Unique Uzbekistan

Itinerary :

Day 1: Tashkent: Arrival at Tashkent International Airport. Meet and greet at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand: After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing in Tashkent. Visit old city and Hast Imam complex. Watch how traditional Uzbek bread is baked in special oven “tandyr”. After lunch on your own, transfer to Samarkand. Upon arrival, check-in into the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel (B)

Day 3: Samarkand: After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing in Samarkand. Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Shakhi-Zinda necropolis, BibiKhanum Mosque. Visit silk paper making workshop. Learn how to make ceramic pots while watching local craftsmen at work. Then, under the direction of a craftsman, try to make some ceramic pottery yourself. The pottery made by you will be later baked in the kiln and delivered to your hotel. Afternoon sightseeing tour at the Registan square, followed by the visit to Saint Daniel mausoleum – one of the holy places for three world religions. Return to the hotel for overnight stay. (B)

Day 4: Samarkand – Bukhara: After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bukhara. Check-in at the hotel upon arrival at Bukhara. Then proceed for afternoon sightseeing which includes visits to Ark medieval fortress, Samanids Mausoleum and Poi Kalon complex with one of the highest minarets in Central Asia. Return to hotel for overnight stay at the hotel (B)

Day 5: Bukhara: Breakfast at the hotel. Today is the day devoted to oriental art. Visit old Magoki Atoriy Mosque and learn how famous Bukharian carpets were made. You will also listen to interesting legends from jewelers and craftsmen in one of the old bazaars. After lunch you can visit women’s Madrassah, where the tour leader will introduce you to the life and rules of this place. Return to the hotel, time for Folklore Show at Nodir Devon Begi Madrassah. Overnight stay at the hotel (B)

Day 6: Bukhara – Khiva: Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will take long trip through the KyzylKum desert. Taking this opportunity you can communicate with nomads. During the trip you can also learn about water supply projects and problems of the Aral sea. En route time for lunch at Chayhana on your own. Upon arrival to Khiva climb Kalandar Bobo tower and view the gorgeous sunset. Return to the hotel for overnight stay at the hotel (B)

Day 7: Khiva – Urgench – Tahkent: After breakfast at the hotel, proceed for sightseeing in Khiva. Visit Ichan Kala with its palaces, mosques, madrassahs and mausoleums. Also enjoy the national Khorezmian dancing inside the harem premises of the last khan from Khiva. Time for lunch at Zainab & Rashid’s family on your own. Afternoon is at your leisure and you can spend it strolling along the town and shopping for souvenirs. Time for Farewell dinner at Taza Bag – Khiva khan’s summer residence. Transfer to the Urgench airport to take flight to Tashkent (not included). Upon arrival transfer to the hotel for overnight stay. (B, D)

Day 8: Tashkent: After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the airport for flight back home. (B)