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Singapore (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to the Uzbekistan for our adventure to Central Asia. Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel for our overnight stay.
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Early morning, transfer to Train station for our train to Bukhara. Upon arrival, start our sightseeing tour in the fascinating city of Bukhara. Start with a visit to the most ancient citadel in Bukhara dating back to the 4th century named Citadel Ark which served as a palace for several dynasties of Bukhara Empire. Next, continue to visit Samanids mausoleum, a real masterpiece of architecture of 9th -10th century. Then the tour continues to Chashma Ayub, meaning Job’s well and Bolo-Hauz mosque, known also as the mosque of forty columns built in honor of Bukhara governor Abu-Fayud Khan. Next, view one of the most famous madrasahs of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi which is also a part of Lyabi House Ensemble, famous central sightseeing of Bukhara. The tour will end with visiting Poi Kalon complex, the unique sample of architectural art of Bukhara. It consists of three structures built in the 12th – 16th centuries: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah.
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Start our day with a sightseeing tour in the surrounding area of Bukhara. Firstly, visit Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex. It is a memorial complex of famous Sufi Leader and Philosopher, one of the Muslim pilgrimage places for all people of Islamic world. Sheikh Bakhauddin Nakshbandi was one of the spiritual masters of Amir Timur. Today, the complex consists of mosques of Kushbegi and Muzafarohana, courtyard with pool, madrasah, and burial vault of Bukhara rulers and Dakhma upon the tomb of Saint Bakhauddin Nakshbandi. Next, we will drive to see the countryside residence of Bukhara Emirs named Sitorai Mohi Hosa complex. The palace is the sample of combination of various architectural styles. Lastly. drive to Sumiton village to find Chor Bakr memorial complex, the town of the dead. Complex symbolizes the four sides of the earth and interprets that all people are equal. Construction of the complex began during the Samanids reign until the 16th century.
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After breakfast we will continue our journey to Samarkand via Gijduvan. We will stop over at Gijduvan village to visit famous private pottery workshop. Gijduvan ceramics school has its deep roots. The skills have been passed from generation to generation. Today, Gijduvann is home for the sixth generation of potters from Narzullayevs family which glorified Gijduvan school ceramics all over the world. Gijduvan School of ceramics is distinguished by a geometric pattern. Green and blue colors prevail in decoration of products. Thereafter, continue to Samarkand.
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Samarkand is situated in the valley of the river Zerafshan. It is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and is of the same age as the city of Babylon or Rome. Today you will visit its most outstanding sights such as Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square, a complex of three fascinating Madrasahs dating back to 15-17th centuries, is the main highlight of Samarkand. Architectural complex of Shakhi-Zindeh represents a big collection of mausoleums dating back to 11-15th centuries being a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Next, walk along the local Broadway surrounded by souvenir shops, teahouses, sweets and workshops where we visit the national bazaar Siab, oriental bazaar for Uzbek traditional handmade products and local sweets. Visit a carpet factory, a unique handmade carpet factory where over 400 women sew carpets without using traditional techniques.
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Today, transfer to Jartepo border and drive to Panjakent. On the way you will visit the excavations of Sarazm (5500 years) and the old city with ruins V- VI B.C. This is one of the oldest cities of Central Asia (V – VIII centuries). The area had an agricultural economy centered around farming (irrigated and non-irrigated) cattlebreeding and craftwork. At the end of the 4th millennium B.C. Sarazm became one of largest centers for metallurgy in Central Asia. This came from the riches found near the top of Zarafshon’s mountains such as gold, silver, copper, lead and tin. Sarazm had a strong economy and a well-developed industrial culture by Central Asian standards of that period. After that we will visit the Museum and the ruins of Old Panjakent.
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Our excursion start with a trip to high Mountain lake – Iskanderkul (2 255 m. a. s.l.). It is situated in the famous Fann Mountains. This fabulous area is one of the best places of Central Asia. After arrival to the lake you will walk for 20 min to see the Snake Lake. Then you follow a path that leads along the left bank of the river that flows out of Iskanderkul. Follow the path for about 1 km to get to a 50m-high waterfall known as the Niagara of Fann Mountains. Iskanderkul is a scenic lake that takes its name from Alexander the Great’s time in Tajikistan.
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Drive to Khujand via pass Shahriston (3 378 m). It is the second largest city of Tajikistan. It is situated on the Syr Darya River at the mouth of the Fergana Valley. is also the capital of the northernmost province of Tajikistan, now called Sughd. You will visit in the afternoon a Cultural Palace of Khujant. At this place the first president of Tajikistan was chosen. Lastly, visit the Central Mosque that is situated in the middle of the city.
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Transfer to Oybek border, crossing the border and continue the drive to Tashkent. Visit the Independence Square, which is the main square of the country and was erected as a symbol of victory over fascism in World War II. Walk along the local Broadway, a walking street between Independence Square and Amir Timur Square. Furthermore, you can take a ride on the famous Tashkent metro, among the most beautiful subways in the world. The first line was opened in 1977. Visit the old part of the city, which includes Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah, and the Hast Imam complex, which consists of several madrasahs, mosques, and mausoleums. The highlight of its exhibits is the Othman Quran, which is the world’s oldest Quran copy, dating back to the 8th century. The Quran belonged to Othman Ibn Affan, the Third Caliph (of the four righteous Caliphs who succeeded the prophet Muhammad).
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Visit Courage Monument which is a memorial complex, erected in honor of the elimination of the consequences of the Tashkent earthquake. Then the tour continues to Zangi Ota memorial complex. According to legend, Zangi-Oota was a shepherd and distinguished for his wisdom and good deeds. Continue with the visit to the State Museum of Timurids’ history which has 3,000 different items including jewelry, musical instruments, weapons, various coins, paintings, documents, historical manuscripts and clothing of Timurid’s period. Lastly, transfer to Airport for our flight back to Singapore.
Arrive home in Singapore with a sweet and memorable holiday with us at Super Travels!
