Silk Road Splendors of Uzbekistan.

Upon arrival at the airport in Tashkent, you’ll be warmly welcomed after clearing customs.
Begin your journey with a guided tour of Uzbekistan’s modern capital:

• Explore the Khazrat-i-Imam Complex, home to the 7th-century Uthman Quran, one of the world’s oldest.

• Visit Barak Khan and Moyie Mubarek Madrasahs, and the Friday Mosque.

• Discover the Chorsu Bazaar, the city’s oldest and most vibrant marketplace.

• See the Kukeldash Madrasah, rebuilt in 2007, and walk through Eski Juva, the old city.

Later in the day (or midday), fly to Urgench, followed by a short transfer to Khiva (30 km).
Check-in at the Silk Road Caravanserai Hotel or similar.

Full day guided tour of Khiva, a stunning open-air museum and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore the walled inner city, Itchan Kala, perfectly preserved between the 18th–20th centuries.

• Visit the Tash Khauli Palace, home of Khiva’s Khans, with its richly decorated courtyard and aïwan.

• Climb the Ak-Sheikh-Bobo Tower for panoramic views.

• Admire the Islam Khodja Minaret, the tallest in the city.

• Enter the Djouma Mosque, known for its 200 intricately carved wooden pillars.

• Discover the Mausoleum of Pakhlavan Mahmud, Khiva’s patron saint.

• Stop by the Kalta Minor Minaret, famously unfinished but beautifully tiled in brilliant blue.

Free time in the afternoon to wander or relax.
Overnight at Caravanserai Hotel or similar.

After breakfast, enjoy free time in Khiva.
In the afternoon, board a train through the Kyzylkum Desert en route to Bukhara.

Upon arrival, transfer to Helene Oasis Hotel or similar.
Evening at leisure.

A full day to explore Bukhara, once a major center of Islamic learning and Persian culture.

• Tour the Po-i-Kalyan Complex (mosque, minaret & madrasah).

• Visit the Ulugh Beg Madrasah and explore the covered trading domes of the old bazaar.

• Wander around the Lyab-i Hauz ensemble — a tranquil square surrounded by historical buildings.

• Visit Magoki-Attori Mosque and the charming Chor Minor, with its unique four towers.

Afternoon:

• Tour the Ark Citadel, residence of Bukhara’s emirs until 1920.

• Visit Bala Hauz Mosque (“mosque by the pool”).

• End with the Samanid Mausoleum, a rare gem of early Islamic architecture.

Overnight at Helene Oasis or similar.

After a free morning in Bukhara, transfer to the station for your train to Samarkand — the jewel of the Silk Road.

Upon arrival, check-in at Jahongir Guesthouse or similar.

Begin your tour of this fabled city, rich in history and color:

• Marvel at Registan Square, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture with three majestic madrasahs.

• Visit the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, once the largest in the Islamic world.

• Browse the local bazaar, a feast for the senses.

• Explore Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, final resting place of Tamerlane.

• Tour the Museum of Cultural History, featuring an impressive archaeological section.

Overnight at Jahongir Guesthouse.

Continue your visit with Samarkand’s spiritual and scientific landmarks:

• Wander the breathtaking Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, a corridor of mosaic-covered mausoleums.

• Visit the Ulugh Beg Observatory, home of the great 15th-century astronomer king.

Enjoy a traditional lunch and farewell dinner with your group.
Overnight at Jahongir Guesthouse.

Early morning transfer to the airport for your return flight via Istanbul or other international hub.