Tashkent

Tashkent - Arrive in Tashkent. Meet the driver and transfer to the hotel. Check-in is at noon. Enjoy a free day.

Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva

Khiva - Early morning transfer to the domestic airport for a morning flight to Urgench, departing at 07:25 (1093 km, 1 h 30 min). Arrive in Urgench at 08:55. Transfer to Khiva and begin the sightseeing tour. Visit the Ichan-Qala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Within the Ichan-Qala Fortress, explore Kunya-Ark, Sayeed Alauddin Mausoleum, Arab-Mukhamadkhan Madrasah, Oq-Masjid Mosque, Madrasah of Hodjan Berdi-biya, Shirgazikhan Madrasah, Abdullakhan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Allakulikhan Madrasah, Tosh-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, and the Minaret of Islom-Khoja. In the afternoon, check in to the hotel.

Khiva – Urgench – Bukhara

Khiva - Early morning transfer to Khiva train station for departure to Bukhara at 08:23, arriving in Bukhara at 13:35. Enjoy lunch and check in to the hotel. In the afternoon, start the sightseeing tour. Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani, and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. In the evening, enjoy a National Show at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah and a delightful dinner at the National house.

Bukhara - Samarkand

Bukhara - Begin the second day with a visit to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, a unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to the Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi and Chor-Bakr Necropolis. In the afternoon, take the high-speed train, Afrosiyob, 15:52-17:20, or opt for an overland transfer. Arrive in Samarkand and check in to the hotel.

*Note: On rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, it will be replaced with the most comfortable class of regular train.

Samarkand

Samarkand - After breakfast, embark on a Samarkand sightseeing tour. Visit the stunning Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum – the mausoleum of Amir Timur, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, and Ulugbek Observatory. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.

Samarkand – Tashkent

Tashkent - Breakfast. Continue the sightseeing tour in Samarkand. Visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Afrasiab Museum, and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore the traditional method of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Enjoy a farewell lunch in Samarkand. At 16:30, transfer to the railway station to take the high-speed Afrosiyob train departing at 17:30 (300 km, 2 h 10 m) and arriving in Tashkent at 19:40. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel.

*Note: On rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, it will be replaced with the most comfortable class of regular train.

Tashkent

Tashkent - After breakfast, start a guided sightseeing tour in the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, the largest city in Central Asia. Begin by exploring the Old City. Visit the Khast-Imam Complex, where the world-famous Quran, the holy book that belonged to Caliph Uthman, is preserved. The complex includes Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with an opportunity to try Uzbek Plov. Continue to Chorsu Bazaar. Then take a ride on the Tashkent Metro to the city center, walk through Amir Timur Square, Independence Square, and visit the Applied Arts Museum.

Tashkent

Tashkent - Check out from the hotel by noon. Transfer to the airport. End of the tour.

• Private transportation
• English speaking tour leader for groups of 8+
• Entrance fees included
• 7 lunches provided
• Guided sightseeing in each city
• Train tickets for Bukhara-Samarkand
• Daily breakfast
• Train tickets for Samarkand-Tashkent
• Double room accommodation, single supplement available
• Transportation including airport/train station transfers
• Economy class flights for Tashkent-Urgench and Urgench-Bukhara

• Personal expenses
• Charges in hotels for additional services
• Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa
• Camera fees, charged separately by museums
• International flight tickets before and after the tour

With this Group Tour in Uzbekistan, seize a fantastic chance to discover the historical metropolises of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent. This well-liked tour draws you into Uzbekistan’s most famed cities and enables you to meet global tourists. Savour Tashkent’s modernity, appreciate Samarkand’s historical spots, enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of Bukhara, and delve into Khiva’s rich history, all while optimizing your resources, time, and finances (and forging new friendships).

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.