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Pearl of Central Asia

10 days
Start and end in Tashkent
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: German, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Tashkent

    You'll land at Tashkent International Airport where the tour team meets you. They'll drive you to your hotel, and you can check in starting at 2:00 PM. This gives you the rest of the day to settle in and get oriented.

    Start point
    Ташкент, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Airport)
  2. Day 2

    Tashkent to Khiva

    Begin exploring Tashkent by walking through the Khasti Imam complex, Madrasah Kukeldash, and Juma Mosque before heading to the lively Bazar Chorsu. Grab lunch at a local restaurant, then check out the Museum of Applied Arts and both Amir Temur Square and Independence Square. By late afternoon you'll head to the airport for a domestic flight to Urgench, then transfer to Khiva to check into your hotel.

    Meals
    Lunch (Local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khasti Imam complex
    • Visit Madrasah Kukeldash
    • Visit Juma Mosque
    • Visit Bazar Chorsu
    • Visit Museum of Applied Arts
    • Visit Amir Temur Square
    • Visit Independence Square
    Landmarks
    Khasti Imam Complex
    Madrasah Kukeldash
    Juma Mosque
    Bazar Chorsu
    Museum of Applied Arts
    Amir Temur Square
    Independence Square
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  3. Day 3

    Khiva

    Spend the day inside Ichan Kala, the old walled city that's a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You'll see the Juma Mosque, Fortress Kunya Ark, and the striking minaret Kalta Minor. After that come several madrasahs and mausoleums, including the Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud and Medrese of Islam Khodja. Lunch and dinner happen at local restaurants before you head back to your hotel for the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel), Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ichan Kala (World Heritage Site)
    • Visit Juma Mosque
    • Visit Fortress Kunya Ark
    • Visit Kalta Minor
    • Visit Medrese of Muhammad Aminkhan
    • Visit Palace Tosh Hovli
    • Visit Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud
    • Visit Mausoleum of Sayid Al Uddin
    • Visit Medrese of Islam Khodja
    • Visit Medrese of Alla Kuli
    Landmarks
    Ichan Kala
    Juma Mosque
    Fortress Kunya Ark
    Kalta Minor
    Medrese of Muhammad Aminkhan
    Palace Tosh Hovli
    Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud
    Mausoleum of Sayid Al Uddin
    Medrese of Islam Khodja
    Medrese of Alla Kuli
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  4. Day 4

    Khiva to Bukhara

    Today it's a long drive across the Kyzylkum Desert to Bukhara, roughly 450 km without a guide. You'll reach your hotel and have free time to rest and recover from the journey.

    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel)
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  5. Day 5

    Bukhara

    You'll spend the full day walking through Bukhara's historic areas. See the Samanids Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub, Bolo Hauz Mosque, and Ark Fortress in the morning. After lunch at a local spot, continue to Lyabi Hauz complex, Magori Attari Mosque, and several madrasahs including the well-known Medrese of Ulugbek. Dinner comes before settling into your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel), Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bukhara
    • Visit Samanids Mausoleum
    • Visit Mausoleum Chashma Ayub
    • Visit Bolo Hauz Mosque
    • Visit Ark Fortress
    • Visit Complex Lyabi Hauz
    • Visit Medrese Nadir Divan Begi
    • Visit Medrese Kukeldash
    • Visit Magori Attari Mosque
    • Visit Tim Abdullah Khan
    • Visit Medrese of Ulugbek
    • Visit Medrese Abdul Aziz Khan
    • Visit Architectural Complex Poi Kalyan
    Landmarks
    Samanids Mausoleum
    Mausoleum Chashma Ayub
    Bolo Hauz Mosque
    Ark Fortress
    Lyabi Hauz Complex
    Medrese Nadir Divan Begi
    Medrese Kukeldash
    Magori Attari Mosque
    Tim Abdullah Khan
    Medrese of Ulugbek
    Medrese Abdul Aziz Khan
    Architectural Complex Poi Kalyan
  6. Day 6

    Bukhara

    After breakfast you'll head out to Bukhara's outskirts to visit Sitorai-Mokhi Khosa (the Khan's summer residence), Bakhaudin Naqshbandi Mausoleum, Chor Minor Madrasah, and Chor Bakr Necropolis. The afternoon is yours to relax before staying another night at the hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sitorai-Mokhi Khosa Summer Residence of Khan
    • Visit Bakhaudin Naqshbandi Mausoleum
    • Visit Chor Minor Madrasah
    • Visit Chor Bakr Necropolis
    Landmarks
    Sitorai-Mokhi Khosa
    Bakhaudin Naqshbandi Mausoleum
    Chor Minor Madrasah
    Chor Bakr Necropolis
  7. Day 7

    Bukhara to Samarkand

    You'll drive to Mitan village, which won a world tourism award back in 2015, and meet local people living there. Experience traditional village life inside a clay house and try authentic national dishes with plov for lunch. Then continue driving to Samarkand, check in at your hotel, have dinner, and stay the night.

    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel), Lunch (Traditional Plov in Mitan village), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Mitan village
    • Meet local inhabitants
    • Stay in traditional clay house
    • Traditional national cuisine experience
    • Plov lunch at Mitan village
    Landmarks
    Mitan village
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  8. Day 8

    Samarkand

    Dedicate the entire day to Samarkand's major sites. Start with Registan Square and its three madrasahs, then move on to Guri Amir Mausoleum, Bibi Khanum Mosque, and Ancient Bazar Siyab. Lunch at a local restaurant breaks up the day, then head to Shakhi Zinda Necropolis before dinner and an overnight stay.

    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel), Lunch (Local restaurant), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Registan Square
    • Visit Medrese Ulugbek
    • Visit Medrese Sherdor
    • Visit Tillya Kori Mosque
    • Visit Guri Amir Mausoleum
    • Visit Bibi Khanum Mosque
    • Visit Ancient Bazar Siyab
    • Visit Shakhi Zinda Necropolis
    Landmarks
    Registan Square
    Medrese Ulugbek
    Medrese Sherdor
    Tillya Kori Mosque
    Guri Amir Mausoleum
    Bibi Khanum Mosque
    Ancient Bazar Siyab
    Shakhi Zinda Necropolis
  9. Day 9

    Samarkand to Tashkent

    Have breakfast at the hotel and continue with visits to the Observatory of Ulugbek and Mausoleum of Saint Daniyar. After lunch you'll see how local craftspeople make silk paper from mulberry plants and work at traditional silk carpet factories. Later you'll head to the train station for the express Afrosiab train back to Tashkent, then transfer to your hotel for dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel), Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Observatory of Ulugbek
    • Visit Mausoleum of Saint Daniyar
    • Silk paper making from mulberry (Meros) experience
    • Visit traditional silk carpet factory
    Landmarks
    Observatory of Ulugbek
    Mausoleum of Saint Daniyar
  10. Day 10

    Departure from Tashkent

    After breakfast at the hotel you'll check out and head to the airport for your flight home, wrapping up your tour of Uzbekistan.

    End point
    Ташкент, Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast (At the hotel)
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    · September 23rd, 2025
    I learned a lot about the local culture, history and recent post independence (1991) events and developments from the guides in Khiva, Bokhara, Samarkand and Tashkent. I would say chatting to the informed, educated guides made the experience so good. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
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    Dear Timothy, Hope you are doing well. Thank you for your feedback. It means a lot to us. Best regards Zokir.
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