• 7 Days
• Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan, the heart of the Silk Road, is a land where ancient history and vibrant culture come alive at every turn. From the dazzling blue domes of Samarkand’s Registan Square to the winding alleys of Bukhara and the timeless walls of Khiva, the country feels like a living museum of Islamic architecture and Central Asian heritage. Yet beyond its legendary cities, Uzbekistan surprises with bustling bazaars, warm hospitality, rich cuisine, and a dynamic spirit that bridges past and present. Whether you’re chasing the romance of caravan routes or discovering hidden corners of daily life, Uzbekistan offers a journey as colorful and unforgettable as its tiled mosaics.

Day 1 – Arrival in Tashkent

• Arrive in Tashkent (capital city).
• Explore:
  • Khast-Imam Complex (famous for the world’s oldest Qur’an).
  • Chorsu Bazaar – bustling traditional market under a turquoise dome.
  • Metro Stations – each one uniquely decorated, almost like museums.
• Evening: Enjoy Uzbek plov for dinner at a local chaikhana (tea house).
• Overnight in Tashkent.

Day 2 – Tashkent → Samarkand (by train ~2 hrs)

• Morning: Take the Afrosiyob high-speed train to Samarkand.
• Explore:
  • Registan Square – Uzbekistan’s most famous landmark.
  • Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum – resting place of Timur (Tamerlane).
  • Bibi-Khanym Mosque – once one of the world’s largest mosques.
• Evening stroll at Siab Bazaar.
• Overnight in Samarkand.

Day 3 – Samarkand (full day)

• Explore more of Samarkand:
  • Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis – stunning blue-tiled tombs.
  • Ulugh Beg Observatory – astronomical heritage.
  • Afrosiyab Museum – ancient Samarkand history.
• Free evening to try samsa (meat pastries) and shashlik in local eateries.
• Overnight in Samarkand.

Day 4 – Samarkand → Bukhara (by train ~1.5 hrs)

• Morning train to Bukhara.
• Explore:
  • Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble – central square with pond, cafés, and madrasas.
  • Poi-Kalyan Complex (Kalyan Minaret, Mosque & Madrasa).
  • Evening: wander old city alleys, perfect for photography.
• Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 5 – Bukhara (full day)

• Visit:
  • Ark Fortress – royal residence of Bukhara’s emirs.
  • Chor-Minor Madrasa – charming four-minaret monument.
  • Samanid Mausoleum – one of Central Asia’s oldest Islamic structures.
• Optional: Traditional hammam (bathhouse) experience.
• Overnight in Bukhara.

Day 6 – Bukhara → Khiva (train ~6–7 hrs or car transfer)

• Morning departure to Khiva, one of the best-preserved Silk Road cities.
• Afternoon/evening walk through Ichan-Kala (the walled old town).
• Sunset from Islam Khodja Minaret or Kunya Ark Citadel.
• Overnight in Khiva.

Day 7 – Khiva (full day) & Departure

Departure: Fly/train back to Tashkent (or if flights allow, depart directly from Urgench near Khiva).

Explore:

Kalta Minor Minaret (famous unfinished turquoise minaret).

Juma Mosque – with its 200 wooden columns.

Tash-Khovli Palace – summer residence of Khivan rulers.

Afternoon: Leisure time for crafts shopping (carpets, ceramics, silk).