Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tashkent
Your driver from STANTOURS will meet you at Tashkent International Airport and take you into the city. Start by walking through the Old City to see the Khast Imam complex, which is a major religious and architectural site, then head over to the historic Chorsu Bazaar. Grab lunch at the Central Asian Plov Center and take a ride on the metro to get a feel for how locals move around the city. After that, you'll check out Independence Square, the Alisher Navoi Theatre, and other key landmarks before heading to your hotel to settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch at the Central Asian Plov Center - Plov cooked in giant, wood-fired kazans)
Included Activities
- Visit Khast Imam complex (Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Muyi Muborak Madrasah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, New Khazrati Imam Mosque, Muftiate building)
- Explore Chorsu Bazaar
- Lunch at Central Asian Plov Center
- Tashkent metro ride
- Visit Independence Square
- Visit Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre
- Visit Amir Temur Square and Monument of Courage
Landmarks Khast Imam Chorsu Bazaar Independence Square Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre Amir Temur Square 
- Day 2
Tashkent to Bukhara
Head to the train station early in the morning for the high-speed Afrosiyob train to Bukhara. Once you arrive and check into your hotel, start a walking tour of Bukhara's historic center. You'll see the Lyabi-Khauz ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, the Trade domes, and several madrasahs throughout the day. The Kalyan Minaret and Ark Fortress are also on your route, giving you a solid overview of the city's major historical sites.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- High-speed train Afrosiyob transfer from Tashkent to Bukhara
- Visit Lyabi-Khauz ensemble (Kukeldash Madrasah, khanqah, 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
- Visit Kalyan Mosque
- Visit Ark Fortress
- Visit Bolo-Khauz Mosque
Landmarks Lyabi-Khauz Magoki-Attori Mosque Chor-Minor Madrasah Kalyan Minaret Kalyan Mosque Ark Fortress Bolo-Khauz Mosque 
- Day 3
Bukhara
This day is yours to do as you like in Bukhara. You can wander around on your own, revisit any sites from yesterday that caught your interest, or simply relax at your hotel. There are no scheduled activities, so it's a good chance to take things at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 4
Bukhara to Samarkand
Start with breakfast at your hotel, then you'll have a free morning to explore Bukhara a bit more if you'd like. Check out by noon and head to the train station for the high-speed train to Samarkand. After you arrive and transfer to your hotel, the evening is open so you can either explore the area or relax and rest up from the journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- High-speed train Afrosiyob transfer from Bukhara to Samarkand
Optional Activities
- Visit Gur-Emir and Registan for night viewing (recommended)
Landmarks Gur-Emir Registan 
- Day 5
Shakhrisabz - Samarkand
After breakfast, drive south toward Shakhrisabz, which is about 85 km away. The route takes you through the Aman-Kutan Gorge and over the Takhta-Karacha Mountain Pass, so there are some nice views to see along the way. You'll stop at Teshiktosh (Stone with hole) and check out the local market before reaching Shakhrisabz to see the Jakhongir Mausoleum, Ak Saray Palace remains, and Kok Gumbaz Mosque. From there, it's back to Samarkand for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Shakhrisabz via Aman-Kutan Gorge and Takhta-Karacha Mountain Pass
- Stop at Teshiktosh (Stone with hole)
- Self-guided walking tour of Shakhrisabz
- Visit Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex
- Visit remains of Ak Saray Palace
- Visit Kok Gumbaz Mosque
Optional Activities
- Lunch at Family Restaurant KishMish in Shakhrisabz
Landmarks Teshiktosh Mausoleum of Jakhongir Ak Saray Palace Kok Gumbaz Mosque 
- Day 6
Tashkent
Spend the day exploring Samarkand's major sites, starting with Gur-Emir Mausoleum and Registan Square, which is really the centerpiece of the city. Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque and then grab lunch at the bustling Siab Bazaar. Continue with Khazrat Khizr Mosque, the Mausoleum of Islam Karimov, and Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis. Later you'll check out the Ulughbek Observatory and the Meros paper mill in Konigil village before heading to the train station for your journey back to Tashkent.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at the Plov Center)
Included Activities
- Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum
- Visit Registan Square
- Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque
- Explore Siab Bazaar
- Lunch at Plov Center
- Visit Khazrat Khizr Mosque
- Visit Mausoleum of the first President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov
- Visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
- Visit Ulughbek Observatory
- Visit Meros paper mill in Konigil village
- High-speed train Afrosiyob transfer from Samarkand to Tashkent
Landmarks Gur-Emir Mausoleum Registan Square Bibi-Khanum Mosque Siab Bazaar Khazrat Khizr Mosque Mausoleum of Islam Karimov Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis Ulughbek Observatory - Day 7
Kokand - Fergana
Transfer early to Tashkent train station and take the train to Kokand. Once there, walk through the city to see the Jami Mosque, Norbutbiy Madrasah, and Khudoyarkhan Palace. After that, drive to Fergana city, which is about 82 km away, and check out Akhmad Al-Fergani Park before settling in for the evening.
Included Activities
- Train transfer from Tashkent to Kokand
- Visit Jami Mosque in Kokand
- Visit Norbutbiy Madrasah in Kokand
- Visit Khudoyarkhan Palace in Kokand
- Drive to Fergana city
- Visit Akhmad Al-Fergani Park
Landmarks Jami Mosque Norbutbiy Madrasah Khudoyarkhan Palace Akhmad Al-Fergani Park 
- Day 8
Tashkent
After breakfast, drive to Rishtan to explore the Art Ceramic Factory and take a pottery workshop to try some hands-on work. Then continue to Margilan where you'll visit Said Akhmad Khoja Madrasah and see how traditional carpet and silk craftsmanship is done. Walk through the traditional market and stop by the Yodgorlik Silk Factory to watch silk production with traditional Ikat patterns being made. From there, head to the train station for your return to Tashkent.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Drive to Rishtan
- Visit Art Ceramic Factory
- Pottery workshop
- Drive to Margilan
- Visit Said Akhmad Khoja Madrasah
- Explore traditional market
- Visit Yodgorlik Silk Factory
- Train transfer from Margilan to Tashkent
Landmarks Art Ceramic Factory Said Akhmad Khoja Madrasah Yodgorlik Silk Factory - Day 9
Departure from Tashkent
Have breakfast and then some free time before you need to leave. Check out by noon and transfer to Tashkent International Airport based on your flight time.
- Meals
- Breakfast
