Uzbekistan Valley to Desert Tour 11 Days / 10 Nights Presents Uzbekistan valley to desert tour Copyright 2020 GO2VOYAGE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Uzbekistan Valley to Desert Tour 11 Days / 10 Nights 11 Days / 10 Nights Cities Travel Modes 2200 Km Tashkent, Kokand, Tashkent to Urgench Travel by road* Fergana, Andijon, Urgench to Bukhara Margilan, Khiva, Train* Bukhara, Shahrisabz, Samarkand - Tashkent Samarkand For more than two centuries the region’s center of heritage, Uzbekistan is the proud host to a spell-binding array of art and ancient cities, both profoundly intertwined with the gritty, fascinating history of the Silk Road. Uzbekistan is home to the most thrilling attractions, such as Aral Seas with its rapid dis- appearance, the fortresses in the remote Karakalpakstan Region, its thriving city capital of Tashkent and the eco-tourist possibilities of the Nuratau mountains, makes for even the most diverse tastes to be catered too. Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva never fail to impress tourists with their beautiful mosques, medressas or mausoleums. Etiquettes to know about Uzbek Culture: Greetings: Shake Men’s hand with saying “Salom’ or “Salom Aleikum”. Omin - A gesture to signify your Thanks at the end of a Meal. Tea - Tea Culture is huge in Uzbekistan and there is a whole tradition behind how it is poured. The tradition states that tea has to be poured 3 times. The first pour called “Loy” which means “Mud”, followed by “Choy” which means “Tea” and the final pour is called “Moy” which means “Cream”, at which point tea is considered ready to be servered. Copyright 2020 GO2VOYAGE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Uzbekistan Valley to Desert Tour 11 Days / 10 Nights Day 1: Arrive and Spend the day in Tashknet. Overview Tashkent: Highlights: Hotel Name: Wyndham or Similar* Uzbekistan Capital Hastimon Complex Settled: 5th to 3rd BC Chorsu Bazaar Rating: 2 Applied Arts Museum Total Area: 334.8 Km Address: Amir Temur Street, C.4 Population: 2,485,900 7/8, Tashkent, 100000, Uzbekistan Tashkent City Wyndham Hotel Tashkent is the sprawling core of Central Asia, where everything exciting in Uzbekistan is happening. This new national capital was largely established in 1966 after an earthquake hit Tashkent. It is packed with state agencies, as well as leafy soviet style architecture and least in part a sleepy Uzbek town, where farmers typically sell their products on carts, pushed through a labyrinth of mud-walled houses, to the crowds present in the citys numours bazaars The sites you will visit in Tashkent are listed below: Hastimon Complex - Barak Khan Madressa, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum. This is the epicentre of Religious manuscripts in Tashkent. Chorsu Bazaar - The oldest Bazaar in Uzbekistan, with a rich history of its importance on the Silk Road. You will find fruits, vegtables, dairy products, spices and all sorts of uzbek foods, that have been produced all over Uzbekistan. Applied Arts Museum - Housing some of the best handicrafts available for viewing in Uzbekistan, founded in 1937. Meals: Breakfast Copyright 2020 GO2VOYAGE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Uzbekistan Valley to Desert Tour 11 Days / 10 Nights Day 2 - Tashkent - Kokand - Fergana (By Train) - 238 km, 4 Hrs 32 Mins Overview Highlights Hotel Name: Asia Fergana or Similar* Kokand: Also Known as “City Madrasa Allakuli Khan of Winds” Islam Khoja Minaret Rating: th Juma Masjid Settled: 10 Century CE Address: 26 Alisher Navoi Street, Population: 187,477 Kunya Ark Fergana, Uzbekistan Jumi Mosque Asia Fergana Hotel After breakfast in Tashkent, you will take the train to Kokand, as Fergana Valley’s first signifi- cant town on the road fromm tashkent, Kokand is a gateway to the region. You will visit serveral historically intersteing medressas mosques and palace. some of the sights you will visit include: Khudoyar Khan Palace - Built in 1873, the Khan’s Palace has 7 courtyards and 114 rooms. Its dazzling tiled exterior makes it look so perfect that you will think it for a modern park that surrounds it. Juma Mosque - Kokand’s most impressive mosque, built in 1812 by Umar Khan. It is centred on a 22m minaret and includes a colourful 100m-long portico, supported by 98 red wood columns that were brought from India. Dahmai Shahon - Grave of Kings - The tomb of Umar Khan and his family. The graveyard’s north gate is elegantly carved and has poetry of Umar’s wife, Nodira. After your half day of sight-seeing you will continue onto Fergana Valley for your overnight at hotel. Meals: Breakfast - Dinner Copyright 2020 GO2VOYAGE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Uzbekistan Valley to Desert Tour 11 Days / 10 Nights Day 3 - Fergana - Andijon - Margilan - Tashkent (By Road) Overview Highlights Hotel Name: Wyndham or Similar* Ferhana: Est. 1876 Jumi Mosque Rating: Andijon: Settled 10th Century Babur Museum Margilan: Settled 9th Century Yodgorlik Silk Factory Address: Amir Temur Street, C.4 Rishtan Workshop 7/8, Tashkent, 100000, Uzbekistan Fergana Valley Wyndham Hotel After Breakfast you will begin your journey to Andjion, Fergana Valley’s largest city and its spiritual mecca, it is the best place to observe Uzbeks in their element. While in Andijon you will visit: Juma Mosque – 19th Century Mosque and Medressa, said to be the only building to survive the 1902 earthquake. Babur Literary Museum – This museum occupies the site of the royal apartments where Za- hiruddin Babur lived and studied. Afterward your visit to Andijon you will journey onto Margilan, which is the traditional center of the silk industry in Uzbekistan. Margilan has been around since the 1st century BC, and played a key part in Central Asia’s commerce and silk trade. While in Margilan, you will visit: Yodorlik Silk Factory – Margilan main attraction is this fascinating factory, you will witness the traditional methods of silk production from steaming and unravelling the cocoons to the weaving of the dazzling Khanatlas (handwoven silk, patterned on one side) fabrics for which Margilan is famous. Rishtan Ceramist Workshop – Famous for the cobalt and green pottery fashioned from clay, about 90% of the ceramics you see in souvenir stores across Uzbekistan originates from here (Rishton), You will visit the most famous of these ceramists and his workshop. Afterwards you will drive to Tashkent for your overnight at your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Copyright 2020 GO2VOYAGE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Uzbekistan Valley to Desert Tour 11 Days / 10 Nights Day 4 - Tashkent - Urgench (By Air) - Khiva (By Road) - Overview Highlights Hotel Name: Erkin Palace or Similar* Khiva: World Heritage Site Madrasa Allakuli Khan Settled: 6th Century CE Islam Khoja Minaret Rating: Historic Centre: 540 Acres Juma Masjid Address: K. Yakubov Str, Khiva, Population: 90,000 Kunya Ark 220900, Uzbekistan Khiva City Erkin Palace Hotel You will take a flight to Urgench, the capital of Khorazm Province, situated between the river Amu, and Tashaoz. Once you arrive into Urgench you will take a drive to the historical city of KHIVA, while making a short detour to the village of Ulli Hovli, which translates to Grand Courtyard. Once in Khiva, you will be given the opportunity to freshen up from your travels and then continue with a sightseeing tour of Ichan Qala, which is an architectural wonder beautiful- ly restored to its almost original condition. Some of the other wonderful, ancient sites you will visit include: Madrasa Allakuli Khan - Built in 1834, financed by the Khiva Khanate Khan, it is the largest religious school. Madrasa Muhammad Amin Khan - This is two story Madrasa built in 1851-1854 Kuhna Ark - Built in the 12 Century, it served as a fortress and residence for the Ruler of Khiva. Kalta Minaret - The Minaret was the project of Mohammed Amin Khan. Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum - The tomb of the patron saint, Pahlavon Mahmud. Islam Khoja Minaret - A UNESCO World Heritage Site Juma Masjid - A structural marvel dating back to the 10 century, it is a row of 218 columns supporting the roof of the structure. Meals: Breakfast - Dinner Copyright 2020 GO2VOYAGE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Uzbekistan Valley to Desert Tour 11 Days / 10 Nights Day 5 - Khiva - Urgench (By Road 35 Km, 50 Mins) - Bukhara (By Air) Overview Highlights Hotel Name: Omar Khayam or Similar* Bukhara - UNESCO Site Bolo Hauz Mosque Settled: 6th Century BC Poi-Kalon Complex Rating: Ismail Samani City Centre: 540 Acres Address: 9 Khakikat St, Bukhara, Population: 272,000 Naqshbandiy Complex Uzbekistan Naqshbandiy Complex Omar Khayyam After breakfast you will trasnfer to Ugench airport for your flight to Bukhara. The history of Bukhara goes back 2500 years with its inhabitants of Aryan period. The city had been the center of different Empires and favorite place of many Great Dynasties. That is why Bukha- ra’s history is so rich and full with important events. The ancient king Siavash who belonged to mythical and legendary Pishdak Dynasty had chosen this location, right on the Great Silk Road and warm climate with enough water resources. Start your day to explore and discover the secret of this ancient town. Labi Hauz - “Edge of a pond”, This is one of the most favorite place in Bukhara where local inhabitants exchange their thoughts while having drink and food during free time. The trip is not completed unless you visit Trade Domes and Ancient Silk Market which is walking dis- tance. Magokki Attori mosque - the unique complex, built on the site of former Zoroastrian temple Architectural complex Poi-Kalyan - which means «Foot of the Great», includes the following Kalyan mosque and Miri Arab madrassah, Ulugbeg and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs. Ark fortress - the symbol of the state power. has been the fortified residence of city leaders for over a millennium. Meals: Breakfast - Dinner Copyright 2020 GO2VOYAGE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Uzbekistan Valley to Desert Tour 11 Days / 10 Nights Day 6 - Bukhara Overview Highlights Hotel Name: Omar Khayam or Similar* Bukhara - UNESCO Site Bolo Hauz Mosque Settled: 6th Century BC Poi-Kalon Complex Rating: Ismail Samani City Centre: 540 Acres Address: 9 Khakikat St, Bukhara, Population: 272,000 Naqshbandiy Complex Uzbekistan Naqshbandiy Complex Omar Khayyam Continue your city tour of Bukhara Bolo Hauz Mosque - the most important mosque in the city.