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 – 伊灿卡拉, 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 布哈拉, the city of oriental tales, with over 2500 年的历史.
The journey crosses the 克孜勒库姆沙漠, with a stop along the way to enjoy tea by the 阿姆河.
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:

• 伊斯梅尔-萨马尼陵墓 – the oldest monument in Bukhara, dating back to the 十世纪.
• 查什马-阿尤布陵墓 – associated with the 先知工作.
• 博洛-考兹清真寺.
• 方舟要塞 – the former residence of Bukhara’s rulers.

Lunch.

• 中世纪交易穹顶 从 十六世纪.
• 卡隆清真寺和尖塔 – the tallest in Bukhara.
• Mir Arab Madrasah – an active Islamic school from the 十六世纪.
• Ulugh Beg and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs.

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 Naqshbandi Sufi order.
• Chor-Bakr Complex.
• 西托莱摩克西-科萨宫 – the summer residence of the Emir of Bukhara.
• Chor-Minor Madrasah.

Optional: Traditional Oriental Hammam experience with full spa treatments.

Overnight at the hotel.

Departure towards 撒马尔罕, 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 撒马尔罕, 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.

抵达 撒马尔罕, hotel check-in and rest.
Later, an initial exploration of the city:
• Saint Alexius Cathedral.
• Regional Studies Museum.

Overnight at the hotel.

引用阿明-马鲁夫的话
"撒马尔罕，地球上最美丽的面孔" "Samarkand, the most beautiful face the Earth has ever turned towards the sun."

Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a city tour:
• 雷吉斯坦广场 – the historic heart of Samarkand.
• 比比-汉姆学校 – built by Timur in honor of his favorite wife.
• The local bazaar – a vibrant market full of spices, dried fruits, and handicrafts.

Lunch.

• 沙希-津达建筑群 – a breathtaking necropolis housing the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad’s cousin.
• 古尔-阿米尔陵 – the final resting place of Timur.
• El-Merosi Theater – an optional show presenting historical costumes and traditions.

Overnight at the hotel.

在酒店用早餐。

出发前往 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. Free time for the rest of the day.

Overnight at the hotel.

Continuation of sightseeing in Samarkand:
• 科尼吉尔村 – visit to the traditional paper-making workshop.
• 乌卢格贝天文台 – a historic astronomical site.
• Afrosiab Museum – showcasing artifacts from ancient Samarkand.
• 胡德朱姆地毯厂 – a workshop producing handwoven silk carpets.

Departure for Tashkent at 17:00 by Afrosiab high-speed train (280 km, ~2h).
抵达酒店并办理入住手续。

Overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast, followed by a city tour:
• 哈斯特伊玛目广场 – famous for housing the 7th-century Quran manuscript.
• 乔苏集市 – a bustling traditional market.

Lunch, then continuation of sightseeing:
• 独立广场 – a symbol of Uzbekistan’s sovereignty.
• 阿米尔-帖木儿广场 – 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.