Arrival Urgench, transfer & sightseeing khiva

Urgench - Arrival at Urgench Airport, Driver meet you at Arrival Hall exit with name shield

Itchan Kala - Transfer to itchan Kala Khiva,
Itchan Kala has a history that spans over two millennia. The inner town has 26 hectares and was built according to the ancient traditions of Central Asian town building, as a regular rectangle (650 by 400 meters) elongated from south to north and closed by brick fortification walls that are up to ten meters high. Ichan Kala was the site of the khan’s palace. High officials and clergy and rich merchants used to live here. The ordinary people, small merchants, craftsmen and peasants lived in Dishan Kala.

Kalta Minor Minaret - The minaret is well regarded, thanks to its unique decor and its incompleteness. The Kalta-minor is a unique minaret completely covered with glazed tile and majolica. It was commissioned in 1851 by Mohammed Amin Khan, the ruler of Khiva, as an architectural marvel intended to rise over 70 meters. But the construction stopped at a height of 29 m, which is why the name the Kalta-minor (or Short minaret) was assigned to it.

Citadel Kunya-ark - The Kunya Ark is a fortified citadel at the heart of Khiva, nestled against the western ramparts of the Ichan Kala immediately north of the city’s west gate. Originally built as early as the 12th century, the nucleus of its current layout was first constructed by Arang Khan (r. 1688-94). The Ark is the largest of Khiva’s myriad buildings.

Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum - Pahlavan Mahmud is a local poet and philosopher who was famous for his heroic strength and the ability to heal people. Originally the construction of the mausoleum was very modest but soon there was built khanaka and mosque where pilgrims said their prayer. Later the building was rebuilt into a magnificent construction with the largest dome in the city, covered with blue tiles.

Juma Mosque - Khiva’s Juma, or Friday Mosque is located almost at the heart of the Ichan Kala (old city)—a fitting location as the name of the ruling Khan would have been read aloud here during Friday prayers.

Stone Palace (Tash Khauli) - Located in the eastern part of Ichan-Kala, Tash-Khauli Palace built in 1830 - 1838 is an example of Khorezm architectural grandeur of those times. The palace was built by order of Allakuli-Khan.

Islam Khodja Complex - The Islam-Khodja complex stands to the southeast of the main east-west street in Khiva’s Ichan-Kala (old city) and includes a madrasa and minaret. The site is named after Islam Khodja, the grand vizier (and also first cousin) of Muhammad Rahmi Bahadur II.

free time in Khiva, Train Khiva-Bukhara

Itchan Kala - Discover more magnificent Monuments in this open sky Museum medieval city,

Bukhara - Transfer from Bukhara Train Station to hotel

sightseeing Bukhara

Lyab-i-Hauz - Built in the 16th - 17th centuries, Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble including Nodir divan Begi Medressah, Khanaqa, water reservoir & Carvan Saray is still one of the major Bukhara squares. Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble is probably the most popular Bukhara tourist attraction, often used as a rest stop, thanks to its grandness, tranquility and old age. Lyab-i Hauz is located in the southeast shakhristan near the main Bukhara trade street.

Great Minaret of the Kalon - The Kalyan Minaret complex including Minaret, Friday Mosque and Mir Araba Medressah is the last surviving fragment of the Kara-khanid era mosque built by Mohammad Arslan Khan in 1127, predating the Mongol conquests. Standing tall at 45.6 meters, this unlikely survivor of the city’s early days—which so astonished Genghis Khan that he refused to order its destruction—continues to serve as the centerpiece of the city at the Po-i-Kalyan square.

Ark of Bukhara - The Ark, a royal town-within-a-town, is Bukhara’s oldest structure, it was home to the rulers of Bukhara for over a millennium. The Ark is as old as Bukhara itself. The founding of the original fortress is blurred in antiquity, but it was certainly the focus around which developed the medieval town.

Moschea Bolo-khauz - The Bolo Hauz stands opposite the Ark Fortress in a Kosh arrangement with the resistance between them. Its name means “above the pool”, referring to the octagonal hauz, or artificial pond, located directly in front of it. Begun in 1712, early in the reign of Abu’l-Faiz Khan (r. 1711-47), it is one of the last and finest of Bukhara’s major buildings prior to the modern era.

Maghak-i ‘Attari Mosque - Oldest surviving Mosque of Central Asia which served once as a budast & zaradustrian temple. Marvelous Architecture Brickwork

Trading Domes - Medieval oriental bazaar dotted with artisan workshops.

Free time Bukhara, Train to Samarkand

Bukhara - Free time at leisure to go on a treasure hunt or visit more monuments

Bukhara - Transfer to Kagan Railway station 15 km for train Bukhara-Samarkand (subject to availability)

Samarkand - Transfer hotel Samarkand

Sightseeing Samarkand

Gur Emir Mausoleum - Gur Emir Mausoleum – As a conqueror there are few that are Tamerlane’s equal, both in territory and legacy left. Today one can visit his tomb in the beautifully reconstructed Gur-Emir Mausoleum (1404-1405, 15-17 centuries) and reflect on his life while looking at the largest piece of jade (greenstone) in the world.

Registan - Registan became the city square when life in Afrosiab stopped. Since that time Registan was reconstructed several times. Today it is surrounded by the three medreses Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillokori.

Bibi Khanym Mosque - Bibi-Khanym Mosque – named after the wife of Temur and built between 1399-1404 – is one of best-known architectural attractions of Central Asia. The Mosque was erected on Timur’s order after his combat of Delhi. The Minaret of the Mosque was supposed to be the tallest.

Siab Bazaar - Siab Bazaar in Samarkand is still as impressive as it was many years ago. Its abundant produce and handicrafts is evidence of the natural wealth of Uzbekistan and its people’s talents and diligence.

Shah-i-Zinda - Shakhi-Zinda Ensemble – (IX) situated on southeastern mound of Afrosiab. This architectural complex consists of 44 tombs in more than 20 mausoleums. The greatest significance of Shah E Zinda is that he was the First cousin of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and resembles the Prophet the most.

Ulugh Beg Observatory - Ulugbek’s Observatory – observatory of Timur’s grandson. Only the foundations remain but it is truly extraordinary. Ulugbek was an astronomer, scientist and architect. His scientific and astronomical discoveries greatly advanced knowledge in these fields. The only thing that was preserved is a part of huge sextant – major astronomic instrument, the lowest part of which was in a deep trench (11km).

Transfer to Samarkand airport, fly back home

Samarkand - transfer to Samarkand Airport, fly home

• Train Tickets Khiva-Bukhara-Samarkand
• 24 hour customer service
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Breakfast
• Entrance tickets to all Museums
• All fees and/or taxes
• Licensed experienced local guides in each city
• 5 nights accommodation in center located high rated 3 star or boutique hotels
• Visa support if no visa waiver for your nationality, pls obtain visa online or Uzbek Embassy

• single room supplement $25/single room/night
• photo & video Museum charge to be paid cash at entrance $1-2/Museum
• Tips for guides and driver for good service are highly appreciated