UZBEKISTAN

No meals included

Upon arrival in Tashkent, you will be greeted by a guide and transferred to your hotel. You will check-in to your room and have some free time to rest or explore the city on your own. Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, a city that combines ancient history and modern developments. You may want to visit the Chorsu Bazaar, a vibrant market where locals sell a variety of fresh fruits, spices, and souvenirs, or take a stroll in the parks or squares. Overnight at the hotel in Tashkent.

Tashkent

Chorsu Bazaar

Chorsu Bazaar

Breakfast Included

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the old part of Tashkent at 10:00. Here, you will explore the Khazrati Imam Complex, which includes the Kaffall Shashi Mausoleum from the 15th century, the Barak-Khan Madrasah from the 16th century, and the Muyi-Mubarak Mosque, which is known for storing the famous Koran of Khalif Osman. You will also visit the Chorsy oriental bazaar. In the afternoon, you will visit the city centre and the famous Tashkent metro. At 18:50, you will depart for Bukhara by train, and will arrive at 22:20. Our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Bukhara where you will spend the night.

Khazrati Imam Complex

Kaffall Shashi Mausoleum

Muyi-Mubarak Mosque

Breakfast Included

After having breakfast at the hotel, the day starts with a tour of Bukhara's historic city. The tour includes visits to various iconic landmarks such as Citadel Ark, Samanides Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub, Bolo-Hauz Mosque, the complex Lyabi-Khauz, Minaret Kalon - the tallest minaret in Central Asia, and Kalyan Mosque. The tour also includes visits to Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrassas, Magoki Attori mosque, and Trade Domes like Toki-Zargaron, Toki-Telpakifurushon, and Toki-Sarrofon. Visitors will also have a chance to explore the Labi Khovuz and Chor Minor Mosque. There will be a short stopover at the Dome Bazaar, where people can experience the real Uzbek bargaining process and purchase national souvenirs, carpets, and other items. From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, visitors will have free time to explore the city, visit national houses, interact with local people, or enjoy a cup of green tea on the Lyabi Hauze square near the old pool. The day ends with an overnight stay at a hotel in Bukhara.

Citadel Ark

Samanides Mausoleum

Chashma Ayub

Breakfast Included

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, the day begins with an excursion outside the city of Samarkand. The first stop is at the Bahouddin Nakshbandi mausoleum, built between the 16th and 19th century, which also includes the tombs of his mother and preceptor from the 14th century. The tour then proceeds to the summer residence of Sitorai-Mokhi-Hossa, showcasing a blend of local and Russian Tzars architecture dating back to the 19th century. At around 15:50, a high-speed train departs for Samarkand, with an estimated arrival time of 17:30. After arrival, guests will be transferred to their hotel for the night. Relax and enjoy the overnight stay in Samarkand.

Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum

Bahouddin Nakshbandi Mausoleum

Sitorai-Mokhi-Hossa

Breakfast Included

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a full-day city tour of Samarkand from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Begin the tour by visiting Gur Emir Mausoleum, which houses the tomb of Tamerlane (14-15th c.). The tour continues to Registan Square, the heart of Samarkand, where you'll find three magnificent madrasahs: The Ulugh Beg Madrasah (1417–1420), the Tilya-Kori Madrasah (1646–1660), and the Sher-Dor Madrasah (1619–1636). All three madrasahs are adorned with glazed mosaics in liquid shades of gold. Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque, which was built between 1399 and 1405 with the spoils of Timur’s (Tamerlane’s) campaign in India, and named after Timur’s senior wife, Sarai Mulk Khanym. The tour then continues to the Islam Karimov Memorial Complex and Architectural Complex Shakhi-Zindeh (11-15th c.). After the tour, enjoy some free time at SIEB national bazaar, where you can buy real Uzbek fruits, sweets, and souvenirs. At 5:00 pm, take a high-speed train Afrosiyab to Tashkent, arriving at 7:10 pm. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before spending the night at the hotel in Tashkent.

Gur Emir Mausoleum

Registan Square

Bibi-Khanum Mosque

Breakfast Included

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out and bidding farewell to Tashkent. You will be transferred to the airport for your return flight to the UAE. Reflect on the wonderful experiences and memories you have made during your trip to Uzbekistan as you make your way back home. Be sure to take in any last sights and sounds of the country before departing from the airport.

Tashkent

Tashkent

Tashkent