PM. Arrival to Tashkent. Meeting with tour escort guide. Full-day tour:

vMuseum of the History of Timurids was established in Tashkent in 2006. The entire perimeter of the building is decorated with graceful columns; they look like they are supporting the roof. 

vAmir Temur Square—central park with the statue of Amir Temur on the horseback and so-called "Broadway.". 

vMustakillik Square—the former “Red Squire,” the main squire of the Tashkent—with the monument to victims of WW II.

PM. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, continue of the tour:

vHast Imam archeological complex:

v -Barakhan madrassah

v -Muyi Muborak (ancient Koran 7^th century)

v -Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi

v - Mosque of Khast-Imam

v Navoi Theatre – this is one of the buildings in Tashkent that has its own personality. Planning and construction were started in 1940, and Japanese prisoners of war completed construction in 1947.

Transfer to hotel for accommodation.

Dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight  at hotel.

AM. Breakfast. Master classes day:

vCeramics Master Class. National house of ceramics by master Alisher Rahimov. The Rakhimov Ceramics Studio has carefully preserved the traditional methods of ceramic art for several generations. There will be material ready for each student, which they will be able to draw themselves.

PM. Lunch at the guest house, where you can also be a participant in the pilaf cooking master class. At the end of the master class, you will be able to taste a unique pilaf set.

After 5 p.m. Free time visiting Magic City (thematic entertainment park)

vDinner at a local restaurant.

v O/n at hotel.

Transfer to Samarkand by sedan or minivan. Arrival and full-day tour:

vGur Amir Mausoleum (XV c.) – Timurid's dynastic burial vault, unique monument of architecture with blue ribbed tessellated dome. 

vRegistan Square (XV–XVII c) is the official center of Timur's Empire, consist of grandiose Madrassah of Ulugbek, Sher Dor & Tillya Kari.                    

vBibi Khanum mosque (XIVc), built by Timur to be the the biggest mosque at the time. Architects, craftsmen, & painters built it in 5 years.

PM. Lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, continue:

vSiab bazaar (closed on Monday)

vShahi Zinda Mausoleum (XIV–XV c.)—"Town of Dead,” a complex of more than 20 unique buildings of different ages.

Dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight at hotel.

AM. Breakfast. Master classes day:

vMaster class on cooking Samarkand bread. You will meet with an experienced baker who will share with you traditional recipes and unique techniques for making samarkand bread. After baking the bread, you will be given one freshly baked bread each.

vMaster class on making silk papers in the village of Konigil, you will immerse yourself in the world of silk papers, learning the history and technology of their production, which have been preserved thanks to ancient traditions.

vCarpet weaving master class at the Khujum carpet factory, where you will see how exquisite Uzbek carpets are born by hand, each of which is a real work of art. Together with experienced craftsmen, you will learn the process of creating carpets, from the choice of materials to the finishing touches of a unique design. 

vPM. Lunch in a local restaurant. 

Overnight at hotel.

AM. Breakfast. Transfer to Bukhara by sedan or minivan. Arrival and lunch at local restaurant. Transfer to hotel for accommodation.

Half-day tour:

vARK Fortress (VI–XIX c): in the middle ages it was a whole town with the emirs house, with wives, mosques, mint places, government institutes, store rooms, a prison, and a square for public executions.

vBolo Khous Ensemble  

v Poikalon (XII–XVI c) architectural ensemble of “Masjidi Kalon," “Miri Arab” madrasah, & a minaret (46 m).

vTrading Domes consists of three trading centers: Tok-i-Zargaron (1570): Jeweler’s Bazaar, Tok-i-Tilpak Furushon—Cap Maker’s Bazaar, Tok-i-Sarrafon—Moneychanger’s Bazaar

vMagoki Attori – in 937 the four-pillared mosque was burned to the ground in a city-wide fire, and in the 12^th century the present mosque was erected, from which the focus of the mosque, the original southern portal, remains.

vLabi – Hauz (XVI-XVII c)—a complex with Nodir-Devon Begi  Madrassah and Khanaka

Dinner at local restaurant.

Overnight at hotel.

AM. Breakfast. Master classes day:

v Museum-workshop of Uzbek dolls. Visitors can also see an exhibition of national Uzbek dolls, expertly made from papier-Mache. After explanation you can watch the puppet theater.

vMaster class on painting miniatures. Miniature painting is another of the most important arts of Uzbekistan. Everything depicted in the miniature. is a symbolic reflection of the inner world of a person. Just as the verse requires interpretation, so there is a hidden meaning in the miniatures.

PM. Lunch at local restaurant.

v Master class on making knives and scissors. You will learn about the choice of materials, the forging and finishing process that makes each knife unique and functional.  

Dinner at local restaurant.

Transfer to railway station for train to Samarkand by “Afrosiab” or Sharq at 16:11-20:31. Arrival.

Transfer to airport for departure flight.