Tashkent

Tashkent - Explore the city’s attractions: visit the Hazrati Imam complex (including the Kaffol Shoshiy mausoleum, Muyi Mubarak madrasah, Barokkhan madrasah, Namozgoh mosque, and Hazrati Imam mosque), take a stroll through an Uzbek mahalla (neighborhood), and see the Mingurik old town and Minor mosque. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, savoring Tashkent plov at the “Besh kazan” plov center. Continue your Tashkent adventure by visiting the Amir Temur monument and museum, Courage monument, Independence square, Tashkent TV tower, and Chorsu bazaar. Spend the night at the hotel.

Tashkent - Samarkand

Tashkent - Embark on a mountain tour to the Chimgan mountains, visiting either Amirsoy or Bildirsoy. Relish lunch at a local restaurant, featuring mastava and khonim. Proceed to the railway station for a high-speed train journey to Samarkand. Upon arrival, meet the driver at the railway station (holding a sign with your name) for a transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Samarkand

Samarkand - Discover the city’s sights: visit Guri Emir, the legendary mausoleum where Amir Temur and his family are buried, and Registan square, a world-renowned complex of three madrasahs (Ulugbek, Tillakori, Sherdor). Explore the Bibi Khanum mosque, the largest mosque ever built in Central Asia, and the Siyab bazaar, a local market. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, trying Samarkand plov, known as “Zighir osh.” Continue exploring Samarkand by visiting the Shahi-Zinda necropolis, a sacred site and cemetery with graves of the Temurid dynasty and a cousin of Prophet Muhammad, as well as the Hazrati Khizr mosque and Afrasiab museum. Overnight at the hotel.

Samarkand - Bukhara

Samarkand - Explore the city further by visiting the Khudja Doniyor mausoleum, Ulugbek observatory and museum, and the “Konigil-Meros” silk paper workshop. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, featuring Samarkand manti and nukhat-shurak. Transfer to the railway station for a high-speed train to Bukhara. Upon arrival, meet the driver at the railway station (holding a sign with your name) for a transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Bukhara

Bukhara - Explore Bukhara’s Old Town on foot, as most of the area is pedestrian-friendly. Visit the Lyabi-Khauz complex (including the Nodir Devonbegi pond, khanaka, and madrasah, and Kukaldosh madrasah), Magoki-Attori mosque, and the four trading domes (Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpakfurushon, Toki Zargaron, Timi Abdullakhan). Discover the Ulugbek madrasah, Abdulazizkhan madrasah, Kalon minaret and mosque, and Miri-Arab madrasah. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, savoring Bukhara plov oshi Sofi. Continue exploring Bukhara’s Old Town by visiting the Ark fortress, Bolo-Khavuz mosque, Chashmai-Ayub mausoleum, and the Samanids’ mausoleum. Overnight at the hotel.

Bukhara

Bukhara - Explore the countryside of Bukhara by visiting the Bahouddin Naqshband memorial-architectural complex, Sitorai Mohi-Khosa palace (the summer residence of the last Bukharian Emir), and the Chor Bakr necropolis and memorial-architectural complex. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, “Chor Bakr Temur ota,” featuring tandoori meat. Continue exploring Bukhara’s Old Town by visiting the House-museum of Fayzullo Khudjaev, a rich trader and politician, and the Kosh madrasah complex (Modarikhan and Abdullakhan madrasahs). Overnight at the hotel.

Bukhara-Khiva

Ramitan - Visit the “Bukhara desert oasis & spa” tourism cluster in the Romitan district, featuring a pool, sandy beach, camel and horse rides through the “Kyzyl-Kum” desert, quad bike races, and archery. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, featuring Gizhduvan shish-kebab and Olot somsa. Transfer to Khiva by car (sedan or minivan). Walk to the hotel located inside the Ichan Kala fortress, with the driver assisting with luggage. Overnight at the hotel.

Khiva

Itchan Kala - Explore Khiva’s Old Town by visiting the Ichan Kala gates and walls, Muhammad Aminkhan madrasah, Kalta Minor minaret, Kukhna Ark residence, Mohamed Rahimkhan madrasah, Sheikh Said Alauddin Mausoleum, Music Museum, and Juma Mosque. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, featuring Shivit oshi. Continue exploring Khiva’s Old Town by visiting the Arabkhana madrasah, Dost A’lam madrasah, Abdullakhan madrasah, Oq Mosque, Anushakhan bathhouse, Ollokulikhan madrasah, Kutlimurod Inok madrasah, Karavansarai, Tosh Hovli residence, Islomkhudja madrasah and minaret, Pahlavon Mahmud mausoleum, and Sherghozikhan madrasah. Overnight at the hotel.

Khiva-Urgench-Tashkent

Khiva - Explore Khiva by visiting the Nurullaboy palace. Discover the Ayaz kala and Tuprak kala archaeological sites of ancient Khorezm. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, featuring tukhumbarak. Transfer to the Urgench airport for a flight to Tashkent. Upon arrival, meet the driver at the Tashkent airport (holding a sign with your name) for a transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Tashkent

Tashkent - Enjoy a free day to relax and explore new sights in the capital of Uzbekistan, such as Tashkent city park, Magic city park, Ashkhabad park, and the museum of Applied Arts. Return to the hotel, where the driver will be waiting. Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your flight home.

• On-board WiFi
• Lunch
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• All fees and/or taxes

• On-board restrooms
• Meals

Discover the ancient cities of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent on the 10-day Classic Uzbekistan tour. This highly favored group tour guides you through Uzbekistan’s most frequented cities, offering a chance to connect with travelers from across the globe. Experience the contemporary vibe of Tashkent, the medieval architectural wonders of Samarkand, the peacefulness of Bukhara, and the rich history of Khiva, ensuring you maximize both your time and budget.

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.