Rest at the Junction of the Silk Road
Highlights:
- Tashkent: Walking in the street of craftsmen and explore traditional household goods.
- Bukhara: The historical and architectural ensemble of Poi-Kalyan, which can be called the «Eighth Wonder of the World».
- Samarkand: Participate in the production of hand-made silk paper made of mulberry tree in Samarkand Paper Mill, located in serene nature.
- Accommodation in a double room in hotels with breakfast;
- Transportation and all transfers according to the program in an air-conditioned vehicle;
- Entrance tickets to sites and museums;
- An economy class ticket for the Tashkent – Bukhara train;
- A gift for each participant;
- Mineral water 1liter per person per day;
- Our support 24/7.
- International flight tickets;
- Full board;
- Half board;
- Tour guide services;
- Travel insurance;
- Photography and video permissions at sites;
- Tips for guides and drivers;
- Personal expenses.
Tour Highlights
Detailed program
Take a day-night flight. Night on board. As you step off the plane in Tashkent, your dedicated driver will be waiting to warmly welcome you. Leave all the logistics to us as we smoothly transfer you to your hotel, ensuring your arrival.
Enjoy a delightful breakfast at the hotel.
City Exploration: Discover Tashkent, a city that beautifully blends Eastern charm with modernity. Your exploration begins with the city's eastern charm, featuring the Barak Khan Complex, Hasti-Imam Square, Kaffal Shoshi Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, and Moi Mubarak Madrasa, which houses the ancient Holy Koran.
Market Visit: Continue your tour with a visit to Chorsou Bazaar, renowned for its grandeur and striking blue dome.
Lunch time.
Afternoon Tours: In the afternoon, explore the Tashkent Metro, where each station isuniquely adorned as a symbolic work of art. Visit Independence Square and its memorial dedicated to the victims of World War II.
Included meals: Breakfast
Start your day with a delightful breakfast at the hotel.
Morning Transfer: In the morning, you will be met by the driver for a transfer to Tashkent train station. Board the train to Bukhara. Arrive in Bukhara in the afternoon and transfer your luggage to the hotel.
The rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore at your own pace.
Included meals: Breakfast
Start your day with breakfast at the hotel.
Morning Exploration: Begin with Bukhara’s historic landmarks, visiting the Ismail Somani Mausoleum and Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, followed by the Bolo-Khouz Mosque and the impressive Ark Fortress, once the residence of Bukhara’s emirs. Continue to Poi-Kalyan Square, home to the iconic Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque, and Miri-Arab Madrasa.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Afternoon tours: Continue your exploration with the Ulughbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasas, followed by a walk through the historic trading domes, including Tok-i-Zargaron. End the afternoon at Lyabi-Khauz, one of Bukhara’s most atmospheric areas, surrounded by the Kukeldesh Madrasah, Khanqah, and Nadir Devonbegi Madrasa.
Included meals: Breakfast
Morning Exploration: Begin with a visit to Bahauddin Naqshband Necropolis, an important spiritual site dedicated to the famous Sufi saint. Continue to Sitora-i Mokhi Khosa, the elegant summer residence of Bukhara’s last emirs, known for its ornate interiors and gardens. Return toward the old city and explore the Tim Abdoullah Khan covered market and the historic Magok-i-Attari Mosque, one of the oldest surviving mosques in Bukhara. Finish with a visit to the distinctive Tchor Minor Madrasah.
Lunch time. Have lunch in Bukhara before meeting your driver.
Transfer to Samarkand: After lunch, depart Bukhara by private vehicle for Samarkand, with the journey taking approximately 4–4.5 hours. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Included meals: Breakfast
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel.
Morning Exploration: Begin your tour with Registan Square: Explore its three magnificent madrasahs: Oulugbek Madrasah, Sherdor Madrasah, and Tilla-Kori Madrasah.Then visit the Gur-i Amir Mausoleum of Timur, originally intended as a madrasa by his grandson but later converted into a grand tomb. Admire one of Samarkand’s most iconic architectural landmarks, Bibi-Khanum Mosque built during the reign of Amir Timur and once among the largest mosques in the Islamic world.
Lunch time.
Afternoon tours: Explore the Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis stunning avenue of mausoleums, renowned for its beautiful blue-tiled architecture and sacred atmosphere.
Included meals: Breakfast
Begin your day with a hearty breakfast at the hotel.
Morning Exploration: Continue discovering Samarkand with visits to Mausoleum of Prophet Doniyor sacred site in ancient Afrosiyob, traditionally believed to be the burial place of Prophet Doniyor (Daniel). Discover the Afrosiyab Museum ancient artifacts and remarkable pre-Islamic frescoes showcasing Samarkand’s rich history. Lunch time.
Afternoon tours: Ulughbek Observatory: Explore the remarkable 15th-century observatory built by the renowned astronomer and ruler Ulughbek. Visit a traditional workshop Papermaking Workshop to learn about the ancient art of papermaking and, as a unique keepsake, write a letter on traditional Samarkand paper. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and explore at your own pace.
Included meals: Breakfast
Have breakfast at the hotel or take a lunchbox with you (depending on your flight time). Your driver will pick you up and transfer you to the airport.
Board your return flight and head back home.
