Timeless Uzbekistan – Tashkent & Samarkand

Arrive at Tashkent International Airport in the afternoon, where our representative greets you and assists with your hotel transfer. After check-in and lunch, begin a guided afternoon city tour. Explore Independence Square, a venue for national events, and stroll along lively Broadway Avenue. Pay homage at the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial and the Monument of Courage, then visit Amir Temur Square and the Memorial Complex of Repression Victims. Conclude the evening with a gala dinner at an Indian restaurant before returning to your hotel for an overnight stay in Tashkent.

After breakfast, transfer to the station and board the Afrosiyob high-speed train to Samarkand. On arrival, check in and begin sightseeing with the 14th-century Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, resting place of Timur. After lunch, marvel at Registan Square, the city’s centerpiece with its three magnificent madrasahs. Continue to the colossal Bibi Khanum Mosque before ending the day at Siab Bazaar, a bustling market of spices, fruits, and crafts. Dinner will be served at a local restaurant. Overnight stay in Samarkand.

Enjoy breakfast before exploring Ulugbek Observatory, once a pioneering center of astronomy. Visit the sacred Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar and the tiled splendor of Shohi Zinda Necropolis, a UNESCO-recognized gem. After lunch, witness traditional craftsmanship at a silk paper workshop, where artisans demonstrate ancient techniques. In the evening, board the Afrosiyob train back to Tashkent. Upon arrival, check into your hotel, followed by dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight stay in Tashkent.

After breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive to the Chimgan Mountains. Take a chairlift ride for panoramic views of snow-capped peaks and alpine landscapes. Descend for lunch at a lakeside restaurant near Charvak Reservoir, a turquoise lake surrounded by green hills. Spend the afternoon relaxing, taking photographs, or enjoying optional activities by the water. Return to Tashkent by early evening for leisure time before a delicious dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight stay in Tashkent.

Enjoy your final breakfast before check-out. Depending on flight timings, spend free time shopping or strolling around Tashkent. Later, transfer to Tashkent International Airport for departure, taking home cherished memories of Uzbekistan’s history, culture, and landscapes.