6-Day Uzbekistan Heritage Tour with Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.