Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 Samarkand arrival
Day 2 Samarkand – Bukhara (train)
Day 3 Bukhara
Day 4 Bukhara – Tashkent (train)
Day 5 Tashkent
Day 6 Tashkent – Departure
Detailed day-by-day itinerary:
Day 1 Samarkand arrival
Arrival at International Airport of Samarkand at ____.
You will be welcomed by a driver at the Airport! Transfer to a hotel. Standard check-in at/after 14:00.
Light rest after flight.
5-6 hours sightseeing tour to: the Gur-Amir Mausoleum –the family crypt of the great dynasty of Tamerlane, the Registan Square – the ensemble of three madrasas and Bibi Khanum Mosque.
After lunch time you will visit the Siyab Bazaar, Khazrat Khizr mosque and the Shakhi-Zinda Ensemble, which includes more than 20 historical buildings, built from early XI to XIV cc.
You can also visit Khudjum silk carpet factory where you can observe the entire production process, from unwinding silkworm cocoons to the intricate weaving of patterns. The carpets in the factory are crafted using traditional techniques passed down through generations.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 2 Samarkand – Bukhara (train)
Breakfast at hotel.
Continue your journey in Samarkand: visit the first observatory in Central Asia, built by Mirzo Ulugbek in XV c., St. Daniel Memorial complex and Afrosiab museum.
After lunch, head to Imam Al-Bukhari mausoleum (~25 km) – one of the most respected Islamic scholars in history.
Samarkand paper mill – “Meros” located in Koniguil village. Discover how paper is made step-by-step. You can take part in the process.
After the tour you will have a master class on making Samarkand style manti with local family! This is a unique way to plunge into the culture and traditions of Samarkand!
Transfer to the railway station to take express train to Bukhara.
Upon arrival to Bukhara, transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 3 Bukhara (city tour)
Breakfast at hotel.
4-5 hours walking sightseeing tour, you will visit: the architectural complex Poi-Kalyan, the madrasa of Ulug Beg and Abdulaziz Khan, Tim Abdullah Khan – a covered bazaar built in 1577, Magok-i Attari Mosque.
After lunch continue to explore other marvelous monuments, as: architectural ensemble Laybi-Hauz, Ark-Citadel –a residence of Bukhara khans, a massive fortress, built and occupied around the 5th century AD, Bolo-Hauz Mosque, built in the 17th century, the mausoleum of Ismail Samani, which is one of the most ancient monuments in the city and the mausoleum Chashma Ayub.
Dinner in the old Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah which is famous for a folklore show with folk dance accompanied by traditional live music and fashion show!
Overnight at hotel.
Day 4 Bukhara – Tashkent (train)
Breakfast at hotel.
In the morning you will meet your guide and driver at hotel and continue your sightseeing tour. You will visit: the mosque Tchor Minor, summer residence of last Emir of Bukhara Sitorai Mokhi Khosa.
After lunch you will visit holy site, the memorial complex of Hazrati Bakhouddin Naqshbandi – the founder of Naqshbandiya Order, located in the village of Qasri Orifon.
Transfer to the railway station to take express train to Tashkent.
Upon arrival to Tashkent, pickup at the station and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 5 Tashkent (city tour)
Breakfast at hotel.
5-6 hours city tour including the visits to: the Architectural complex of Khast-Imam, charming Kukaldash Madrasa. Explore one of the biggest Bazaar of Uzbekistan – Chorsu, Tashkent city park and Broadway Alley.
Lunch: must-try plov in Besh Qozon near Tashkent TV tower!
After lunch, explore unusual underground stations of Tashkent Metro, the museum of Applied Arts, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square and Memorial Square.
Overnight at hotel.
Day 6 Tashkent departure
Breakfast at hotel.
(2-3 h before flight departure time) transfer to International Airport to take flight back home.
We will wish you to have a safe flight and always remember your trip to Uzbekistan!
