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.

Lyab-i-Hauz

After arrival in Bukhara, we will proceed to a walk tour in the old town and visit Laby Hauz complex with Nadir Devan Begi madrasah, Canada, and Kukeldash madrasah.

Poi Kalyan Mosque

Kalyan mosque and minaret were built in 13 century before Mongols' invasion of Central Asia. It was the biggest mosque in Central Asia. Now it is a historical site of Uzbekistan and main symbol of Bukhara.

Ark of Bukhara

Ark, citadel of Bukhara emirs dating back to 1-2 centuries AD. It is the main square of the city with city walls, museums, where they display historical artifacts of Bukhara.

A unique building dating back to 9-10 centuries where it hosts the tomb of Ismail Samany , the first local Khan who ruled the central Asia in 10th century. Brick works of the mausoleum are unique design.

Chasma Ayub Mausoleum

The mausoleum of Chashmai Ayub dates back to the 9th century AD. It is considered to be one of the first mausoleums built during the Arabs invasion. We will also visit Ismail Somoni Mausoleum. The first Islamic ruler of Central Asia.

Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa)

Summer palace of the last emir of Bukhara built by a Russian architect and designed in European style.

Today we have a journey to Khiva via Kyzylkum desert. We will pass Amudary river (Oxus) and arrive in Khiva late afternoon.

Itchan Kala

Khiva, once famous for its slave trade and ruthless emirs, is the most intact and the most remote of Central Asia’s Silk Road cities. The Soviets removed the residents, restored the city and made it an ‘open air’ museum. Happily, since independence, the old families have moved back and life is vibrant once again within the baked mud walls. There is a wonderful carpet shop in Khiva with unique silk carpets and suzani inspired by the designs of the tiles and doors of the city. We will spend the day exploring more of Khiva and visiting Juma Mosque, Kukhana Ark Shir, Gaza Khan Madrasaand some favorite mosques and madrasas.

Ayaz-Kala

Today after breakfast we head to the north of Uzbekistan and en route to Nukus we will visit Ayazkala fortress, Topraqkala and Chilpik attractions dating back to 1-2 centuries AD.

State Museum of Art named after I.V. Savitsky

The museum is the 2nd largest museum of Avant-Garde Art and displays the artifacts of Karakalpakstan folklore arts and paintings.

Tashkent

Transfer to airport for your return flight home. End of Services.