9-Day Uzbekistan Cultural Tour with Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand

• Welcome to Uzbekistan.
• Meet the driver at the international airport in Tashkent.
• Transfer to the hotel.

Rest and relax.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.
• Meet the guide at 9:00 AM in the hotel lobby.
• Explore Independence Square, the central square hosting celebrations and parades.
• Visit Amir Timur Square, a green area with fountains and flowers.
• Discover the Amir Timur Museum with over 3,000 exhibits.
• Walk through Khast Imam Square, featuring architecture from the 16th to 20th centuries.
• Explore Kukeldash Madrasah, a large intact 16th-century Islamic school.
• Visit Chorsu Bazaar, the traditional market in old town Tashkent.
• See the Earthquake Memorial commemorating the 1966 quake.
• Tour the Minor Mosque, a sparkling new mosque in the northeast.
• Explore the Museum of Applied Art with over 4,000 decorative art exhibits.
• Experience the uniquely decorated Tashkent Metro stations.
• Return to the hotel and rest.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to Tashkent Airport at 6:00 AM.
• Fly from Tashkent to Urganch at 7:00 AM.
• Meet the driver and guide at Urganch Airport.
• Transfer to Khiva by sedan car.
• Arrive in Khiva at 9:30 AM.
• Begin a full-day tour of Khiva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Explore Itchan Kala, the historic fortress.
• Visit Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah and Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah.
• See Kalta-Minor, the famous short minaret.
• Tour Kunya-Ark Fortress and enjoy panoramic views.
• Visit Juma Mosque inside Itchan Kala.
• Discover Tash-Khovli Palace.
• Explore the Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum complex.
• Climb the Minaret of Islam-Khoja.
• Transfer to the hotel and relax.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.
• Transfer to Khiva railway station at 10:00 AM.
• Take the regular train from Khiva to Bukhara at 11:10 AM.
• Enjoy views of the Great Silk Road during the train ride.
• Arrive in Bukhara at 6:14 PM.
• Meet the driver at the station and transfer to the hotel.
• Enjoy leisure time.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Meet the guide at 9:00 AM in the hotel lobby.
• Explore the Lyab-i-Hauz ensemble centered around a large pond.
• Visit Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah.
• See Moschea Bolo-khauz, known for its beauty and spirituality.
• Tour the Ark of Bukhara, an iconic fortress.
• Return to the hotel for leisure time.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.
• Meet the guide at 9:00 AM.
• Visit Maghak-i Attari Mosque, the Trading Domes, and Chasma Ayub Mausoleum.
• See the Great Minaret of the Kalon and Poi Kalyan Mosque.
• Tour Mir-i-Arab Madrasa and Chor-Minor.
• Visit Ulugbek Madrasah.
• Transfer to Bukhara railway station at 3:00 PM.
• Take the train from Bukhara to Samarkand at 3:46 PM.
• Arrive in Samarkand at 5:29 PM.
• Transfer to the hotel and rest.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.
• Meet the guide at 9:00 AM.
• Drive 90 minutes to Shakhrisabz through scenic mountains.
• Visit Ak Saray (White Palace), Dorus Saodat Complex, Dorut Tilavat Complex, and Kok Gumbaz Mosque.
• Return to Samarkand.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
• Meet the guide at 9:00 AM.
• Tour Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, and Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
• Visit Siyob Bazaar for an authentic shopping experience.
• Explore the Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble and Afrasiyab Museum.
• See Ulugh Beg Observatory.
• Transfer to Samarkand railway station at 6:00 PM.
• Take the train to Tashkent at 6:32 PM.
• Arrive in Tashkent at 8:47 PM.
• Transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

• Have breakfast at the hotel.
• Meet the guide at 8:00 AM.
• Travel to the Chimgan Mountains and enjoy mountain views and local culture.
• Visit Amirsoy Resort, located in the Tian Shan Mountains.
• Explore Charvak Reservoir, a popular recreation area.
• Return to the Tashkent hotel.
• Enjoy leisure time before transfer to the international airport for departure.