Itinerary

1. Day 1 : Reach Tashkent

   • Arrive in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, meet a local guide and driver at Tashkent International Airport. Check-in time begins from 13:00 at the hotel.
   • After taking a rest, start our excursion from the capital, Tashkent city, which includes old and modern parts.
   • KHASTI IMAM ENSEMBLE (16th-20th centuries): Kaffal Shashi tomb, Barakhan, and Muyi muborak madrasahs *(madrasah – a school of Islam religion), Namazgah va Juma mosques. This shrine has a special place in the Islamic world, where the Holy Qur'an manuscript * (7th century), written by Caliph ‘Uthman, which is very vital for the Muslim people, is preserved in almost complete and original form;
   • CHARSU BAZAAR: Discover oriental style huge and beautiful domed bazaar of Tashkent city, and enjoy from Uzbek products;
   • TASHKENT UNDERGROUND:  It is a magical world in the underground. The reason is that each station is designed based on a special work of art, and the decoration of each station in terms of artistic architecture symbolically reflects the name of the station;
   • (stations: Kosmonavtlar (Astronauts), Alisher Navoiy, Paxtakor and Mustaqillik Maydoni (Independence square))
   • BROADWAY: it is located in the center of Tashkent city and it is a favorite place of Tashkent youths. While walking through Broadway come across local artists, street singers and many more entertainments. (Amir Temur square, 1st Uzbekistan hotel and Palace of Forums, Twin clock towers, the first gymnasium in Tashkent are observed from outside);
   • It is high time to discover Amir Temur and Timurids museum.

   DINNER - at the national Uzbek restaurant.

   After dinner, transfer to the hotel for check-in and stay overnight at the hotel.

2. Day 2 : Reach Khiva

   • After having breakfast, check out the hotel at 06:30, and transfer to Tashkent local airport.
   • Arrive in Urgench and transfer to Khiva by transport (Urgench-Khiva 30km.). 
   • Start our journey through the ancient city known as “A Thousand and One Night” Khiva, an integral part of ancient Khorezm, the homeland of Algebra.
   • Muhammad Amin-Khan Madarsa and Kalta Minor Minaret: The largest madrasah in Khiva was built by Khiva khan Muhammad Aminkhan. Next to it is the Kalta Minor Minaret, which attracts everyone with its wonderful colours and appearance.
   • Kunya-Ark Citadel: One of the oldest and most beautiful eyes catching buildings in Khiva is the Khan's Palace, which is divided into four courtyards.
   • Ok Shaykh Baba Teressa: Observe the whole beauty of Khiva in the form of a panorama and it is a great chance to take great photos.
   • Friday Mosque: It is known as one of the first mosques built in Central Asia (10th-18th centuries). 

   LUNCH - at the national Uzbek restaurant.

   • The Madarsha and Minaret of Islam Khoja: Islam Khoja was an important prime minister in the history of Khiva, and you will get fascinating more information about madrasah and minaret named after him as well as his contributions to Khiva;  

   DINNER -at the national Uzbek restaurant.

   After dinner, transfer to the hotel for check-in and to stay overnight at the hotel.

3. Day 3 : Reach Bukhara-i-Sharif

   • After having breakfast, check out the hotel, at 08:00 transfer to Khiva railway station.
   • Departure and arrival times: 08:30-13: 20. 
   • Arrive to Bukhara (Kagan) railway station and transfer to the ancient city of Bukhara-i-Sharif. 
   • Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble (16th-17th centuries): Lyabi Havuz pool, Nadir Divan-begi khanakah, and madrasah, Kukaldash madrasah is the most well-liked place of local and foreign tourists.

   LUNCH - at the national Uzbek restaurant.

   • Ancient and oriental domed markets : (16th-17th): Toqi sarrafon (dome of exchanging currency)–it was the main mall for exchanging currency. Toqi telpakfurushon (trading dome of hats) – a domed building for the manufacture and sale of hats. 

   DINNER - Dinner at the national Uzbek restaurant and transfer to the hotel for check-in and to stay overnight at the hotel.

4. Day 4 : Explore Bukhara

   • Continue our excursion in the city of Bukhara:
   • Visit Samanidis Mausoleum (9th-10th centuries).
   • Chasmai Ayub Mausoleum  (12th-16th centuries): The prophet Ayub is well known in several religions.
   • Bukhara Bazaar: Bukhara, like other cities, has many markets.
   • Bolo Hauz Mosque (18th-20th centuries): It was built gradually and amazes everyone with its stunning decorations and style. In particular, the huge portal at the entrance to the mosque, with its tall carved columns, and it is unparalleled beautiful verandas surprises everyone.

   DINNER - Dinner at the national Uzbek restaurant and transfer to the hotel for staying overnight at the hotel.

5. Day 5 : Arrive at Samarkand

   • After breakfast, check out the hotel then go on the route. It is good to know Bukhara once recognized as the capital of Islam.
   • Complete our short tour in the holy city, Bukhara by visiting several historical monuments outside the city from the early morning. 
   • Char Minar (19th century): It was built by the order of the wealthy Khalfa Niyazqul. This architectural monument is radically different from other madrassas as its four minarets were built in a unique style. Therefore, it makes a tremendous expression on tourists.
   • Memorial complex of Shayhk Baha-Ud-Din Naqshband (14th-19th centuries): Sheikh Bahauddin Naqshbandi was the founder of the well-known Naqshbandi sect in the Islamic world and his tomb is located in the countryside of Bukhara.
   • Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace (19th-20th centuries): A summer garden palace belonging to the 3rd generation of the Mangit dynasty of the Emirate of Bukhara.
   • At the end of our tour in Bukhara, continue our caravan route to Samarkand city.

   After having lunch we will star our first excursion in ancient and mysterious Samarkand city.

   • Gur-E Amir Mausoleum (14th-15th centuries): One of the masterpieces of Samarkand, built during the reign of Amir Temur and the Temurids, this monument always amazes people around the world with its unique beauty and majesty;

   DINNER - at the national Uzbek restaurant and transfer to the hotel for checking in and staying overnight at the hotel.

6. Day 6 : Explore Samarkand

   •  Registan Square (15th-17th Centuries): Ulugbek, Tillya-kori and Sherdor madrasah. In the ancient Great Silk Road it became an international trade center and later a center of science “sandy place.
   • Bibi Khanym Mosque (14th-15th centuries): It was named after his beloved Queen Bibi Khanym, by order of Amir Temur. At that time it was known as the largest mosque in Central Asia;
   • Siab Bazaar: It is an opportunity to be acquainted with the ancient Siab bazaar in Samarkand and enjoy the oriental sweets and dried fruits that you read about in your fairy tales.

   LUNCH - at the national Uzbek restaurant.

   • Shah-I-Zinda Ensemble: It is one of the holiest shrines for Muslims and includes a complex of mausoleums from the 9th to the 19th centuries. Shah-i-Zinda means, "living king" and it is the title given to Qusam ibn Abbas, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad.

   DINNER - at the national Uzbek restaurant and transfer to the hotel for staying overnight.

7. Day 7 : Explore Tashkent

   • After having breakfast, check out from the hotel.
   • The ruins of Afrosiyab Frosiyob: Looking at the ancient hills and ruins of Afrosiab on 220 hectares, as well as the Afrosiab Museum, which tells about the whole past of Samarkand, feel the conquest of these lands by such conquerors as Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Amir Temur.
   • Samarkand Silk Carpet Factory: Here we discover the famous Samarkand silk carpet factory, which is uniquely colourful and made of high-quality ancient handicrafts.

   LUNCH - at the national Uzbek restaurant.

   • Transfer to Samarkand Railway Station.
   • Arrive in Tashkent city in the evening. 
   • Transfer to the hotel for check-in and take the rest for a while.

   DINNER - at the national Uzbek restaurant and transfer to the hotel for staying overnight.

8. Day 8 : Departure

   • After having breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Tashkent International Airport in the morning.