9-Day Uzbekistan Islamic Heritage Tour with Ziyarat in Samarkand

• 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.

• 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.

• 07:30 - Transfer to railway station.
• 08:30-10:40 - High-speed train to Samarkand, operated by O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 07:30 - Transfer to railway station.
• 08:30-10:10 - High-speed train to Bukhara, operated by O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari.
• 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.

• 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.

• 07:30 - Transfer to railway station.
• 08:30-12:30 - High-speed train to Tashkent, operated by O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari.
• 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.