![]() ![]() We depart early for Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane, where we tour Ak-Saray Palace, Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, House of Meditation and the Crypt of Timur, a man who changed the course of history and made a signfigant difference to Central Asia. It was built in 1809 and has more in common with Indian art styles than local.ĭay 10: Bukhara – Shakhrisabz – Samarkand We will also see Char Minar, a gate of an ancient madrassa long time gone. We’ll also venture to the outskirts of Bukhara and visit the summer palace of the last Emir, built by a Russian Czar with grand halls and a harem. We also visit The Ark, a large fortress with the Emir’s open-air throne room and the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani, an intricate and beautiful 10th century brick structure that is nicely preserved. ![]() There are even some structures still standing that date back to Zorastrian times 2,500 years ago. Bukhara has been designated a World Heritage Site the resulting restoration of some of the mosques, constructed in the 11th to 15th centuries, to make them appear as if they were built yesterday. We’ll stroll around the streets and visit the old town center where old men with long white beards gossip for hours while drinking tea. Bukhara is an ancient city with its bustling “trade domes,” active mosques, and the Kalyan Minaret (“tower of death”), one of Central Asia’s tallest. Today we explore the old quarter on foot. In the morning, drive to the Turkmen Uzbek border, after border formalities you will be met by our Uzbek guide, later drive to Bukhara.Afternoon city tour of Bukhara In the 13th century Merv was destroyed by the Mongols leaving only the ruins of these numerous civilizations, later visit the History Museum, Sultan Sanjar Mausoleum and Kys Kala.Overnight at hotel in Mary. Morning flight to Mary, Later sightseeing of Mary visit the ancient ruins of Merv which came under Persian, Greek, Sassanian and Moslem rule and from the 11th century was the capital of the Seljuk Turks, who controlled an empire stretching from Afghanistan to Egypt. PS (There is also the option of spending overnight at the Gas Cater as well all camping equipment and sleeping bag will be provided.)Ĭity tour of Ashgabad, Includes visit of Tolkuchka bazaar, Old Nisa – ancient Parthian settlement, Spiritual Mosque of Turkmenbashi and the National Museum of History of Ethnography of Turkmenistan. En-route we visit some small Nomadic villages located in the Karakum desert.Įnjoy the amazing views with picnic dinner. (BD)įree morning at leisure, later in the afternoon we drive to Darvaza flaming Gas Crater or the ‘mouth of hell’. Our tour of Kunya Urgench historical site, includes the Kutlug Timur minaret and Kyrk Molla. We cross the border into little known Turkmenistan and head for the site of Konya-Urgench, which has been the ancient capital of the land of Khorezm with beautiful mausoleums. Later, a tour of this living museum including the Ichon-Qala gates, Muhammad Amin and Rakhim Khan’s Medressas, Tosh-Khovli Palace, Islom-Huja Medressa and Minaret. We will spend the morning wandering its maze of ruins and great mosques. It is one of the few sites in Central Asia where one can easily imagine life during the time of the emirates. Khiva is an ancient walled city and looks much like it did in centuries past. Until Russia finally wrested the region from Timurid grasp in the 19th century, even the boldest hearts feared encounters with these fierce tribesmen and their desert territory. In the early 16th century, Khiva was made capital of the Timurid Empire, becoming a busy slave market and pivot of the khanate for the next three centuries. ![]() The town certainly existed by the 8th Century, as a minor fort and trading post on a Silk Road branch to the Caspian Sea and the Volga. Legend has it that Khiva was founded when Shem, son of Noah, discovered a well here. Morning flight to Urgench and transfer to Khiva, Depending on the flight schedule, possibly half day sightseeing of Khiva city. Upon arrival at Tashkent international airport you will be met by our guide and transferred to your hotel, the rest of the day is free at Leisure. ![]()
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