DAY 1 — Arrival in Urgench → Khiva + Welcome Dinner

Urgench - Arrive at Urgench International Airport, which now offers convenient flight connections from Istanbul, Rome, Milan, Paris, and Madrid.
• Meet & greet at the airport — your name will be displayed on a sign for easy identification
• Private transfer to Anor Qal’a Hotel (or similar)
• Check-in & brief rest

DAY 2 — Khiva (Ichan-Kala UNESCO) + Bread Masterclass & Lunch

Itchan Kala - Your local guide will meet you at the hotel and commence a full-day walking tour of the Old City:

• Kalta Minor Minaret
• Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah
• Kunya Ark Citadel
• Tash-Hauli Palace
• Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
• Juma Mosque
• Islam Khoja Minaret

Included Experience:
✔ Khorezm bread-baking masterclass
✔ Traditional lunch at Mirzaboshi, located in the heart of Old Khiva

DAY 3 — Khiva → Desert Fortresses + Lakeside Lunch

Ayaz-Kala - Your guide will collect you from the hotel.

Travel to the legendary fortresses of Ancient Khorezm:
• Ayaz Kala
• Kyrk Kyz Kala
• Toprak Kala

DAY 4 — Khiva → Bukhara (Through the Kyzylkum Desert)

Bukhara - Journey across the vast Kyzylkum Desert, with scenic photo stops along the way.
• Lunch at Zahratun Restaurant, located in the middle of the desert
• Arrival in Bukhara & check-in at Emerald Hotel (or similar)

DAY 5 — Bukhara City Tour + Dinner & Cultural Show

Bukhara - Your guide will meet you at the hotel and start the tour:

• Poi-Kalyan Complex
• Miri-Arab Madrasah
• Ark Citadel
• Ulugbek Madrasah
• Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah
• Lyabi-Hauz
• Trading domes & caravanserais
• Handicraft centers

DAY 6 — Bukhara → Gijduvan → Samarkand (Ceramics & Plov Masterclass)

Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa) - 10:00 – Visit the Summer Palace of the Emir of Bukhara
12:00 – Drive to Gijduvan

Included Experiences:
• Visit to a renowned local ceramic master’s family
• Workshop tour & introduction to Gijduvan pottery traditions
• Plov masterclass cooked by the master’s wife — followed by tasting

15:00 – Transfer to Samarkand
18:00 – Check-in at Shahristan Art Boutique Hotel (or similar)
Evening: Free time
Recommended: Registan Square at night

DAY 7 — Samarkand City Tour

Registan - Your guide will pick you up from the hotel.

• Gur-Emir Mausoleum
• Registan Square
• Bibi-Khanum Mosque
• Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
• Traditional paper-making workshop

16:00 – Free time
Recommended: Siab Bazaar & “Eternal City” Ethno-Park

DAY 8 — Samarkand → Tashkent (Morning Carpet Workshop Visit)

Tashkent - Morning visit to the Carpet Museum & Workshop to observe traditional carpet-weaving techniques.
A great opportunity for authentic souvenirs.

After lunch, transfer to Tashkent.
14:00–15:00 Arrival & check-in at Silk Road Premium (or similar).

Free time
Recommended: Magic City, Seoul Moon promenade, Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart

DAY 9 — Tashkent City Tour + Evening Plov Experience

Tashkent - Your guide will pick you up from the hotel.

• Khast-Imam Complex & Manuscript Museum
• Chorsu Bazaar
• Independence Square
• Romanov Palace (exterior)
• Amir Temur Square & Broadway
• Uzbekistan Hotel viewpoint

18:00 — Special Visit to Besh Qozon Plov Center
Witness how 1 ton of plov is cooked in giant cauldrons and served to hundreds of locals — a true cultural experience.

DAY 10 — Departure

Tashkent - Transfer to the airport or train station based on your preferred departure time — included in the tour price.

• On-board WiFi
• Admission fees
• Lunch
• Dinner
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast

• Meals
• Gratuities

Begin your adventure in comfort by flying directly to Urgench Airport, now conveniently reachable from major European cities such as Istanbul, Rome, Milan, Paris, and Madrid. This 10-day Uzbekistan tour takes you to the most renowned Silk Road destinations — Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent — with the convenience of private transportation and accommodations in boutique or 3-star hotels. Expertly designed by local specialists, this tour provides an authentic and immersive experience, allowing you to explore the rich culture, history, and traditions of Uzbekistan.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.