Unveiling Tashkent: 5-Day Tashkent Holiday Package From Dubai

Arrive in Tashkent. You will be met by our driver and transferred to the hotel.

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before beginning the excursion program in the old part of Tashkent at 10:00. Visit Hazrat Imam Square (XVI-XIX centuries). This religious centre includes the Barak Khan Madrasah (XVI century), the Tilla Sheikh Mosque, the mausoleum of Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, the Islamic Institute named after Imam al-Bukhari, and the newly built Hazrat Imam Mosque. There is also a library here, which preserves the worldfamous Koran of Caliph Osman. The complex has been reconstructed and improved since independence, with proper lighting and a beautiful landscape.Next, visit Kukeldash Madrasah (XVI century), the largest madrasah in the old city, and then explore Chorsu Market (officially named “Eski Zhuva”, which means “Old Tower”) –one of the largest and oldest bazaars in Central Asia. The market is located under seven huge domes and offers a variety of fruits,
vegetables, spices, dried fruits, oriental sweets, national clothing, and souvenirs. You can also try Uzbek pilaf, shish kebab, and other national dishes here, and observe the preparation of samsa and traditional flatbreads. At 15:00, enjoy lunch at the Tashkent pilaf centre "Osh Markazi" (optional). After a satisfying meal, continue the excursion program with a visit to the Museum of Decorative and Applied Arts, located in a house that belonged to the Russian diplomat, Orientalist, and collector A. A. Polovtsev. The museum displays over 7,000 samples of folkapplied art dating from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day. Finally, transfer to the railway station to catch the 19:20 train, arriving at your destination at 21:33. Spend the night at the hotel.

* Breakfast at the hotel
* Excursion program in Samarkand starting at 10:00
* Visit to the Gur Emir Mausoleum, also known as the "Tomb of the Emperor," constructed between the late 14th and mid-15th centuries as Timur's final resting place.
* Visit to the awe-inspiring Registan Square featuring three majestic madrassas established as the focal point of Samarkand during the 14th and 17th centuries under Timur's patronage.
* Walking along the famous Tashkent Street, closed to traffic but open to excursion electric cars, with souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants, and grocery stores.
* Visit to the Shahi-Zinda ensemble (XII-XV centuries), consisting of 25 buildings including mausoleums, mosques, and madrasahs, representing the evolution of
facing ceramics.
* Overnight stay at the hotel.

After having breakfast at the hotel, the excursion program in Samarkand will start at 10:00. You will meet with a local English-speaking guide at the hotel reception and then head to Shakhrisabz, which is 90 km away and takes about 1.5 hours to reach, passing through the Kitab pass, also known as Takhtakaracha (1640 m). The Kitab Pass is considered one of the most beautiful places in Uzbekistan, as it is part of the Amankutan tract, featuring magnificent mountains and captivating valleys of ancient Kesh (Shakhrisabz). Upon arrival in Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane, the excursion program will begin. You will visit the Ak-Sarai Palace ("White Palace"), which is an exceptional monument of medieval architecture in Central Asia. While only two powerful pillars of the huge entrance portal from the original palace remain today, the palace's architectural decor reflected the highest school of Central
Asian architecture, using various techniques such as tile and brick mosaics, majolica, and painting with stylized floral ornaments. The palace amazed contemporaries with its volume and richness of decoration. An Arabic inscription on the entrance portal reads: "If you doubt our strength, then look at our buildings."Next, you will visit the complex of Dor-us Saodat ("Receptacle of Power"), which was designed by Tamerlane as a dynastic tomb for himself and his descendants during the 14th to 16th centuries. There is also the architectural ensemble Dor-ut Tilovat ("Place of contemplation"), which consists of the mausoleum of Tamerlane's spiritual mentor and his father, as well as the Kok-Gumbaz cathedral mosque ("Blue Dome").
After the excursion, you will return to Samarkand and stay overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast at the hotel, we will be transferred to the railway station for a high-speed train to Tashkent from 06:13-08:29 am. From there, we will proceed to the new mountain resort Amirsoy, situated on the northern slopes of the Maygashkan mountain and near the Charvak reservoir, also known as Charvak Lake. The journey to Amirsay will take us through the picturesque Ugam-Chatkal National Park, offering stunning views of the mountains, cliffs, and lush valleys. Upon arrival at the ski resort Amirsoy, we will take a new cable car to the top of the slope, which will take approximately 8-10 minutes. Once at the top, there will be free time to walk, enjoy the breathtaking views and fresh air at an altitude of 2290 meters above sea level, and take memorable selfies. Please note that cash payment is required for the tickets.

After visiting Amirsoy, we will head to Charvak Lake, where you will have free time to swim (if weather permits) or enjoy water activities at your own expense. Cash payment will be required on the spot. We will then spend the night at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting with the driver at the hotel reception and transfer to Tashkent International Airport. Departure.