Itinerary

1. DAY 1: Arrival at Tashkent by International flight

   • Arrival based on your country’s flight schedule.
   • After Immigration and customs clearance, meet your guide/driver outside of the terminal with the sign board. Transfer to hotel for check-in.

2. DAY 2: City Tour of Tashkent

   • Breakfast at the hotel. Morning free at leisure after night flight. Meet your guide and driver for a city tour at 11:00. Tashkent – The Capital of Uzbekistan, the cosmopolitan city in the heart of The Central Asia Continent, known as the center of The Silk Road culture.
   • Visit the Khazrat Imam Complex consisting of the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheik Mosque, and Museum of Islamic Books with the 7th century Koran of Caliph Othman.
   • Wander through the oldest Market of the city, Chorsu Bazaar.
   • Take a glimpse at the Djuma Mosque and Kukeldash Madrasah from the outside.
   • Explore Tashkent Metro, taking a ride to a few stations.
   • Visit the Independence Square, Duke Romanov Mansion, Amir Temur Square, and Monument of Courage. 
   • Return to hotel, time to rest before dinner. Overnight in Tashkent.  

3. DAY 3: Nukus and Ellikkala

   • Check out from the hotel with a packed takeaway breakfast from the hotel.
   • 05:00-05:30: Transfer to domestic airport for flight HY to Nukus 07:15-08:30.
   • 08:45-10:00: Transfer by coach to observe remains of the Antique Civilization in Ellik Kala district, 65km. Visit Toprak Kala, Kizil Kala, and Ayaz Kala Fort remains.  
   • 12:00: Lunch at Nomadic Yurt camp.
   • 13:30-15:30: Continue to Khiva, an ancient capital of Khorezm (Khwarazma “The Land of the Sun”), 100km 2hrs. 
   • Upon arrival in Khiva, check in to the hotel and time to rest. Walk around the old town for photos and to catch the sunset.

   Overnight at hotel. 

4. DAY 4: Guided Walking Tour of the UNESCO site - Itchan-Kala Complex.

   • After breakfast at the hotel, proceed on a guided walking tour to the splendid historical UNESCO site – Itchan-Kala Complex.
   • Visit the Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah and Kalta Minar, Kunya Ark Citadel, Muhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, the Mausoleum of local Saint Pakhlavan Makhmud, and Shergazi Khan Madrasah.
   • Explore the Djuma Mosque, Minaret and Madrasah of Islam Khodja, Tash Khauli Palace and Harem.
   • In the afternoon, you will have a master class in wood carving from a local craftsman.
   • Enjoy your free time to take a walk through the old streets. Overnight at hotel.

5. DAY 5: Bukhara

   • Have breakfast and check out from the hotel. Start the journey to Bukhara through the Kyzyl-Kum desert, the second largest desert in Central Asia after Kara-Kum, 450km 7-8hrs. En route, enjoy a panoramic view over The Amu-Darya River.
   • Stop in the local chaykhana – a roadside café for lunch/tea break.
   • Late afternoon arrival to Bukhara, transfer for check-in to hotel. Evening walk in the old city before dinner.

   Dinner at National House with Culinary Master Class. Overnight at hotel.

6. DAY 6: Guided tour in Bukhara

   • Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed on a guided tour in Bukhara, the old center of culture and education. Explore one of the gems of architecture, the center of Mediaeval Education.
   • Visit the Ark Citadel, the palace of rulers, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, with beautiful ayvan and columns, the Samanid Mausoleum, and the Mausoleum of Chashma-Ayub.
   • Explore the Kalon Complex with Minaret, Mosque, Mir-Arab Madrasah, Madrasah of Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan, Magoki-Attor mosque, Trade domes, Telpak Furushon, Zargaron and Abdullakhan.
   • Walk around the Lyabi-Khauz complex with Nadir-Divan Begi Madrasah and Khanaka, Kukaldosh Madrasah.
   • Transfer to the workshop of Mr.Toshev, where you will have a chance to get a Masterclass from him on miniature paintings and calligraphy styles. 

   Dinner at workshop. Overnight at hotel.

7. DAY 7: Bukhara to Vobkent to Bukhara

   • Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Vobkent District, 30 km, where you will have activities/as per season. En-route stop at Summer Palace of Emir’s – Sitorai Mokhi Khossa.
   • Activities to do in the village: MasterClass preparation of dishes of local cuisine/preparation of bread in the tandoor, local crafts/gardening vegetables and fruits/local folklore with the local ensemble.
   • Explore the village to meet the locals for interaction with a possible visit to the village school/mosque.
   • Depending on the season, visit a vineyard, fruit fields, or the cotton harvest (AUGUST – OCTOBER), or visit and discover silkworms and the harvest (APRIL – MAY).
   • Afternoon return to Bukhara, free time at old city markets. Overnight in Bukhara.  

8. DAY 8: Samarkand

   • After breakfast at the hotel, depart to Samarkand via Gizhduvan, the Ceramics Center of Uzbekistan at 08:00.
   • Attend the MasterClass of Ceramics by the Family of The Narzullaevs. Lunch at the Workshop prepared by family.
   • Continue to Samarkand, and upon arrival, check in to the hotel. Time at leisure.
   • Late afternoon visit to the monuments before the sunset.
   • Evening visit to the monuments with illumination. Overnight in Samarkand.

9. DAY 9: Samarkand Tour

   • Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to the tour of Samarkand, the capital of the Great Empire of Tamerlane, a city praised by Medieval poets and historians.
   • Visit the Gur-Emir mausoleum, the family vault of the Timurids, Registan Square consisting of Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillya Kari Madrasah.
   • Attend a Silk Paper Workshop with 9th-century technology and Oil Mills along with Ceramics Workshops and making Master Classes at the Workshop.
   • Return to hotel, time at leisure. 

   Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.   

10. DAY 10: Samarkand City Tour and Departure to Tashkent

    • Have breakfast and check out from the hotel. Continue the guided tour in Samarkand – known as “Rome of the East”.
    • Visit the Shakhi Zinda Complex, known for its beautiful mosaic, majolica and terracotta decorations, Khazrat Khizr Mosque, and Grandeur Bibi-Khanum Mosque.
    • Stroll through the colourful market of Siyab Bazaar among the farmers and sellers.
    • Visit the Museum of Ulugbek observatory with the original instrument sextant and the Afrosiab Archeology Museum.
    • Transfer to Railway Station for High-Speed Train to Tashkent as per timetable. Arrive at Tashkent and have dinner at a local restaurant. 
    • Transfer for check-in to the hotel. Overnight in Tashkent.

11. DAY 11: Departure

    • Have breakfast and check out from the hotel.
    • 08:00-08:30: Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Check-in for the flight. End of tour.