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