6-day Uzbekistan Group Tour

Arrival in Tashkent according to your flight.

Free time in the ctiy.

(Optional) Welcome by driver at Tashkent International Airport. Transfer to the hotel.

Briefing and meeting at evening at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals included: no meals included

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Art Deluxe Hotel)

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide and driver at 09:00 am.

Start your tour in the city’s historic heart, visiting the Khast-Imam Complex, which houses the famous Quran of Caliph Usman. Within the complex, you will see the Barak-Khan Madrasa, the Tilla-Sheykh Mosque, and the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum.

Continue to Independence Square, a symbol of Uzbekistan’s sovereignty and independence. Next, pay homage to the sacrifices made during World War II at the Memorial to the World War
II Victims. Continue to the Monument of Courage, commemorating the devastating 1966 earthquake.

Continue exploring the legacy of Amir Temur, the renowned Central Asian conqueror and statesman, at the Amir Temur Museum and Square.

Lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

Next, enjoy a shopping tour of Tashkent and visit Chorsu National Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest markets in Tashkent. Here, you will discover a treasure trove of spices, textiles, handicrafts, souvenirs, and a diverse array of fruits, vegetables, and local delicacies.

The tour also includes visits to the city’s metro stations, each distinct with impressive architecture, works of art, and unique designs- truly an underground museum! 

18:40 transfer to train station. At 19:41, take a train to Bukhara. Estimated arrival time 00:03.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Kavsar Boutique)

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00 meet the guide at the hotel and begin the walking tour of old Bukhara, visiting:

• Ismail Samani Mausoleum built as a family crypt after the death of Ismail Samani’s father.
• Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum known as the “Spring of Saint Job”.
• Bolo-Khauz Mosque (1712) – the only monument of Reghistan Square, featuring a reservoir (khauz), the Friday mosque, and a minaret.
• Ark Fortress (4th century BC) – a symbol of state power and the ancient residence of Bukhara’s Khans.
• Poi Kalon Complex, including: Kalon Minaret (1127) – a symbol of Bukhara, designed to call Muslims to prayer five times daily.
• Kalon Mosque (15th century) – the Friday mosque, with a rectangular courtyard and a grand maksura hall on the west side.
• Miri-Arab Madrasa – known for its elegant decorations.

Lunch at a local restaurant (optional).

Afternoon visits:

• Ulugbek Madrasa the oldest of the three madrasas built by Ulugbek.
• Abdulazizkhan Madrasa renowned for its luxurious decoration. Trade Domes: Toki-Sarrafon – formerly the Central Asian currency exchange hub.
• Telpak Furushon, Tim Abdullakhan, Toki- Zargaron. Magoki-Attori Mosque one of the oldest Islamic mosque in the region.
• Labi Hauz Complex – ancient water supply area consisting of 3 monumental structures: Kukeldash Madrasa to north, Nodir Divan-begi Khanaka and Nodir Divan-begi Caravanserai to west & east.

Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Kavsar Boutique)

Breakfast at the hotel. At 09:00, meet your guide and driver at the hotel to depart for Samarkand via the village of Mitan, to experience unique moments of Uzbek life.

On the route, you will make a stop in Ghijduvan, a small village located 40 km from Bukhara. The Ghijduvan pottery workshop is protected by UNESCO. Potter Alisher Narzullaev will show you our national ceramics, characterised by unique patterns and distinctive decoration styles.

On the route, you will make a stop in the region to visit the ancient caravanserai of Rabat-i- Malik (11th century) and the medieval water reserve of Sardoba (15th century).

Arrival at the village of Mitan, where you will be hosted by a local Uzbek family. Lunch in the family’s home, with traditional Uzbek welcome dishes: bitchaks – baked pastries filled with spinach or pumpkin, and plov – cooked with rice, fresh beef, carrots, onions and vegetable oil (with the opportunity to participate in the preparation).

In the afternoon, you can take a walk in the village to observe the beautiful nature, almost untouched by urban development. You will have the unique opportunity to experience life in a traditional Uzbek village, with all its joys and challenges.

You will meet incredibly friendly people, chat with them, prepare Uzbek dishes together in the host family’s home and observe traditions and customs related to Uzbek hospitality.

After Mitan village drive to Samarkand. Overnight at the hotel.

Meals included: breakfast, lunch

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Caravan Serail Hotel)

At 09:00, meet the driver and guide at the hotel and begin the visit to Samarkand:

• Gur-Emir Mausoleum – the authentic sanctuary of Tamerlane, one of the most majestic complexes in the city.
• Registan Square – the vibrant heart of Samarkand. The complex consists of three madrasas: Ulugbek Madrasa (15th century), Sher-Dor Madrasa (17th century), and Tillo-Kori Madrasa (17th century, famous for its golden dome).
• Bibi Khanim Mosque – the largest mosque of the 15th century in Central Asia, built in honor of Tamerlane’s wife.

Lunch at a local restaurant (optional). Afternoon visits:

• Siyab Bazaar – the oldest bazaar in Samarkand.
• Shakhi Zinda Necropolis – a complex of tombs decorated with shimmering blue tiles. Comprising eleven mausoleums built between 14th-15th centuries, Shakhi Zinda is the burial place of royalty and nobility. “Shakhi Zinda” means “The Living King” in Persian.
• Ulugbek Observatory – the remains of a significant astronomical achievement of medieval Uzbekistan.

Return to the hotel for overnight stay.

Meals included: breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel 3* (Caravan Serail Hotel)

(Optional) Three hours before your flight, meet your driver and the guide at the hotel for the transfer to Samarkand International Airport.