Khiva-Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent - 7 Days
About this tour
Four cities that left a great mark in the world history of antiquity, cities that served as a portal to the great silk road. Khiva with the ancient preserved city of Ichan Kala, will immerse you in the atmosphere of the eastern world of antiquity, it is amazing how this city has been preserved, with magnificent views, and beautiful sunsets of many domes and minarets. Bukhara and Samarkand cities will complement all this beauty. This program will will give you a rich depth of history of Uzbekistan!
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Urgench International Airport, Urgench, Uzbekistan to Khiva, Uzbekistan
Arrival at Urgench airport. Transfer to Khiva hotel to leave luggage and take additional breakfast. (Accommodation at the hotel from 14:00) At 11:00 – start of guided tour of the ancient complex of Ichan Kala: Kunya Ark, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, Ichan Kala Minaret and Madrasah, Kalta Minor Minaret, Tash Khovli Palace, Ak Mosque, Anusha Khan Public Baths, Muhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Friday Mosque. Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Khiva, Uzbekistan to Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Long transfer to Bukhara (450 km, 7-8 hours) through Kizilkum desert (red sands). Arrival and accommodation at the hotel. Free time for a walk through the narrow streets of the old city. Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Start of Bukhara sightseeing: Ismail Samani Mausoleum, built in the X century, a masterpiece of Arab geometry, including a mosque (XVIII century). Chashmayyah Ayub Mausoleum. Bolo House complex, Visit to the majestic Arq Citadel, which was the residence of the Emir until 1920. Visit to the magnificent architectural complex Poi Kalon (XII-XVI centuries.), including the mosque Masjidi Kalon, Miri Arab Madrasah and the highest minaret of its time in the East. Visit to Ulugbek Madrasah, built by Tamerlane’s grandson in 1417, Abdul-Aziz Khan Madrasah (XVII century), Abdullah Khan Tim Madrasah (XVI century), built in 1577 and used by Afghan silk and wool traders, Visit to the 16th century covered market known as “merchant domes”. Gold embroidery, copper, blacksmith and weaving workshops are discovered during the visit. Walk around the old city of Bukhara: tour of Lyabi Hauz complex of XVI-XVII centuries with Nodir Divan-Begi Madrasah, Kukeldash Madrasah and Nodir Devon-Begi Khanaka. Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight at the hotel
Day 4: Bukhara, Uzbekistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Breakfast. Departure to Samarkand (280 km, about 5 hours drive). After lunch visit to the famous Registan Square, which includes Ulugbek, Tilla Kori and Sherdor madrassahs. Visit to the Gur Emir Mausoleum. Visit to Konigil Meros paper factory. Lunch and dinner are not included. In the evening – visit to the historical and ethnographic park “Eternal City”. Overnight in hotel.
Day 5: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Breakfast. We will resume our tour of Samarkand with a visit to the Shahi-Zinda necropolis. Visit to Ulugbek Observatory, Saint Daniel mausoleum, Afrosiab Archaeological Museum, Bibi Khanim Mosque and Siab Market – the busiest market in the city. Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Samarkand, Uzbekistan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Breakfast. Transfer to the train station and departure to Tashkent on speed train “Afrosiab”. After arrival we continue our journey to the capital of Uzbekistan – Tashkent. It is a very dynamic and modern city with its own history. Visit to Hast Imam Square, where Barakkhan Madrasah, Tillya-Sheikh Mosque and Kaffal Ash-Shashi Mausoleum (XVI century) are located. A walk through the largest and most dynamic market of Uzbekistan – Chorsu. Visit to Tashkent City amusement park. Lunch and dinner are not included. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Tashkent International Airport, Тоshkent, Uzbekistan
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport.
What's included
1. Accommodation in 3* star hotels 2. Meals: B&B – 7 breakfasts 3. Services of local guides at the visits 4. Train tickets Samarkand-Tashkent 5. A/C transportation throughout the trip
1. Insurance 2. International flights 3. Entrance tickets to the sites indicated in the program 4. Uzbek visa 5. Meals: lunches and dinners 7. Personal expenses, including on-site photo and video rights 8. Excess baggage 9. Recommended tips for guides and drivers
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Urgench International Airport, Urgench, Uzbekistan to Khiva, Uzbekistan