6D5N Essence of Uzbekistan

Upon arrival in Tashkent, transfer to your hotel and check in. Overnight in Tashkent.

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, transfer to the airport for your departure to Bukhara. Upon arrival in Bukhara, you will be taken on a city tour. Visit Citadel Ark, a 5th century fortress. The Ark encompassed a town that was inhabited by the various royal courts that held sway over the region surrounding Bukhara. See the Samanid Mausoleum which is considered to be one of the most esteemed works of the Central Asia architecture and Chashma Ayub Mausoleum which features a conical dome that is uncommon in Bukhara. Continue to Bolo Hauz Mosque, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and stop to shop at Coumpol Bazaar. Next, you will be taken to Lyabi Hauz complex that contains Madrasah Nodir Divan-Beghi, and Poi-I-Kalyan complex that houses the Kalon Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, and Madrasah Miri Arab. In the evening, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight in Bukhara.

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, visit Bahouddin Nakshband depart for Samarkand. En route, stop at Gidjuvan, a city famous for its ceramic products (1 hours). Visit the house-museum of famous ceramists, and you may also shop for some intricate ceramic items to bring home. Continue to Samarkand (3 hours 30 minutes). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight in Samarkand.

After breakfast at the hotel, go on a tour of Samarkand. Visit Registan Square that houses Ulugh-Beg Madrasah, Shir-Dor Madrasah, and Tilla-Kori Madrasah. It is located in the heart of Samarkand, where people used to gather to hear royal proclamations. Next, visit Ulugh-beg Observatory that was built in 1420. During its glory days, it was one of the finest observatory in the Islamic world, with up to 70 astronomers working there. Continue to Shah-i-Zinda Architectural Complex that comprises of mausoleums and ritual buildings which has been declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kusam bin Ahmad, a cousin to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) is believed to have been buried here. Visit Mausoleum Guri Emir, the resting place of the Asian conqueror Timur who was also known as Tamarlane. Next, visit Bibi Khanym Mosque, one of the most important monuments in Samarkand. In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the world. In the evening, transfer to the train station and board your high-speed train to Tashkent (2 hours 10 minutes). Upon arrival in Tashkent, transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight in Tashkent.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Chimgan Mountains (2 hours). Enjoy a leisurely drive passing through villages, gardens, and streams. Upon arrival, board the 3km cable car ride from Beldersay Gorge to Kumbel Peak which is the start of a ski track. You have some free time to explore the area on your own or even go on a horse ride (own expense). Next, you will be taken to Charvak Lake, the favourite getaway spot outside the city. In the evening, return to the hotel and overnight in Tashkent.

After breakfast at the hotel and check out, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Kuala Lumpur.
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