Itinerary
- Day 1
Tashkent
You'll arrive in Tashkent and your driver will meet you at the airport for the transfer to your hotel. From there, start exploring the Old City by checking out the Khast Imam Complex, which has several madrasahs and houses the famous Uthman Quran. You'll walk through Chorsu Bazaar with its busy stalls and shops, then take the metro over to Independence Square and Amir Temur Square. After that, the evening is yours to rest or wander around on your own.
Included Activities
- Visit Khast Imam Complex including Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Muyi Muborak Madrasah, and Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum
- Explore Chorsu Bazaar
- Tashkent Metro ride
- Visit Independence Square
- Visit Amir Temur Square and Monument of Courage
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Central Asian Plov Center (not included)
Landmarks/POIs Khast Imam Complex Barak-Khan Madrasah Tillya Sheikh Mosque Muyi Muborak Madrasah Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum Chorsu Bazaar Independence Square Amir Temur Square Monument of Courage - Day 2
Tashkent to Samarkand
Grab breakfast at your hotel, then head to Tashkent Train Station to board the high-speed Afrosiyob train heading to Samarkand. Once you arrive, you'll see the Gur-Emir Mausoleum with its blue dome, followed by Registan Square where three grand madrasahs stand. Later you'll check out the Bibi-Khanum Mosque and Siab Bazaar. In the afternoon, you'll visit Khazrat Khizr Mosque, the Mausoleum of Islam Karimov, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, and the Ulughbek Observatory. You'll settle into your hotel by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed Afrosiyob train journey Tashkent to Samarkand (economy class)
- Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum
- Visit Registan Square and three madrasahs: Ulugbek, Sher-Dor, and Tillya-Kori
- Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque
- Explore Siab Bazaar
- Visit Khazrat Khizr Mosque
- Visit Mausoleum of Islam Karimov
- Visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
- Visit Ulughbek Observatory
Landmarks/POIs Gur-Emir Mausoleum Registan Square Ulugbek Madrasah Sher-Dor Madrasah Tillya-Kori Madrasah Bibi-Khanum Mosque Siab Bazaar Khazrat Khizr Mosque Mausoleum of Islam Karimov Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis Ulughbek Observatory - Day 3
Samarkand to Bukhara
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to Samarkand Train Station to catch the high-speed Afrosiyob train to Bukhara, which sits along the ancient Silk Road. You'll drop your luggage at the hotel, then meet your guide for a walking tour through the city. During the afternoon and evening, you'll see the Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble with its quiet pool, the Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, Trade Domes, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, the Kalyan Minaret and Mosque, Ark Fortress, and Bolo-Khauz Mosque. The rest of your evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed Afrosiyob train journey Samarkand to Bukhara (economy class)
- Walking tour of Bukhara's Old City
- Visit Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble including Kukeldash Madrasah, khanqah, and madrasa
- Visit Magoki-Attori Mosque (carpet museum)
- Visit Chor-Minor Madrasah
- Visit Trade Domes
- Visit Ulugbek Madrasah
- Visit Abdulazizkhan Madrasah
- Visit Miri-Arab Madrasah
- Visit Kalyan Minaret and Kalyan Mosque
- Visit Ark Fortress
- Visit Bolo-Khauz Mosque
Landmarks/POIs Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble Kukeldash Madrasah Magoki-Attori Mosque Chor-Minor Madrasah Trade Domes Ulugbek Madrasah Abdulazizkhan Madrasah Miri-Arab Madrasah Kalyan Minaret Kalyan Mosque Ark Fortress Bolo-Khauz Mosque - Day 4
Bukhara
Start with a relaxed breakfast at your hotel. The morning is yours to explore Bukhara at your own pace, revisiting spots you loved or finding quiet corners and local cafes. You'll check out at noon with a couple more hours to look around before heading to the station. Around 14:20, transfer to Bukhara Train Station and board the high-speed Afrosiyob train back to Tashkent, arriving around 19:53. Your driver will take you to the hotel, and you'll have the evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed Afrosiyob train journey Bukhara to Tashkent (economy class)
- Day 5
Chimgan Mountains
Have breakfast at your hotel, then drive about 92 km to the Chimgan Mountains for a day trip. You'll travel through nice landscapes toward the Western Tien-Shan Mountains and take a scenic chairlift ride for views of the mountains and valley. Stop at Charvak Reservoir set in the mountain area, and you'll see ancient petroglyphs and rock carvings. Along the way, you'll make several photo stops to capture the mountain, lake, and landscape views. You'll return to Tashkent in the late afternoon with time to yourself.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Day trip to Chimgan Mountains
- Scenic chairlift ride
- Visit Charvak Reservoir
- Visit petroglyphs and rock carvings
- Multiple photo stops
Landmarks/POIs Chimgan Mountains Charvak Reservoir - Day 6
Tashkent Departure
Enjoy your final breakfast in Tashkent and spend the morning however you like, relaxing, shopping for souvenirs, or catching any sites you missed. Check out at noon and your driver will take you to Tashkent International Airport based on your flight time, making sure you get there with enough time before departure.
- Meals
- Breakfast
