PROGRAM OF ISLAMIC TOUR
“EAST TRAVEL”
Day 1. Arrival in Tashkent.
Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting at the airport. Check in to the hotel.
Day 2. Tashkent.
Full day sightseeing in Tashkent. You will visit the old part of the city, where the religious center of Tashkent – the Khast-Imam complex is located. Here you will visit the Barak Khan madrasah, the Mausoleum of St. Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, the Koran Museum, which houses a unique relic – the original Koran by the Caliph Osman (VII century). Also on this day you will visit the mausoleum of Sheikh Zainiddin-bobo. Continuing the journey to the Zangiata complex is a holy place of pilgrimage for residents of Tashkent and its environs. On the same day, you will also visit one of the main bazaars of Tashkent – Chorsu and in the city center, where Independence Square and Amir Timur Square are located. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3. Tashkent-Nukus.
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Nukus (1255 km.). Visiting the Savitsky Museum. The second largest in the world collection of Russian avant-garde art and an exhibition of applied art of the peoples of Central Asia, collected by Russian artist and philanthropist I.V. Savitsky. Excursion in the center of Nukus: a visit to the monument to the Karakalpak poet Berdakh, the Nukus khokimiyat and the Dramatic Theater. Trip to Ayur-Kala Yurt Camp. On the way visit Chilpyk – the Tower of Silence or Zoroastrian dakhma. Arrival at the Ayaz-Kala Yurt Camp Additional services: show program and camel riding with surcharge.
Day 4. Nukus.
Visiting the fortresses of Ancient Khorezm scattered throughout the desert. Gyaur-Kala (the fortress of the infidels) and Koy-Krylgan-Kala (the fortress of the dead sheep) served as defenses and were in sight of each other, so that it was convenient to give a signal in case of danger, and Toprak-Kala was the capital of Khorezm in the III Arrive in Khiva. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5. Khiva.
Excursion in Khiva. Visiting Ichan-Kala fortress, Muhammad Aminkhan madrasah, Muhammad Rahimkhan madrasah, Kalta Minor minaret, Kunya-Ark fortress, Juma mosque, Tash-Khovli palace, Pakhlavan Mahmud minaret, Islam Khoda minaret.
Day 6. Khiva-Bukhara.
Moving from Khiva to Bukhara (480 km.) The highway crosses the Kyzyl Kum desert, repeating the ancient route of the Great Silk Road. Stop on the way to enjoy panoramic views of the desert and the Amu Darya River. Arrival in Bukhara. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7. Bukhara.
Your pilgrimage to the holy places of Sufism will begin with a visit to the graves of the Seven Sufi Saints who are outside the city. You will visit the tomb of Abdukhalik Gizhduvani (1103-1179), located in Gijduvan (40 km from Bukhara). Then you will be taken to Shafirkan (50-60 km. From the center of Bukhara). Here is the grave of the fourth disciple of Abdukhalik Gijduvani – Khoja Muhammad Orif Ar Revhari, known as Saint Khoja Arif Mohitobon (died 1259). Visit to the grave of Khoja Mahmoud Anzhir Fagnavi (died 1286). The pilgrimage ends in the Rome region of the Bukhara region. Here you will visit the mausoleum of Khoja Ali Rometani, who was a disciple of Khoja Mahmud Anzhir Fagnavi (died in 1310, according to other sources in 1321). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8. Bukhara.
Continuation of the pilgrimage to the Sufi places of Bukhara. Visit to the grave of Khoja Muhammad Boboi Samosi (1259-1354), a follower of Hoji Ali Rometani. Then, the program includes a trip to the grave of St. Said Mir Kulol (1287-1370). Then you will visit the most sacred place of Bukhara – in the mausoleum of Bahouddin Nakshbandi. The grave of the founder of the Sufi order Nakshbandiya is located in the village of Kasri Orifon. The pilgrimage ends at the Chor-Bakr necropolis located in the village of Sumitan. Return to Bukhara. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9. Bukhara.
On this day, excursions to the main sights of Bukhara are waiting for you. The program includes visiting the Lyabi-Khauz complex, the minaret and Kalyan mosque, Miri-Arab madrasah, Abdulazizkhan madrasah, Ulugbek madrasah, Ark fortress, Chor-Minor madrasah, Bolo-Khauz mosque, Samanid mausoleum. After excursions – free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 10. Bukhara-Samarkand.
In the morning you will have a trip to Samarkand (290 km). On the way visit to the memorial complex of Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Ibrahim ibn al Mughira ibn Bardazbeh al Juafiy al-Bukhari. A few kilometers from the complex is the tomb of the Holy Mahdumi Azam Dahbedi (1461-1542), the Sufi and the descendant of Hazret Ali. Return to Samarkand. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 11. Samarkand.
The morning will begin with a visit to the Khoja Ahrar Wali ensemble, the Khoja al Mansur al Matrudi complex, the Bibi Khanum mosque, the Shahi Zinda necropolis, where the burial of the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin Kusam ibn Abbas is located. Continuation of the excursion to the Hazret Hyzr mosque. In the afternoon you will go to the most famous square in Central Asia and the historical center of Samarkand – Registan Square. Then you will visit the Observatory of Ulugbek and the Siab Bazaar. The excursion program of this day will be completed by a visit to the Gur-Emir mausoleum, where the graves of Tamerlan and his descendants are located. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 12. Samarkand-Tashkent.
You will have a free day in Samarkand .. Transfer to the station. The high-speed train Afrosiab departs for Tashkent (300 km.). Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13. Tashkent-Fergana.
Drive to Kokand (210 km) through the picturesque mountain pass Kamchik (2267 meters above sea level) *. Arrive in Kokand. Here you will find a visit to the Khudoyar Khan Palace, the Jami Mosque and the Norbut-biy Madrasa. Moving to Rishtan, visiting the pottery workshops of Rustam Usmanov and Alisher Nazirov for the production of unique ceramic products. Moving to Margilan. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 14. Ferghana-Tashkent.
Margilan A visit to the famous Yedgorlik silk factory and oriental bazaar. A visit to the Side Ahmad-Khoja Madrasa, in the cells of which artisans weave silk carpets by hand. Moving to Tashkent. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 15. Tashkent.
Airport transfer.
City visits
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9 days |
7 days |
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Tashkent |
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Nukus |
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Khiva |
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Bukhara |
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Samarkand |
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Fergana |
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15 days |
9 days |
7 days |
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City, hotel (distance from Tashkent) |
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City, hotel (distance from Tashkent)
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City, hotel (distance from Tashkent)
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Tashkent (0 km) |
4 nights |
Tashkent (0 km) |
3 nights |
Tashkent (0 km) |
3 nights |
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Nukus (yurt camp) (1,100 km) |
1 night |
Bukhara (552 km) |
3 nights |
Bukhara (552 km) |
2 nights |
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Khiva (990 km) |
2 nights |
Samarkand (287 km) |
2 nights |
Samarkand (287 km) |
1 night |
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Bukhara (552 km) |
4 nights |
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Samarkand (287 km) |
2 nights |
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Fergana (326 km) |
1 night |
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PACKAGE PRICE for 15 days (price per person in US dollars) |
PACKAGE PRICE for 9 days (price per person in US dollars) |
PACKAGE PRICE for 7 days (price per person in US dollars) |
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2 people |
2Х1590=3180 |
2 people |
2Х1071=2142 |
2 people |
2Х862=1724 | ||
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4 people |
4Х1484=5936 |
4 people |
4Х999=3996 |
4 people |
4Х809=3236 | ||
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6 people |
6Х1400=8400 |
6 people |
6Х951=5706 |
6 people |
6Х777=4659 | ||
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From 10 people |
10Х1359=13590
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From 10 people |
10Х911=9110 |
From 10 people |
10Х743=7425 | ||
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City |
3 Star Hotels |
4 Star Hotels |
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Tashkent |
Grand Orzu***, Samir Hotel***, Sofiya Hotel*** | Le Grande Plaza****, Shodlik Palace Hotel**** |
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Nukus |
Yurt camp | Yurt camp |
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Khiva |
Arkanchi Hotel***, Malika Khorezm Hotel*** | Arkanchi Hotel***, Malika Khorezm Hotel*** |
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Bukhara |
Kukeldash***, Amelia Boutique Hotel***, Old City*** | Bukhara Palace Hotel**** |
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Samarkand |
Shaxzoda Lux Hotel***, Astor Hotel***, Royal palace*** | Regal Palace Hotel**** |
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Fergana |
Hotel Adras | Hotel Adras |
Note: Payment methods: cash, credit cards (Visa), bank transfer.
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SERVICES INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE TOUR: |
SERVICES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE TOUR: |
| • Hotel accommodation
• Entry tickets to the mentioned places for sightseeing. • Transfers: Tashkent-Nukus-Hiva-Bukhara-Samarkand-Fergana-Tashkent • All transfers from airport and hotel to airport • Guide to the whole tour • All attractions listed in the itinerary. • Visa support • 1 bottle of mineral water per person per day
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• Visa fees
• Meals – Lunch and dinner. • Photo and video fees are charged during sightseeing. • Personal expenses • Medical insurance • Extra for single room
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The program can be booked by 2 people.
Prices are given taking into account the services of travel agencies.