Itinerary

1. Day 1: Arrive in Tashkent

   • Arrive at the International Airport in Tashkent.

   • Meet the driver holding your name on a placard at the airport.

   • Transfer to the hotel in a private vehicle.

   • Check in and rest after your journey.

   Spend the night at the hotel in Tashkent.

2. Day 2: Fly to Urgench – Explore Khiva

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Transfer to Tashkent airport at 06:00.

   • Board the Uzbekistan Airways flight to Urgench at 07:00.

   • Arrive at Urgench airport at 08:30 and meet your guide and driver.

   • Transfer to Khiva by sedan car.

   • Arrive in Khiva at approximately 09:30.

   • Begin a full-day sightseeing tour of Khiva.

   Visit

   • Itchan Kala – a historic inner fortress of Khiva.

   • Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah – a significant architectural landmark.

   • Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah – a historical educational site.

   • Kalta-Minor – the famous unfinished minaret.

   • Kunya-Ark – the former Khiva ruler’s fortress.

   • Juma Mosque – known for its wooden columns and serene atmosphere.

   • Tash-Khovli Palace – the palace of Khiva’s khans.

   • Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum – dedicated to a local hero and poet.

   • Islam-Khoja Minaret – the tallest structure in Khiva.

   • Transfer to your hotel in Khiva.

   • Rest in the evening.

   Stay overnight at the hotel.

3. Day 3: Travel to Bukhara

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Transfer to Khiva railway station at 10:00.

   • Board the train to Bukhara at 11:10.

   • Travel through the Kyzylkum Desert along the historic Silk Road.

   • Arrive in Bukhara at 18:14.

   • Meet your driver at the train station.

   • Transfer to your hotel.

   • Spend your evening at leisure.

   Stay overnight at the hotel in Bukhara.

4. Day 4: Explore Bukhara – Travel to Samarkand

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Meet your guide at 09:00 in the hotel lobby.

   • Begin a full-day tour of Bukhara.

   Visit:

   • Lyab-i-Hauz – a tranquil ensemble surrounding a pond.

   • Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah – known for its facade and history.

   • Bolo-Khauz Mosque – with iconic columns and ceiling carvings.

   • Ark Fortress – the historic royal residence.

   • Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque – one of the oldest mosques in Central Asia.

   • Trading Domes – historic market centers for spices, silks, and crafts.

   • Chasma Ayub Mausoleum – associated with the legend of Job.

   • Kalon Minaret – the Tower of Death and architectural marvel.

   • Poi Kalyan Mosque – a spiritual and architectural treasure.

   • Mir-i-Arab Madrasah – an active Islamic school.

   • Chor-Minor – a small mosque with four towers.

   • Ulugbek Madrasah – built by the Timurid ruler and astronomer.

   • Transfer to Bukhara railway station at 15:00.

   • Board the train to Samarkand at 15:46.

   • Arrive in Samarkand at 17:29.

   • Transfer to your hotel.

   • Enjoy leisure time in the evening.

   Stay overnight in Samarkand.

5. Day 5: Explore Samarkand – Return to Tashkent

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Meet your guide at 09:00 in the hotel lobby.

   • Begin a full-day tour of Samarkand.

   Visit:

   • Gur Emir Mausoleum – final resting place of Tamerlane.

   • Registan Square – iconic heart of Samarkand.

   • BibiKhanym Mosque – one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world.

   • Siyob Bazaar – vibrant local market beside the mosque.

   • Shah-i-Zinda Complex – a sacred necropolis of mausoleums.

   • Afrasiyab Museum – dedicated to ancient Samarkand.

   • Ulugh Beg Observatory – 15th-century astronomical observatory.

   • Transfer to Samarkand railway station at 18:00.

   • Board the train to Tashkent at 18:32.

   • Arrive in Tashkent at 20:47.

   • Transfer to your hotel.

   Spend the night in Tashkent.

6. Day 6: Explore Tashkent – Departure

   • Have breakfast at the hotel.

   • Meet your guide at 09:00 in the lobby.

   • Begin a full-day tour of Tashkent.

   Visit

   • Independence Square – the main square of Tashkent.

   • Amir Timur Square – a park with fountains and a statue.

   • Amir Temur Museum – housing artifacts from the Timurid period.

   • Khast Imam Square – a religious center with historic madrasahs.

   • Kukeldash Madrasah – a 16th-century Islamic school.

   • Chorsu Bazaar – a lively covered market.

   • Earthquake Memorial – commemorating the 1966 disaster.

   • Minor Mosque – a modern white-marble mosque.

   • Museum of Applied Arts – showcasing Uzbek craftsmanship.

   • Tashkent Metro – ride the elaborately designed subway stations.

   • Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for departure.