Arrival in Tashkent unter 07:35, with a layover in Istanbul.
Check-in at the Hotelgefolgt von Frühstück.

After some rest, start exploring Tashkent’s highlights:

• Khast Imam Square, famous for its 7th-century Quran manuscript
• Chorsu-Basar, a vibrant traditional market

Lunch break (at your own expense), then continue the tour:

• Unabhängigkeitsplatz
• Amir-Timur-Platz

Übernachtung im Hotel

Frühstück im Hotel.

Flight to Termez unter 13:30. Upon arrival, transfer and check-in at the hotel.

Afternoon excursions:

• Termez Archaeological Museum – Home to unique artifacts showcasing the history and culture of the region.
• Kirk Kiz Palace - A 9th-century structure offering a glimpse into the region’s ancient architecture and history.

Übernachtung im Hotel

Nach Frühstück, head to the Zurmala Tower, an impressive Buddhist stupa von der Kushan era.

Other visits include:

• Fayaz Tepa - A Buddhist monastery dating back to the 2nd-3rd centuries.
• Kara Tepa – If security conditions allow, visit this monastic complex near the Afghan border.
• Ancient city of Ayritam - A fascinating archaeological site von der Kushan Empire (1st-3rd century AD).
• Mausoleum of Saint Hakim-i Termizi – An important pilgrimage site.
• Sultan Saadat Necropolis - A remarkable burial site für die region’s nobles and saints.

Übernachtung im Hotel

Frühstück im Hotel.
Transfer to Darband.

• Visit the Darband Gorges and enjoy a scenic walk along the mountain cliffs.
• Stop at the Khudjamaykhona natural spring.
• Transfer to the picturesque Sairob village to admire its ancient plane trees.
• Explore the red canyons of Tangisara and visit Padang village.
• Discover the juniper forest and the stunning Zaurboshi Gorges.
• Überweisung an Boysun, a region known for its rich cultural heritage.
• Visit the Art Suzane Craft Centerberühmt für seine traditional embroidery.

Mahlzeiten: Breakfast at the hotel / Mittagessen / Dinner with a local family
Overnight at a local homestay

Breakfast at the homestay.
Depart for Shakhrisabz (189 km, ~3h), the birthplace of Tamerlane.

Sightseeing in Shakhrisabz:

• Aksarai Palace (The White Palace), Tamerlane’s grand summer residence.
• Dorus Saodat Complex (The Abode of Power), an important Timurid dynasty mausoleum.
• Dorut Tilovat Complex (The Abode of Reflection), a spiritual and educational center.

Mittagspause.

Weiter zu Samarkand (120 km, ~2h).
Upon arrival, Hotel-Check-in.

Mahlzeiten: Breakfast at the hotel / Lunch free / Dinner at a restaurant
Übernachtung im Hotel

As Amin Maalouf once said, “Samarkand, the most beautiful face that the Earth has ever turned towards the sun.”

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a guided city tour:

• Ulugh-Beg-Observatorium, one of the most advanced astronomical centers of the 15th century.
• Shakhi Zinda Complex, a stunning necropolis that houses the tomb of Prophet Muhammad’s cousin.
• Bibi-Khanym Madrasa, a magnificent structure built by Tamerlane in honor of his beloved wife.
• Siab Bazaar, a bustling local market offering spices, dried fruits, and traditional sweets.

Mittagspause.

• Registan-Platzdie architectural heart of Samarkand, home to the iconic Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tilla-Kari madrasahs.
• Gur-e-Amir-Mausoleumdie final resting place of Tamerlane, adorned with intricate blue domes and mosaics.

Übernachtung im Hotel

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for the Aydarkul for a unique camping safari.

• Arrival at the yurt camp, a traditional nomadic settlement.
• Camel ride across the desert landscapes.
• Visit to Lake Aydarkul, an oasis in the middle of the steppe.
• Swimming in the lake, depending on weather conditions.
• Return to the yurt camp for relaxation.

Evening program:

• Dinner under the stars, surrounded by the tranquility of the desert.
• Traditional Kazakh songs by the fire, immersing in nomadic culture.

Overnight at the yurt camp

Breakfast at the yurt camp, then departure for Bukhara über Nurata.

Visit to the Wall of Alexander the Great und die water reservoir mit sacred fish.
Stop at the caravanserai Rabat-i-Malik und die Sardoba water reservoir.

On the way, visit Gijduvan to explore the workshop of master ceramist Abdullo Narzullaev.
Excursion to the Ceramics Museum and pottery workshop, followed by a discovery of traditional silk embroidery.

Continuation to Bukhara. Arrival and check-in at the hotel.

Übernachtung im Hotel

Breakfast at the Hotel, followed by the start of the city tour:
• Ismail Samani Mausoleumdas älteste Monument in Buchara, das aus der Zeit des 10. Jahrhundert.
• Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, linked to the Prophet Job.
• Bolo-Khauz-Moschee.
• Festung Arche, the residence of Bukhara’s rulers.
• Mittelalterliche Handelskuppeln von der 16. Jahrhundert.
• Kalon Moschee und Minarett, the tallest in Bukhara.
• Mir Arab Madrasa, a still-active 16. Jahrhundert Islamic school.
• Ulughbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs.
• Lyabi Khauz Complex.

Übernachtung im Hotel

Breakfast at the Hotel, followed by the continuation of the Bukhara tour:
• Bakhouddin-Naqshband-Komplex, gewidmet dem founder of the Naqshbandi Sufi order.
• Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palastdie Sommerresidenz of the Emir of Bukhara.
• Chor Minor Madrasah.
• Chor Bakr Complex.

Übernachtung im Hotel

Bukhara – Khiva

Breakfast at the Hotel, then departure for Chiwa, a city of Oriental tales with over 2.500 Jahre Geschichte.
Mittagessen en route. Ankunft in Chiwa in the evening and check-in at the Hotel.
Abendessen mit einem folklore show.

Übernachtung im Hotel

Die inner city, known as Itchan-Kala, offers an immersion into a Central Asian city as it was in the 19. Jahrhundert.

The main sites include:

• Kunya-Arche-Palast
• Kalta Minaret
• Mohammed Aminkhan Madrasah
• Mohammed Rakhimkhan II Madrasah
• Pahlawan Mahmoud Complex
• Juma-Moschee
• Tash Khovli Palace
• Islam Khodja Madrasah

In the evening, you can climb Ak-Sheikh Tower to enjoy a panoramic view von Chiwa.

Breakfast at the hotel / Lunch on your own / Dinner at the restaurant
Übernachtung im Hotel

Breakfast, then transfer to Urgench für die return flight.