Itinerary: Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent
Duration: 6 Days / 5 nights
Nutrition: half board.
Price: group tour of 4 people – $870.
Hotels according to the program:
Tashkent — Art DeLuxe/Human hotel
Samarkand — Arba hotel/ Amar hotel
Bukhara — Meros hotel/ Khurdjin hotel
/ Nodirabegim hotel
What’s in store for you?
– 3 pearls of Uzbekistan – Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara;
– places of pilgrimage for all Muslims
– super photo-locations;
– immersion in the history of each city;
– get lost in the narrow streets of the cities;
– authentic hotels in the city center (+breakfast);
– delicious Uzbek cuisine (6 included dinners);
– bustling bazaars and many souvenirs.
Day 1. Tashkent |
Arrival in Tashkent.
Meeting at the airport by our driver with a sign “SEE-TOUR”
Transfer to the hotel.
12:00 Start of the tour around Tashkent.
Lunch in the middle of the pilaf
Tashkent – Probably no city in the world is missed as much as Tashkent. Whether you have been here once, plunged into oriental hospitality, or left here for the ocean, for distant countries, you dream about it at night, with the smell of fresh flatbread and the clack of pigeons… There is a special aura here and one nationality – Tashkent residents.
Excursion program in the old town:
Visit to Hast Imam complex consisting of Barak Khan Madrasah, Tillah Sheikh Mosque – the repository of the famous Quran of Osman and the golden hair of Prophet Muhammad; Juma Mosque of Khoja Ahrar Wali; Kukeldashi Madrasah, Chorsu Bazaar. Continuation of excursion program on modern Tashkent:
Visit to Independence Square: Independence Monument and Happy Mother, “Ezgulik” arch (Arch of Good and Noble Aspirations) with storks ascending upwards, memorial to the Great Patriotic War; Memorial Complex “Courage” is the only architectural and artistic complex dedicated to the theme of liquidation of the consequences of the Tashkent earthquake of 1966.
Then Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theater; tour of Amir Timur Square: monument to the great military leader Amir Timur, the famous Tashkent chimes, the Palace of Forums and other modern monuments of the capital.
Overnight in a hotel.
Day 2. Tashkent – Bukhara |
Early breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the train station. High-speed train Tashkent-Bukhara.
11:38 Arrival in Bukhara, meeting with a guide at the station and start of Bukhara tour.
Lunch at the national house
Bukhara is a city where you will have everything within walking distance, regardless of the hotel where you will be staying.
The entire tour will be almost on foot.
You start with the mausoleum of Samanids of IX century, then the mausoleum of Chashma Ayub of XIII-XIV centuries, spice bazaar, mosque Bolo Hauz of XIX century. Across the road you can see the view of Ark fortress of IV century, after visiting it you will see the pearl of Bukhara – the square Poi Kalon of XII-XV centuries, and then trade domes, there are 3 of them in the old part of the city, each offers a wide range of products – silk, embroidery, wood carving, etc.
After visiting the domes, we will get acquainted with Ulugh Beg Madrasah XVV century, and Abdulazizkhan Madrasah XVII century. Then we will walk with you to the main square of the old part of the city – Lyabi Hauz, in the center of which is a reservoir surrounded by architectural ensemble XVII century.
After the tour, you can drink green tea or taste some of the national dishes near the water. After resting, the small part remains – the mosque of Maggoki Attori XII century, and Chor Minor – an interesting construction, still keeping a lot of secrets.
Accommodation in the hotel, rest.
Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3. Bukhara (Seven Holly Feasts of Bukhara – Small Hajj) |
6:00 Breakfast at the hotel
7:00 Beginning of the Tour
- Abdullah Abd Al-Khaliqa Gijduwani, Gijduwan
- Muhammad Arifa Ar Revgari, village of Revgari
- Hodja Mahmoud Anjir Fagnawi, Vobkent
- Khoja Azizona (Ali Romitaniy), Romitan
13:00 Lunch in a national restaurant
14:00 Continuation of the tour
- Bobo as Samosius, Samos village.
- Sayyid Amir al-Kulol, Sukhor village
- Mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshbandi
18:00 Return to the Hotel
Bukhara is the birthplace of seven great Sufis of the Naqshbandi Brotherhood. The great representatives of Sufism lived here, led religious and social life, who contributed to the formation and prosperity of Blessed Bukhara, to the education of spirituality, to the raising of emotional spirit. Pirs – Muslim sanctuaries, burial places of Sufi saints have been preserved here.
Most Bukhara pilgrims begin their journey with a blessed visit to the Mausoleum of Khoja Abdalkhalik al Gijduwani, the spiritual leader who paved the path of Naqshbandi teachings. Abdalkhalik al Gijduvani is the spiritual link of the tenth generation of the Prophet. The iwan of the mausoleum with ten columns and supports is a symbol of the mentioned dynasty.
In the time of Khoja Abdalkhalik al-Gijduwani, the mausoleum was a chillahona where people came to pray during the forty-day heat wave. The holy place for supplication then becomes a cherished place of worship. In the recent past, the shrine has been abandoned. It took several generations for the mausoleum to acquire its present exemplary appearance. Now “Mausoleum of Abdalkhalik al-Gijduwani” as a part of the Ancient East, is a link between earth and heaven.
Mausoleum of Hajj Muhammad Arif al-Rivgariy is the burial place of murshid Hajj Arif al-Rivgariy. He was born in the village of Revgar in the middle of XII century. He was a disciple of the great murshid Abdulkhalik Gijduvani. After the death of the great teacher, he received permission to be a spiritual mentor for others. Till the end of his life he was active in religious activities. He liked to recite zikr aloud. There is a legend that Haji Arif lived 150 years. He was buried in the village of Shafirkan in Bukhara region.
Mausoleum of Hajjah Mahmud Anjir-Fagnavi is the burial place of the greatest Sufi, spiritual teacher. He was born near the city of Vabkent. At the beginning of his path he was a craftsman and carpenter. Having passed the path of discipleship, he became a murshid. Mahmud Injir Fagnavi was the first to pronounce zikr loudly, believing that “those who sleep should wake up”. He was buried in his native village Anjirbog.
The memorial complex of Khoja Ali Ramitaniy is the burial place of the most famous spiritual master of the Hajagan Sufi school. The people nicknamed the Sufi “Azizkhon” – honorable sheikh. He was born at the end of the XII century in the town of Ramitan. Professionally engaged in weaving throughout his life. He was a pupil of Mahmud Fagnawi. Ali Ramitaniy succeeded in the impossible – he converted Mongols to the Islamic faith. He helped to restore the scattered lands after the Mongol invasion and practiced medicine. Legend has it that the Sufi was able to read people’s thoughts and answer a question before it was voiced aloud. During his long and righteous life he had many disciples, among whom were his sons. He bequeathed to his youngest son Haje Ibrahim to continue his teachings.
The memorial complex of Hajja Muhammad Bobo Sammasi is the burial place of the famous Sufi, follower of Hajji Ali Ramitani. Hajja Sammasi made an invaluable contribution to the development of Sufism, foretold the birth of a great personality, the creator of Bahautdin Muhammad Naqshbandi. Legend has it that one day while passing by Bahautdin’s native village of Kasri Hinduwane, the mystic had a vision. He said that in this place the greatest son of Sufism and enlightenment would be born, and the place would be called “The Village of the Enlightened”.
The teacher passed away at the age of 95 in 1354. The holy burial place is located in the village of Simas in Romitan district. A mausoleum, a mosque, a well and a beautiful garden have been erected here – all that this non-trivial man personified with his teachings.
Hajj Memorial Complex Sayyid Amir Kulal Bukhari is the burial place of Sayyid Amir Kulal. Already during his lifetime he had the nickname Kalon, which means “The Great”. He was professionally engaged in pottery. His fame caught up with him long before he became the Great Teacher. He was a famously talented potter.
Sayyid Amir Kulal was a spiritual authority and had more than a hundred followers, among whom was Bahautdin Muhammad Naqshbandi. He introduced Naqshbandi to the basics of Sufism, about the correct reading of zikr, and the traditions of the mystical path of Hajagan. There is an opinion that the teacher was introduced to the Great Disciple by Sheikh Hajj Sammasi, who already then realized that he was entrusting the most valuable and dear spiritual son. Sayyid Amir Kulal was buried in 1370 in his native village of Suhar.
Bahauddin Naqshbandi Complex (XVI c.) is a unique memorial complex located 12 km. from Bukhara. The complex was built in honor of the cult “Teacher of Sufism” Bahauddin Naqshbandi.
At the complex “Bahauddin Naqshbandi” there is a museum, which presents interesting exhibits and information related to the life and activities of this amazing man.
Day 4. Bukhara’s countrycite |
Breakfast at the hotel
10:00 Continuation of the tour around Bukhara (country part).
13:00 Lunch in the restaurant
14:00 Departure to Samarkand by comfortable tourist vehicle
18:30 Arrival in Samarkand, check-in to the hotel.
Overnight in the hotel
Day 5. Samarkand |
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Start of the tour around Samarkand.
Samarkand is larger than Bukhara, so we can’t explore everything on foot. We do part of the tour on foot and part by car. Samarkand is the city of Amir Timur, his capital, the city that inspired fear and admiration of other conquerors at the same time. In Samarkand all monuments belong to XIV-XVII centuries. Not in vain the city is called majestic, as the minimum height of each building is 20 meters. We start the excursion from the Gur Emir Mausoleum, where not only Tamerlan himself, but also his closest relatives are buried. Next to the mausoleum is Registan Square, with three madrassahs of XV-XVII centuries looking at each other. Registan Square is not only the most visited place in Uzbekistan, but also a cultural venue for cultural events. And what is worth the evening panorama of the square!
Tashkent Street is the link between the Registan and the Bibi Khanum Mosque, where you can walk through the souvenir shops. The street will lead us to the Bibi Khanum Mosque as well as the main bazaar Siab. The main market of Samarkand is saturated with the odors of spices, fruits and vegetables, which you can taste while passing through the stalls of traders. The most authentic place of Samarkand! After visiting the bazaar, we walk down the street and before us we see the view of endless hills, which are the cradle of Samarkand’s history. On these hills there is a complex of mausoleums of Shahi Zinda, where the grave of a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad is located, as well as a street of mausoleums of the female line of the Timur dynasty. In addition to monuments of religious importance, in Samarkand we will lastly visit the observatory of Ulugbek, the grandson of Amir Timur, with the only surviving instrument for studying the stars.
Day 6: Samarkand – Tashkent |
Breakfast at the hotel.
10:00 Continuation of Samarkand tour until lunch.
Lunch at the restaurant
16:00 Departure to Tashkent by comfortable tourist vehicle
20:00 Arrival in Tashkent.
Flying Home
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