Classic Uzbekistan – Tashkent, Bukhara & Samarkand

Arrive early morning at Tashkent International Airport and transfer to your hotel for check-in. After breakfast and rest, begin exploring with Independence Square, a landmark of national pride, and stroll along Tashkent Broadway, lined with fountains and street art. Visit the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial and the Monument of Courage commemorating the 1966 earthquake. In the afternoon, see Amir Temur Square, the Freedom Square, and the Memorial Complex of Repression Victims. End the day with dinner at an Indian restaurant before overnight stay in Tashkent.

Early morning, board the Afrosiyob train to Bukhara. On arrival, visit the charming Lyab-i-Hauz Complex, Magoki-Attori Mosque, and the iconic Chor-Minor Madrasah. After lunch, continue to the ancient Trade Domes, the majestic Kalyan Minaret, and the Miri-Arab Madrasah. Explore the Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Chashma-Ayub Spring, and the beautiful Ismail Samani Mausoleum, one of Central Asia’s oldest structures. Enjoy dinner in a traditional restaurant before returning to your hotel for overnight stay in Bukhara.

After breakfast, visit the exquisite Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace, summer residence of the last Emir, blending Oriental and European styles. Continue to the Chor-Bakr Necropolis, a vast burial complex resembling a “city of the dead.” After lunch, transfer to the station to board the Afrosiyob train to Samarkand, arriving by evening. Check into your hotel and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant before relaxing overnight in Samarkand.

After breakfast, begin with the stunning Gur Emir Mausoleum, tomb of Timur and his descendants. Walk through the world-renowned Registan Square with its three monumental madrasahs. Visit the vast Bibi-Khanum Mosque, then shop for spices and breads at Siab Bazaar. After lunch, explore the mosaic-lined Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and the Ulughbek Observatory, an early center of astronomical study. Before departure, tour a traditional carpet factory. Board the evening train back to Tashkent, enjoy dinner, and check into your hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast, drive into the Chimgan Mountains. Take a scenic chair lift ride to enjoy panoramic alpine views, then descend to continue to Charvak Reservoir, a turquoise lake surrounded by forested hills. Enjoy a relaxed lunch at a lakeside restaurant and spend the afternoon strolling along the water, capturing photos, or enjoying optional activities. Return to Tashkent by evening for dinner at an Indian restaurant. Overnight stay in Tashkent.

Begin with the State Museum of the Timurids and the Museum of History of Uzbekistan. Continue to the Museum of Applied Arts, displaying vibrant embroidery and ceramics. After lunch, visit Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kukaldosh Madrasah, and the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum. Later, tour the Hast Imam Complex, spiritual center of the city, where the famous Quran of Caliph Uthman is preserved. In the evening, ride the Tashkent Metro, admired for its artistic stations. End the day with dinner at an Indian restaurant before overnight stay in Tashkent.

Enjoy breakfast before check-out. Depending on flight timings, you may enjoy leisure time or last-minute shopping. Later, transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your onward journey, carrying unforgettable memories of Uzbekistan’s culture, history, and landscapes.