Tour through Uzbekistan's Islamic Heritage

$1,000 ~~$1,200~~

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Explore the beauty of the country and discover the history and culture of Uzbekistan.

Duration

Days: 8

Transport

Afrosiyob train

Cities

Accommodation

Hotel

Tashkent - Bukhara - Samarkand - Khiva

Tour description

Tour through Uzbekistan's Islamic Heritage

This eight-day tour explores Uzbekistan's rich Islamic heritage. You'll visit famous mosques, madrassas, mausoleums, and other holy sites, learn more about the history of Islam in the region, and become acquainted with the traditions and culture of Uzbekistan's Muslims.

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Tour route

Arrival at Tashkent International Airport.
Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Free time to rest and acclimatise.
Dinner at a traditional Uzbek restaurant.

Visit to the Hazrati Imam (Khast Imam) complex, home of the famous Uthman Quran.
The Barakhan Madrasah and the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi.
A walk through Tashkent’s old town.
Lunch at a traditional restaurant.
Visit to Chorsu Bazaar for souvenirs and spices.
Dinner.

Morning departure to Samarkand on the comfortable Afrosiyob train.
Arrival and hotel check-in.
Visit to Registan Square with the Ulugbek, Sher-Dor and Tilla-Kari madrasahs.
Lunch.
The Bibi-Khanym Mosque and the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, resting place of Tamerlane.
Dinner.

Visit to the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, where many prominent Islamic figures are buried.
Lunch.
Visit to the Imam al-Bukhari Memorial Complex, dedicated to one of the most revered scholars of Islam.
Dinner.

Morning departure to Bukhara by comfortable car.
Arrival and hotel check-in.
Lunch.
The Poi-Kalyan complex: the Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasah and Kalyan Minaret.
Dinner.

Visit to the memorial complex of Bahauddin Naqshband, founder of the Naqshbandi Sufi order.
Lunch.
Sitorai Mohi-Hosa, the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara.
Dinner.

Transfer to Termez (by domestic flight or by car).
Arrival and hotel check-in.
Lunch.
Visit to the memorial complex of al-Hakim at-Termizi, an outstanding Islamic scholar and Sufi.
The ruins of the ancient town of Kampyrtepa and the Buddhist monastery of Fayaztepa.
Dinner.

Morning flight from Termez to Tashkent.
Hotel check-in and free time for rest and shopping.
Dinner.
Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your flight home.
This tour is a wonderful opportunity to discover the rich spiritual heritage of Uzbekistan, visit its holy places and touch the history of Islam in the region.