Uzbekistan Classic and Halal Tour
Tour Details
7 days
from $670 / per person
Description
Uzbekistan Classic and Halal Tour from Malaysia/Indonesia is a small 7-day trip with a rich program that we have specially designed for those who want to learn more about the spread and development of Islam in Asia. During the tour you will visit Tashkent, where one of the oldest Korans from the 7th century is kept. Then you will go to Bukhara, known for its numerous mosques, and also visit several holy sites in the area, where thousands of pilgrims from all over Uzbekistan come every year. And the end of the tour to Uzbekistan from Malaysia and Indonesia will be a trip to Samarkand, where the most beautiful mosques and mausoleums are located. Check out the detailed tour program and start booking your trip right now!
Program
- Excursion to the Old City, including the Khazret-Imam Architectural Complex. The complex includes the Madrasah of Barak-Khan (16th century), Tillya-Sheykh Mosque, Juma Mosque and Mausoleum of Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi (15th century). Walking through the Islamic Civilization Center and Zarqaynar street;
- Visit to Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent’s most well-established bazaar that includes a large selection of traditional Uzbek ceramics, jewelry, handbags, garments and more;
- Next site is Kukeldash Madrasah (16th century), a centre of Islamic education which remains active to this day;
- Visit to the Mausoleum of Sheikh Zainuddin-Bobo, a prominent poet and Suhrawardi Sufi (12th-16th century), located in the Kukcha quarter;
- Continue your pilgramage to Sheikh Khavendi Takhur (Shayhantaur) Memorial Complex, burial grounds of a revered 14th-century Sufi dervish;
- Wrap up your city tour at the Applied Arts Museum, an informative collection of Uzbekistan’s finest handicrafts housed in an ornately decorated villa.
Travel to Bukhara by evening train from Tashkent, a journey of approximately 580 km. Upon arrival, be transferred to your hotel in the charming Old City, reminiscent of a tale from the Arabian Nights.
- Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble, holding the largest artificial reservoir of medieval Bukhara and some of the largest madrasahs in the city: Khanaka Madrasah, Kukeldash Madrasah and Nadir Divan Beghi Madrasah (all 16th century);
- Magoki-Attori Mosque, the oldest mosque in Bukhara (12th century);
- Four Trade Domes (15th-16th centuries), which still house local handicrafts for sale;
- Poi Kalyan Ensemble (12th-16th centuries), consisting of the Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Amir-Alimkhan Madrasah and Miri-Arab Madrasah;
- Ulugbek Madrasah (15th century) and Abdulazizkhan Madrasah (17th century), relatively untouched yet impressive religious schools;
- Ark Fortress (4th century), the ancient center of Bukharan statehood which currently houses a small museum.
- Bolo-Khauz Complex, which consists of a decorated 18th century mosque, a minaret and reservoirs that once provided water for the entire city.
- Continue to the Mausoleum of Abu Khafs Kabir, teacher of Imam Al Bukhari;
- Drive to the burial site of Sufi author and poet Said Amir Kulal;
- Next visit to the village of Qasri Orifon, is the Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi;
- Drive to to Gijduvon (50 km, 1hr), a small town whose traditional crafts and ceramics have been sought after in Central Asia for centuries due to their quality and colorful, decorative style.
- Visit to the tomb of Abduxoliq Gijduvaniy (1121-1199), a Sufi teacher and master of the Naqshbandi Order.
- First, visit Gur Emir, the impressive burial place of Tamerlane, Mirzo Ulugbek, and Mir Said Baraka;
- Continue to the beautiful Shakhi-Zinda, a complex of mausoleums built between the 9th and 14th centuries. Take a stroll along the blue-domed path and explore more than twenty tombs, including the tomb of Kusam ibn Abbas, cousin of the Prophet Muhammad;
- Next, visit the historic Khazrat Hizr mosque;
- Followed by a shopping stop at Siab Bazaar, where you can buy sweets, fruits, and Samarkand's famous bread;
- Afterward, marvel at the Bibi Khanum Mosque, built by Timur the Great (Tamerlane) in the 15th century;
- Later, head to Ulugbek Observatory to see the remains of a 14th-15th century sextant and tour the Ulugbek Museum;
- Finally, visit the Mausoleum of Khodja Daniyar, believed to hold the remains of the prophet Daniel.
- Drive to the mausoleum of Sufi philosopher Hazrat Makhdumi A'zam Dahbediy;
- Visit Khodja Akhrar Vali Ensemble, dedicated to the 15th-century leader of the Naqshbandi Order;
- Continue to the Mausoleum of Abu Mansur Al Maturidi, a 10th -century Islamic philosopher;
- Tour the spectacular Registan Square, the commercial center of Samarkand for centuries and the city’s most famous site today. The square includes Ulugbek Madrasah (15th century), Sher-Dor Madrasah (17th century) and Tilla-Kori Madrasah (17th century).
- Drive to Konigil heritage village to observe the traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry leaves; you’ll also have the chance to buy these unique souvenirs.
Includes
- Accommodation based on double/twin room with breakfasts, 6 nights;
- Transfers including airport pick-ups and drop-offs;
- Transfers including train station pick-ups and drop-offs;
- Transfer Bukhara – Gijduvan – Samarkand;
- Transfers during city tour on 2, 5 and 6 days;
- Tashkent to Bukhara and Samarkand to Tashkent train ticket, economy class;
- Sightseeing city tour with local guide on 2, 3, 5 and 6 days;
- Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and sights on 2, 3, 5 and 6 days;
- Your Uzbekistan Classic and Halal Tour from Malaysia/Indonesia includes VAT tax 12%.
- Tour guide to accompany travelers for the full duration of the tour;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Tips are not included (driver, guide, porter);
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Travel insurance;
- All other charges and services not mentioned under “Inclusions”.
Discounts
Get discounts for Uzbekistan Classic and Halal Tour from Malaysia/Indonesia price during mid and off seasons:
- Uzbekistan Classic and Halal Tour from Malaysia/Indonesia, Price for March with 5% discount;
- Uzbekistan Classic and Halal Tour from Malaysia/Indonesia, Price for November, December, January and February with 10% discount.
Good to Know before traveling Uzbekistan Classic and Halal Tour from Malaysia/Indonesia
It is good to know general facts of the country before you travel on your Uzbekistan Classic and Halal Tour from Malaysia/Indonesia/Singapore, it will help to understand culture and discover the country.
- Capital: Tashkent
- Area: 447,400 square meters. km
- Population: 35 million people.
- Languages: Uzbek (state language), Russian (international, in large cities), Tajik (in Samarkand and Bukhara)
- Religion: Islam - 89%, Christianity - 8%, other religions - 3%
- Electricity: 220V AC, 50 A; standard double plug socket.
- Time zone: + 5 hours
- International dialing code: +998
Uzbekistan's local currency is “SUM”. During your Silk Road Uzbekistan Tour from Malaysia and Indonesia, you can pay for services and meals in local money. Here are some exchange rates: Uzbekistan Som – UZS, Malaysian Ringgit – MYR, Indonesian Rupiah – IDR, Singapore Dollar – SGD:
- 1 MYR = 2950 UZS
- 1 IDR = 0,8 UZS
- 1 SGD = 9680 UZS
- 1 USD = 12800 UZS
- 1 EURO = 13850 UZS
- 1 GBP = 16600 UZS
To confirm your booking for the Uzbekistan Classic and Halal Tour from Malaysia/Indonesia/Singapore, we require prepayment. It can be made online with VISA/Master cards or by bank transfer.
In case the Customer requests cancellation of the tour:
- in case of cancellation of the tour 30 or more, the deposit payment;
- in case of cancellation of the tour 15 to 29 days, 30% of the tour;
- in case of cancellation of the tour 7 to 14 days, 50% of the tour;
- in case of cancellation of the tour 6 or fewer days, 80% of the tour.
Please contact your private travel agent and get a flexible cancellation policy.
For the Uzbekistan Classic and Halal Tour from Malaysia/Indonesia/Singapore, travel insurance is a mandatory requirement for all tourists. Each individual must secure their own insurance policy with a trustworthy insurance provider at the time of booking. The insurance should provide comprehensive coverage for the entire duration of the tour, covering aspects such as personal injury, medical costs, repatriation expenses, lost luggage, and any costs incurred due to tour cancellations or interruptions. It is advisable to obtain insurance from a company in your home country for ease in case a claim needs to be made.
Prices
| Persons | Economy |
|---|---|
| 2 persons | $1,010 |
| 4 persons | $890 |
| 6 persons | $740 |
| 8 persons | $670 |
per person
Single supplement: Economy $160
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30th June (Friday): Tashkent
1th July (Saturday): Tashkent – Bukhara
2nd July (Sunday): Bukhara - Gijduvan – Samarkand
3rd July (Monday): Samarkand – Tashkent
4th July (Tuesday): Tashkent
5th July (Wednesday): Tashkent – departure
Accommodation:
Tashkent – hotel Ateca, Bukhara – hotel K.Komil boutique, Samarkand - hotel Gur Emir Palace.