MAGNIFICENT UZBEKISTAN 6d5n

MAGNIFICENT UZBEKISTAN 6d5n

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Overview

Trip Type: Small and Big Group
The minimum is usually no less than 2, and the maximum is no more than 20 but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

Activity location

Ulugh Beg Observatory
- 140100, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tashkent
- Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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MAGNIFICENT UZBEKISTAN 6d5n in English

7h
Opening hours: Sat 9:00 am-6:00 pm
English

Travellers

Languages available

Price details

AU$1,615.66 x 2 AdultsAU$3,231.32

Total

Until Fri, 18 Apr

What's included, what's not

Entrance fees to sights, museums, mausoleums;
0.5mL mineral water and sweet fresh fruit per day/person;
Air-conditioned vehicle
Bullet train econom class tickets (Tas-Sam, Sam-Buk and Buk-Tas
3+*/4*Hotel accommodation in double/ twin room sharing;
English / Russian speaking guide
International air fare to/from
Lunches and Dinners
Tips for local staff;
Any services not included in the above itinerary;

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Ulugh Beg Observatory

30m
Admission ticket included

Among historical monuments of Samarkand observatory takes particular place, constructed by Ulugbek in 1428-1429 on one of the hills on height, at the bottom of Chupanata altitude. Observatory was unique construction for its time.The basis of observatory was giant goniometer vertical circle), radius of circle was equal 40,212 metres, and the length of arc was 63 metres. The main instrument-sextant was oriented with amazing exactness by line of meridian from south to north.

Shah-i-Zinda

1h
Admission ticket included

there is one of the most mysterious and unique architectural monuments of Samarkand, Shakhi Zinda complex. It consists of rows of refine sparkling blue colours tombs. Harmoniously combined in a lively and moving composition, various mausoleums are grouped along the narrow medieval streets. Shakhi Zinda consists of eleven mausoleums, which were built one after another in 14 - 15th centuries.

Hazrat Khizr Mosque

30m
Admission ticket included

mosque is located on the south of Afrasiab fort. The area of the Mosque is 30 x 16 m. It stands on a natural elevation where a steep stairs leads. The mosque consists of aivan and khanaka. The mosque’s aivan (an indoor canopy standing on the columns) is richly decorated with ornaments.

Registan

2h
Admission ticket included

The Registan Square is a real gem located in the very heart of the ancient city of Samarkand. It has gained its worldwide fame thanks to the great architectural ensemble that has become a monument of the oriental architecture.

Gur Emir Mausoleum

1h
Admission ticket included

One of the most significant architectural ensembles of medieval East – the Gur Emir was built in the southwestern part of Samarkand at the beginning of the XV century.

Lyab-i-Hauz

30m
Admission ticket included

Architectual ensemble Lyabi-Khauz is formed with three large monumental buildings: Kukeldash Madrasah in the north, khanaka and Nodir Divan-begi in the west and in the east. From the south the square was closed with Trade Street. The centre of old Bukhara large ensemble became a reservoir.

Ulugbek Madrasah

30m
Admission ticket included

Ulugbek Madrasah was found in 1417, as the inscription on the bronze plate of door runs says.

Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah

30m
Admission ticket included

Opposite Ulugbek Madrasah there is Abdullazizkhan Madrasah. Abdullazizkhan built it in 1651 – 1652 and it is the last large Madrasah in Bukhara. The building is typical by composition, with four-ayvans yard, but with unordinary divergent fan of hudj groups after side ayvans and cupola buildings on the central axis.

Chor-Minor

30m
Admission ticket included

The madrasah features elegant and non-traditional shapes; it is not large and yet looks grand. It was built in 1807 at the instigation of a rich Turkmen merchant, a horse and carpet trader Caliph Niyazkul-Beg.

Samanid Mausoleum

30m
Admission ticket included

Of all the medieval buildings in Bukhara, the Samanids Mausoleum is of special interest. This world-famous architectural masterpiece was built at the close of the ninth century.

Ark of Bukhara

1h
Admission ticket included

Ark-Citadel is a residence of Bukhara khans. According to the last excavations, it was determined the citadel was on this place from 4 century BC.

Moschea Bolo-khauz

30m
Admission ticket included

It is located on the opposite site of Ark - the Emir's fortress. The complex consists of the reservoir, Friday mosque and minaret.

Metro Taschkent

30m
Admission ticket included

The architecture of the Tashkent metro stations is one of the most beautiful in the world and it is traditionally a destination for travellers and guests during sightseeing tours around the city.

Amir Timur Museum

1h
Admission ticket included

About Amir Timur Museum The city of Tashkent is quite famous for its cultural relevance and has a large number of museums. There are museums of various types and the Museum of Temurid's history is among one of them. It is said to be among the top sightseeing places in the city and is mostly filled with tourists from around the world.

State Museum "In Memory of the Victims of Repression"

1h
Admission ticket included

This unique museum dedicated to the memory of the people killed or imprisoned as a result of repressions and persecutions was founded in the Uzbek capital not long ago.

Minor Mosque

30m
Admission ticket included

The Minor mosque is one of new sights of Tashkent located in the new part of the city, not far from the UzExpoCentre and Hotel International. It was opened on 1 October 2014, on the eve of the Eid holiday, and has become one of the favourite places of city residents for evening strolls. Minor mosque is located on the embankment of the Ankhor channel and is surrounded by a landscaped area.

Ensemble Hazrati Imam

1h
Admission ticket included

which consist of of Barakkhan madrasah and The Museum of Quran where the original VII century Othman Quran written on a deer skin is preserved.

Chorsu Bazaar

2h
Admission ticket included

The old bazaar Eski Juva (‘old tower’), better known as Chorsu (‘four courses’; also spelled Chor-Su), is located in Tashkent Old City at a crossroads of four roads. It features an abundance of colourful and exotic merchandise, and, though thoroughly restored and renovated, the fascinating aura of old-time Asia and folklore all year round. It is one of the oldest Central Asian bazaars; it was known as far back as the Middle Ages as an important Silk Road destination.

Location

Activity location

Ulugh Beg Observatory
- 140100, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tashkent
- Tashkent, Tashkent Region, Uzbekistan
Bukhara
- Bukhara, Bukhara Region, Uzbekistan
Samarkand
- Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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