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 – Itchan-Kala, which provides a clear idea of what a Central Asian city looked like in the 19th century.

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Otelde kahvaltı, ardından Buhara, the city of oriental tales, with over 2.500 yıllık tarih.
The journey crosses the Kızılkum Çölü, with a stop along the way to enjoy tea by the Amu Darya River.
Continuation towards Bukhara, with yolda öğle yemeği. Arrival in Bukhara in the evening and hotel check-in.

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Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a city tour:

• İsmail Samani Türbesi – the oldest monument in Bukhara, dating back to the 10. yüzyıl.
• Chashma Ayub Mausoleum – associated with the Prophet Job.
• Bolo-Khauz Camii.
• Ark Kalesi – the former residence of Bukhara’s rulers.

Lunch.

• Ortaçağ ticaret kubbeleri bir şey yok. 16. yüzyıl.
• Kalon Camii ve Minaresi – the tallest in Bukhara.
• Mir Arap Medresesi – an active Islamic school from the 16. yüzyıl.
• Uluğ Bey ve Abdülaziz Han Medreseleri.

Dinner at a Suzani embroidery master’s workshop.

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

• Baha-ud-Din Naqshband Complex – dedicated to the founder of the Naqshbandi Sufi order.
• Chor-Bakr Complex.
• Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace – the summer residence of the Emir of Bukhara.
• Chor-Minor Madrasah.

Optional: Traditional Oriental Hammam experience with full spa treatments.

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

Continuation towards Semerkant, 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.

Buraya vardıktan sonra Semerkant, hotel check-in and rest.
Later, an initial exploration of the city:
• Saint Alexius Cathedral.
• Regional Studies Museum.

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Amin Maalouf'tan alıntı yaparsak:
“Samarkand, the most beautiful face the Earth has ever turned towards the sun.”

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a city tour:
• Registan Meydanı – the historic heart of Samarkand.
• Bibi-Khanym Medresesi – built by Timur in honor of his favorite wife.
• The local bazaar – a vibrant market full of spices, dried fruits, and handicrafts.

Lunch.

• Shakhi-Zinda Kompleksi – a breathtaking necropolis housing the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin.
• Gur-e-Amir Anıt Mezarı – the final resting place of Timur.
• El-Merosi Tiyatrosu – an optional show presenting historical costumes and traditions.

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Otelde kahvaltı.

Kalkış için Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Timur. City tour of this 2,500-year-old town:
• Ak-Saray Palace – the grand summer residence of Timur.
• Dor-us Saodat Complex (“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. Günün geri kalanı için serbest zaman.

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Continuation of sightseeing in Samarkand:
• Konigil Köyü – visit to the traditional paper-making workshop.
• Uluğ Bey Gözlemevi – a historic astronomical site.
• Afrosiab Müzesi – showcasing artifacts from ancient Samarkand.
• Khudjum Halı Fabrikası – a workshop producing handwoven silk carpets.

Departure for Tashkent at 17:00 by Afrosiab high-speed train (280 km, ~2h).
Otele varış ve check-in.

Geceyi otelde geçirin.

Breakfast, followed by a city tour:
• Khast Imam Square – famous for housing the 7th-century Quran manuscript.
• Chorsu Çarşısı – a bustling traditional market.

Lunch, then continuation of sightseeing:
• Bağımsızlık Meydanı – a symbol of Uzbekistan’s sovereignty.
• Amir Timur Square – dedicated to the great conqueror.
• Museum of Applied Arts – showcasing Uzbek craftsmanship.

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

Overnight onboard the plane.