SILK ROAD HIGHLIGHTS: TASHKENT-SAMARKAND-BUKHARA
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About tour
Explore three of Uzbekistan’s most iconic cities—Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara—each offering a unique window into the country’s ancient and modern identity. Discover Tashkent, the dynamic capital, featuring wide boulevards, colorful bazaars, historic mosques, and impressive metro stations renowned for their artistic design. Visit the legendary city of Samarkand, once the heart of the Silk Road and capital of Timur’s empire. Marvel at the architectural splendor of Registan Square, one of the most breathtaking ensembles in Central Asia. Explore Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the final resting place of the great conqueror Amir Timur. Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque and browse the lively Siab Bazaar, rich with local flavors and traditions. Step into the medieval atmosphere of Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage city with over 2,000 years of history. Discover historic landmarks including the Ark Fortress, Poi-Kalyan Complex, Samanid Mausoleum, and Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble. Stroll through narrow old-town streets filled with ancient madrasas, caravanserais, and traditional craft workshops. Experience the legacy of the Great Silk Road, learning how trade, culture, and religion shaped the region. Enjoy comfortable high-speed train journeys connecting major cities. Savor authentic Uzbek national cuisine, including plov, shashlik, and traditional sweets. Interact with local people and experience warm Uzbek hospitality. Benefit from professional guided tours ensuring deep cultural insight and a smooth travel experience.
Itinerary
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Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation (from 14:00)
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Breakfast. Then, we start our city tour of Tashkent. We visit the Khast Imam Complex (16th–20th centuries), including the Mausoleum of Kaffol Shashi, Barakhan and Muyi Mubarak Madrasahs, and the Namazgoh and Jome Mosques. The complex is home to one of the oldest original manuscripts of the Holy Quran (7th century), written by order of Caliph Uthman. Next, we explore Chorsu Bazaar, a traditional domed market. We then ride the Tashkent Metro, famous for its beautifully decorated stations. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Tashkent City Park, a modern area of the capital. Accommodation at the hotel.
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Early breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Tashkent railway station for high-speed train to Samarkand. Upon arrival, we begin our tour of the ancient and vibrant city of Samarkand, with a history of nearly 3,000 years. Visit the Mausoleum of Amir Temur (Tamerlane) (14th–15th centuries), a masterpiece of Timurid architecture and one of the city’s most impressive monuments. Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Registan Square (15th–17th centuries), the former center of trade and learning on the Great Silk Road, featuring the madrasahs of Ulugbek, Sherdor, and Tillakori. Next, visit the Bibi Khanum Mosque (14th–15th centuries), once the largest mosque in Central Asia, built by order of Amir Temur in honor of his wife. Explore Siyob Market, the city’s oldest bazaar, where you can enjoy traditional oriental sweets and dried fruits. Transfer to the hotel, check-in and accommodation.
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We continue our excursion through the “Rome of the Orient” — Samarkand. Visit the Shahi-Zinda Necropolis (9th–19th centuries), one of the most sacred Islamic sites, featuring a stunning ensemble of mausoleums. The complex is associated with Qusam ibn Abbas, cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, and includes beautifully decorated tombs of Timurid nobility, each with a unique architectural style. Next, visit the Afrosiyab Museum and the ruins of ancient Afrosiyab, the original site of Samarkand. The museum’s exhibits tell the story of the civilizations that once flourished here, from ancient Turkic and Persian peoples to Greeks, Arabs, and Mongols. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Silk Paper Workshop, where traditional handmade paper is produced using centuries-old techniques. Continue to the Samarkand Silk Carpet Factory, where you can observe the creation of exquisite handwoven silk carpets made with natural dyes and traditional methods. In the evening, transfer to the train station for a high-speed train to Tashkent. Accommodation at the hotel.
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Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to Tashkent International Airport to take the return flight to the city of origin. End of our services.
Included
- Hotels planned based on DOUBLE/TWIN rooms, with breakfasts and taxes included;
- Vehicles and transfers according to the itinerary;
- All mentioned visits;
- English-speaking escort guide service during the whole trip for 5 people or more;
- English-speaking local guide service during the whole trip for 4 people or less;
- Tickets for high-speed train for Tashkent-Samarkand in economic classes;
- Tickets for high-speed train for Samarkand-Tashkent in economic classes;
- 24-hour assistance from the agency
Excluded
- Tip for guide and driver per person to pay at destination;
- Dinners and lunches
- Personal expenses, additional services, meals and extra drinks;
- Supplement in individual room
- Visa costs if it is needed.
Additional info
Price per person in USD
3* Category Hotels and Boutique
02 pax: 857
04 pax: 739
06 pax: 720
08 pax: 665
10 pax: 592
Single Supplement: 150
Price per person in USD
4* Category Hotels
02 pax: 965
04 pax: 847
06 pax: 827
08 pax: 773
10 pax: 740
Single Supplement: 200
3* Category Hotels and Boutique
TASHKENT - Florence 3* or similar - 3 nights
SAMARKAND - Ideal 3* or similar - 1 night
4* Category Hotels
TASHKENT - Ateca 4* or similar - 3 nights
SAMARKAND - Continental 4* or similar - 1 night
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