8 Days Uzbekistan Silk Road Discovery Tour

Begin your trip with a warm welcome at Tashkent airport. Head to your hotel and check in after 1:00 PM. Freshen up and explore Tashkent on your own. Meet your fellow travelers and enjoy a traditional Uzbek dinner. After dinner, stroll in "Tashkent City."

Grab a quick bite in the morning and head to the train station in Tashkent. Board the fast train to Samarkand and arrive at 10:43 AM. A driver will meet you and drive you to your hotel. Today, with a guide, see famous places in Samarkand. Visit the impressive Registan Square, Gur-Emir's tomb, and the enormous Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
Go to Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugh Beg's old star-gazing spot, and Khoja Daniyar's tomb. To cap off a day of history and culture, dine at Karimbek Restaurant.

After breakfast at the hotel, head to the train station. Catch the train to Bukhara and arrive at 11:19. A driver will then take you to your hotel to rest. Visit Bukhara's main spots: the Samanid Mausoleum and Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, the Ark Fortress, and the Po-i-Kalyan complex.
See Abdulaziz-Khan and Ulugbek schools and old markets. Finally, stroll around Lyabi-Hauz Square and see a statue of Hodja Nasreddin. The day ends with dinner at a local's house. There, learn to make Bukharan pilaf, a dish made from meat, onions, rice, and spices.

After breakfast, continue seeing Bukhara. Visit the pretty Sitorai Mohi Khosa Palace, the holy grave of Bahauddin Naqshbandi, and the old Chor-Bakr graveyard. Take great photos in Bukhara's old, slim lanes. End the day with an excellent local meal at Lyabi-Khauz restaurant.

After breakfast, head to Khiva. Go through the Kyzyl-Kum desert, stopping to see the Amudarya River and enjoying the desert air. When you reach Khiva, stay in a cozy hotel in the Ichan-Kala fortress. Later, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, walk in Ichan-Kala. See the streets and buildings light up. End the day with a great dinner at a local's house. Try Tukhm-Barak, a unique dish.

After breakfast, start a walking tour in Khiva. See famous spots in Ichan-Kala, including the Kalta-Minor Minaret and the Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah. Next, see the Kunya-Ark fortress. It has mosques, homes, and a view spot. With its 218 wood columns, the Juma Mosque is a crucial stop.
Next, see the Mahmud Pakhlavan mausoleum with blue domes. Then, check out the tall Islam Khodja Minaret and the Ak Mosque. The tour includes the Anush-khan Bathhouse and the Alla-Kuli-Khan School. End your tour at the Tash-Hauli Palace and Ichan-Kala's walls. Eat at a local spot for dinner and enjoy a folklore show.

Start your day with an early breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Be transferred to Urgench Airport for your flight HY52, which will depart for Tashkent at 09:00. Upon your arrival at 11:00, your driver will meet you and take you to the hotel for check-in and some rest. Embark on an exciting excursion to explore Tashkent in the afternoon.
Visit the Khast-Imam Ensemble, the Chorsu Bazaar known for its striking turquoise domes, the Monument of Courage, Amir Timur and Mustakillik Squares, and the Museum of Applied Arts, which houses unique exhibits. Your day will culminate with a farewell dinner at the Nur restaurant.

After a breakfast filled with the aromas of Uzbek cuisine, head to the Tashkent airport, where every corner is filled with noise and bustle, reminiscent of the crossroads of countless stories and travels. On the way to check in for your return flight, pictures of vibrant bazaars, the majestic architecture of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva and the warm smiles of residents who opened their hearts to you will emerge in your memory. In the lively atmosphere of the airport, amid the echo of arrivals and departures, say goodbye to Uzbekistan.