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Uzbekistan Grand Tour: 8 Days of Adventure

TashkentSamarkandBukhara
TashkentSamarkandBukhara
8 Days 7 Nights

Discover the best of Uzbekistan on this 8-day tour featuring Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. Start in Tashkent, where you'll explore the city's rich history and modern charm, including Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, and the bustling Chorsu Bazaar.

Journey to Samarkand, the heart of the Silk Road, to experience the awe-inspiring Registan Square, the grand Bibi-Khanum Mosque, and the historic Ulughbek Observatory.

Then, immerse yourself in Bukhara’s UNESCO-listed heritage, visiting iconic sites like the Ark Fortress, Kalon Minaret, and the Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble.

Conclude your trip with shopping and relaxation in Tashkent before departing. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural insight, architectural splendor, and local experiences, ideal for history enthusiasts and explorers alike.

Day 1 : Arrival in Tashkent

Arrive at Tashkent International Airport at evening, where you will be welcomed by your guide. After a transfer to your hotel, take some time to rest and settle in. Later in the night, enjoy your first taste of Uzbek cuisine with dinner at a local restaurant. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Tashkent.

Day 2 : Explore Tashkent

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before meeting your guide for a full-day city tour. Explore Tashkent’s modern highlights, including Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, the Museum of Timurids’ History, and the Museum of Applied Arts. Enjoy a unique experience riding the Tashkent Metro. For lunch, savor traditional Uzbek dishes at the Plov Centre “Besh Qozon.” In the afternoon, visit the historic Architectural Complex of Hazrati Imam, including the tomb of Imam Abu Bakr Muhammad-El-Kaffal Shashi and Mui Mubarak Seminary, home to the oldest Koran. Stroll through Chorsu Bazaar before dinner at the Arabic restaurant “Al Qasr.” Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 3 : Tashkent to Samarkand

After an early breakfast, transfer to the railway station for a train ride to Samarkand. Upon arrival, embark on a full-day exploration of this historic city. Visit the Guri-Emir Mausoleum and Registan Square, home to Sherdor Madrassah, Tilla Kari Madrassah, and Ulughbek Madrassah. Walk from Registan Square to Siyab Bazaar, exploring Tashkent Street and its shops. Discover the Bibi-Khanum Mosque and enjoy some free time for shopping at the local market. Check into your hotel at 14:00, and enjoy dinner at either “Platan” or “Oasis Garden.” Overnight stay in Samarkand.

Day 4 : Discover Samarkand

Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel, then continue your sightseeing in Samarkand. Visit the Imam Al-Bukhariy Complex, Mausoleum of Hoja Doniyor, Shohi Zinda Complex, and the Ulughbek Observatory. In the afternoon, drive to Konigil village to witness traditional Samarkand paper-making and visit the Silk Carpet Factory “Khujum” to see manual carpet weaving. Return to the city for dinner at a local restaurant and overnight in Samarkand.

Day 5 : Samarkand to Bukhara

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the railway station for a train ride to Bukhara. Upon arrival, start your exploration with visits to the Citadel Ark, Kalon Minaret, and Kalon Mosque. Enjoy lunch before checking into your hotel at 14:00. Continue your tour with stops at Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Chashmai Ayyub, Bolo Khauz Mosque, and several madrasahs including Mir Arab, Ulughbek, and Kukaldosh. Explore the domes of jewelers and the Lyabi Khauz Ensemble before dining at the “Lyabi Havuz” restaurant. Overnight stay in Bukhara.

Day 6 : Explore Bukhara

Begin with breakfast at the hotel, then embark on an excursion outside the city. Visit Bakhouddin Nakshband Mausoleum, the sepulchers of his mother and preceptor, Emir’s Summer Residence Sitorai Mohi-Khosa, and the memorial necropolis Chor Bakr. Return to Bukhara for dinner at either the hotel restaurant or a local eatery. Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 7 : Bukhara to Tashkent

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and free time in Bukhara until 12:00. Check out and transfer to the railway station for the train ride back to Tashkent. Arrive in Tashkent at 18:48 and meet your driver for a shopping tour. Visit Chorsu Bazaar, Samarkand Darvoza shopping center, Mega Mall, and a jewelry center. Have dinner at a local restaurant before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8 : Departure from Tashkent

After breakfast, transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your departure. Bid farewell to Uzbekistan as you head back to your homeland, concluding your memorable tour

Day 1 : Arrival in Tashkent

  • transfer Arrive at Tashkent International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to the hotel.
  • meal Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • hotel Relax and overnight stay at the hotel in Tashkent.

Day 2 : Explore Tashkent

  • meal Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • sightseeing Full-day city tour
  • meal Savor a meal at the Plov Centre “Besh Qozon."
  • sightseeing Visit the old part of the city
  • meal Dine at the Arabic restaurant “Al Qasr.”
  • hotel Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Tashkent.

Day 3 : Tashkent to Samarkand

  • meal Enjoy breakfast before checking out.
  • transfer Transfer to the railway station for a train ride to Samarkand.
  • sightseeing Arrive in Samarkand and start your city tour.
  • sightseeing Check in at your hotel in Samarkand.
  • meal Enjoy a meal at the restaurant “Platan” or “Oasis Garden.”
  • hotel Stay overnight in Samarkand

Day 4 : Discover Samarkand

  • meal Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel.
  • sightseeing Visit the Imam Al-Bukhariy Complex, the Mausoleum of Hoja Doniyor, Shohi Zinda Complex, and the Ulughbek Observatory.
  • sightseeing Drive to Konigil village to see traditional Samarkand paper-making.
  • meal Transfer to a restaurant for dinner.
  • hotel Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Samarkand.

Day 5 : Samarkand to Bukhara

  • meal Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out
  • transfer Transfer to the railway station for the train ride to Bukhara.
  • sightseeing Arrive in Bukhara and start your city tour.
  • meal Have lunch in Bukhara
  • hotel Check in at your hotel and continue your sightseeing
  • meal Enjoy dinner at the “Lyabi Havuz” restaurant
  • hotel Stay overnight in Bukhara.

Day 6 : Explore Bukhara

  • meal Breakfast at the hotel.
  • sightseeing Take a trip outside the city to visit Bakhouddin Nakshband Mausoleum
  • meal Return for dinner at the hotel restaurant or a local eatery.
  • hotel Stay overnight in Bukhara.

Day 7 : Bukhara to Tashkent

  • meal Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • leisure Free time in Bukhara until check-out at noon
  • transfer Transfer to the railway station for your return train to Tashkent.
  • sightseeing Arrive in Tashkent and meet your driver for a shopping tour.
  • meal Transfer to a restaurant for dinner.
  • hotel Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Tashkent.

Day 8 : Departure from Tashkent

  • meal Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • transfer Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your departure.
  • transfer Bid farewell to Uzbekistan as you head to your homeland.

Tour Inclusions :

  • Visa support (LOI) - free
  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Comfort air-conditioned transport
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Tashkent – Bukhara Afrasiab train (economy class)
  • Bukhara – Samarkand Afrasiab train tickets (economy class)
  • Samarkand – Tashkent Afrasiab train tickets (class)
  • Entrance fees to mentioned places in the itinerary
  • Mineral water 1 L per day
  • All transfers from and to the airports (airport & railway stations).

Tour Exclusions :

  • VISA
  • Airfare
  • Travel / Medical Insurance
  • Beverages
  • Tip
  • Halal Restaurants nearbyHalal Restaurants nearby
  • Mosque nearbyMosque nearby
  • Mosque visit included in the packageMosque visit included in the package
  • Packages are fixed and cannot be customized
  • Pricing for packages are as mentioned and are not negotiable
  • All payments made would be in SGD, other currencies mentioned are only indicative and not final
  • Prices do not include, visa fees, insurance, airport taxes, gratuities, personal expenses or any other expenses not mentioned in the package inclusions
  • Full payment is needed in order to confirm the booking
  • Alternate Hotels will be offered in case the original Hotel (included in the package) is not available
  • If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative
  • The sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice
  • Due to local or religious festivals unforeseen circumstances and weather conditions, the sequence of itinerary may need to be changed or alternative sites substituted at short notice
  • Passengers have to ensure that they hold a valid visa to enter their destination country
  • The minimum number of Adults needed for the package is mentioned under "number of adults"
  • Timings of tours and meals are subject to last minute changes and customers would be updated during the tour
  • Package inclusions are as mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Details of local points of contact will be shared with the booking vouchers
  • Payment confirmation will be sent at the time of booking
  • Confirmed booking vouchers will be shared within 7 business working days from date of payment
  • Packages available “On Request” require 3 business working days to have confirmed availability
A leisure trip undertaken by Halal-conscious travellers, i.e Muslim travellers who do not wish to compromise their basic faith-based needs while travelling.
Terms generally used to refer to a tour package/itinerary, which has taken into account the needs of the Halal-conscious traveller. These include services such as providing Halal food, prayer facilities and accommodation that is better suited for Muslims. Some packages will also include visits to Islamic Heritage sites, Mosques and Muslim cultural places. The services included may vary from one package to another.
Tour packages that ensure all aspects of the itinerary and the activities are suitable for Muslims and take into account all the key faith based needs of the Muslim travellers.
Tour packages which include, visits to Islamic religious sites or Muslim heritage sites. They may also include a qualified guide or scholar to explain the significance and etiquettes required in the destination.

Day 1 : Arrival in Tashkent

  • transfer Arrive at Tashkent International Airport. Meet your guide and transfer to the hotel.
  • meal Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
  • hotel Relax and overnight stay at the hotel in Tashkent.

Day 2 : Explore Tashkent

  • meal Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • sightseeing Full-day city tour
  • meal Savor a meal at the Plov Centre “Besh Qozon."
  • sightseeing Visit the old part of the city
  • meal Dine at the Arabic restaurant “Al Qasr.”
  • hotel Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Tashkent.

Day 3 : Tashkent to Samarkand

  • meal Enjoy breakfast before checking out.
  • transfer Transfer to the railway station for a train ride to Samarkand.
  • sightseeing Arrive in Samarkand and start your city tour.
  • sightseeing Check in at your hotel in Samarkand.
  • meal Enjoy a meal at the restaurant “Platan” or “Oasis Garden.”
  • hotel Stay overnight in Samarkand

Day 4 : Discover Samarkand

  • meal Begin your day with breakfast at the hotel.
  • sightseeing Visit the Imam Al-Bukhariy Complex, the Mausoleum of Hoja Doniyor, Shohi Zinda Complex, and the Ulughbek Observatory.
  • sightseeing Drive to Konigil village to see traditional Samarkand paper-making.
  • meal Transfer to a restaurant for dinner.
  • hotel Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Samarkand.

Day 5 : Samarkand to Bukhara

  • meal Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out
  • transfer Transfer to the railway station for the train ride to Bukhara.
  • sightseeing Arrive in Bukhara and start your city tour.
  • meal Have lunch in Bukhara
  • hotel Check in at your hotel and continue your sightseeing
  • meal Enjoy dinner at the “Lyabi Havuz” restaurant
  • hotel Stay overnight in Bukhara.

Day 6 : Explore Bukhara

  • meal Breakfast at the hotel.
  • sightseeing Take a trip outside the city to visit Bakhouddin Nakshband Mausoleum
  • meal Return for dinner at the hotel restaurant or a local eatery.
  • hotel Stay overnight in Bukhara.

Day 7 : Bukhara to Tashkent

  • meal Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • leisure Free time in Bukhara until check-out at noon
  • transfer Transfer to the railway station for your return train to Tashkent.
  • sightseeing Arrive in Tashkent and meet your driver for a shopping tour.
  • meal Transfer to a restaurant for dinner.
  • hotel Return to the hotel for an overnight stay in Tashkent.

Day 8 : Departure from Tashkent

  • meal Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
  • transfer Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your departure.
  • transfer Bid farewell to Uzbekistan as you head to your homeland.

Tour Inclusions :

  • Visa support (LOI) - free
  • Hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Comfort air-conditioned transport
  • Professional English speaking guide
  • Tashkent – Bukhara Afrasiab train (economy class)
  • Bukhara – Samarkand Afrasiab train tickets (economy class)
  • Samarkand – Tashkent Afrasiab train tickets (class)
  • Entrance fees to mentioned places in the itinerary
  • Mineral water 1 L per day
  • All transfers from and to the airports (airport & railway stations).

Tour Exclusions :

  • VISA
  • Airfare
  • Travel / Medical Insurance
  • Beverages
  • Tip
  • Halal Restaurants nearbyHalal Restaurants nearby
  • Mosque nearbyMosque nearby
  • Mosque visit included in the packageMosque visit included in the package
  • Packages are fixed and cannot be customized
  • Pricing for packages are as mentioned and are not negotiable
  • All payments made would be in SGD, other currencies mentioned are only indicative and not final
  • Prices do not include, visa fees, insurance, airport taxes, gratuities, personal expenses or any other expenses not mentioned in the package inclusions
  • Full payment is needed in order to confirm the booking
  • Alternate Hotels will be offered in case the original Hotel (included in the package) is not available
  • If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative
  • The sequence of itinerary is subject to change without prior notice
  • Due to local or religious festivals unforeseen circumstances and weather conditions, the sequence of itinerary may need to be changed or alternative sites substituted at short notice
  • Passengers have to ensure that they hold a valid visa to enter their destination country
  • The minimum number of Adults needed for the package is mentioned under "number of adults"
  • Timings of tours and meals are subject to last minute changes and customers would be updated during the tour
  • Package inclusions are as mentioned in the Itinerary
  • Details of local points of contact will be shared with the booking vouchers
  • Payment confirmation will be sent at the time of booking
  • Confirmed booking vouchers will be shared within 7 business working days from date of payment
  • Packages available “On Request” require 3 business working days to have confirmed availability
A leisure trip undertaken by Halal-conscious travellers, i.e Muslim travellers who do not wish to compromise their basic faith-based needs while travelling.
Terms generally used to refer to a tour package/itinerary, which has taken into account the needs of the Halal-conscious traveller. These include services such as providing Halal food, prayer facilities and accommodation that is better suited for Muslims. Some packages will also include visits to Islamic Heritage sites, Mosques and Muslim cultural places. The services included may vary from one package to another.
Tour packages that ensure all aspects of the itinerary and the activities are suitable for Muslims and take into account all the key faith based needs of the Muslim travellers.
Tour packages which include, visits to Islamic religious sites or Muslim heritage sites. They may also include a qualified guide or scholar to explain the significance and etiquettes required in the destination.