Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tashkent
Your driver picks you up at Tashkent International Airport and takes you straight into the Old City. Start at Khast Imam, which serves as the religious heart of Tashkent, then walk through Chorsu Bazaar to get a feel for local life and grab lunch at the Central Asian Plov Center. After that, take a short metro ride to see Independence Square, the Alisher Navoi Theatre, and Amir Temur Square with its Monument of Courage before heading to check in at your hotel.
- Meals
- Lunch (Welcome lunch at the Central Asian Plov Center)
Included Activities
- Visit Khast Imam complex including Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Muyi Muborak Madrasah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, New Khazrati Imam Mosque and Muftiate building
- Explore Chorsu Bazaar
- Lunch at Central Asian Plov Center
- Tashkent metro ride
- Visit Independence Square, Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Amir Temur Square and Monument of Courage
Optional Activities
- Extra night at hotel if arriving on early morning flight
Landmarks Khast Imam Chorsu Bazaar Independence Square Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre Amir Temur Square 
- Day 2
Aral Sea Adventure
Head out early to catch your domestic flight to Nukus. Once you arrive, you'll drive to the Mizdakhan ancient complex, then continue on to Muynak to see the Museum and the famous Cemetery of Ships that marks where the Aral Sea once was. Later in the afternoon, explore the Ustyurt Plateau with its dramatic cliff formations and visit a local camel breeder's family. By evening you'll reach the Yurt Camp where you can have dinner, swim, hike, and spend time stargazing.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in Kungrad), Dinner (Dinner cooked on open fire at Yurt Camp)
Included Activities
- Flight to Nukus
- Visit Ancient Complex Mizdakhan
- Bazaar stop in Kungrad district
- Visit Muynak Museum and Cemetery of Ships
- Drive through Ustyurt Plateau and Uchsay village
- Visit Kubla-Ustyurt village and camel breeder's family
- Swimming and hiking at Yurt Camp
- Campfire experience and stargazing
Landmarks Mizdakhan Muynak Museum Cemetery of Ships Ustyurt Plateau Kubla-Ustyurt village 
- Day 3
Aral Sea to Nukus
After breakfast at the Yurt Camp, drive to Sudochie Lake, one of the largest lakes that formed after the Aral Sea receded. This spot is great for birdwatching where you'll see pink flamingos, white swans, and ducks. Stop in Kungrad for lunch, then drive back to Nukus for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Early breakfast at Yurt Camp), Lunch (Lunch in Kungrad)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Yurt Camp
- Visit Sudochie Lake
- Drive to Kungrad for lunch
Landmarks Sudochie Lake - Day 4
Nukus to Khiva
Following breakfast, the Savitsky Art Museum is available if you want to visit on your own. Then drive 260 km toward Khiva with stops along the way to check out the ancient fortresses of Khorezm: Chilpiq Kala, Kyzyl Kala, Toprak Kala, and Ayaz Kala. You'll arrive in Khiva by afternoon and settle into your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit ancient fortresses: Chilpiq Kala, Kyzyl Kala, Toprak Kala and Ayaz Kala
Optional Activities
- Visit Savitsky Art Museum in Nukus (recommended)
Landmarks Savitsky Art Museum Chilpiq Kala Kyzyl Kala Toprak Kala Ayaz Kala 
- Day 5
Khiva
Start your walking tour of ancient Khiva by exploring Itchan Kala, the walled inner town. You'll see the madrasahs, Kalta-Minor, Kunya-Ark fortress, Juma Mosque, Tash-Khovli Palace, the towering Minaret of Islam-Khoja, and Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. The afternoon is free so you can wander on your own or rest up.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking sightseeing tour in Itchan Kala
- Visit Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah
- Visit Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah
- Visit Kalta-Minor
- Visit Kunya-Ark
- Visit Juma Mosque
- Visit Tash-Khovli Palace
- Visit Minaret of Islam-Khoja
- Visit Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum
Landmarks Itchan Kala Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah Kalta-Minor Kunya-Ark Juma Mosque Tash-Khovli Palace Minaret of Islam-Khoja Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum 
- Day 6
Khiva to Bukhara
Check out in the morning and have free time until the afternoon. Later on you'll transfer 30 km to Urgench train station for your overnight train to Bukhara. The train departs at 18:15 and you'll arrive early the next morning, with a transfer to your hotel waiting for you.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 7
Bukhara
Begin with a walking tour of Bukhara's historic center covering plenty of ground. See the beautiful Lyabi-Khauz ensemble around a pool with the Kukeldash Madrasah and khanqah, then visit the Magoki-Attori Mosque (now a carpet museum) and Chor-Minor Madrasah. From there, check out the four surviving trade domes, madrasahs of Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, and the imposing Kalyan Minaret and Mosque. You'll also see the Ark Fortress and Bolo-Khauz Mosque before having some free time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Walking sightseeing tour in Bukhara
- Visit Lyabi-Khauz ensemble with Kukeldash Madrasah, khanqah and madrasa
- Visit Magoki-Attori Mosque (carpet museum)
- Visit Chor-Minor Madrasah
- Visit Trade domes
- Visit Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs
- Visit Miri-Arab Madrasah
- Visit Kalyan Minaret
- Visit Kalyan Mosque
- Visit Ark Fortress
- Visit Bolo-Khauz Mosque
Landmarks Lyabi-Khauz ensemble Kukeldash Madrasah Magoki-Attori Mosque Chor-Minor Madrasah Ulugbek Madrasah Abdulazizkhan Madrasah Miri-Arab Madrasah Kalyan Minaret Kalyan Mosque Ark Fortress Bolo-Khauz Mosque 
- Day 8
Bukhara
Today is yours to explore Bukhara however you'd like. Walk around the markets, revisit any sites from yesterday that caught your interest, or simply wander and find your own discoveries.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
- Day 9
Bukhara to Aydar Lake
Drive to Gijduvan to watch artisans work at a traditional ceramics workshop. Continue on to Nurata where you can explore the Complex Chashma Spring and Namazgah Mosque, then hike up to see what remains of Alexander the Great's Fortress. Spend time swimming at Lake Aydar and walking along the shore before heading to the Yurt Camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit ceramics workshop in Gijduvan
- Arrive in Nurata
- Self-guided walking tour in Nurata
- Visit Complex Chashma Spring and Namazgah Mosque
- Visit remains of Fortress of Alexander the Great
- Swimming at Lake Aydar
- Walking along Lake Aydar lakeshore
Landmarks Gijduvan Complex Chashma Spring Namazgah Mosque Fortress of Alexander the Great Lake Aydar 
- Day 10
Lake Aydar to Sentyab
After breakfast at the Yurt Camp, take a morning walk along Lake Aydar's lakeshore. Drive to Sentyab village for lunch at a guest house, then spend the afternoon exploring the area's flora and fauna, some of which are protected species. Have dinner with your host and stay overnight in a traditional guest house.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at Yurt Camp), Lunch (Lunch at guest house in Sentyab), Dinner (Dinner with host)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at Yurt Camp
- Walking along Lake Aydar lakeshore
- Free time for walking and hiking in Sentyab area
- Lunch at guest house
- Dinner with host
Landmarks Lake Aydar Sentyab village 
- Day 11
Sentyab to Samarkand
Have breakfast and drive just 10 km to Majrum village to see a thousand-year-old Biota Orientalis tree. Then drive 210 km to Samarkand, arriving by early afternoon. Check into your hotel and have free time to settle in. If you're interested, visiting Gur-Emir and Registan to see them lit up at night is worth considering.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast)
Included Activities
- Breakfast
- Walk to thousand year old Biota Orientalis tree in Majrum village
- Drive to Samarkand
Optional Activities
- Visit Gur-Emir (recommended for night view)
- Visit Registan (recommended for night view)
Landmarks Majrum village Biota Orientalis (thousand year old tree) Gur-Emir Registan 
- Day 12
Samarkand to Shakhrisabz
Drive 85 km to Shakhrisabz through dramatic scenery including Aman-Kutan Gorge and Takhta-Karacha Mountain Pass. Stop to see Teshiktosh, a rock formation with a hole that was used as a filming location for the 1973 movie 'Apachen'. Walk around Shakhrisabz on your own to visit the Mausoleum of Jakhongir, the remains of Ak Saray Palace, and Kok Gumbaz Mosque. Grab lunch at Family Restaurant KishMish before driving back to Samarkand.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Drive through Aman-Kutan Gorge and Takhta-Karacha Mountain Pass
- Stop at Teshiktosh
- Stop at mountain pass market
- Self-guided walking tour in 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 (recommended)
Landmarks Aman-Kutan Gorge Takhta-Karacha Mountain Pass Teshiktosh Mausoleum of Jakhongir Ak Saray Palace Kok Gumbaz Mosque 
- Day 13
Samarkand
Start with breakfast, then visit the major monuments. Tour Gur-Emir Mausoleum and Registan Square, known as the Pearl of Central Asia. See the striking Bibi-Khanum Mosque and browse Siab Bazaar, the largest market in Central Asia. Have lunch at the Plov Center, then continue with Khazrat Khizr Mosque, the Mausoleum of former President Islam Karimov, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, and Ulughbek Observatory. Stop by the Meros paper mill in Konigil village before heading to the train station in the evening for your overnight train back to Tashkent.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Welcome lunch at Plov Center in Samarkand)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- 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 Islam Karimov
- Visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
- Visit Ulughbek Observatory
- Visit Meros paper mill in Konigil village
- Transfer to train station
- High-speed train transfer 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 Meros paper mill - Day 14
Chimgan Mountains
After breakfast, drive 92 km to the Chimgan Mountains in the Western Tien-Shan range. Take a scenic chairlift ride to enjoy mountain views from above. Visit the Charvak Reservoir and explore unique prehistoric petroglyphs and rock carvings. Make photo stops to take in the landscape, then return to your Tashkent hotel with free time in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Transfer to Chimgan Mountains
- Scenic chairlift ride
- Transfer to Charvak Reservoir shore
- Visit unique petroglyphs and rock carvings
Landmarks Chimgan Mountains Charvak Reservoir 
- Day 15
Departure from Tashkent
Have breakfast and check out of your hotel at noon. You'll have free time until your flight departure. Later, transfer to Tashkent International Airport according to your flight time.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
