8-Day Tour in Uzbekistan with Pick Up and all transfers

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Arrival in Tashkent, pick up from airport⌄

   Your sightseeing in Tashkent will start visiting old Tashkent to see the 16thBarak-Khan Madrasah complex for your first look at the ubiquitous and glorious ceramic tile work, and the MuiMuborak Library of 16th century with an original Koran handwritten on vellum in the 7th century. Lunch, then we’ll see the Applied Arts Museum, which showcases some of the best historical-artistic examples of the arts of Uzbekistan, in the mansion of the Imperial Russian diplomat Alexander Polovtsev. He commissioned the intricately decorated mansion expressly to house his extensive collections of unique handicrafts and textiles. After the Soviet revolution, the government nationalized his cherished home and opened it to the public as a museum. Polovtsev’s rare examples of folk art such as vintage ceramics, handmade rugs, and wood carvings are on display in the wondrous house with its colorfully decorated ceilings. Return to the hotel to rest until our Welcome Dinner. Navruz Hotel, Tashkent

   We drive in the old part of Tashkent and stop at Chorsu market and see Kukeldash madrasah of 16th century.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Overnight in 3 star hotel Inspira S or similar boutique hotel

2. 2fast train Afrosian ride from Tashkent to Samarkand at 0800-1010⌄

   We will visit one of the pearls of Uzbekistan, a historical site called Registan with 3 madrasahs of 15, 16th and 18 th centuries.

   Gur Emir is the mausoleum of Amir Temur and his teacher and grandchildren located in Samarkand.

   Bibihanim mosque was built in 14th century as one of the great mosques in Central Asia. it is named after a favourite wife of Amir Temur.

   The necropolis of Shahi Zinda is a holy place for Muslims of Uzbekistan because it has a grave of Kusam Ibn Abbas and all relatives of Temur, his sisters, aunts, architect, and generals.

   You will visit the observatory of Ulughbek, grandson of Temur who ruled in the empire in the 15th century and at the same time, he was one of the well-known Astronomy scientists and mathematicians.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Arba or Jahongir boutique hotel or similar

3. 3Samarkand city tour⌄

   Begin the day with buffet breakfast and then continue city tour. Visit the observatory of Ulughbek, Afrosiab museum with Fresco and artifacts found at Afrosiab old settlement dating back to 6 BC up to 13 AD. Shahi Zinda is the holy place of all Central Asian muslims visited daily with many local people, where you will see the mausoleum of Temur’s sisters, Generals, Architect and the mausoleum of Kusam Ibn Abbas, the cousin of Muhammad prophet. Pm you will see the famous Samarkand Silk Paper producing workshop. Enjoy a night Sound and Light laser show at Registan Square (if available on this day). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Optional Evening out in Samarkand: $20 Samarkand Silk Road complex located few km outside of Samarkand .

   Silk Paper workshop

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Minor or similar hotel in Samarkand

4. 4Transfer from Samarkand to Bukhara by VAN or Train (optional)⌄

   If you choose the option to visit Shahrisabz on the way to Bukhara you will skip train ride and visit Shahrisazb first and then continue driving to Bukhara. Another option : Take a direct train to Bukhara at 1145-1325 and have a walking tour in Bukhara.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Volida or Fatima boutique hotel

5. 5Full day tour in Bukhara⌄

   Old town walk and visit sites: Laby Hauz, nadir Divan Begi madrasah, Tanaka, Trade domes of 15-16 centuries.

   Visit main square of Bukhara at Kalyan minaret and mosque

   Winter palace of Bukhara Emir

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Volida or Fatima boutique hotel

6. 6Bukhara to Khiva transfer by van or by train (depends on day of the week)⌄

   Transfer to Khiva through Kyzylkum desert either by van or by train. train is available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Feruzkhan or Zukhro boutique

7. 7City tour in Khiva and fly to Tashkent⌄

   Unfinished minaret of Khiva khanate, Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum, Tash haul harem, Juma mosque and Minaret, Kenya Ark

   Khan's palace

   Fly from Urgench to Tashkent at night

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Inspira S or similar hotel

8. 8Departure from Tashkent⌄

   Transfer to airport for your return flight home, end of services