Sacred Places of Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan

7 days / 6 nights

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the Epic

Architecture

See iconic domes, grand mosques, and intricate Islamic masterpieces.

Desert & Nature

Discover lakes, mountains, and desert landscapes beyond the cities.

Local Experience

Meet locals, visit bazaars, and feel true Uzbek hospitality.

Seamless Travel

Fast trains, smooth routes, and stress-free planning from start to finish.

UNESCO Old Cities

Explore Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva — preserved like living history.

Walk the Silk Road

Step into legendary cities shaped by traders, empires, and centuries of history.

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

Arrive Tashkent

Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 2

Bukhara

Breakfast.
Transfer to the a/port. 07:35 departure to Bukhara.
08:45 Arrival. Meeting at the airport. Sightseeing in Bukhara.
The Samanid Mausoleum is a dynastic mausoleum of the Samanids in the historical center of Bukhara.
The Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (14th century) was built on the site of an ancient sacred spring. According to legend, it was here that the biblical prophet Job struck the ground with his staff, and a healing spring appeared. Many pilgrims come here to drink the water that has been flowing for hundreds of years. The name of this religious building is translated as “Job’s spring.” Many visitors who come here believe that the water has special healing properties.
The Bolo-Khauz complex (18th century) is the rulers' favorite mosque. The luxurious ensemble with many columns and amazing wall paintings is reflected in the waters of a small pond - khauz. The high ceilings are decorated with carvings and exquisite ornaments. The rulers of the city often came here to pray at different times.
The Ark Citadel is the last witness of the once powerful power of the Bukhara.
The architectural ensemble of Poi Kalon. The Kalon (Great) Minaret is the main symbol of sacred Bukhara.
The architectural ensemble of Poi Kalon - Kalon Minaret (12th century), Kalon Mosque (15th century), Mir-Arab Madrasah (16th century). Magoki-Attori Mosque (12th century).
The architectural ensemble of Lyabi-Khauz is one of the most popular places for tourists (literally - "the bank of the khauz"). This is the largest artificial reservoir of medieval Bukhara.
Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 3

Bukhara

Breakfast. Excursion around the countryside and around Bukhara.
Return to Bukhara.
Overnight in Bukhara.
Visiting of three memorial complexes in country side. Grave of Mother of Bahaaddin Naqshband is located in Bukhara.
Chor Bakr memorial Complex was built over the ostensible burial place of Abu Bakr Said , who died in the year 360 of the Muslim Calendar (970-971 AD), and who was one of the four of Abu-Bakrs (Chor-Bakr) - descendants of the Prophet Muhammad. The complex includes the necropolis of family tombs, and courtyards enclosed with walls. The structure of the complex includes 25 constructions - khonaqo, mosque, ayvan with khudjras, darvazahana, minaret, and 20 small objects - courtyards - burial places with the dome coverings, and separately standing portals. The territory occupies both a memorial and an ancient cemetery equal to Bukhara.

Day 4

Samarkand

Breakfast. 08:00 am transfer to Samarkand (280 km). En route visit Gijduvan – the birthplace of the founder of the Sufi Order “Khojagan”. Excursion to the memorial complex of Abdulkhaliq Gijduvani.
Overnight in Samarkand.
Haji Abdulhalik Gijduvani (1103-1179) - the founder of independent school of mysticism in Maverannahr known as hadzhagan whose follower two centuries later became the famous Sufi Bahaaddin Naqshband.
Undoubtedly, the most beautiful place in this old city is Samarkand.
Gur-Emir is the mausoleum of Tamerlane (Amir Timur) and his family (Timurids). This masterpiece of Central Asian architecture occupies an important place in the history of world Islamic architecture. The Timurid Mausoleum (as it has been called since 2009) served as a prototype for famous architectural monuments of the Mughal era: the Humayun Mausoleum in Delhi and the Taj Mahal in Agra.
The Bibi Khanum Cathedral Mosque was built in 1399-1404 by order of Amir Temur. The name is associated with the name of Amir Temur's senior wife Bibi Khanum (in reality Saroymulkhanum). The grandiose cathedral mosque of Tamerlane, richly decorated with tiles, carved marble and paintings. Restored from ruins at the end of the 20th century.
Siab bazaar The largest and oldest bazaar of Samarkand.

Day 5

Samarkand-Tashkent

Breakfast. Check out. Excursion in Samarqand. Lunch.
Departure to Tashkent.
Overnight in Tashkent.
Mausoleum of St. Daniel. The Mausoleum of Saint Daniyar is a unique place located on a high hill in the outskirts of Samarkand. The length of the tomb is 18 meters; it is believed that the relics of the biblical prophet Daniel (Daniyar) are buried there. The remains of the prophet were moved to Samarkand by order of the great commander Amir Temur. There are many legends and traditions about the tomb, for example, that the tomb grows by about 5-6 cm per year. In the center of the mausoleum, a spring with holy water gushes out of the ground.
The Shakhi-Zinda memorial complex is the most revered place of pilgrimage in Samarkand. The complex includes more than 20 buildings, mainly mausoleums of the 11th-15th centuries. Shahi-Zinda is a unique monument where more than a thousand years of history are reflected in architectural forms.

Day 6

Tashkent

Breakfast. City tour in Tashkent.
Overnight in Tashkent.
Visit Khazret Imam architectural ensemble (XVI-XIX cc.). It consists of four monuments: Barak-Khan Madrasseh (XVI c.), where Muslim Board is located today; Tilla Sheikh Mosque and library (XIX c.). In the library unique copy of Koran of Osman written in 653 and different books by scientists and theologians of the X-XIX cc are kept. Abu Bakr al Kaffal al Shashi Mausoleum (XVI c.) and Namazgoh Mosque (Holiday Mousque) (XIX cc), where Islamic Institute – unique in Tashkent is located.
Chorsu Bazaar
One of the largest bazaars in Tashkent.
A bazaar is the heart of any eastern city, the epicenter of public life, the breadwinner of the entire city. From time immemorial, bazaars arose at the intersection of trade routes, on large city squares. They played the role of the main city places where merchants, traders and ordinary citizens gathered to discuss important news, find out prices, sit in a cozy teahouse, and enjoy pilaf and green tea. The main spectacular events of the city - theatrical performances - were also held here.
Kukeldah madrassah In the area of Chorsu bazaar.
Abulkasim Sheykh Medresse where Golden Heritage of Uzbekistan (handicraft center) is located today.
Amir Temur (Tamerlane) square. The history of the square in the center of Tashkent.
Theatre Square where masterpiece of architecture of 50th in Tashkent.

Day 7

Tashkent-Homeland

Breakfast. Departure to Kumyshkan. Lunch.Return to Tashkent.
Shopping. Dinner. Transfer to the airport. Departure from Tashkent.
Today we will visit Kumushkan - the silver Tashkent.