Classic Uzbekistan Tour – 8 Days

Arrival in Tashkent. Our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in from 14:00. Overnight in Tashkent.

After breakfast, begin your journey through Uzbekistan with a guided city tour of Tashkent, the vibrant capital of Central Asia. Explore the historical and spiritual heart of the country, where ancient heritage blends with a modern metropolis.

Tour highlights (5–6 hours):

• The Old City and Khast-Imam Complex, home to the 7th-century Quran of Caliph Uthman, one of the oldest in the world
• Barak-Khan Madrassah, Tillya-Sheikh Mosque, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, and Imam al-Bukhari Islamic Institute
• Walk through Chorsu Bazaar, a traditional market full of colors, spices, and local life
• Ride the iconic Tashkent metro
• Visit the Museum of Applied Arts, showcasing Uzbek craftsmanship
• Stroll past the Navoi Theater to Amir Timur Square

In the evening: Transfer to the airport for your 20:25 flight to Urgench (1 hr 30 min). Upon arrival at 21:55, transfer to Khiva (35 km, 40 min).

Overnight in Khiva.

Explore Khiva, a perfectly preserved Silk Road city. The walled inner town of Ichan-Kala is a UNESCO World Heritage Site filled with architectural treasures.

Tour highlights (4–5 hours):

• Muhammad Amin Khan Madrassah and Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrassah
• The turquoise-tiled Kalta Minor Minaret
• Juma Mosque with its 218 wooden columns
• The royal Tash-Khovli Palace
• Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
• Climb Islam-Khoja Minaret, the tallest in Uzbekistan, for panoramic views

☕ After the tour, enjoy a short tea/coffee break.

At 19:00 – transfer to the airport for your 21:00 flight to Bukhara. Arrival at 22:00, transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Bukhara.

Spend the day discovering Bukhara’s Old City with a local guide. Walk through winding alleys, historic bazaars, and architectural landmarks that echo centuries of history.

Tour highlights (6–7 hours):

• Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble
• Magoki-Attori Mosque
• Chor-Minor Madrassah
• Historic trading domes
• Kalyan Minaret & Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrassah
• Ulugh Beg & Abdulaziz Khan Madrassahs
• The Ark Citadel
• Bolo-Hauz Mosque
• Samanid Mausoleum
• Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum

🌙 Evening cultural program:

• Folk show at Nadir Divan-Begi Madrassah
• Dinner in a traditional family home

Overnight in Bukhara.

Morning excursion outside Bukhara:

• Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – the summer palace of the last Emir, blending Russian and Oriental styles
• Bahauddin Naqshband Mausoleum – a peaceful pilgrimage site
• House-Museum of Fayzulla Khodjaev – a preserved merchant home with early 20th-century charm

☕ Tea break included

Afternoon: Drive to Samarkand (approx. 470 km, 4–5 hrs). Upon arrival, hotel check-in and rest.

Overnight in Samarkand.

Meet your guide and driver for a full-day tour of magnificent Samarkand, a city of grandeur, history, and beauty.

Tour highlights (6–7 hours):

• Registan Square – iconic heart of Samarkand with three majestic madrassahs
• Bibi-Khanym Mosque – once one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world
• Siab Bazaar – a colorful market with fruits, spices, sweets, and souvenirs
• Ulugh Beg Observatory – legacy of a 15th-century astronomer-king
• Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis – a sacred hillside lined with vibrant mausoleums
• Gur-Emir Mausoleum – final resting place of Amir Timur (Tamerlane)

Overnight in Samarkand.

A slower-paced final day to experience the spiritual and artisan side of Samarkand.

Tour highlights (4–5 hours):

• Tomb of St. Daniel – sacred to Muslims, Christians, and Jews
• Visit to Konigil village, where traditional mulberry paper is handmade

🌿 Farewell lunch in Samarkand – warm, authentic, and full of flavor.

At 16:30 – transfer to train station. The Afrosiyob high-speed train departs for Tashkent at 17:30, arriving at 19:40. Transfer to hotel in Tashkent.

Overnight in Tashkent.

Check out by noon. Transfer to the airport. End of tour.