The Turquoise Domes of Uzbekistan 8 days
8 days / 7 Nights|Group|Tashkent, Urgench/ Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand| 4.6
Dive into the world of Eastern fairy tales and discover the ancient cities of the Great Silk Road. An unforgettable eight days in Uzbekistan will offer you magical encounters with history, breathtaking architecture adorned with turquoise domes of mosques, the rich flavors of national cuisine, and the legendary hospitality of the Uzbek people.
Travel Path
TASHKENT
7:00
URGENCH/ KHIVA
8:30
1hours30minutes
BUKHARA
16:46
SAMARKAND
19:10
2hours 20minuteshours
Accommodation
TASHKENT•1 Nights
URGENCH/ KHIVA•1 Nights
BUKHARA•2 Nights
SAMARKAND•4 Nights
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Itinerary
1
Day 1
- Tashkent
- Arrive at Tashkent Airport
- Airport greeting and transfer.
- Breakfast.
- Hotel rooms available from 14:00.
- Visit Tashkent’s old town: Khast-Imam Square (Hazrat Imam), the spiritual center
- Continue to Independence Square and Theater Square, featuring the Monument of Courage commemorating the devastating 1966 quake.
- Tour the Museum of Applied Arts, housed in the former residence of Russian diplomat Polovtsev and built by local artisans in the late 19th century.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight at the hotel.
2
Day 2
- Tashkent → Urgench → Khiva
- Early breakfast or grab-and-go boxes.
- Transfer to the airport at 04:45 for flight HY to Urgench (arrival 07:00–08:30).
- Transfer to Khiva (approx. 40 km).
- Hotel check-in from 14:00.
- Explore Xiva—an open-air, “fairytale city” with over 50 Eastern architectural monuments hidden within its narrow lanes. Enter Ichan-Kala: Kunya Ark, Kalta Minor, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, Islam Khodja Madrasa and Minaret, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa, Juma Mosque, Tash-Khovli Palace, underground baths, and the covered bazaar.
- Visit a local crafts workshop at 97 Mahmud Koshgariy St, Samarkand (note: address seems mixed—please verify). Sample hot tandir-baked Uzbek breads.
- Dinner at a local family’s home.
- Overnight in Khiva
3
Day 3
- Khiva → Bukhara
- Breakfast.
- Drive through the Kyzylkum Desert to Bukhara.
- Bukhara: Known as the “Pearl of the East,” this Silk Road oasis city has a history stretching back 2,500 years. Situated in the fertile Zarafshan River valley, it was long a hub of trade, craftsmanship—especially jewelry, fine embroidery, carpets, and metalwork.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
4
Day 4
- Bukhara
- Breakfast.
- Begin with the Lyabi-Hauz ensemble, including Nadir Divan Begi and Kukeldash Madrasas.
- Stroll through the trade domes—Toki Sarrafon, Telpak Furushon, and Zargaron—where artisans sell jewelry, miniatures, and more.
- Visit a traditional teahouse to enjoy aromatic tea with local sweets.
- Tour the Po-i-Kalyan complex (12th–16th centuries): Kalyan Mosque, Kalyan Minaret, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa.
- See the Samanid Mausoleum (10th century)—a crown jewel of Central Asian architecture.
- Visit a puppet-making studio.
- Dinner at a restaurant.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
5
Day 5
- Bukhara → Samarkand
- Breakfast.
- Continue Bukhara adventure: Visit Chor Minor, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum (a healing spring), and Ark Citadel.
- Explore Sitorai Mohi Hosa, the summer residence of Amir Said Alim Khan.
- Transfer to the Afrosiyob train station (approx. 15 km).
- At 16:46, depart by fast train to Samarkand; arrive at 19:10.
- Arrival in Samarkand and transfer to the hotel.
6
Day 6
- Samarkand
- Breakfast.
- Begin exploring the city with a visit to Registan Square — Central Asia’s most iconic and beautiful plaza, surrounded by three majestic madrasahs
- Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque (15th century), built in honor of Timur’s favorite wife. Here, you'll hear one of the most charming legends of the East.
- Enjoy a walk down Tashkent Street, the city's main pedestrian road, leading toward the bustling Siab Bazaar — a colorful, lively market full of local goods and spices.
- Visit the spectacular Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis (11th–19th centuries) — one of Samarkand's most sacred and visually stunning landmarks.
- Stop by the "Meros" silk paper workshop to learn about the traditional paper-making techniques of the region.
- In the evening, enjoy dinner in the home of a local family — a chance to experience authentic Uzbek hospitality.
- Overnight at the hotel.
7
Day 7
- Samarkand
- Breakfast.
- Full-day sightseeing:
- Explore the Ulugh Beg Observatory (15th century), where the great astronomer accurately measured the length of the year — with a margin of error of just 1.25 seconds!
- Visit the Samarkand History Museum and the remains of the ancient city of Afrosiab.
- See the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum (15th century), the final resting place of Timur (Tamerlane) and other members of the Timurid dynasty.
- Visit a handmade silk carpet factory, where you can observe the intricate weaving process.
- Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Overnight at the hotel.
8
Day 8
- Departure: Samarkand
- Early breakfast or breakfast boxes provided.
- Transfer to Samarkand International Airport
Prices & Booking
Departure Dates
Nov 1, 2025 - Nov 9, 2025
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- Child prices apply to ages 2-12
- Infants under 2 travel free
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