8 nights
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL: APR-JUN, SEP-NOV

UZBEKISTAN

TASHKENT

2 nights

Arrival in Tashkent airport and transfer to your hotel.
Check into your hotel and time to recover from your journey.
In the afternoon, partake on a private half day tour of Tashkent. Visit the sacred Hazrati Imom Complex, an important spiritual and historical landmark, and admire the architecture of the historic Kukaldosh Madrasah.
Continue to Independence Square, the heart of the city, and enjoy a walk through Tashkent City Park with a stop at the impressive Tashkent City Mall. The tour also includes the State History Museum and finishes at Navoi Theatre Square, home to the famous opera and ballet theatre.
Transfer back to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
After brekfast, enjoy a half day experiencethrough Tashkent’s vibrant culture, combining food and history. Explore the lively Chorsu Bazaar, ride the beautifully decorated Soviet-era metro stations, and taste authentic Uzbek plov at the famous Besh Qozon. A perfect way to experience local flavors, architecture, and daily life in the capital.

INTERCONTINENTAL TASHKENT

1 x Classic Room king with breakfast

SAMARKAND

2 NIGHTS

After breakfast, private transfer to the train station.
Morning Afrosiyob train to Smarkand (08:05-10:37) in VIP Class.
Discover the highlights of legendary Samarkand on an introductory city tour with your private guide. Visit the magnificent Guri Emir Mausoleum, the iconic Registan Square, and the grand Bibi-Khanym Mosque. Experience local life at Siyob Bazaar and explore the stunning Shahi Zinda Necropolis, famous for its beautiful blue-tiled mausoleums.
Transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Samarkand.
Visit the fascinating Ulugbek Observatory, one of the most important scientific sites of the medieval world, and explore the Afrosiyob Museum with its ancient ruins and rich history. Continue to the Konigil Silk Paper Center, where you can see the traditional method of handmade paper production, preserved from the Silk Road era.
Transfer back to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

MOVENPICK SAMARKAND

1 x Standard Room with breakfast

BUKHARA

2 NIGHTS

After breakfast, private transfer to the train station.
Afrosiyab speedy train to Bukhara (09:53-11:42) in VIP Class.
Discover the unique charm of Bukhara on this half-day tour exploring its spiritual and royal heritage with your private guide. Visit the distinctive Chor Minor Mosque, known for its four elegant minarets and unusual design. Continue to the sacred Bahouddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum, an important pilgrimage site and spiritual center of the Naqshbandi Sufi order. End the tour at Sitorai Mohi Hosa, the former summer residence of the Emirs of Bukhara, where Eastern and European architectural styles blend beautifully.
Transfer to the hotel.
In late afternoon, partake in a Plov cooking demonstration with a local Uzbek family (dinner included).
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day guided tour of Bukhara, one of the best-preserved cities of the Silk Road.
Visit the beautiful Samanid Mausoleum and the legendary Chashma Ayub mausoleum. Continue to the impressive Ark Citadel and the elegant Bolo-Hauz Mosque. Explore the iconic Kalyan Complex, including the Kalyan Mosque, Kalyan Minaret, and Mir-i-Arab Madrasah. Walk through Bukhara’s historic trade domes, once the heart of Silk Road commerce, and admire the architectural masterpieces of Abdulazizkhan and Ulugbek Madrasahs. Finish the day at the lively Lyabi-Khauz Complex, including the stunning Nadir Devonbegi Madrasah, with the chance to enjoy a traditional folk show (if available).
Transfer back to the hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.

MERCURE BUKHARA

1 x Classic room with breakfast

KHIVA

2 NIGHTS

After breakfast, depart for Khiva with a scenic drive through the vast Kizilkum Desert. Enjoy views of endless sandy landscapes and the unique atmosphere of Central Asia’s desert along the way.
Note: transfer time is approximately 8 hs. Currently there is no speedy train (neither flight option) between these cities: but we hope new speedy train will start by that period. We will monitor this and keep you posted about it.
Arrival to your hotel in Khiva.
Enjoy a gentle introductory walk of Khiva before sunset, including a wood carving workshop with local artisans.
Rest of the day at leisure.
After breakfast, Enjoy a full-day guided tour of Khiva’s Ichan-Kala, the UNESCO-listed inner town filled with stunning Islamic architecture and Silk Road history.
Visit the iconic Kalta Minor and Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, then explore the historic Kunya Ark Fortress and Muhammad Rakhim Khan Madrasah. Continue to the beautiful Juma Mosque and Minaret, the sacred Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, and the impressive Islam Khodja Madrasah. Discover the elegant Toshhovli Palace, and finish with visits to Allakuli Khan Madrasah and its historic caravanserai.
Rest of the day at leisure.
Private transfer to Urgench airport to take your flight back home.