Itinerary

1. Day 1 – Islamic Introduction and Cultural Welcome (Tashkent)

   • 10:00 – Hotel departure
   • 10:30–12:30 – Visit Khast Imam Complex, the spiritual heart of Tashkent, home to historic madrasahs and sacred Qur’an manuscripts
   • Modest dress recommended for mosque visits
   • 12:30–13:30 – Lunch (halal options available)
   • 14:30–15:30 – Visit the Center for Islamic Civilization, presenting Uzbekistan’s Islamic scholarship and heritage
   • 16:00–17:00 – Explore Tashkent Metro, known for its architecturally decorated underground stations
   • Timing may adjust depending on traffic
   • 18:00–19:00 – Evening walk at Tashkent City Park, offering a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere
   • 19:00–21:00 – Optional visit to Magic City, an entertainment zone for children and families
   • Optional activities are paid on site

   Overnight in Tashkent

2. Day 2 – Amirsoy and Chimgan Mountains

   • 09:00 – Departure from hotel (approximately 1.5-hour drive)
   • 10:30–13:00 – Visit Amirsoy Mountain Resort, a modern mountain resort offering panoramic views
   • Optional activities: cable car, ATV rides, horse riding
   • Activities are subject to weather conditions
   • 13:00–14:00 – Lunch (halal options available)
   • 15:00–17:00 – Explore the Chimgan Mountains, known for scenic landscapes and fresh alpine air
   • Optional activities: open chairlift cable car, short hiking
   • 18:30 – Return to Tashkent

   Overnight in Tashkent

3. Day 3 – Footsteps of Imam al-Bukhari (Samarkand)

   • 07:30 – Transfer to railway station
   • 08:30–10:40 – High-speed train to Samarkand, operated by Oʻzbekiston Temir Yoʻllari
   • Train tickets are subject to availability
   • Early confirmation is strongly recommended to secure preferred seats
   • 11:00 – Transfer to hotel near the Imam Bukhari area
   • 12:00 – Check-in and rest
   • 15:30–17:30 – Ziyarat at the Imam al-Bukhari Mausoleum, resting place of the great hadith scholar Imam al-Bukhari
   • Modest dress recommended
   • Quiet reflection encouraged

   Overnight near Imam Bukhari

4. Day 4 – Ziyarat and Spiritual Retreat in Miraki and Hisorak Lake

   • 09:00 – Departure from Samarkand

   • Scenic drive via Taxtaqoracha Pass (approximately 2300 metres above sea level)

   • Snow presence depends on the season

   • 11:00–11:45 – Visit Hazrati Bashir Complex

   • Ziyarat to Hazrati Bashir, a respected spiritual figure associated with early Islamic tradition

   • Modest dress recommended

   • Quiet and respectful atmosphere observed

   • 12:30–13:30 – Explore Miraki, a peaceful green valley surrounded by mountains

   • Optional activities: cable car, quad bike, horse riding

   • Activities depend on operational and weather conditions

   • 14:00–15:00 – Lunch (local halal cuisine available)
   • 15:30–16:30 – Visit Hisorak Reservoir, offering panoramic mountain views

   • Optional activities: boat ride, zipline, jet ski

   • Optional activities are paid on site

   • 17:30 – Return to Miraki
   • 18:00 – Hotel check-in

   Overnight in Miraki

5. Day 5 – Shahrisabz: Legacy of Islamic Scholarship

   • 09:00 – Departure from Miraki
   • 10:00–11:00 – Visit Ak-Saray Palace, monumental medieval palace ruins reflecting the power and architecture of the Timurid era
   • Open-air site; comfortable walking shoes recommended
   • 11:15–12:00 – Visit Kok Gumbaz Mosque, a large blue-domed mosque and symbol of Islamic architecture in Shahrisabz
   • Modest dress required
   • 12:10–12:45 – Visit Shayx Shamsiddin Kulol Mausoleum, mausoleum of the respected 14th-century Sufi master and spiritual mentor in the Naqshbandi chain
   • Quiet and respectful atmosphere observed
   • 13:00–13:45 – Explore Dorut Tilovat Complex, reflecting the region’s scholarly and spiritual heritage
   • 14:00–15:00 – Traditional halal lunch
   • 15:00 – Departure to Samarkand
   • 17:30 – Arrival and hotel check-in

   Overnight in Samarkand

6. Day 6 – Sacred Samarkand: Islamic Heritage and Ziyarat

   • 09:00–10:15 – Visit Shah-i-Zinda, a sacred necropolis including the shrine of Qusam ibn Abbas, cousin of the Prophet, and an important ziyarat site

   • 10:45–11:30 – Visit the Tomb of Prophet Daniel, a peaceful riverside site associated with Prophet Daniel

   • 11:45–12:15 – Visit Hazrat Khizr Mosque, a historic mosque offering panoramic city views

   • 12:30–13:00 – Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque, a grand historic mosque and symbol of Islamic architecture

   • 13:00–14:00 – Lunch

   • 14:30–15:30 – Explore Registan, the iconic square and former centre of Islamic learning

   • 15:45–16:30 – Visit Gur-e-Amir, a magnificent blue-domed mausoleum

   Overnight in Samarkand

7. Day 7 – Islamic Heritage of the Naqshbandi Masters (Bukhara)

   • 07:30 – Transfer to railway station
   • 08:30–10:10 – High-speed train to Bukhara, operated by Oʻzbekiston Temir Yoʻllari
   • Train tickets are subject to availability
   • 10:30–11:30 – Visit Bahauddin Naqshband Complex, the spiritual centre of the Naqshbandi Sufi order and an important ziyarat site
   • 12:00–13:00 – Lunch (halal options available)
   • 13:30–14:30 – Visit Sitorai Mohi Xossa Palace, former summer residence of Bukhara’s rulers, blending Eastern and European architectural styles
   • 15:00–16:30 – Old City walking introduction, exploring historic streets and the traditional atmosphere of Bukhara
   • 17:00 – Hotel check-in

   Overnight in Bukhara

8. Day 8 – Islamic Heritage of Historic Bukhara

   • 09:00–10:00 – Visit Poi Kalon Complex, including the Kalon Minaret and Kalon Mosque, enduring symbols of Islamic scholarship and architecture
   • 10:15–11:00 – Visit Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, a historic Islamic madrasa and active centre of religious learning
   • 11:15–12:00 – Explore the Ark of Bukhara, an ancient citadel reflecting the political and spiritual history of the region
   • 12:00–13:00 – Lunch (halal options available)
   • 13:30–14:15 – Visit Magoki Attori Mosque, one of the oldest surviving mosques in Central Asia
   • 14:30–15:30 – Explore the Trading Domes and Old Bazaars, capturing the traditional Silk Road atmosphere and handicraft heritage
   • 16:00–17:00 – Walk around Lyabi-Hauz, a historic pond surrounded by madrasas and traditional buildings

   Overnight in Bukhara

9. Day 9 – Return to Tashkent and Departure

   • 07:30 – Transfer to railway station
   • 08:30–12:30 – High-speed train to Tashkent, operated by Oʻzbekiston Temir Yoʻllari

   • Train tickets are subject to availability

   • 13:00–14:00 – Lunch (halal options available)
   • 14:30–16:00 – Visit Chorsu Bazaar, a traditional Islamic-style market ideal for souvenirs, spices, dried fruits, and gifts
   • 16:30 – Transfer to airport
   • Departure flight

   End of tour