Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Tashkent to Samarkand to Bukhara

   • Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel in Tashkent.

   • Transfer to Tashkent railway station at 07:00.

   • Board the bullet train from Tashkent to Samarkand at 07:24.

   • Arrive in Samarkand at 09:37.

   • Meet the guide at the station lobby.

   • Start a full-day guided tour of Samarkand.

   Visit the following landmarks:

   • Gur Emir Mausoleum – View a stunning example of Timurid architecture and a significant piece of Central Asian history.

   • Registan Square – Explore the heart of Samarkand, once a cultural, educational, and political hub.

   • Bibi-Khanym Mosque – Discover the architectural marvel of the Timurid dynasty.

   • Siyob Bazaar – Stroll through Samarkand's most traditional and vibrant market.

   • Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble – Tour mausoleums and sacred structures from the 11th to 19th centuries.

   • Afrasiyab Museum – Learn about the ancient city of Afrasiyab and explore its archaeological findings.

   • Ulugh Beg Observatory – Visit one of the most advanced observatories of the medieval Islamic world.

   • Transfer to Samarkand railway station at 21:00.

   • Take the bullet train to Bukhara at 21:43.

   • Arrive in Bukhara at 23:26.

   • Transfer to the hotel and check-in.

   Overnight stay in Bukhara.

   (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)

2. Day 2 – Bukhara to Tashkent

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Meet the guide at 09:00 for a full-day guided tour of Bukhara.

   Explore the following historical sites

   • Lyab-i-Hauz Ensemble – Discover a picturesque setting centered around a historical pond.

   • Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah – Witness the elegance of Bukhara’s educational legacy.

   • Mosque Bolo-Khauz – Admire the elegant columns and peaceful atmosphere.

   • Ark of Bukhara – Visit the ancient fortress that once housed emirs and royal courts.

   • Maghak-i ‘Attari Mosque – Examine the unique structure with pre-Islamic roots.

   • Trading Domes – Walk through ancient commercial centers of the Silk Road.

   • Chasma Ayub Mausoleum – Explore the sacred spring site associated with the Prophet Job.

   • Great Minaret of the Kalon – Stand beneath the towering minaret that dominates Bukhara’s skyline.

   • Poi Kalyan Mosque – Appreciate the grandeur of Islamic architecture.

   • Mir-i-Arab Madrasa – See a functioning religious school rich in heritage.

   • Chor-Minor – Visit the quaint, four-towered gateway with Indian and Persian influences.

   • Ulugh Beg Madrasah – Conclude the tour with a glimpse into Timurid educational advances.

   • Transfer to Bukhara railway station at 15:00.

   • Depart by bullet train at 15:44 for Tashkent.

   • Arrive in Tashkent at 19:53.

   • Transfer to your hotel in Tashkent.

   Overnight stay in Tashkent.

   (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)