Fly from home destination to Tashkent

Tashkent - Upon arrival, meet your driver at the exit of the arrival hall holding a name sign, then transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Sightseeing Tashkent, Fly to Urgench

Navoi Opera Theater - Designed by Alexey Shchusev, this theater was constructed between 1942 and 1947 and opened to the public in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Alisher Navoi’s birth. Tours are conducted outside the building.

Ensemble Hazrati Imam - Known as Khast-Imam, this spiritual monument is located in the heart of the old city. The complex includes the Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrasah, and Imam al-Bukhari Islamic Institute.

Amir Temur Square - A central, green space in modern Tashkent, featuring flowers, fountains, and a statue of Tamerlane on horseback.

State Museum of History of Uzbekistan - Founded in 1876, this museum is one of the oldest in Central Asia and was previously known as the National Museum of Turkestan.

Metro Tashkent - The first underground metro in Central Asia, completed in 1977. Each station has a unique architectural design featuring marble, granite, columns, colorful bas-reliefs, and handcrafted gypsum ornaments.

Urgench - Transfer to the airport and fly to Urgench.

Khiva - Arrive in Urgench and transfer to your hotel in Khiva for an overnight stay.

Sightseeing in Khiva, Train to Bukhara

Itchan Kala - With a history spanning over two millennia, this inner town covers 26 hectares and is enclosed by brick fortification walls up to ten meters high. It was the site of the khan’s palace and home to high officials, clergy, and rich merchants.

Kalta Minor Minaret - Known for its unique decor and incompleteness, this minaret was commissioned in 1851 by Mohammed Amin Khan and was intended to rise over 70 meters but was halted at 29 meters.

Citadel Kunya-ark - A fortified citadel at the heart of Khiva, originally built in the 12th century and reconstructed by Arang Khan in the late 17th century.

Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum - Dedicated to a local poet and philosopher known for his strength and healing abilities. The mausoleum was later expanded into a magnificent structure with the largest dome in the city.

Juma Mosque - Known for its 64 hand-carved columns of different designs.

Islam Khodja Complex - Includes a madrasa and minaret, named after Islam Khodja, the grand vizier of Muhammad Rahmi Bahadur II.

Stone Palace (Tash Khauli) - Built between 1830 and 1838, this palace is an example of Khorezm architectural grandeur.

Bukhara - Transfer to Khiva Train Station for a business class train ride to Bukhara, departing at either 15:00 or 18:00.

Sightseeing Bukhara

Lyab-i-Hauz - A major square built in the 16th-17th centuries, known for its tranquility and historical significance.

Poi Kalyan Mosque - The last surviving fragment of a mosque built in 1127, featuring a 45.6-meter tall minaret that survived the Mongol conquests.

Ark of Bukhara - Bukhara’s oldest structure, serving as the residence of the city’s rulers for over a millennium.

Trading Domes - A colorful old bazaar with artisans’ workshops.

Maghak-i ‘Attari Mosque - The oldest mosque in Central Asia, originally a Buddhist and Zoroastrian temple.

Moschea Bolo-khauz - Located opposite the Ark Fortress, this mosque was built in 1712 and features an octagonal pond.

Free Time or Optional Tour, Train to Samarkand

Bukhara - Explore the city on your own or take an optional half-day tour to the Bukhara countryside, including the Summer Residence of the Emir, Bakhautdin Naqsband Mausoleum, and Samani Mausoleum.

Samarkand - Transfer to Kagan train station for a high-speed train to Samarkand, arriving in the afternoon and transferring to your hotel for an overnight stay.

Sightseeing Samarkand

Registan - A historic square surrounded by three madrasas: Ulugbek, Sherdor, and Tillokori.

Gur Emir Mausoleum - The tomb of Tamerlane, featuring the largest piece of jade in the world.

Shah-i-Zinda - An architectural complex with 44 tombs in more than 20 mausoleums, significant for being the burial site of the Prophet Muhammad’s first cousin.

Bibi Khanym Mosque - Built between 1399 and 1404, this mosque is one of Central Asia’s best-known architectural attractions.

Siab Bazaar - A bustling market showcasing the natural wealth and craftsmanship of Uzbekistan.

Free Time or Optional Tour, Train to Tashkent

Samarkand - Explore the city on your own or take an optional half-day tour to Ulugbek Observatory, Afrosiyob Museum, and Hodji Danior Mausoleum.

Tashkent - Transfer to the train station for a high-speed train to Tashkent.

Depart Tashkent

Tashkent - Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your departure flight.

• Train Khiva-Bukhara, High speed train Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent
• Domestic airline ticket Tashkent-Urgench
• Entrance tickets to all sights & museum
• 24 hour customer service
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• 6 nights twin rooms in high rated centrally located 4 star hotel
• Breakfast
• Experienced Licensed guides in each city

• Single room supplement $40/single room/night
• Foto Museum charge to be paid cash at entrance $1-2/site
• Gratuities for guides & drivers