Arrival in Tashkent by XXX flight from. Meeting with driver outside of arrival hall. Transfer to hotel and check in / standard check in after 14:00.

Free time. Overnight at hotel. Meals; no meals

Breakfast at hotel.

Check out from hotel. Start guided tour of Tashkent – The Capital of Uzbekistan, the cosmopolitan city in the heart of Central Asia:

• Khazrat Imam Complex consisting of Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum; Barak Khan Madrasah; Tillya Sheik Mosque; Museum of Islamic Books with the 7thcc Koran of Caliph Othman;
• The oldest Market of the city Chorsu Bazaar;
• Explore Tashkent Metro taking a ride to a few stations;
• Independence Square, Memorial of Victory, Romanov’s Mansion, Monument of Courage
• Amir Temur Square, Broadway Pedestrian Street Back to the hotel. Overnight in Tashkent.

Meals: breakfast

Breakfast at hotel.

Transfer to airport for flight to Urgench at ХХХ. Arrive and transfer to Khiva, 35 km 45min, an ancient capital of Khorezm. Tour in the splendid historical part Ichan-Kala:           

• Muhammad Amin khan and Muhammad Rahim khan Madrasah;
• Kalta Minar, Kunya Ark, and Museum of Zindan;
• Mausoleum of Saint Pakhlavan Makhmud, and Shergazi khan Madrasah,
• Minaret and Madrasah of Islam Khodja, and Djuma Mosque,
• Allakuli khan Madrasah and Caravan Saray, and Tash Khauli Palace and Harem;

Overnight at hotel. Meals: breakfast

After breakfast, depart to Bukhara through Kyzyl Kum Desert, the second largest desert of Central Asia. The Amu Darya River known as Oxus, is flowing through the desert and plays a role of main water resource in the region. The road takes 7-9hrs with stops.

Once you arrive to Bukhara check in to the hotel. Overnight in Bukhara.  Meals: breakfast

Breakfast at hotel.

Tour in the old center of Science and culture. Explore one of the gems of Islamic architecture, the center of Mediaeval Islamic Education. Tour includes visits to:

• Samanid Mausoleum, and Mausoleum of Chashma-Ayub,
• The Ark Citadel, and Bolo-Khauz Mosque,
• Kalon Complex consisting of Minaret, Mir-Arab Madrasah, and Mosque,
• Madrasah Of Ulugbek, and Madrasah of Abdul-Aziz khan,
• Trade domes, and Magoki – Attor mosque,
• Lyabi – Khauz complex: Nadir Divan Begi Madrasah and Khanaka; Kukeldash Madrasah;

Overnight at hotel. Meals: breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Continue tour of Bukhara:

• Chor Minor Madrasah;
• Summer Palace of last dynasty – Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace, built to host family of the Romanovs, some of the objects are exclusively were brought from Russia.
• Depart to Samarkand, the City of Glory of Tamerlane. En route visit:
• Gizjdivan Ceramics Workshop, learn about the local traditions and motifs;
• 12th c Rabat Malik Caravanserai Remains and Sardoba – water reservoir;

Upon arrival check in and time at leisure. Overnight at hotel.  Meals: breakfast

Breakfast at hotel.

Start tour in Samarkand, Once known as Eden of the East: 

• Gur-Emir mausoleum, men burial site of Timurids; Ruhabad mausoleum from outside;
• Registan Square consisting of Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillya Kari Madrasah;
• Bibi Khanum Mosque, once the largest Mosque of Central Asia
• Colorful Siyab bazaar, gathering sellers and farmers from the area;
• Shakhi Zinda Necropolis decorated with mosaic, terracotta and majolica;
• Museum of Ulugbek observatory with the original part of sextant, which was the center of science in the 15th
• Silk Paper workshop from 9th c technology revived by local craftsmen and masters;

Transfer to Railway Station for the Bullet Train Afrosiab to Tashkent. / as per timetable

Upon arrival to Tashkent transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight at hotel. Meals: breakfast

Breakfast at hotel.

Check out from hotel till 12:00. Transfer to international airport for the flight XXX.