilities, the guide will offer you free time for lunch in the countryside.
After lunch, we return to the central part of the city.
The rest of the day is free time.
You can take a leisurely stroll through the old town, admire the handicrafts of local craftsmen, buy many souvenirs or enjoy Uzbek cuisine in the
restaurant.
A night in a hotel. Tomorrow you return home. 
 

DAY 7 Goodbye, Uzbekistan!
8.00-10.00 Breakfast at the hotel
After breakfast, free time.

12.00 Room Release.
Transfer to the international airport/train station.
You go home with a large collection of bright impressions, well, and we let you go with a little sadness and with great joy we will be waiting for
you again.
Have a safe trip!  


Price per pax in twin room 570 usd 
Price per pax in single room 950 usd 
Price per pax in triple room 490 usd 

 

Price includes:

1. All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan, 3-6 pax by minivan, 7-18 pax by Sprinter
passenger van);
2. Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included
3. Sightseeing tour program;
4. English-speaking Guide;
5. Wine tasting in Kakheti region;
6. Separate 4x4 vehicle to Gergeti Trinity;
7. Bottled drinking water