Four-day tour "Two Legends" - to Samarkand and Bukhara
Four-day tour "Two Legends" - to Samarkand and Bukhara offers you to immerse yourself in the history and culture of these two ancient cities. You will visit famous architectural complexes, mausoleums, and madrasas to experience the grandeur of the past. You will be greeted with stunning landscapes and the hospitality of the locals. Join us and discover the beauty of Central Asia!
Route / Tour Program:
Day 1: Samarkand
The tour starts with your arrival at the airport in Samarkand.
Meeting with the driver and accommodation at the hotel.
Start of the sightseeing program in Samarkand (at any convenient time for you).
The excursion includes visits to:
• Mausoleum of Amir Timur - Gur Emir (14th century), the burial place of Amir Timur and his children
• Registan Square - including the trio of madrasas: Ulugbek, Sher Dor, Tilya Kori
• Bibi-Khanym Mosque, built in honor of Amir Timur's wife
• Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis - a unique museum of glazed decor from the 14th-15th centuries
• The famous Samarkand Siyob Bazaar
Return to the hotel.
Free time until morning.
Day 2: Countryside excursion to Shakhrisabz
After breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the driver and guide to travel from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz.
The excursion includes visits to:
• Ak Saray Palace
• Hazrat Imam Mosque
• Dorus Saodat Complex - where the tomb of Jahangir and Omar Sheikh and the mausoleum of Amir Timur are located
• Dor-ut-Tilovat Complex - consists of the Kok Gumbaz Mosque and mausoleum, where Amir Timur's father, Amir Taragay, is buried.
The end of the excursion - return to Samarkand, transfer to the hotel, free time in Samarkand until morning.
Day 3: Samarkand - Bukhara
After breakfast at the hotel, meeting with the driver for a transfer from Samarkand to Bukhara.
Approximate travel time: 4 hours
After arriving, meeting with the guide and start the sightseeing program in the historical center of Bukhara.
The excursion includes visits to:
• Lyab-i-Hauz Complex
• Magoki-Attori Mosque
• Chor Minor Madrasa
• Trading Domes
• Kalyan Minaret
• Kalyan Mosque
• Miri-Arab Madrasa
• Ulugbek Madrasa
• Abdulaziz Khan Madrasa
• Ark Fortress
• Bolo Hauz Mosque
• Samanid Mausoleum
• Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
Duration of the excursion: 5-6 hours
For evening activity, we offer you a Master Class in Cooking Plov (pilaf) at a guesthouse, where you will not only participate in the process of cooking plov but also taste the result in a pleasant atmosphere.
Day 4: Bukhara
The fourth day of our journey starts with a trip outside the city.
The excursion includes visits to:
• Summer residence of the last Bukhara emir, Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa
• Mausoleum of the founder of the Sufi order, Bahoutdin Nakshbandi
• Chor Bakr Necropolis
Duration of the excursion: 4-5 hours.
Return to the hotel.
Transfer to the airport according to the flight schedule.
End of the program.
The price includes:
• Sightseeing programs along the route
• Meet and greet at the airport / train station
• Transportation services throughout the tour
Not included:
• Entrance tickets to the sightseeing sites
• Accommodation in hotels
• Meals
Cost of the "Two Legends" tour in Uzbekistan:
for 1-3 people $900
for 3-6 people $1200
This tour can be arranged in reverse, starting with Bukhara and ending with Samarkand. The cost will be the same.