Itinerary

1. Day 1: Tashkent

   • Arrival in Tashkent, the capital city.
   • Visit Independence Square and Chorsu Bazaar.
   • Explore the Hast Imam Complex and Kukeldash Madrasah.

2. Day 2: Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva

   Start a walking excursion in the historical part of Khiva – Ichan-kala (translated as “Inner town”). Ichan-kala - the largest Museum in the open air in Central Asia consisting of:

   • Ata-Darvaza, Kunya-Ark
   • Madrassah of Muhammad Rahim Khan
   • Madrassah of Muhammed Aminhan
   • Kalta Minor, the Palace of the Allakulihan Khan of Khiva
   • Tash Hauli, where the harem of 40 concubines was
   • Caravanserai and Tim Allakulihan
   • Pahlavan Mahmud Gates, Mausoleum of Seyd Allaudin and Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum

3. Day 3: Khiva-Bukhara

   • Breakfast at the hotel and drive to Bukhara (450 km) by coach through the Kizil Kum desert.
   • On the way, stopping on the bank of the Amudarya River for photoshoots.
   • Arrival in Bukhara and accommodation at the hotel.

   Overnight in Bukhara.

4. Day 4: Bukhara

   • Journey to Bukhara, another Silk Road gem.
   • Discover the Ark Fortress, Kalon Minaret, and Po-i-Kalyan Complex.
   • Stroll through the streets of Old Bukhara and visit local craft centers.
   • Continue exploring Bukhara: Samanid Mausoleum and Chor Minor.
   • Visit Lyab-i-Hauz Complex and indulge in local cuisine.

5. Day 5: Bukhara- Nurata

   • Gijduvan workshop of the famous Uzbek pottery master Abdulla Narzullayev in Gijduvan city. You can learn how ceramics are made there and participate in a masterclass painting ceramic plates.
   • Rabat-I Malik and sardoba.
   • Aydarkul is a unique place called “The Blue Pearl”, a beautiful lake in the Kizil Kum desert famous for its breathtaking landscapes, abundance of fish, and relaxing atmosphere. The camp offers a camel/horse ride, a trekking tour over the surroundings, or fishing (by request).
   • Arrival in the yurt camp. Camp-style lunch and dinner near the campfire are accompanied by Akyn’s songs. You can listen to national Kazakh songs with the string instrument dombra. Overnight in the yurt.

6. Day 6: Nurata-Samarkand

   • Camp-style breakfast.
   • Morning at leisure in the yurt camp.
   • 11:00 Transfer to Samarkand, en route, enjoying beautiful views and local life scenery.
   • Arrival in Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel.
   • Resting time in the evening.

   Overnight at the hotel.

7. Day 7: Samarkand

   • Explore more of Samarkand: Afrosiab Museum and Tomb of Daniel.
   • Visit the Siab Bazaar and local artisans' workshops.
   • Travel to Samarkand, an ancient city on the Silk Road.
   • Discover Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, and Ulugh Beg Observatory.
   • Visit the Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum.

8. Day 8: Samarkand-Taskent

   • Visiting the oriental market Siyob bazaar.
   • Drive to Konigil Village (near Samarkand) to visit the private factory manufacturing silk paper using the technology of the 10th century.
   • Visit the Samarkand factory of wine products (tasting Samarkand wines, cognac, balsam, and Cahors).
   • At 16:30, Transfer to Samarkand Railway Station. Depart to Tashkent by high-speed train “Afrosiyob”.
   • Arrive in Tashkent, meet at the railway station, and transfer to a restaurant for dinner.
   • Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

   Overnight in Tashkent.

9. Day 9: Tashkent

   • Transfer to the Chimgan Mountains area, 120 km from Tashkent. En route, enjoy picturesque views of beautiful mountains and the life of local people. Chimgan Mounts offers seasonal outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding, climbing, hiking, and mountaineering.
   • Visit the Chimgan cable-way ride or the Amirsoy complex.
   • Charvak Lake enjoys fresh air, beautiful nature, and the stunning scenery of the Chimgan Mountains.

10. Day 10: Departure

    • Depart from Tashkent with cherished memories of magical Uzbekistan.