Ankunft in Taschkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. A short city tour:

• Khast Imam Square, home to the original 7th-century Quran manuscript
• Chorsu bazar
• Unabhängigkeitsplatz
• Amir Timur Square

Dinner.
Übernachtung in Taschkent.

Frühstück. Morning flight to Urgench unter 8:00 AM. Transfer and check-in at the hotel.

City tour of Itchan-Kala, the inner fortress of Khiva, offering a glimpse into what a 19th-century Central Asian city looked like.

Dinner.
Übernachtung in Chiwa.

Frühstück. Abreise nach Bukhara, a city with over 2,500 years of history.

Mittagessen on the way.

Arrival in the evening. Check-in at the hotel.

Dinner.
Übernachtung in Bukhara.

Bukhara

Frühstück.
City tour of Bukhara’s main attractions:

• Mittelalterliche Handelskuppeln von der 16. Jahrhundert
• Kalon Mosque and Minaret, the tallest in Bukhara
• Mir Arab Madrasah (16th century), still in operation today

Lunch.

• Ulugh Beg and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs
• The Ark Fortress, former residence of the Uzbek rulers
• Zindan, the ancient prison

Dinner.
Übernachtung in Bukhara.

Frühstück.
Continuation of the city tour:

• Ismail Samani Mausoleum, the oldest building in Bukhara (10th century)
• Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, associated with the Prophet Job
• Bolo-Khauz-Moschee

Lunch.

• Sitorai Mokhi Khosa, the last palace of the Uzbek monarchy
• Bakhauddin Naqshband Mausoleum, an important Sufi pilgrimage site

Dinner.
Übernachtung in Bukhara.

Frühstück. Departure for Aydarkul to experience a desert safari camping.

On the way, visit Nurata, a historic town with sacred sites.

Arrival at the yurt camp in the desert. Activities include:

• Camel ride through the dunes
• Visit to Aydarkul Lake, a stunning oasis in the steppe
• Return to the yurt camp

Dinner, gefolgt von einer Kazakh folklore evening with traditional songs around the campfire.

Overnight in yurts.

Frühstück. Abreise nach Sentyab, a traditional mountain village known for its authentic rural life.

Mittagessen upon arrival, followed by a village excursion:

• Discover local traditions and daily life of the villagers
• Walk through the picturesque landscapes of the Nuratau mountains

Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse, offering a true immersive experience with the locals.

Frühstück. Abreise nach Samarkand, one of the most legendary cities on the Silk Road.

Arrival and check-in at a guesthouse.

Mittagessen, followed by a city tour to explore its millennia-old heritage:

• Ulugh-Beg-Observatorium, the first astronomical observatory in Central Asia
• Shakhi Zinda Complex, a stunning necropolis housing the tomb of Prophet Muhammad’s cousin
• Mausoleum of Saint Daniel, revered by followers of three major religions

Dinner and overnight stay in Samarkand.

Frühstück. Full-day sightseeing tour of Samarkand:

• Gur-e-Amir-Mausoleum – the dynastic tomb of the Timurid rulers (15th century)
• Registan-Platz – the historic heart of the city, surrounded by its three majestic madrasahs
• Bibi-Khanym Madrasa – built in honor of Timur’s beloved wife, Saray Mulk

Dinner and overnight in Samarkand.

Frühstück. Abreise nach Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel and sightseeing tour of this 2,700-year-old city:

• Ak-Saray Palace – Timur’s summer residence, once the grandest in Central Asia
• Dor-us Saodat Complex – includes the crypt Timur built for himself
• Dorut Tilavat Complex – houses the mausoleums of Timur’s father and spiritual mentor

Lunch. Departure to Tersak, a picturesque mountain village. Overnight stay at a local French professor’s house for an immersive experience.

Frühstück. Rückkehr nach Samarkandgefolgt von Mittagessen in the city.

Abreise nach Taschkent by car or on the Afrosiab high-speed train. Upon arrival, check-in at the hotel.

Dinner. Overnight in Taschkent.

Frühstück. Übergabe an die Flughafen and flight home.