Magical 8-Day Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour

Arrive in Tashkent, where your driver will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in is available from 2:00 PM. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure with no scheduled activities.

Start your day with breakfast at the hotel before heading out on a guided sightseeing tour of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia. Begin your exploration in the Old City with a visit to the Khast-Imam Complex, which houses the world’s oldest Quran, once owned by the third Caliph, Uthman. This historic site also includes the Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari.

Next, visit Chorsu Bazaar, then take a ride on the Tashkent Metro to the city center, where you’ll explore the Museum of Applied Arts. Afterward, take a walk through Navoi Theater Square and continue to Amir Timur Square, where the Tashkent city tour concludes.

Following the tour, transfer to the domestic airport for an evening flight to Urgench, departing at 8:25 PM (a 1-hour, 30-minute flight covering 1,093 km). Upon arrival in Urgench at 9:55 PM, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Khiva (30 km, approximately 35 minutes).

Tour duration: approximately 5-6 hours

After breakfast, start your sightseeing tour of Khiva, a highlight of the Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour. Explore the Ichan-Qala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit its many historic landmarks, including Kunya-Ark, Sayeed Alauddin Mausoleum, Arab-Mukhamadkhan Madrasah, Oq-Masjid Mosque, Hodjan Berdi-biya Madrasah, Shirgazikhan Madrasah, Abdullakhan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Allakulikhan Madrasah, Tosh-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, and the Islom-Khoja Minaret.

At 7:00 PM, transfer to the domestic airport for a flight to Bukhara, scheduled to depart at 9:00 PM and arrive at 10:00 PM. Upon arrival in Bukhara, transfer to your hotel.

Important Note: During peak season, if the flight is fully booked, travelers may be rescheduled for a morning flight the following day. In some cases, transportation may be arranged by train or minivan instead.

Tea/coffee break included

Sightseeing tour duration: approximately 4-5 hours

After breakfast, embark on a walking tour of Bukhara’s historic landmarks. Visit the Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, and the city’s traditional trade domes. Explore the iconic Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, and Miri-Arab Madrasah, followed by the Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs. Continue to the Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, and the Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums.

In the evening, enjoy a cultural experience with a National Show at Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, followed by a delicious dinner at a traditional local house.

Tea/coffee break included

Sightseeing tour duration: approximately 6-7 hours

After breakfast, continue your Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour with a visit to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, featuring a unique blend of Oriental and Russian architecture. Next, explore the Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi and the Fayzulla Khodjaev House Museum.

In the afternoon, depart from Bukhara and drive to Samarkand (470 km, approximately 4-5 hours). Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and spend the night.

Tea/coffee break included

Sightseeing tour duration: approximately 3-4 hours

After breakfast, embark on a sightseeing tour of Samarkand. Visit the breathtaking Registan Square, the Gur Emir Mausoleum—the final resting place of Amir Timur—the remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, the lively Siab Bazaar, and the historic Ulugbek Observatory.

Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore at your own pace.

Tea/coffee break included

Sightseeing tour duration: approximately 6-7 hours

After breakfast, continue your sightseeing tour of Samarkand. Visit the Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, the Afrasiab Museum, and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then, drive to Konigil village to see the traditional process of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Enjoy a farewell lunch in Samarkand.

At 4:30 PM, transfer to the train station for the high-speed Afrosiyob train, departing at 5:30 PM (300 km, approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes). Arrive in Tashkent at 7:40 PM, where you’ll be picked up and transferred to your hotel.

Tea/coffee break included

Sightseeing tour duration: approximately 4-5 hours

Looking for more adventure? Extend your trip with a visit to the unspoiled nature of Aidarkul or explore Penjikent, the oldest city in Tajikistan.

Check out of the hotel by noon, then transfer to the airport for your departure. This concludes your 8-day Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour.