Itinerary

Day 1. Tashkent

Arrival in Tashkent. You will be met by our representative at the airport and will be transferred to the hotel.

Day 2. Tashkent

Sightseeing tour in ancient Tashkent: Kukeldash Medresseh, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Medresseh, Mosque on Khast Imam Street. Visit to Chor-Su Bazaar, watch craftsmen at work, and bargain for souvenirs. Mustakillik Square and Bunyodkor Square. Welcome Dinner

Day 3. Tashkent - Urgench- Khiva

Early morning transfer to the airport to take a flight to Urgench. Upon arrival you will be met and will be transferred  to legendary Khiva, one of the popular World Heritage Sites of the Silk Road. Accommodation. Discover fascinating Khiva. Khiva was the former capital of the Khorezm Khanate and legend says that it was founded by Shem, the son of Noah. Excursion in Ichan Kala (Inner Old City), surrounded by high walls of air-dried bricks and decorated with delicate majolica tile: delight in the Ata –Darvaza (West Gate, XVII – XVIII c.)Dinner.

Day 4. Khiva

We shall continue our sightseeing tour with Kalta Minar (XIX c.), Medreseh Mohammad Amin (XIX c.), Kunya Ark (XVII-XIX c.), Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum (XVIII-XIX c) with proverbs embossed on its tiles, Medreseh Khodja Islam with minaret, Tash Hauli Palace and harem (XIX c.), Karavan Saray (XIX c.) and Juma Mosque (XI-XII c.) with its 200 wooden pillars. Dinner panoramic view of Khiva on moonlight.

Day 5. Khiva-Dashogus (Turkmenistan)-Ashgabad)

Travel to the border crossing point at Shavat -Dashoguz (between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan). Drive to Konya Urgench to discover its ancient archaeological sites and history. Visit the Mausoleum of Turabeg Khanum and the Shrines of Soltan Tekesh and Il-Arslan. Evening flight to Ashgabad Grand Turkmen (or President)

Day 6. Ashgabad

Sightseeing tour: Visit the Blue Mosque and Independence Park. Drive to Nissa and explore the ancient ruined capital of the Parthians. Discover the unique fortresses, citadel, temples and tombs (III Century BC), the National Museum of History and Ethnography all set against the Kopet Dag mountains in the background. The museum contains impressive displays of archaeological finds from sites excavated in the oasis and an informative and attractive display of fabulous Turkmen carpets, Turkmen costumes and domestic equipment. Dinner.

Day 7. Ashgabad-Mary

Explore world famous Ashgabad Talkuchka Sunday Bazaar. Visit Hippodrom to see the horse game/race of Turkmenistan people. Earthquake memorial. Late afternoon flight to Mary and accommodation at Margush or Dayanch hotel. Short walking tour within the central part of Mary City: visit the Regional Mosque, the Central Theater and the Convention Center "Ruhiyet Koshgi

Day 8. Mary-Merv-Bukhara

Start the tour early morning and discover Merv, the oldest well-preserved heritage city. Known in the past as Margiana, it belonged to the Achaemenian Empire in the VI th century BC, until the invasion by Alexander the Great. Explore the Mausoleum of Sultan Sanjar and Gyz-Gala fortress. Drive to the Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Border. After border formalities drive to Bukhara City. Arrival and accommodation. To walk to the ancient part of Bukhara, Labi Khaus to have tea and relax around the old pond. Dinner at Labi Khaus area. Minzifa

Day 9. Bukhara

Sightseeing tour of the Labi Khaus Complex, heart of legendary Bukhara city. Explore the serene desert architecture of Bukhara at the Nadir Divan Begi Madreseh, Kukaldash Medreseh, Khanaka Nadir Divan Begi (XVI-XVII c.), visit the Jewish quarter and ancient Synagogue. The explore Magoki Attari Mosque (XII-XVI c.), the extensive trade domes and markets of the bazaar (XVI c.), the beautiful Poi–Kalon Complex with its legendary minaret (XII c.), Mosque Kalon and Miri Arab Medreseh (XVI c.). Dinner with folk-show in Medreseh Nodir Divan Begi. Explore ancient Bukhara Fortress-Ark (The winter residence of local Bukhara Amirs, I c.), Ismail Samani (IX c.) and Chashma- Ayub (XII-XVI c.) Mausoleums.

Day 10. Bukhara-Samarkand

Morning visit the Sitorai Mohi Hossa, summer residence of Bukhara Emirs and Chor Minor Complex.Then explore Bukhara's colorful bazaars. Enjoy lunch with Uzbek family to experience local culture. Afternoon drive to Samarkand (300 km). ) through Rabota Malik chul (desert). Arrival in Samarkand. Enjoy your stay in ancient paradise.Samarkand city which is 3000 years old. Malika Prime or Grand Samarkand

Day 11. Samarkand

Discover world famous Registan and Guri Emir Mausoleums. Visit to Hebrew Prophet Daniel's Tomb which is next to a pleasant ancient water stream and contains a burial chamber around 18 meters long, the Jewish Quarter, and synagogue, located in the old section of Samarkand. Samarkand bazaar. Lunch at the hotel. Continue sightseeing: Shahi Zinda Ensemble – ancient necropolis (IX,XIV,XIX c.), Bibi Khanum Complex ( the complex was build in honor of the wife of Amur Temur in the fourteenth century) and Guri Emir Mausoleum (XIV century). Wine Tasting at the Khorenko winery. Dinner. Folklore shows in Registan Square (Complimentary).

Day 12 Samarkand-Shakhrisabz-Samarkand

Sightseeing day drive to Shahrisabz (150 km.), the birthplace of Amir Temur. Visit ancient ruins in Summer Residence "Ak-Saroy" , the Mosque Khazrati Imom, blue-tiled Kok Gumbaz. Return to Samarkand.

Day 13 Samarkand-Tashkent- Khodjand(Tajikistan)

Photo opportunities from the highest point of Samarkand. Drive to Tajikistan. Stopping near the "gate" of Amur Temur where two mountain ranges meet. Opportunity to photograph two great mountain ranges of Uzbekistan and see the ancient river stream. Arrival in Uzbekistan – Tajikistan Border. Border formalities. You will be met by our representatives in Tajikistan and will be transferred to your hotel in Khodjand, one of the most ancient cities of Tajikistan. Dinner in a charming restaurant.

Day 14 Khodjent(Tajikistan)-Tashkent(Uzbekistan)

Sightseeing tour: Visit Temurmalik fortress, The museum of Archeology and History, fascinating Tajikistan lakes and ancient Silk Road Bazaar. Return to Tashkent. Border formalities. Farewell dinner in Tashkent.

Day 15. Tashkent

Early morning transfer to the International airport to take your flight to your home country.