Majestic cities of the past

Uzbekistan
3 days/2 nights

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the Epic

Uzbekistan is a land of unique culture and majestic cities with an ancient and rich history. Samarkand, Bukhara, Shakhrisabz, Khiva… These cities have absorbed all the uniqueness and beauty of this region, allowing you to be transported into the atmosphere of a medieval city, to feel its color. Getting to know each of them will allow you to learn more about the history and unique culture of the Uzbek people.

A trip to Uzbekistan along the route “Majestic cities of the past” will allow you to make a real journey through time and immerse yourself in the thousand-year history of this region.

TOUR ITINERARY

WHAT THE TRIP LOOKS LIKE

Experience the ultimate Silk Road odyssey with a seamless blend of ancient wonders and modern comforts, taking you from vibrant metropolitan markets to the turquoise-tiled monuments of legendary desert empires.

Day 1

Tashkent

Meeting at the airport of Tashkent.
Accommodation. Free time.
Dinner. Rest. Overnight in Tashkent

Day 2

Tashkent

Breakfast. Excursion with a lunch break. Overnight in Tashkent
- Excursion around the city of Tashkent, which has been the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan since 1930: Ancient settlement of Ming Urik
- Old city: Kukeldash Madrasah,
- Chorsu Bazaar,
- Khazrati-Imam Complex.

Day 3

Tashkent - Nukus

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Nukus.
Meeting at the airport. Nukus-Muynak-Ustyurt plateau-Aral Sea.
Accommodation in yurts. Dinner.
Overnight on the Aral Sea

Day 4

Nukus

Early wake up, meeting the dawn. Breakfast.
Aral Sea-Lake Sudochie-Kungrad-Mizdakhan necropolis-Gaur kala-Nukus.
After lunch - departure to Nukus, arrival, accommodation at the hotel.
Rest. Overnight in Nukus

Day 5

Khiva

Breakfast. Visit to the I.V. Savitsky Museum of Arts, a tour of the cities of the lost civilization. Transfer to Khiva. Arrival, a walk through evening Khiva.
Dinner. Accommodation. Rest.
Overnight in Khiva

Day 6

Khiva

Breakfast. Excursion to Khiva. Lunch. Return to the complex.
Silk dyeing master class. Trip to the desert. Dinner – Khorezm cuisine. Rest.
Overnight in Khiva

In Ichan Kala you will be shown:
- Kunya Ark (17th-19th centuries).
- Ala Kuli Khan Ensemble (17th-19th centuries).
- Pahlavon Mahmud Complex (13th-14th centuries).
- Tash Hauli Palace (19th century).
- Islam Khoja Madrasah and Minaret (early 20th century). Shergazi Khan Madrasah (18th century).
- Watching the sunset in the desert, drinking tea.

Day 7

Bukhara

Breakfast. Departure to Bukhara (470 km).
Lunch on the way. Arrival in Bukhara.
Accommodation at the hotel.
Walking tour of evening Bukhara. Dinner.
Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 8

Bukhara

Breakfast. Excursion around Bukhara, lunch.
Continuation of the excursion. Dinner. Rest.
Overnight in Bukhara

“Pearl of the East”, which is one of the most ancient cities of the East:
- Lyabi Hauz Ensemble (16th-17th centuries):
- Trading domes (16th century). Tim Abdullah Khan (16th century) - a closed bazaar of silk fabrics. Demonstration of the production of silk fabrics by handicraft methods.
- Abdullah Khan Madrasah (17th century). Ulugbek Madrasah (15th century).
- Poi Kalon Ensemble (12th-16th centuries).
- Ark Fortress - the winter residence of the Bukhara rulers (4th-19th centuries).
- Optional visit to the folk show at Nodira Devon Begi.

Day 9

Bukhara

Breakfast, continued acquaintance with Bukhara and its surroundings.
Lunch. Free time. Dinner. Rest.
Overnight in Bukhara

What awaits you:
- Visit to the Chor Bakr necropolis - the city of shadows, which belonged in the 16th century to the most influential family - the religious rulers of Bukhara, the Juibar sheikhs.
- The lost city of Paykend - one of the most ancient centers of the Bukhara oasis. In the 8th century it was destroyed by the Arabs, rebuilt, but soon completely absorbed by the desert.
- Dinner in a traditional Bukhara house.

Day 10

Shakhrisabz

Breakfast. Trip to Shakhrisabz (240 km). Arrival in Shakhrisabz, City tour. Lunch. Transfer to Samarkand (160 km). Accommodation at the hotel. Rest. Dinner at the national house.
Overnight in Samarkand.
- Ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace (14th century).
- Mausoleum of Jahongir (14th century).
- Mausoleum of Gumbazi-Seyidan (15th century)
- Kok-Gumbaz Mosque (15th century).

Day 11

Samarkand

Breakfast. Excursion around Samarkand. Lunch.
Continuation of the excursion. Dinner. Rest.
Overnight in Samarkand

Excursion:
- Afrosiab is the capital of ancient Samarkand, which existed more than two and a half thousand years ago.
- Registan Square (15th-17th centuries),
- Bibi Khanum Mausoleum (14th-15th centuries),
- Ulugbek Observatory (15th century),
- Gur Emir Mausoleum (15th-17th centuries),
- Shahi Zinda architectural complex (12th-14th centuries, 19th century).
- Optional visit to the El-Merosi Historical Costume Theater. The "Moments of Eternity" program offers you costumes of the peoples of Central Asia from different historical eras - from ancient times to the mid-19th century.

Day 12

Samarkand - Departure

Early breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Departure.

TOUR GALLERY

HOW IT ACTUALLY FEELS

Capture the essence of Central Asia through vibrant turquoise domes, bustling ancient bazaars, and the golden hues of the desert sun.

CHOISE OF HOTELS

Refined Comfort in Every City

From modern luxury to traditional boutique gems, we’ve selected the finest accommodations to complement your journey through Uzbekistan.

Luxury

Hilton
Swiss hotel
Lotte

Comfort

Holiday Inn
Ichan Qala
City Palace

Standart

Navruz
Inspira’S
Hampton by Hilton
Gabriel
Praha

Budget

Lakeside
Samir
Uzbekistan
Twin

Luxury

Movenpick
Silk Road Samarkand

Comfort

Kosh Hovuz
East Star
Wellfort
Zarafshon Parkside
Dilimah

Standart

Silk Road Empare
Grand Samarkand
Malika Prime
Continental
Shokhjakhon Palace

Budget

Dilshoda

Deluxe

Wyndham
Mercury
Sahid Zarafshon
Shahristan

Comfort

Zargaron – Contract
Paradise Plaza
Grand Nodirbek
Amiran
Emir Garden

Budget

Porso
Parvina
Kukeldash
Labi Rud Boutique

Deluxe

Faravon

Comfort

Bankir
Oriental Star
Asian Khiva
New Star Hotel
Arqanchi

Budget

Zarafshan Boutique
Annex
Grand Vizir

Deluxe

Ramada by Wyndham

Comfort

Pana
Jipek Juli

Michael Thompson
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★★★★★

Traveling with two kids, we loved the flexible pacing and clear communication. The Konigil paper-making demo and bazaar tastings were highlights.

Michael Thompson
USA•Tour to Samarkand

INCLUDED

Accommodation in hotels
Accommodation in 2-bed rooms. It is possible to pay for separate accommodation. On the Aral tour, accommodation in 2-, 3-, 4-bed yurts

Comfortable transfer
On the Aral tour - by SUV. Along the route - a comfortable car with an experienced driver.

Meals
Breakfasts in hotels, 1 lunch in an Uzbek house, 2 dinners. On the Aral tour, full board. Tea ceremony in the desert.

Master class
Silk dyeing

Support of local guides
Our guides are experienced local guys, they know Uzbekistan firsthand and know how to make you fall in love with Uzbekistan

Fees in all hotels

NOT INCLUDED

International/domestic flights or trains to/from Samarkand

Lunches/dinners, drinks, and personal expenses

Travel insurance and any visas (if applicable)

Tips and optional extras (pool access, evening shows)

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