Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival in Tashkent
You'll fly into Tashkent and your guide meets you right at the airport. From there it's a straightforward transfer to your hotel where you can settle in and adjust to the time zone.
- Start point
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Airport Arrival Hall)
- Day 2
Tashkent to Khiva
Start the morning in Tashkent's old town, heading straight to the Khast Imam historical complex to get a sense of the city's past. After that, walk through Chorsu Bazaar and soak in the energy of local vendors and merchants. By afternoon you'll move into the modern side of town, checking out Independence Square and Amir Timur Park. Later that evening you'll catch a flight to Urgench, and from there it's about a 35km drive to Khiva where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Dinner (Typical local dish)
Included Activities
- Visit Khast Imam historical complex
- See Tilla-Sheikh Mosque
- Visit Barakkhan Madrasa
- See Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum
- Visit library with oldest Koran
- Explore Chorsu Bazaar
- Visit Independence Square
- Visit Amir Timur Park
Landmarks Khast Imam Tilla-Sheikh Mosque Barakkhan Madrasa Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum Chorsu Bazaar Independence Square Amir Timur Park 
- Day 3
Khiva
You'll spend the day exploring Ichan Kala, the inner walled city that's recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walking through the historic center, you'll see centuries-old architecture with turquoise-tiled buildings and ornate Oriental details throughout. The locals sometimes call it an open-air museum, and you'll understand why once you're there. In the evening, head up to catch the sunset over the oasis, which is worth staying late for.
Included Activities
- Visit Ichan Kala (inner town citadel)
Optional Activities
- Sumptuous dinner in the summer palace of the Khans called Toza-Bog (minimum 8 people required)
Landmarks Ichan Kala - Day 4
Khiva to Bukhara
Today is mostly travel through the Kyzylkum desert and steppe terrain to reach Bukhara, about 420km away. You'll stop for lunch at a traditional Uzbek roadhouse along the route. By late evening you'll arrive in Bukhara and have some time to wander around on your own before settling in.
- Meals
- Lunch (Uzbek roadhouse), Dinner (Local restaurant)
Landmarks Kyzylkum Desert 
- Day 5
Bukhara
The morning starts at the Mausoleum of Ismail Samani, one of Bukhara's most significant sites. From there you'll see the Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum and walk through old streets that really do feel straight out of One Thousand and One Nights. Later you'll visit the Miri Arab madrasa, which still operates as a teaching institution. The afternoon takes you through the Lyabi Khauz complex with its trading domes, mosques, and the Khanaka dervish monastery built around it.
Included Activities
- Visit Mausoleum of Ismail Samani
- Visit Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum
- Explore old town
- Visit Miri Arab madrasa
- Visit Lyabi Khauz architectural complex
Landmarks Mausoleum of Ismail Samani Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum Miri Arab Madrasa Lyabi Khauz - Day 6
Bukhara to Samarkand
You'll drive to Samarkand, another UNESCO site, and along the way you can stop at Rabbati Malik Caravansaray and Sardoba water reservoir. Once there, head straight to Registan Square to see the three medrasas with their incredible detail work. You'll also visit the Guri Emir mausoleum, which sits like a palace dedicated to Timur's memory.
- Meals
- Dinner (Restaurant Samarkand, experience country and people culture)
Included Activities
- Visit Rabbati Malik Caravansaray
- Visit Sardoba water reservoir
- Visit Registan Square
- Visit Ulughbek Madrasa
- Visit Sherdor Madrasa
- Visit Tillya Kori Madrasa
- Visit Guri Emir mausoleum
Landmarks Rabbati Malik Caravansaray Sardoba Registan Square Ulughbek Madrasa Sherdor Madrasa Tillya Kori Madrasa Guri Emir 
- Day 7
Samarkand to Shakhrisabz and return
An early start gets you to Shakhrisabz, Amir Timur's birthplace, about 1.5 hours outside Samarkand. You'll check out the remains of the Ak Saray summer palace, walk through the Khazrat Imam and Kok Gumbaz mosques, and see the Dar-us-Saodat complex. These ruins show what Timur's empire looked like at its height. After spending the morning and early afternoon here, you'll head back to Samarkand for the evening.
- Meals
- Dinner (Local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Visit Ak Saray summer palace ruins
- Visit Khazrat Imam mosque
- Visit Kok Gumbaz mosque
- Visit Dar-us-Saodat complex
Landmarks Ak Saray Summer Palace Khazrat Imam Mosque Kok Gumbaz Mosque Dar-us-Saodat Complex - Day 8
Departure from Samarkand
An early morning flight gets you heading home after your time through Uzbekistan's historical sites.
- End point
- Samarqand, Uzbekistan (Departure Hall)
