Malaysia – Uzbekistan. Winter 2019-2020

15:25 (GMT+8) Departure from Kuala Lumpur

20:25(GMT+5) Arrival in Tashkent

Transfer to the hotel. Check in.

Dinner

06:00 Breakfast.

07:00 Transfer to the railway station

08:00 Transfer by high-speed train “Afrosiab”

10:08 Arrival in Samarkand.

10:40 Excursion: Gur-Emir Mausoleum – the tomb of Tamerlane and other Timurids, Rukhabad Mausoleum (“The Spirit Abode”) – according to one legend, inside this dome there is a box with seven hairs of Prophet Mukhammed (XIV c.), The Registan Square (“Sandy Place”) – the most visiting place of Samarkand, which consists of three magnificent monuments: Ulugbek Madrasa (XV c.), Sherdor Madrasa (XVII c.), Tilla-Kari Madrasa.The Khazrat Khizir Mosque – named after legendary Islamic Saint and eternal traveler (XIX c.), 

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Continuation of the excursion: Bibikhanim Mosque named after the elder wife of Tamerlane (XIV c.). The architectural complex Shakhi-Zinda (“A living King”) – The name of the complex is connected with the name of Kusam Ibn Abbas – the cousin of Prophet Mukhammed (XI-XV cc.). A visit to the famous Samarkand Khujum carpet factory, where 400 girls manually weave silk carpets. You will have the opportunity to see the entire production process from beginning to end, as well as buy unique first-hand carpet products. Ending with Observatory of Ulugbek, Ulugbek proved himself as a talented researcher in astronomy and mathematical sciences (geometry, trigonometry). The result of his scientific work is the so-called “New Astronomical Tables” containing a summary of the theoretical foundations of astronomy and the coordinates of more than 1000 stars.

Dinner

Transfer to the hotel. Check in.

07:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

08:30 Transfer to the railway station

09:50 Transfer to Bukhara by train “Afrosiab”

11:19 Arrival in Bukhara.

12:30 Lunch.

14:00 Excursion: The heart of Bukhara – historic- architectural complex Lyabi-Khauz with the oldest in Central Asia pool (XIV-XVII c) surrounded by medieval buildings madrasah and khanaka of Nadira Divan-begi (XV-XVI c) with the facade, decorated with gorgeous mosaic, Kukeldash madrasah (XV c)- the largest madrasah in Bukhara. Poi –Kalyan Complex includes: 48 m minaret Kalyan (XII c) – the symbol of Bukhara; large Friday mosque Kalyan (XV c) with galleries topped with 288 domes of 1 hectare area; the only one active madrasah in Bukhara Miri-Arab. Ark, is an ancient stronghold in Bukhara, a stronghold of the last emirs. At one time, Ark was a symbol of greatness, power and inaccessibility.

At the beginning of the XX century. about three thousand people lived in the Arch. The fortress housed: the palace of rulers, the palace services of the official nobility and military leaders, craft workshops, the Treasury, the arsenal, the homes of relatives and dignitaries of the yard, warehouses for clothes, carpets, weapons, and palace treasures.

Ark fortress is the most ancient architectural and archaeological site of Bukhara. Zindan a traditional underground dungeon prison that existed in Central Asia. Bolo House, an architectural ensemble located on the Registan of Bukhara, consisting of a mosque, a minaret and a house. Chashma Ayub, museum of water. Samanid Mausoleum, a monument of early medieval architecture, located in the historical center of Bukhara, in a park, broken down on the site of an ancient cemetery. The mausoleum was built in the IX century. Discovered and restored in the 20th century.

19:30 Dinner + folk show in “Nodira Devan-begi”

Transfer to the hotel. Check in.

08:00 Breakfast.

09:00 Excursion: Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace, is a suburban residence of the Emir of Bukhara, built in the late XIX – early XX centuries. Currently, it houses a museum of arts and crafts. Bakhauddin Nakshbandi Complex, cult ensemble, consists of a madrasah, two mosques and a minaret.

13:00 Lunch with master class of cooking (Oshi Sofi) pilaf, national meal. Chef will show how to cook popular uzbek food and tell lots of secrets about food and culture. 

15:00 Transfer to the railway station

15:50 Transfer by high-speed train “Afrosiab”

19:44 Arrival in Tashkent

Transfer to the hotel. Check in.

Dinner 

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Excursion: Minguriuk fortress, Amir Temur museum and square, Independence square

13:00 Lunch

14:00 Excursion: visit The Khast Imam complex (16c), the library of Koran and other old manuscripts, Kukeldash Madrasa (16c),The local market “Chorsu”. The Museum of Applied Arts.

Dinner

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer to Beldersay 

11:00 Arrival in Beldersay 

Excursion to the Beldersay on cable car. Beldersay ski resort which is located 5 km from Chimgan on the slopes of Mount Kumbel (2200 m) at an altitude of 1600. Beldersay has the longest ski run in Uzbekistan, as well as a cable car with a length of more than 3 km. on cable car

13:00 Lunch in Beldersay in the middle of the mountain.

14:00 Transfer to Tashkent through Charvak artificial lake, with one stop for photo session.

17:00 Arrival in Tashkent

Leisure time.

Dinner 

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

Leisure time (Shopping)

19:00 Dinner

20:00 Transfer to the airport

22:45 Departure to Kuala Lumpur

Arrival in Kuala Lumpur at 14:05 next day (GMT+8)