Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Tashkent

   • Arrive in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, and meet your driver at Tashkent International Airport with a signboard. 
   • Check-in at the hotel is available at 1:00 pm. 
   • Meet a local expert guide and start your excursion from the capital, Tashkent city, which includes old and modern parts.
   • First, stop at Khasti Imam Ensemble (16th-20th Centuries). This shrine has a special place in the Islamic world, where the Holy Qur'an manuscript (7th century), written by Caliph ‘Uthman, is preserved in almost complete and original form.
   • Hit the Charsu Bazar. You will discover the oriental style huge and beautiful domed bazaar of Tashkent city and enjoy Uzbek products. 
   • Proceed to Tashkent Underground, a magical world in the underground. 
   • Continue to Broadway, located in the centre of Tashkent city and a favourite spot of Tashkent youths. 

   Lunch and dinner at the Uzbek national restaurant.

   Overnight in the hotel.

2. Day 2: Tashkent - Nukus (Flight)

   • Check out the hotel at 6:30 am and transfer to Tashkent local airport for the morning flight to Nukus. (Departure and arrival times: 7:25 am to 9:10 am)
   • Arrive at Nukus airport and transfer toward the famous Aral Sea, one of the tragedies of the 20th-21st centuries.
   • Enjoy a tour of the Ship Cemetery, familiar to all tourists. Despite the sad scenery, this place is very unusual and interesting for all. 
   • In the afternoon, return to Nukus and, on the way, visit the oldest and most famous Mizdakhon cemetery in Karakalpakstan. See the underground mausoleum in it, which you did not expect to discover, and it is impossible not to amaze you.
   • Arrive at Nukus city, check-in at the hotel, and take the rest for a while before dinner.

   Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch and Dinner at the Uzbek national restaurant.

   Overnight in the hotel.

3. Day 3: Nukus - Ayaz Kala - Toprak Kala - Khiva

   • Today, you will proceed on a Khiva city tour. 
   • Visit Muhammad Amin-Khan Madrasah and see Kalta Minor Minaret.
   • Continue to Kunya-Ark Citadel, one of the oldest and most beautiful eye-catching buildings in Khiva.
   • Observe the real beauty of Khiva in the form of a panorama and take a great chance to take great photos at Ok Shaykh Baba Teressa.
   • Visit Muhammad Rahim-Khan (Feruz) Madrasah and explore one of the most beautiful madrassas in the city, consisting of a mosque, a porch, a classroom, a library and rooms.
   • Head to Friday Mosque, one of the first mosques built in Central Asia (10th-18th centuries). 
   • Take a tour of Tach Khaouli Palace and Khan`S Kharam, Allakuli Khan Caravanserai, the Madrasah and Minaret of Islam Khoja.
   • Conclude at Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, built to honour the great philosopher, poet, philosopher, scientist, and wrestler, master of fur and hats maker Pakhlavan Mahmud.

   Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch and Dinner at the Uzbek national restaurant.

   Overnight in the hotel.

4. Day 4: Khiva - Bukhara (Train)

   • Check out the hotel at 8:00 am.
   • Transfer to Khiva railway station and board your train to Bukhara. (Departure and arrival times: 8:30 am to 1:20 pm) 
   • Arrive at Bukhara (Kagan) railway station and transfer to the ancient Bukhara-i-Sharif. 
   • Check-in at the hotel and start your excursion through the ancient city of Bukhara. 
   • Head to explore Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble.
   • Continue to stroll through ancient and oriental domed markets of Bukhara. 
   • Visit Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs of the 15th-17th centuries.

   Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch and Dinner at the Uzbek national restaurant.

   Overnight in the hotel.

5. Day 5: Bukhara Excursion

   • Continue your excursion to the legendary city of Bukhara.
   • See Samanids Mausoleum of 9th-10th centuries. It is the world's first brick building and mausoleum, which is preserved in good condition.
   • Continue to Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum of 12th-16th centuries.
   • Explore the markets of Bukhara Bazaar.
   • Head to visit the other two important sites of Bukhara - Bolo Hauz Mosque (18th-20th Centuries) and Ark of Bukhara (5th-20th Centuries).
   • In the second half of the tour, you will cover Poi Kalon Ensemble. 
   • Savour exclusive dinner at the Nadir Devon Begi madrasah with folklore show.

   Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch at the Uzbek national restaurant.

   Overnight in the hotel.

6. Day 6: Bukhara - Gijduvon - Nurata - Yangigazgan (Yurta)

   • Complete your short tour in the holy city, Bukhara, by visiting several historical monuments outside the city in the early morning.
   • Proceed to explore Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace, a summer garden palace belonging to the 3rd generation of the Mangit dynasty of the Emirate of Bukhara.
   • On the way, visit the Gijduvan pottery workshop, one of Uzbekistan and Central Asia's most famous pottery schools. Observe how beautiful handicrafts, beautiful pottery and embroidery are made.  
   • Make your way to the endless desert without which it is impossible to imagine the Great Silk Road. 
   • Turn to Nurata, one of the ancient cities, and there are the remains of the ancient fortress of Nur (also called Alexander Fortress), the walls of the defensive wall (4th-3rdcenturies BC), the mosque "Chilustun" (9th- 20th centuries).
   • Get acquainted with the Great Dome Mosque (16th century) and taste the water of the mysterious spring of Nurata.
   • Continue your journey and visit the largest lake in the country, Aydarkol, which looks like a mirage in the seemingly endless Kyzylkum desert. 
   • Arrive at the campground in the desert. These tourist camps, located in the Kyzylkum Desert, tell us about the life and past of ancient nomadic tribes. A quiet, peaceful, noiseless ride through the desert on camels is a great pleasure for any tourist.
   • Grab the opportunity to observe wonderful sunset.
   • Sit around a campfire with the team, listen to magical and charming nomadic music, and dance together at dinner. 

   Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch at the Uzbek national restaurant.

   Overnight in the hotel.

7. Day 7: Yangigazgan (Yurta) - Samarkand

   • Transfer to the ancient and eternally old Samarkand city, almost three thousand years old (2 hours 30 minutes drive).
   • Visit and explore Gur-E Amir Mausoleum (14th-15th Centuries), Registan Square (15th-17th Centuries), Bibi Khanym Mosque (14th-15th Centuries) and Siab Bazaar.
   • Proceed with an excursion to Shah-I-Zinda Ensemble and the Observatory of Ulugbek (15th Century).

   Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch and Dinner at the Uzbek national restaurant.

   Overnight in the hotel.

8. Day 8: Samarkand - Tashkent (High-speed train)

   • After having breakfast, check out the hotel. 
   • Complete your excursion by visiting interesting sites outside Samarkand city.
   • Visit Muhammad Al-Baukhari Complex and discover the ruins of Afrosiyab Frosiyob.
   • Explore Samarkand Paper Mill Factory and Samarkand Silk Carpet Factory. Get an insight into the processes involved in paper-making and silk carpet manufacturing.
   • Get a transfer at 4:00 pm to Samarkand railway station for boarding the modern Talgo-Afrosiyob high-speed train to depart for Tashkent. (Departure and arrival times: 5:00 pm to 7:10 pm)
   •  Arrive in Tashkent city in the evening. Transfer to the hotel for check-in and take the rest before dinner.

   Meals: Breakfast at the hotel. Lunch and Dinner at the Uzbek national restaurant.

   Overnight in the hotel.

9. Day 9: Departure

   • After having breakfast, check out the hotel and transfer to Tashkent International Airport in the morning. Your sojourn to Uzbekistan comes to an end. 

   Thank you for opening the door to “The Lost World” with us. See you again!