8D6N ISLAMIC IN TREASURES (WINTER)

DAY 1

KUALA LUMPUR – UZBEKISTAN (D)

• Meet & Greet with our representative at International Airport for flight to . • Arriving at Tashkent International Airport & proceed to local restaurant for dinner. • Check in a hotel in Tashkent.

DAY 2

TASHKENT - (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at the hotel & early morning hotel check out in Tashkent. • Depart to airport for morning flight to Bukhara. • Arrival and city tour: At first,will visit the most ancient citadel in Bukhara dating back to the 4th century named Citadel Ark which served as a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. • Then, will see Samanids , a real masterpiece of architecture of 9th -10th century. • Then the tour continues to Chashma Ayub, meaning Job's well and Bolo-Hauz mosque, known also as the mosque of forty columns built in honor of Bukhara governor Abu-Fayud Khan. • Next, will have a chance to walk along the shopping domes and visit one of the most famous madrasahs of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi which is also a part of Lyabi House Ensemble, famous central sightseeing of Bukhara. • The tour will end with visiting Poi Kalon complex, the unique sample of architectural art of Bukhara. It consists of three structures built in the 12th - 16th centuries: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. • Dinner at local restaurant & check in a hotel in Bukhara.

DAY 3

BUKHARA – GIJDUVAN - (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at the hotel & early morning hotel check out in Bukhara. • After breakfast, we depart to to Samarkand; is a city in Uzbekistan known for its mosques and . • Along the way to Samarkand, will have a stop over at Gijduvan village to visit famous private pottery workshop. Gijduvan ceramics school has its deep roots. The skills have been passed from father to son from generation to generation. Today Gizhduvan is home for the sixth generation of potters from Narzullayevs family which glorified Gijduvan school ceramics all over the world. Gijduvan School of ceramics is distinguished by a geometric pattern. Green and blue colors prevail in decoration of products. • Continue the journey to Samarkand, On the way visit memorial Complex of Al Bukhary. Al Bukhary was an Islamic scholar, who authored the hadith collection known as Sahih al-Bukhari, regarded by Sunni Muslims as one of the most authentic Hadith collections. • Afterwards, continue driving to Samarkand. • Dinner at local restaurant & check in a hotel in Samarkand..

DAY 4

SAMARKAND (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at the hotel. • Today, we will explore and start the Uzbekistan city tour. • Samarkand is situated in the valley of the river Zerafshan. It is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as the city of Babylon or Rome. • Visit its most outstanding sights such as square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri and Bibi Khanum Mosque. • Registan Square, a complex of three fascinating Madrasahs dating back to 15-17th centuries, is the main highlight of Samarkand that no person can stop admiring its beauty and majesty. • Architectural complex of Shakhi-Zindeh represents a big collection of mausoleums dating back to 11th-15 centuries being a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. • Bibi Khanum Mosque was built in honor of favorite Tamerlane’s wife, after his successful campaign in . • Dinner at local restaurant & back to the hotel.

DAY 5 SAMARKAND - TASHKENT (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at the hotel & early morning hotel check out in Samarkand.. • Today, will still continue exploring Samarkand city. • Visit Ulughbek observatory, built in 15th century by Ulughbek, one of the most famous Samarkand rulers and scientists. Working in observatory, Ulughbek created in 1437 the “Zidji Guragoni” catalog, which had information about 1018 celestial bodies. Unfortunately, he was killed by order of his own son. • Next, walk along the Local Broadway surrounded by souvenir shops, teahouses, sweets and workshops. • Then you can visit National Siab, Oriental bazaar, where it is easy to find Uzbek traditional handmade products and local sweets. In addition, there will be the carpet factory, a unique handmade carpet factory where over 400 women sew carpets without using traditional techniques. • Proceed to Tashkent. • Upon arrival, Dinner at local restaurant & check in a hotel in Tashkent.

DAY 6

TASHKENT – CHIMGAN MOUNTAINS - TASHKENT (B/L/D)

• Breakfast at the hotel. • In the morning, will transfer to Chimgan Mountains. • Upon arrival, will have a chair lift to reach the top to see Beldersay peak 30 min one-way. • At the top of Chimgan Mountains, have some free time for walking around, enjoying the nature. On the way bac,will stop over at Charvak lakeside beach for free time and own water activities (as per season). Charvak is an artificial lake, a popular resort in and thousands of holiday makers from all over Uzbekistan and neighboring countries visit the reservoir. • In the end of the day is return to Tashkent. • Dinner at local restaurant & back to the at Tashkent.

DAY 7

TASHKENT – KUALA LUMPUR (B/L)

• Breakfast at the hotel & check out a hotel In Tashkent. • Full day is dedicated to a sightseeing tour in Tashkent. • Today, will visit Independence square which is the main square of the country, erected as a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. • Then,will have a chance to walk along the local Broadway, a walking street between independence square and Amir square. • Next, further you can take a ride in famous , among the most beautiful subways in the world. • Then, will visit the old part of the city which includes: Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that consists of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. • The highlight of its exhibits is the Othman which is the world’s oldest Quran copy dating back to 8th c. Quran belonged to Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph (of the four righteous Caliphs who succeeded the prophet Muhammad). Othman was killed by non-muslims in 8th century. His blood spred over the Quran that you still can see on its pages. • Transfer to the airport for departure flight to Kuala Lumpur.

DAY 8

TASHKENT – KUALA LUMPUR

• Arrive Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) with sweet memories from Tashkent.

DEPARTURE DATES & PACKAGE PRICE

DEPARTURE DATES 24 Nov 2019 ROOM CATEGORY PRICE ADULT SINGLE ADULT TWIN / DOUBLE CHILD TWIN CHILD WITH BED CHILD WITH NO BED NORMAL PRICE (RM) 7588 6688 6088 5488 5188 CARNIVAL PRICE (RM) 6476 5676 5076 4776 4476

FLIGHT DETAILS

DAY FLIGHT NUMBER SECTORS ETD ETA 1 HY 554 KL – TASHKENT 1435 1930 2 HY 023 TASHKENT – BUKHARA 0830 0940 7 HY 553 TASHKENT – KL 2335 1255

HOTEL DETAILS

NUMBER OF NIGHTS DESTINATION HOTEL NAME STAR 2 Tashkent Samir Hotel / similar 3* 2 Bukhara Old City Hotel / similar 3* 2 Samarkand Ideal Hotel / similar 3*

PACKAGES INCLUSIVE

• Return flight ticket inclusive taxes based on economy class. • One-way domestic flight ticket from Tashkent – Bukhara inclusive taxes based on economy class. • 6 nights’ accommodation based on 3* (please refer above hotel details). • Muslim-Friendly meals as mentioned in the itinerary. • Entrance Fees: Citadel Ark, Shaki Zindeh, Ulughbek Obsevatory. • Comfortable Coach as mentioned by the itinerary. • Professional & experienced Tour Guide services. • All tipping to tour guide & driver. • Tour Leader from Kowamas Holidays Sdn Bhd. • Cabin luggage/ gift by Kowamas Holidays Sdn Bhd (exclude infant). • Travel Insurances.

PACKAGE EXCLUSIVES

• Additional surcharges on peak seasons, celebration or School holidays (If any) • Additional hotel services ie : laundry expenses, mini bar or porter • Meals are not mentioned in the itinerary • Additional charges on excess baggage allowance. • Others are not mentioned by the itinerary.

PAYMENT DETAILS

• Payment can be made via cash at the office, bank transfer or cheque to following’s details:

RECEIVER : KOWAMAS HOLIDAYS SDN BHD BANK : MAYBANK BERHAD ACCOUNT NUMBER : 5625 6230 4881