Classic Group Tour

• Welcome to Uzbekistan. Arrive at Tashkent International Airport and meet your guide and driver for a private transfer to your hotel. After check-in and some time to refresh, enjoy a relaxed orientation walk and your first taste of Uzbek cuisine.
  
  What to expect:

• Afternoon orientation: Independence Square, Amir Timur statue, and nearby green boulevards.

• Visit Chorsu Bazaar: Experience the bustling old market, local life, spices, breads, and handicrafts.

• Optional visit: A short trip to the Khast Imam complex to see ancient Qur’anic manuscripts.

• Welcome dinner: An introduction to authentic Uzbek dishes and a chance to meet the group.

• Overnight in Tashkent.

• A full day to explore the capital’s unique blend of Soviet-era architecture and modern Uzbek culture. Highlights:

• Historic Old City: Visit the Kukeldash Madrasa and continue exploring the Khast Imam area.

• Tashkent Metro: Take a ride and admire the famously ornate, themed tiled stations.

• Museums & Crafts: State Museum of Applied Arts (or a local history museum) and small craft workshops.

• Free time: Late afternoon for shopping or relaxing at a local café.

• Evening: Optional live music or dinner at a local restaurant.

• Overnight in Tashkent. (Transfer to Samarkand in the evening by high-speed train/flight or an overnight departure).

• A full day to deepen your discoveries and visit significant nearby sites. Highlights:

• Bibi-Khanum Mosque: One of the largest mosques in the Islamic world, and the adjacent bazaars.

• Ulugh Beg Observatory: Dive into astronomical history at the site of the great 15th-century observatory.

• Afrosiyob Museum: Explore the archaeology and history of the ancient Silk Road city.

• Workshops: Visit local artisans for demonstrations in paper making, ceramics, or silk embroidery.

• Overnight in Samarkand. (Evening or early morning transfer to Bukhara).

• Arrive in Samarkand and begin exploring this legendary jewel of the Silk Road. Morning & Afternoon highlights:

• Registan Square: The three majestic madrasas that define Samarkand’s iconic skyline.

• Gur-e Amir Mausoleum: The gold-leafed resting place of Timur (Tamerlane).

• Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis: A breathtaking avenue of blue tilework and historic tombs.

• Siab Bazaar: Stroll through the market for fresh produce, Samarkand bread, and local snacks.

• Evening: Enjoy a relaxed dinner with a sunset view of the monuments.

• Overnight in Samarkand.

• Bukhara’s compact, atmospheric old town invites slow exploration. Arrive and start your discovery of this "living museum." Highlights:

• The Ark Fortress: The massive city citadel and its onsite museums.

• Po-i-Kalyan Complex: The Kalyan Minaret, Mosque, and Madrasa forming the city's spiritual heart.

• Trading Domes: Wander the restored caravanserais and the ancient covered trading domes.

• Evening: Experience Lyab-i-Hauz, the central pond area surrounded by ancient mulberry trees and tea houses.

• Overnight in Bukhara

• Finish exploring Bukhara in the morning, then prepare for your transfer toward the desert oasis of Khiva. Morning & Afternoon highlights:

• Samanid Mausoleum & Chor-Minor: Visit the 10th-century brick masterpiece and the unique four-minaret madrasa.

• Craft Visits: Traditional carpet weaving and metalwork ateliers; an opportunity to shop for authentic souvenirs.

• Transfer to Khiva: A long, scenic drive through the Kyzylkum Desert by private vehicle.

• Evening: Arrive in Khiva and check into your hotel within or near the fortress.

• Overnight in Khiva.

A full day to soak up the fairy-tale atmosphere of Khiva’s perfectly preserved old town. Highlights:

• Itchan Kala: Explore the inner walled city—a UNESCO World Heritage site that feels like an open-air museum.

• Architectural Marvels: Visit the Kalta Minor Minaret, Tash Khauli Palace, and the Juma Mosque with its 213 carved wooden pillars.

• Artisan Workshops: Wood carving, ceramics, and traditional Khivan textiles.

• Farewell Dinner: A final group dinner in an atmospheric courtyard restaurant to celebrate the journey.

• Overnight in Khiva.

A relaxed final morning for any last walks or souvenir shopping. Schedule:

• Morning: Free time for photography or a final coffee in the old city.

• Transfer: Head to Urgench Airport for your domestic flight back to Tashkent.

• Conclusion: Arrival in Tashkent concludes the tour. Assistance provided for international airport transfers if departing the same day.

• End of services — Safe travels and farewell!