Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art

Your sightseeing in Tashkent will start visiting old Tashkent to see the 16thBarak-Khan Madrasah complex for your first look at the ubiquitous and glorious ceramic tile work, and the MuiMuborak Library of 16th century with an original Koran handwritten on vellum in the 7th century. Lunch, then we’ll see the Applied Arts Museum, which showcases some of the best historical-artistic examples of the arts of Uzbekistan, in the mansion of the Imperial Russian diplomat Alexander Polovtsev. He commissioned the intricately decorated mansion expressly to house his extensive collections of unique handicrafts and textiles. After the Soviet revolution, the government nationalized his cherished home and opened it to the public as a museum. Polovtsev’s rare examples of folk art such as vintage ceramics, handmade rugs, and wood carvings are on display in the wondrous house with its colorfully decorated ceilings. Return to the hotel to rest until our Welcome Dinner. Navruz Hotel, Tashkent

Kukeldash Madrasah

We drive in the old part of Tashkent and stop at Chorsu market and see Kukeldash madrasah of 16th century.

Registan

We will visit one of the pearls of Uzbekistan, a historical site called Registan with 3 madrasahs of 15, 16th and 18 th centuries.

Gur Emir Mausoleum

Gur Emir is the mausoleum of Amir Temur and his teacher and grandchildren located in Samarkand.

Bibihanim mosque was built in 14th century as one of the great mosques in Central Asia. it is named after a favourite wife of Amir Temur.

Shah-i-Zinda

The necropolis of Shahi Zinda is a holy place for Muslims of Uzbekistan because it has a grave of Kusam Ibn Abbas and all relatives of Temur, his sisters, aunts, architect, and generals.

Ulugbek Madrasah

You will visit the observatory of Ulughbek, grandson of Temur who ruled in the empire in the 15th century and at the same time, he was one of the well-known Astronomy scientists and mathematicians.

Begin the day with buffet breakfast and then continue city tour. Visit the observatory of Ulughbek, Afrosiab museum with Fresco and artifacts found at Afrosiab old settlement dating back to 6 BC up to 13 AD. Shahi Zinda is the holy place of all Central Asian muslims visited daily with many local people, where you will see the mausoleum of Temur’s sisters, Generals, Architect and the mausoleum of Kusam Ibn Abbas, the cousin of Muhammad prophet. Pm you will see the famous Samarkand Silk Paper producing workshop. Enjoy a night Sound and Light laser show at Registan Square (if available on this day). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Optional Evening out in Samarkand: $20 Samarkand Silk Road complex located few km outside of Samarkand .

Silk Paper workshop

Shahrisabz

If you choose the option to visit Shahrisabz on the way to Bukhara you will skip train ride and visit Shahrisazb first and then continue driving to Bukhara. Another option : Take a direct train to Bukhara at 1145-1325 and have a walking tour in Bukhara.

Lyab-i-Hauz

Old town walk and visit sites: Laby Hauz, nadir Divan Begi madrasah, Tanaka, Trade domes of 15-16 centuries.

Poi Kalyan Mosque

Visit main square of Bukhara at Kalyan minaret and mosque

Ark of Bukhara

Winter palace of Bukhara Emir

Khiva

Transfer to Khiva through Kyzylkum desert either by van or by train. train is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Kalta Minor Minaret

Unfinished minaret of Khiva khanate, Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum, Tash haul harem, Juma mosque and Minaret, Kenya Ark

Citadel Kunya-ark

Khan's palace

Urgench

Fly from Urgench to Tashkent at night

Tashkent

Transfer to airport for your return flight home, end of services