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Explore the Timeless Cities of Uzbekistan |
PM: Arrival in Tashkent. Meeting with tour escort guide. Full-day tour:
The Museum of the History of Timurids was established in Tashkent in 2006. The entire perimeter of the building is decorated with graceful columns that look like they support the roof.
Amir Temur Square – Central Park with the statue of Amir Temur on horseback and so-called “Broadway”.
Mustakillik Square – the former “Red Squire” is the main squire of Tashkent, with a monument to victims of WW II.
PM: Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, Sightseeing of:
Hast Imam archaeological complex.
Barakhan madrassah.
Muyi Muborak (ancient Koran 7th century)
Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi.
Mosque of Khast-Imam.
Navoi Theatre – This is one of the buildings in Tashkent with its personality. Planning and construction were started in 1940, and Japanese prisoners of war completed construction in 1947.
Transfer to hotel for accommodation.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
O/n at hotel.
AM: Breakfast. Master classes day:
Ceramics Master Class. National house of ceramics by master Alisher Rahimov. The Rakhimov Ceramics Studio has carefully preserved the traditional methods of ceramic art for several generations. There will be a material ready for each student, which they can draw themselves.
PM: Lunch at the guest house, where you can also be a participant in the pilaf cooking master class. At the end of the master class, you can taste a unique pilaf set.
After 5 p.m.: Free time to visit Magic City (thematic entertainment park).
Dinner at a local restaurant.
O/n at hotel.
AM: Breakfast. Transfer to the railway station for the train to Bukhara by “Afrosiab” or Sharq at 06:59-11:05.
Arrival and lunch at a local restaurant. Transfer to hotel for accommodation.
Half-day tour:
ARK Fortress (VI – XIX c) – in the Middle Ages, it was a whole town with the emir house, wives, mosques, a mint place, government institutes, store rooms, a prison and a square for public executions.
Bolo Khous Ensemble.
Poikalon (XII–XVI c) architectural ensemble of “Masjidi Kalon”, “Miri Arab”, madrasah & a minaret (46 m).
Trading Domes consists of three trading centres: Tok-i-Zargaron (1570) – Jeweler’s Bazaar, Tok-i-Tilpak Furushon – Cap Maker’s Bazaar, Tok-i-Sarrafon – Moneychanger’s Bazaar.
Magoki Attori – in 937, the four-pillared mosque was burned in a city-wide fire. In the 12th century, the present mosque was erected, and the focus of the mosque, the original southern portal, remains.
Labi – Hauz (XVI-XVII c) – a complex with Nodir – Devon Begi Madrassah and Khanaka.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
O/n at hotel.
AM: Breakfast and Masterclasses day:
Museum-workshop of Uzbek dolls. Visitors can also see an exhibition of national Uzbek dolls, expertly made from papier-Mache. After the explanation, you can watch the puppet theatre.
Master class on painting miniatures. Miniature painting is another of the most essential arts of Uzbekistan. Everything is depicted in the miniature. It is a symbolic reflection of a person's inner world. Just as the verse requires interpretation, the miniatures have a hidden meaning.
PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
Master class on making knives and scissors. You will learn about the choice of materials, the forging and finishing process, and what makes each knife unique and functional.
Folklore show at madrasah Nodir Devon Begi.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
O/n at hotel.
Transfer to the railway station for the train to Samarkand by “Afrosiab” or Sharq at 04:20-06:03. Arrival.
Start Sightseeing in Samarkand:
Gur Amir Mausoleum (XV c.) – Timurids dynastic burial vault, a unique monument of architecture with a blue ribbed tessellated dome.
Registan square (XV–XVII c) official center of Timurs Empire, consist of grandiose Madrassah of Ulugbek, Sher Dor & Tillya Kari.
Timur built Bibi Khanum mosque (XIVc) to be the biggest mosque at the time. Architects, craftsmen & painters built it in 5 years.
PM: Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, Sightseeing of:
Siab bazaar (closed on Mon)
Shahi Zinda Mausoleum (XIV-XV c) – “Town of Dead” a complex of more than 20 unique buildings of different ages.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
O/n at hotel.
AM: Breakfast. Master classes day:
Master class on cooking Samarkand bread. You will meet with an experienced baker who will share traditional recipes and unique techniques for making Samarkand bread. After baking the bread, you will be given one freshly baked bread each.
Master class on making silk papers in the village of Konigil, you will immerse yourself in the world of silk papers, learning the history and technology of their production, which have been preserved thanks to ancient traditions.
Carpet weaving Master class at the Khujum carpet factory, where you will see how exquisite Uzbek carpets are born by hand, each of which is a real work of art. With experienced craftsmen, you will learn the process of creating carpets, from the choice of materials to the finishing touches of a unique design.
PM: Lunch in a local restaurant.
Transfer to the railway station for the train to Samarkand by “Afrosiab” or Sharq at 16:59-19:27. Arrival.
Transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
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