Tuesday – Arrival in Tashkent at 6:35 AM
Transfer and check-in at the hotel
Breakfast

City tour of the capital’s highlights:

• Independence Square
• Grand Timur Square

Continuation of the tour:

• Khast Imam Historical Complex, famous for its 7th-century Quran manuscript
• Museum of Applied Arts

Dinner. Overnight in Tashkent.

Breakfast
Flight to Urgench at 7:00 AM. Transfer and check-in at the hotel.

City tour of the inner town, known as Itchan-Kala, offering a glimpse into a 19th-century Central Asian city.

Dinner. Folklore show.
Overnight in Khiva.

Thursday – Breakfast
Departure to Bukhara, a city with over 2,500 years of history.

Lunch on the way (picnic-style).
Arrival in the evening and check-in at the hotel.

Dinner.
Overnight in Bukhara.

Breakfast
City tour exploring Bukhara’s highlights:

• Ismail Samani Mausoleum, the oldest building in the city (10th century).
• Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, linked to the Prophet Job.
• Bolo-Khauz Mosque.
• The Ark Fortress, former residence of Uzbek rulers.
• Zindan, the ancient prison.

Continuation of the tour:

• Medieval trade domes from the 16th century.
• Kalon Mosque & Minaret, the tallest in Bukhara.
• Mir Arab Madrasah, still active since the 16th century.
• Ulugh Beg and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs.

Dinner.
Overnight in Bukhara.

Breakfast.
Continuation of the excursion:

• Bakhouddin Naqshband Mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of the Naqshbandi Sufi order.
• Sitorai Mokhi Khosa, the last royal palace of the Uzbek monarchy.

Departure for Samarkand.
Arrival and hotel check-in.

Dinner.
Overnight in Samarkand

Breakfast.
Excursion in the city, which is over 2750 years old:

• Ulugh Beg Observatory, the first in Central Asia.
• Shakhi Zinda complex, home to the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin.
• Mausoleum of Saint Daniel, venerated by three religions.
• Local bazaar, a lively place to explore traditional flavors.

Continuation of the excursion:

• Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, the dynastic tomb of the Timurids (15th century).
• Registan Square, the historical heart of Samarkand.
• Bibi-Khanym Madrasah, built in honor of Tamerlane’s beloved wife, Saray Mulk.
• El-Merosi Theater, showcasing traditional national costumes.

Dinner.
Overnight in Samarkand.

Breakfast.
Departure for Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane, a city with over 2700 years of history.

Excursion highlights:

• Ak-Saray Palace, Tamerlane’s summer residence.
• Dor-us Saodat Complex, where Tamerlane’s tomb was initially planned.
• Dorut-Tilovat Complex, home to the mausoleums of Tamerlane’s father and his spiritual mentor.

Return to Samarkand.

Meeting with a French-speaking student.

• Discover the traditional process of making Somsa, a famous Uzbek dish.

Dinner.
Overnight in Samarkand.

Breakfast.
Departure for Tashkent by train.

Transfer to the airport for the return flight.