12-Day Uzbekistan Silk Road Tour with Crafts and Cultural Workshops

• Arrive in Tashkent, Uzbekistan's vibrant capital city.

• Meet your guide at the airport and receive a special eco-friendly welcome gift - a locally crafted reusable shopper.

• Transfer comfortably to your hotel for check-in.

• Enjoy free time to rest, take a gentle walk, or sip tea in one of the city's leafy parks.

Overnight in Tashkent.

• Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel.

• Explore the Old City, including the Khast-Imam Complex and one of the world's oldest Qurans.

• Wander through Chorsu Bazaar and a traditional mahalla neighborhood.

• Visit the New City, including Independence Square, the Monument of Courage, and Amir Timur Square.

• Admire Soviet-era architecture and experience a ride on the ornate Tashkent Metro.

Overnight in Tashkent.

• After breakfast, board a scenic train to Kokand through the lush Fergana Valley.

• Explore the Palace of Khudoyar Khan, the Jami Mosque, and Narbuta-By Madrasa.

• Visit the Madari Khan Mausoleum and the Mehrigiyo Botanical Garden.

• Learn about ancient healing practices inspired by Avicenna.

Overnight in Kokand.

• Travel to Rishtan and visit a ceramics workshop.

• Participate in a hands-on pottery session guided by a master craftsman.

• Meet a rare musical instrument maker reviving traditional and modern instruments.

• Continue to Fergana City for an afternoon at leisure.

Overnight in Fergana.

• Take a short city tour of Fergana, including a visit to the local bazaar.

• Visit a silk factory in Margilan and join a workshop on hand-weaving or natural dyeing.

• At 16:03, board the train back to Tashkent and arrive at 21:17.

• Transfer to the hotel and rest.

Overnight in Tashkent.

• Transfer to the station and board the train to Samarkand.

• Explore Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Siab Bazaar, and the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis.

• Transfer to the hotel and enjoy free time in the evening.

Overnight in Samarkand.

• Participate in a ceramic painting workshop in the morning.

• Visit a traditional paper mill and learn about handmade paper techniques.

• Explore Ulugh Beg's Observatory and the Mausoleum of Saint Daniel.

• End with a visit to a silk and wool carpet factory supporting local artisans.

Overnight in Samarkand.

• Transfer to the station and board the train to Bukhara.

• Visit Sitora-i-Mokhi-Khosa, the summer palace of the last Emir.

• In the evening, enjoy a traditional folk dinner in a historic madrasa.

Overnight in Bukhara.

• Join a morning workshop on plov cooking and local painting.

• Visit the Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble, Kukeldash Madrasa, and Divan-Begi Madrasa.

• Explore the Poi Kalon Complex, Ulugh Beg Madrasa, and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasa.

• Walk through the Ark Citadel, Bolo Hauz Mosque, and the historic domed bazaars.

Overnight in Bukhara.

• Begin early with a packed breakfast and transfer to the station.

• Take the 7:12 AM train to Khiva, arriving by 12:47 PM.

• Settle into your hotel and relax.

• In the afternoon, take part in a cooking class to prepare Shivit Oshi.

Overnight in Khiva.

• Visit Kunya-Ark Fortress, Tash-Khovli Palace, and historic madrasas.

• Admire Kalta-Minor Minaret and Islam-Khodja Minaret.

• Explore the Juma Mosque and Pahlavan Mahmud Complex.

• Enjoy free time to wander and soak in the old city's ambiance.

Overnight in Khiva.

• Have a relaxed breakfast and check out of the hotel by noon.

• Transfer to Urgench Airport for your departure flight.

• Conclude your journey through Uzbekistan with lasting memories of culture, history, and hospitality.