Experience the best of the Silk Road cities during Uztravel Slik Road's classic Uzbekistan tour. Now protected as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, these ancient settlements were formed by nomads and conquerors, and the flourishing of Islam and the great Timurid Empire left a permanent architectural legacy. Mosques, madrassas, fortresses, and unforgettable landscapes await, with views ranging from fertile valleys to open steppe and never-ending deserts…
Highlihgts
Tour modern Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital and the largest city in Central Asia
Explore the remarkably well-preserved city of Khiva, an open-air museum surrounded by mud-brick walls
Visit the charming Old City of Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover ancient Khorezm, including the ruined fortresses of Ayaz Kala and Toprak Kala
Be wowed by the spectacular Registan and the other architectural wonders of Samarkand
Experience the hustle and bustle of Uzbekistan’s bazaars
Tour Itinerary
Day 1ARRIVAL TASHKENT
Arrival at Tashkent Airport by International flight at XXX. After passport and customs controls, you will be met outside of arrival hall. Transfer to hotel for EARLY check in after 07:00. Breakfast at hotel.
Late morning start Guided City tour around Tashkent, visit:
Khazrat Imam Complex, consisting of Kaffal Shashi mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Museum with 7thcc Koran of Caliph Othman,
Kukeldash and Juma Mosque from outside;
Chorsu Bazaar for shopping; and ride at Tashkent Metro;
The Independence Square and Memorial of Victory, Duke Romanov’s Mansion,
Amir Temur Square and Broadway street; Monument of Courage
19:00-20:30 Dinner at local café / restaurant.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2TASHKENT-BUKHARA 600 km
Breakfast at hotel. 06:45 Transfer to Railways Station for Bullet train to Bukhara / 07:28-11:19
Transfer to the Old City for guided WALKING tour in one of the Central Asia’s ancient living cities:
Citadel Ark, the palace of the rulers from outside, Bolo Khauz Mosque with beautiful ayvan;
Kalon complex with Mosque, Minaret and Mir Arab Madrasah; Abdulaziz Khan and Ulugbek Madrasah
Toki Sarrafon – cupola of moneychangers, Toki Telpak Furushon – cupola of the hat sellers, Toki Zargaron – cupola of jewelers, Abdulla khan Tim – a center of silk trade,
Labi Khauz Complex – the heart of the city; Nadir Devan Begi Madrasah and Khanaka;
Transfer to hotel for check in. time at leisure. 19:00-20:30 Dinner at National House with Master Class of Cooking.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3BUKHARA-SAMARKAND 300km 5hrs
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from hotel and Continue Guided tour of Old Bukhara:
The “pearl of the east” The Samanid mausoleum, and Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum
Emir’s Summer Palace ‘Sitorai Mokhi Khossa’ and Bahautdin Nakshband Complex
15:00 Transfer to Railway station for the train to Samarkand/ train up to 2hrs.
Upon arrival Check in to hotel. Time at leisure. 19:30-20:30 Dinner at local restaurant.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4SAMARKAND-TASHKENT 320km
Breakfast at hotel. 08:00 Guided Tour at capital of the Empire of Tamerlane, city praised by historians and poets:
Gur Emir Mausoleum with entry to main hall;
Registan Square consisting of Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tilla Kari Madrasahs.
Bibi-Khanum Mosque and Siyab bazaar for local dry fruits and souvenirs shopping;
Museum of Observatory of Ulugbek.
Shakhi Zinda Necropolis- pilgrimage site for Muslims of Uzbekistan;
Transfer to Railway station for the High-Speed train Afrosiab to Tashkent as per timetable.
Arrival and dinner at local café / restaurant.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5TASHKENT
Breakfast at hotel.
XXX Transfer to International Airport for the flight XXX