Overview
The country’s legendary Silk Road cities are bursting with architectural gems — from intricately tiled mausoleums to majestic minarets as old as Genghis Khan. Venture out into the countryside and you’ll be greeted by sweeping canyons, sparking peaks, and lush valleys home to the nation’s world-famous silk farms.
Trip Highlights
- Tashkent
- Samarkand
- Gijduvan
- Bukhara
- Khiva
Itinerary
Getting around on an Uzbekistan trip will be easy thanks to the country’s wide range of transportation options. Train travel is one of the best ways to trace the region’s Silk Road. Modern, high-speed railways run between Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. In Tashkent, you can use the modern public metro system.
Group to gather at Changi Airport. A brief briefing and travel document review will be given by the group leader before the flight.
Arrive in Tashkent. Meeting guide and transfer to hotel for early check-in. Free time.
Breakfast
Begin the sightseeing before midday from Old City part of Tashkent with Khast-Imam Complex where the world famous Quran of Caliph Uthman – Ottoman has been preserved. In Khast-Imom visit Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tilla-Sheikh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal al-Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari.
In the afternoon we drive through town for learning accommodation opportunities of the capital.
Overnight at hotel Duration of tour: 5-6 hours
Early breakfast
Transfer to Railway Station for train Afrosiyob till Samarkand at 08:00.
Arrival at 10:10. Upon arrival we start the tour from world famous Registan square with three magnificent Madrassahs.
Traditional uzbek plov cooked in big pot will be arranged in courtyard of hotel followed with the demonstration of its serving to us.
Check - in and some free time.
In the afternoon we visit the mausoleum of Guri Emir, 14c dated construction is architecturally significant as the model for other world-famous buildings which were erected later, such as Taj Mahal in Agra. We walk further to Bibikhanum Mosque with Siyob Bazar
After dinner 3D sound and light show(subject to change).
Overnight at hotel
Duration of tour: 5-6 hours
After breakfast we start the city tour from Konighil village to learn the 8th century technology of silk paper production.
Later we proceed to Afrosiyob museum for learning about 2750 year old town and the leftover influences of Zoroastrianism, Buddism and Islam.
In the afternoon we walk through shopping streets of Samarkand after visiting old city Bazaar and trying beloved Non(bread). Free time for shopping. Optional visit of Shokhi-Zinda(“Alive King”) necropolis, also known as the gallery of central asian art of majolica and mosaic.
Before dinner theater show of historical costumes
Overnight at the hotel
Duration of tour: 7-8 hours
After breakfast we head toward holiest town of Central Asia, Bukhara. Driving through former Silk Road gives a chance to enjoy the the scenic view, that will slowly change from mountain to desert.
With great opportunity to explore the countryside we stop for the break in one of the village, where Abu Ali Ibn Sina was born, one of the most famous writers and significant thinkers of Islamic Golden Age, to get acquainted with farming and breeding environment of local culture.
The best countryside lamb and beef Kebabs are waiting for us.
After lunch we participate in making traditional uzbek pottery. Continue drive to the holy Bukhara.
Check in upon arrival. Free time at leisure.
Overnight at hotel Duration of tour: 7-8 hours
Breakfast at hotel.
Today we spend our day in fascinating Old Bukhara which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Explore Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Madrasahs of Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, trade domes, Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble, Chor-Minor Madrasah. Traditional uzbek Manty(dumpling) prepared together made with the hostess are offer to our guests today further education of Uzbek cuisine.
We continue our walking tour with Ark Fortress, Ismail Samani Mausoleum and Chashami Ayub(Job’s well) and inspection of some hotels in old city area.
Live music and folklore show at the courtyard of former Caravansarai
Overnight at hotel Duration of tour: 7-8 hours
Breakfast at hotel.
Today we explore some major sights of Bukhara suburbs by pilgrimaging to Bohoudding Naqshband’s complex and Chor Bakr necropolis.
After one of best traditional chaykhanas(tea/food house) for lamb kebabs we explore Sitorai Mokhi Khosa, summer palace of last local ruler.
Overnight at hotel Duration of tour: 7-8 hours
Breakfast at hotel.
This morning we hit the road to Khiva throught the Kyzylkum desert. Arrival in Khiva in the afternoon.
Check in at the hotel and free time at leisure.
Overnight at Hotel.
Breakfast at hotel.
Sightseeing of the Ichan-Kala fortress*, which is under the auspices of UNESCO - Kunya-Ark fortress*, Tash-Khovli palace*, Kalta-Minor minaret*, Mausoleum of Alauddinkhan*, madrasah of Muhammad Aminkhan*, Ak-Maszhid mosque*, madrasah of Khoja Berdy-biy*, madrasah of Shirgazikhan*, madrasah of Allakulikhan*, mausoleum of Pakhlavan Mahmud*, Islam Khoja minaret* - the highest minaret in Uzbekistan, Juma mosque*.
Overnight at Hotel. Duration of tour: 7-8 hours
Transfer to the Urgench International Airport.
Flight to Tashkent at 20:05 pm HY 54 (subject to change)
Arrival to Tashkent at 21:25 pm
After arrival explore new part of capital Amir Temur and Independency squares, Memorial complex of Shahidlar Maydoni. In the afternoon we have a ride with local metro and visit TV tower for the view of new Tashkent.
Overnight at Hotel. Duration of tour: 3-4 hours
| Transfer to international airport for flight Tashkent - Singapore. (Subject to change) |
Includes / Excludes
Pakej Termasuk
- International Flight tickets.
- Accommodation as per itinerary 3 *
- Transportation during the trip English speaking Tour Guide
- Internal Flight and Train tickets
- Entrance fees to museums and sights
- Meals inclusive
- Visa
- Full Board
Pakej Tidak Termasuk
- Personal Travel Insurance
- Vacination
- Excess Baggage
- Personal Expenses
- Extra Activities and Additional Transportation
