Arrival in Tashkent at 07:35 with a layover in Istanbul.
Check-in at the hotel, followed by breakfast.

After some rest, departure for a sightseeing tour of Tashkent:

• Khast Imam Square, famous for its 7th-century Quran manuscript
• Chorsu Bazaar

Continuation of the excursion:

• Independence Square
• Amir Timur Square

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning flight to Urgench at 07:00. Transfer to Khiva and check-in at the hotel.

Sightseeing tour of the walled city of Itchan-Kala, offering a clear glimpse of what a Central Asian city looked like in the 19th century.

Dinner with a traditional folk show.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for Bukhara, a city straight out of an Oriental tale, with over 2,500 years of history.

Arrival in Bukhara in the evening and check-in at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a city tour:

• Ismail Samani Mausoleum, the oldest monument in Bukhara, dating back to the 10th century
• Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, linked to the Prophet Job
• Bolo-Khauz Mosque
• Ark Fortress, former residence of Bukhara’s rulers

Continuation of the excursion:

• Medieval trading domes from the 16th century
• Kalon Mosque and Minaret, the tallest in Bukhara
• Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, a 16th-century Islamic school still in operation
• Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs
• Liabi Hauz complex

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel, then continuation of the excursion:

• Bakhouddin Naqshband Complex, dedicated to the founder of the Naqshbandi Sufi order
• Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace, the summer residence of the Emir of Bukhara

Departure for Samarkand.
Arrival and check-in at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

To quote Amin Maalouf: “Samarkand, the most beautiful face that Earth has ever turned towards the sun.”

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by the start of the city tour:

• Shakhi-Zinda Complex, home to the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin
• Bibi-Khanym Madrasah, built by Tamerlane in honor of his favorite wife
• Local bazaar

Continuation of the excursion:

• Registan Square, the historic heart of the city
• Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the 15th-century tomb of the Timurid dynasty

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure for a village near Samarkand to witness the Navrouz celebrations, including:

• Buzkashi game, a traditional Central Asian equestrian sport
• Folk concerts featuring elements of local culture

Take time to admire the beauty of traditions and create unforgettable memories.

Return to Samarkand.
Free time for the rest of the day.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning visits:

• Konigil Silk Paper Workshop, where traditional silk paper is still handcrafted
• Ulugh Beg Observatory, the first observatory in Central Asia

Continuation of the excursion:

• Khudjum Carpet Factory, showcasing the art of traditional carpet weaving
• Afrasiab museum

Departure for Tashkent on the Afrosiyob high-speed train at 17:30 (280 km in 2 hours).
Arrival and check-in at the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport for the return flight.