Tashkent and Almaty Tour. Discover the cultural and natural highlights of Central Asia with our carefully designed Tashkent and Almaty Tour. Begin your journey in Tashkent, exploring the city’s main sights over two days, before flying to Almaty for a three-day adventure. In Almaty, visit the Central State Museum, enjoy breathtaking views from Kok Tobe Hill, and explore Panfilov Park with the iconic Zenkov Cathedral during a comprehensive city tour. The following day, experience the stunning landscapes of the Charyn Canyon, often referred to as the “Grand Canyon of Central Asia.” Choose the Tashkent and Almaty Tour with Samaria Travel for an unforgettable blend of history, culture, and nature.
Day 1: Tashkent
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and has approximately 3 million inhabitants. The city is located in the north eastern part of the republic, in the valley where the river Chirchik is located. In the North of Tashkent the snow-covered tops of Big and Small Chimgan mountain can be seen. Tashkent is the fourth largest in the Commonwealth of Independent States after Moscow, St Petersburg and Kiev.
The sightseeing in Tashkent city:
Earthquake Memorial— this memorial is devoted to the tragic date of earthquake in Tashkent on April 26th of 1966 and is erected in the approximate spot of the earthquake epicenter.
Khazrati Imom Complex (XVI-XX centuries) the historical spiritual heart of the city (consists of functioning Friday mosque “Khazrati Imom Mosque” from 2007, Barak-Khan Madrassa from XVI-XVIII centuries—present-day serving as shopping place, Tellya Sheikh Mosque from XIX century, Muyi Moborak Library— holds rare Oriental manuscripts collection, among which the world-famous Caliph Osman-Koran from the VII century and the mausoleum of Abu Bakr Mohammed Kaffal Shashi, the first Koran preachers of Central Asia, who was also a famous scientist).
Themarket Chorsu (“four roads” in Uzbek, the commercial heart of the city and has been for hundreds of years).
Metro riding (the only Central Asian Underground, built in 1977).
Amir Timur Square—the centre of the modern city, is green space with plenty of flowers and fountains. The square covers the most important buildings both political and cultural. In the middle of the square is the statue of Amir Timur (known in Europe as Tamerlane) on horseback, hotel “Uzbekistan” which was built in 1974, University of Law (former Women’s Gymnasium), Museum of Amir Timur, well-known Tashkent Clock Towers (the first tower was constructed in 1947 to house the clock mechanism from Eastern Prussia, a war trophy brought back to Tashkent by watchmaker Ayzenshteyn), and Uzbekistan Forums Palace.
Day 2: Tashkent city tour
Independence Square (Mustaqillik Maydoni)— is one of the largest square in the city. It is packed with monuments and fountains, and the most important monument is the golden globe representing the independence of Uzbekistan and a mother with a child in her arms. One of the interesting corners of the square is Crying Mother Statue devoted to the honor of 430,000 Uzbek soldiers who died in the World War II.
TV Tower of Tashkent— Rising 375m above the city, Tashkent’s TV Tower was built in 1979-85 and was, until 1991, the third-highest tower in the world; it is still second-tallest structure in central Asia (after a power-station chimney in Kazakhstan).
Minor Mosque— Uzbekistan’s largest mosque, opened in 2014, sits amid broad promenades by the embankment of the Ankhor Canal. It’s in traditional style but with far more white marble.
State Museum of Timurid History— One of Tashkent’s iconic buildings, the Amir Temur Museum with its turquoise dome and crenulated roofline is undoubtedly an attractive. Inside is a succession of beautifully painted displays about the history of central Asia, particular the Temurid period.
Day 3: Tashkent to Almaty flight 14:00-15:30
Transfer to hotel and free time.
Day 4: Almaty city tour
Visiting places:
Central state museum
Kok Tobe hill for a panoramic view of the city of Almaty
Panfilov Park with the Zenkov Cathedral
Day 5: A day journey to Charyn Canyon
The canyon is often compared to the Grand Canyon, although it is much smaller in size with a total length of 80-90km. The part of the canyon you will visit is known as the Valley of Castles for its unusual rock formations.
Day 6: Almaty to Tashkent flight 11:05-12:40
Meeting from the airport and transfer to hotel
Day 7: Tashkent morning flight back home
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