Christian Churches Tour in Uzbekistan
Описание
This unique tour will allow you to visit significant Christian shrines of Uzbekistan. The construction of churches and cathedrals for Polish, Russian, German, Lithuanian, and Armenian immigrants began in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Today, Christian churches of various denominations are officially registered and actively functioning in Uzbekistan.: Roman Catholic, Russian Orthodox, Lutheran, and others. Historical and modern temples help believers stay closer to their spiritual roots, cultural and religious traditions, find like-minded people and strengthen faith in the hospitable Uzbek land
План тура
Day 1: Tashkent
Arrival: To Tashkent International Airport.
Meeting: Meeting with the guide and transfer to the hotel.
Accommodation: At the hotel.
Dinner: Welcome dinner at the restaurant.
Overnight stay: In Tashkent
Day 2: Tashkent
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Sightseeing tour of Tashkent:
Visit the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart, the largest Catholic church in Central Asia (1912-1917, renovated in 1993). Here you will find an organ concert performed by talented musicians – Ulyana Krukovskaya (organ) and Inna Kamariyan (soprano).
The Evangelical Lutheran Church, built in 1895-1899 according to the design of the famous Russian architect A. Benois.
The Holy Dormition Cathedral, built in 1871 on the territory of a military hospital and significantly expanded in 1945-1950 under the leadership of Archbishop Hermogenes.
Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, built in 1905 on the territory of the city's Christian cemetery, designed by engineer F. Smirnov. The Botkin Cemetery is also located here, where representatives of the old Orthodox clergy of Uzbekistan and many prominent personalities are buried.
The Polish Cultural Center “Zarzewie".
Lunch: At a local restaurant.
Continuation of the tour:
Theater and Alisher Navoi Square.
The residence of Nikolai Konstantinovich Romanov, the cousin of the last Russian Emperor Nicholas II.
Independence Square.
Museum of Applied Arts.
The Museum of Art.
18:00 - Participation in the Holy Mass at the Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart.
Dinner: At the restaurant.
Overnight stay: In Tashkent
Day 3: Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva
Breakfast: Early, at the hotel.
Transfer: To the airport for a flight to Urgench.
Arrival in Urgench:
Visit the new parish church of St. Mary, Mother of Mercy.
Participation in Sunday Mass at 10:00.
Visit to the street where Anna Herman was born (February 14, 1936).
Meeting with a jazz duo from Urgench and members of Anna Herman's fan club performing her songs.
Transfer: To Khiva (30 km).
Accommodation: At the hotel upon arrival.
Sightseeing tour of Khiva:
Kalta Minor – "short" minaret.
Kunya Ark is an ancient citadel.
Tash-Khauli Palace complex.
Caravanserai and trading domes of Allakuli Khan.
A local bazaar and artisan workshops.
Taza bag is the summer residence of Asfandyar Khan.
Evening:
Concert of a jazz duo from Urgench with works by Andrea Bocelli, Louis Armstrong and other classics.
Dinner: At the restaurant.
Overnight stay: In Khiva
Day 4: Khiva - Bukhara
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Transfer: To Bukhara (470 km).
Arrival in Bukhara: In the afternoon.
Accommodation: At the hotel.
Evening panoramic tour of the historical city center.
Dinner: At the restaurant.
Overnight stay: In Bukhara
Day 5: Bukhara
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Bukhara city tour:
Mausoleum of the Samanid dynasty (9th century).
The sacred spring of the prophet Job.
Visit the local bazaar.
Ark Citadel.
Domed shopping malls (XVI century).
The Lyabi House Ensemble (16th century).
Lunch: At the restaurant.
After lunch:
Excursion to the Summer Residence of the last Emir of Bukhara.
Visit to the Church of Archangel Michael, the building of which previously served as a railway station (1904).
Inspection of the new Church of St. Andrew the First-Called, built in 2005 and registered in 2002.
Participation in the Mass: At 18:00.
Dinner: At the restaurant.
Overnight stay: In Bukhara.
Day 6: Bukhara - Samarkand
Samarkand city tour:
Registan Square.Breakfast: At the hotel.
Transfer: To Samarkand.
On the way:
Visit the Sacred spring of the biblical Job in the district of Van Kent.
According to legend, the Old Testament Patriarch Job visited here, discovering wonderful healing springs on his way.
Arrival in Samarkand: Accommodation at the hotel.
Lunch: At the restaurant.
Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1902), designed by engineer I. Lebedev.
The Church of St. George the Victorious (1882), designed by Samarkand architect Vladimir Lepke.
The Cathedral of St. Alexy (1905), built by architect F. Smirnova from St. Petersburg.
The Armenian Church of St. Astvatsatsin (St. Mary) (1903), the only Armenian church in Central Asia, built at the expense of the local Armenian community.
The Luis Armenian Cultural Center, founded in 2010.
At 17:00:
Special excursion to the Catholic parish Church of St. John the Baptist, built under the supervision of renowned engineer E. Nelle. In terms of plan and interior, the temple is identical to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tashkent.
At 17:30:
Participation in the Mass.
Dinner: At the restaurant.
Overnight stay: In Samarkand
Day 7: Samarkand - Tashkent
Breakfast: At the hotel.
Samarkand city tour:
Mausoleum of the Prophet Daniel.
It is believed that his holy relics were brought to Samarkand from Mesopotamia by order of Amir Temur to enhance the spiritual significance of the city.
The observatory of Ulugbek (XV century).
A workshop for the production of Samarkand silk paper and an old watermill in the famous bakers' quarter.
The center of folk crafts.
Colorful Siab Bazaar.
Lunch: At the restaurant.
Transfer to Tashkent:
By comfortable bus or by high-speed train "Registan".
Arrival in Tashkent.
Farewell dinner: With a folklore show.
Overnight stay: In Tashkent.
Day 8: Tashkent
Breakfast: Early, at the hotel.
Transfer: To the airport for departure home
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