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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Tashkent

    Tashkent
    Start point
    Tashkent, Uzbekistan (The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent., 08:00 - 17:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Inspira ), Hotel 3* (Qushbegi Plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khasti Imam complex with oldest known Quran copy
    • Visit Tilla Sheikh Mosque
    • Visit Barak Khan Madrasa
    • Visit Mausoleum of Kaffal Chachi
    • Explore Chorsu Bazaar
    Landmarks
    Khasti Imam Complex
    Tilla Sheikh Mosque
    Barak Khan Madrasa
    Mausoleum of Kaffal Chachi
    Chorsu Bazaar
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  3. Day 2

    Tashkent to Urgench - Khiva

    Tashkent to Urgench - Khiva
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch box provided), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Khiva Residence), Hotel 3* (Zarafshon Boutique )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa
    • Visit Kalta Minaret
    • Visit Kuhna Ark Fortress
    • Visit Juma Mosque
    • Visit Throne Hall
    • Visit Chancellery
    • Visit Mohammed Rakhim Khan Madrasa
    • Visit Tach Khaouli Stone Palace with Harem
    • Visit Allakuli Khan Madrasa and Caravanserai
    • Visit Friday Mosque
    • Visit Islam Khodja Madrasa and minaret
    • Visit Pakhlavon Mahmud Mausoleum
    • Visit Sayid Alauddin Mausoleum
    • Visit woodcarving workshop
    Landmarks
    Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa
    Kalta Minaret
    Kuhna Ark Fortress
    Juma Mosque
    Mohammed Rakhim Khan Madrasa
    Tach Khaouli Stone Palace
    Allakuli Khan Madrasa and Caravanserai
    Friday Mosque
    Islam Khodja Madrasa
    Pakhlavon Mahmud Mausoleum
    Sayid Alauddin Mausoleum
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  4. Day 3

    Khiva to Bukhara

    Khiva to Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch in the desert with fresh fruits and local specialties), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mehrob), Hotel 3* (Safiya )

    Included Activities

    • Travel across Kyzylkum Desert following ancient Silk Road
    • Visit photo stops at scenic locations
    • First stroll through old town of Bukhara
    Landmarks
    Kyzylkum Desert
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  5. Day 4

    Bukhara

    Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mehrob ), Hotel 3* (Safiya )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ismail Samani Mausoleum
    • Visit Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum
    • Visit Miri Arab Madrasa
    • Visit Kalon Minaret and Mosque
    • Visit Lyabi Hauz architectural complexes
    • Visit Chanaka Dervish Monastery
    • Visit Toqi Zargaron market dome
    • Visit Toqi Telpakfurushon market dome
    • Visit Toqi Sarrafon market dome
    • Visit 400-year-old synagogue in Jewish quarter
    • Experience traditional vigorous massages and almond oil and honey with ginger treatments at historic bathhouse
    Landmarks
    Ismail Samani Mausoleum
    Chashmai Ayub Mausoleum
    Miri Arab Madrasa
    Kalon Minaret
    Kalon Mosque
    Lyabi Hauz
    Chanaka Dervish Monastery
    Toqi Zargaron
    Toqi Telpakfurushon
    Toqi Sarrafon
  6. Day 5

    Outside Bukhara

    Outside Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Mehrob ), Hotel 3* (Safiya )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Khodjaev Merchant House museum
    • Visit Naqshbandi necropolis and memorial
    • Watch traditional Uzbek dance performance in Nodir Devon Begi Madrasa courtyard
    Landmarks
    Khodjaev Merchant House
    Naqshbandi necropolis and memorial
    Nodir Devon Begi Madrasa
  7. Day 6

    Bukhara to Rabati Malik - Samarkand

    Bukhara to Rabati Malik - Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Zilol Baxt), Hotel 3* (Hotel City )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Rabati Malik Caravanserai
    • Visit sardoba ancient water reservoir
    Landmarks
    Rabati Malik Caravanserai
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  8. Day 7

    Samarkand

    Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zilol Baxt ), Hotel 3* (Hotel City )

    Included Activities

    • Visit artisan island
    • Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum
    • Visit Registan Square with three monumental madrasas
    • Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    • Stroll through Siab Bazaar
    • Attend theatrical performance at El Merosi Theater featuring historical Eastern costumes of Central Asian peoples
    Landmarks
    Gur-Emir Mausoleum
    Registan Square
    Bibi-Khanym Mosque
    Siab Bazaar
    El Merosi Theater
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  9. Day 8

    Samarkand to Shakhrisabz - Samarkand

    Samarkand to Shakhrisabz - Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zilol Baxt ), Hotel 3* (Hotel City )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ak-Saray Summer Palace ruins
    • Visit Jahangir Mausoleum
    • Visit Kuk-Gumbaz Mosque
    Landmarks
    Ak-Saray Summer Palace
    Jahangir Mausoleum
    Kuk-Gumbaz Mosque
  10. Day 9

    Samarkand

    Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Zilol Baxt ), Hotel 3* (Hotel City )

    Included Activities

    • Visit silk paper workshop
    • Visit tomb complex of Saint Daniel
    • Visit Ulugh Beg Observatory
    • Visit Shah-i-Zinda complex
    Landmarks
    Saint Daniel tomb complex
    Ulugh Beg Observatory
    Shah-i-Zinda complex
  11. Day 10

    Samarkand to Jartepa Border - Panjakent

    Samarkand to Jartepa Border - Panjakent
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Panjakent Plaza ), Hotel 3* (Hotel Rudaki plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sarazm Excavations UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Visit Sarazm Museum
    • Visit Ancient Penjikent archaeological site
    • Visit Museum of Ancient Penjikent
    • Visit Central Bazaar
    • Visit Archaeology Museum named after Abdullo Rudaki
    • Visit city center
    Landmarks
    Sarazm Excavations
    Sarazm Museum
    Ancient Penjikent
    Museum of Ancient Penjikent
    Archaeology Museum named after Abdullo Rudaki
  12. Day 11

    Panjakent to Marguzor Lakes - Panjakent

    Panjakent to Marguzor Lakes - Panjakent
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Panjakent Plaza), Hotel 3* (Hotel Rudaki plaza)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Marguzor Lakes
    • Walking tour around lakes and mountain villages (weather dependent)

    Optional Activities

    • Lunch at local family home guesthouse
    Landmarks
    Marguzor Lakes
    Fann Mountains
  13. Day 12

    Panjakent to Iskanderkul Lake - Dushanbe

    Panjakent to Iskanderkul Lake - Dushanbe
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Taj Palace )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Iskanderkul Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour along Iskander River to waterfall and observation platform
    • Hike to Snake Lakes
    Landmarks
    Iskanderkul Lake
    Anzob Pass
    Varzob Gorge
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  14. Day 13

    Dushanbe

    Dushanbe
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Taj Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Visit National Museum of Tajikistan
    • Visit Flagpole (165 m)
    • Visit Navruz Palace
    • Visit Hissar Fortress
    • Visit Hissar Museum
    • Visit Central Bazaar
    • Visit Dusti Square
    • Visit Ismail Somoni Monument
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Tajikistan
    Flagpole
    Navruz Palace
    Hissar Fortress
    Hissar Museum
    Dusti Square
    Ismail Somoni Monument
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  15. Day 14

    Dushanbe

    Dushanbe
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Inspira

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