TASHKENT, UZBEKISTAN

Ensemble Hazrati Imam - Arrive in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, around 07:00 and meet your English-speaking guide and driver in the waiting area outside Tashkent international airport. Check-in at the hotel from 2.00 pm. On arrival, we leave our luggage at the hotel and have breakfast. Departure to begin our journey through the capital Tashkent, reflecting its history and modernity.

Chorsu Bazaar - The Chorsu bazaar (Uzbek: Chorsu bozori) is one of the largest bazaars in Uzbekistan and Central Asia, located in the old city of Tashkent called “Eski shakhar”, on Navoi street in the Almazar district. The Chorsu bazaar has been known since the Middle Ages and was of great importance on the Great Silk Road.

TASHKENT - URGENCH - KHIVA (1.5hrs flight)

Kalta Minor Minaret - Early transfer to local Tashkent airport. Picnic breakfast. In the morning, domestic flight Tashkent - Urgench (INCLUDED). Arrival in Urgench and transfer to Khiva (Urgench - Khiva 30km). After dropping off our luggage at the hotel, we begin our journey through the ancient Khiva of the Thousand and One Nights, an integral part of ancient Khorezm, the homeland of algebra. Today, we begin our visit by exploring the 26-hectare Ichan Qala complex (inner fortress, XX-XIX century) in Khiva, known as the “open-air museum-city” surrounded by a thick, high wall:

Citadel Kunya-ark - ARK OF BUKHARA

KHIVA - BUKHARA (By train or car)

Ark of Bukhara - After breakfast, travel to Bukhara by medium-speed Shark series train (Classic Trains) or coach, depending on train schedule. Arrival in Bukhara (city of Kogon) and transfer to the ancient city of the Holy and Noble Bukhara. Bukhara is the birthplace of Avicenna (Ibn Sina), known as one of the world’s greatest medical figures. We leave our luggage at the hotel and begin our tour of the historic city.

BUKHARA

Bukhara Synagogue - This morning, we continue our visit to the legendary city of Bukhara:

● MAUSOLUM OF ISMAIL SAMANI (IX-X centuries)
● MUSEUM OF CHASHMAI AYUB (XII-XV century)
● BOLO HAUZ MUSEUM (XVII-XX centuries)
● ARK (V-XX)
● MADRAZES OF ULUGBEK AND ABDULAZIZ KHAN (XV-XVII century)

BUKHARA - SAMARKAND

Palace of Moon-like Stars (Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa) - SITORAI MOKHI KHOSA PALACE (XIX-XX century) is a garden palace belonging to the 3rd generation of the Mangit dynasty of the Bukhara emirate. This summer palace of the Bukhara emirs will transport you to the world of oriental fairy tales with its variety of colors. The palace also boasts a wealth of interesting exhibits.

SAMARKAND

Registan - ● REGISTER PLACE (XV-XVII centuries) - Madrasas Ulugbek, Tillakori and Sherdor.

Bibi Khanym Mosque - ● BIBI KHANUM MOSQUE (XIV-XV centuries)

Siyob Bozor - MARKET SIYAB

SAMARKAND- TACHKENT (high-speed train 2.10 hrs)

Afrasiyab Museum - At 15:40 transfer to Samarkand station and travel to Tashkent by high-speed train series Afrosiab (Talgo 250). Departure and arrival times: 17:00-19:10. Return to our capital Tashkent in the evening. Transfer to hotel and check-in.

TASHKENT - DEPARTUR

Tashkent - Morning transfer to Tashkent international airport. This is the end of our short trip to Uzbekistan. Thank you for spending your vacation with us, see you soon!

• Domestic flight from Tachkent to Urgench in economy class
• Medium-speed train ticket from Khiva to Bukhara in economy class
• High-speed train ticket on the Talgo 250 from Samarkand to Tashkent in economy class
• VIP/first class on luxury trains
• Private transportation
• Tickets to attractions included
• 24-hour agency assistance
• All meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
• Air-conditioned vehicles
• Accommodation in double or twin room with breakfast

• Dinner
• All fees and/or taxes
• International flights