Reception at Urgench airport and transfer to Khiva (30 km). Breakfast and some rest before setting off to explore the city.
Excursion to the inner city – Итчан-Кала, which provides a clear idea of what a Central Asian city looked like in the 19th century.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel, then departure for Бухара, the city of oriental tales, with over 2 500 лет истории.
The journey crosses the Пустыня Кызылкум, with a stop along the way to enjoy tea by the Amu Darya River.
Continuation towards Bukhara, with lunch en route. Arrival in Bukhara in the evening and hotel check-in.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a city tour:

- Мавзолей Исмаила Самани – the oldest monument in Bukhara, dating back to the 10 век.
- Мавзолей Чашма Аюб – associated with the Пророк Иов.
- Мечеть Боло-Хауз.
- Крепость Ковчег – the former residence of Bukhara’s rulers.

Lunch.

- Средневековые торговые купола из 16 век.
- Мечеть и минарет Калон – the tallest in Bukhara.
- Медресе Мир Араб – an active Islamic school from the 16 век.
- Медресе Улугбека и Абдулазизхана.

Dinner at a Suzani embroidery master’s workshop.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a continuation of the city tour:

- Baha-ud-Din Naqshband Complex – dedicated to the founder of the Суфийский орден Накшбанди.
- Chor-Bakr Complex.
- Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace – the summer residence of the Эмир Бухары.
- Chor-Minor Madrasah.

Optional: Traditional Oriental Hammam experience with full spa treatments.

Overnight at the hotel.

Departure towards Самарканд, with a stop in Гиждуван to visit the ceramic workshop of master Abdullo Nurullaev.
Tour of the Музей керамики and pottery workshop, followed by an introduction to traditional silk-thread embroidery practiced by the women of the family.

Continuation towards Самарканд, with visits en route:
- Rabat-i-Malik Caravanserai – an ancient stop along the Silk Road.
- Sardoba Reservoir – a historical water storage system.

Lunch on the way.

По прибытии в Самарканд, hotel check-in and rest.
Later, an initial exploration of the city:
- Saint Alexius Cathedral.
- Regional Studies Museum.

Overnight at the hotel.

Цитируя Амина Маалуфа:
“Samarkand, the most beautiful face the Earth has ever turned towards the sun.”

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a city tour:
- Площадь Регистан – the historic heart of Samarkand.
- Медресе Биби-Ханым – built by Timur in honor of his favorite wife.
- The local bazaar – a vibrant market full of spices, dried fruits, and handicrafts.

Lunch.

- Комплекс Шахи-Зинда – a breathtaking necropolis housing the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin.
- Мавзолей Гур-и-Амир – the final resting place of Timur.
- Театр Эль-Мероси – an optional show presenting historical costumes and traditions.

Overnight at the hotel.

Завтрак в отеле.

Отправление в Шахрисабз, the birthplace of Timur. City tour of this 2,500-year-old town:
- Дворец Ак-Сарай – the grand summer residence of Timur.
- Комплекс Дор-ус Саодат (“Abode of Felicity”) – home to Timur’s family mausoleums.
- Dor-ut Tilavat Complex (“Abode of Meditation”) – housing the tomb of Timur’s father and his spiritual mentor.

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

Overnight at the hotel.

Continuation of sightseeing in Samarkand:
- Деревня Конигил – visit to the traditional paper-making workshop.
- Обсерватория Улугбека – a historic astronomical site.
- Afrosiab Museum – showcasing artifacts from ancient Samarkand.
- Худжумская ковровая фабрика – a workshop producing handwoven silk carpets.

Departure for Tashkent at 17:00 by Afrosiab high-speed train (280 km, ~2h).
Прибытие и регистрация в отеле.

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast, followed by a city tour:
- Площадь Хаст Имам – famous for housing the Рукопись Корана VII века.
- Базар Чорсу – a bustling traditional market.

Lunch, then continuation of sightseeing:
- Площадь Независимости – a symbol of Uzbekistan’s sovereignty.
- Площадь Амира Тимура – dedicated to the great conqueror.
- Музей прикладного искусства – showcasing Uzbek craftsmanship.

Farewell dinner in the evening.
Transfer to the airport for the return flight.

Overnight onboard the plane.