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“Uzbekistan Highlights: Samarkand, Shakhrisabz & Bukhara”
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Duration - 5 days
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Overview
Discover the heart of Uzbekistan on this 5-day journey through Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, and Bukhara. Explore stunning Silk Road cities, ancient mausoleums, grand madrasahs, vibrant bazaars, and enjoy authentic local experiences like plov cooking and cultural interactions.
Highlights
- Samarkand: Registan Square, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Shakhi-Zinda, Siab Bazaar
- Shakhrisabz: Ak-Saray Palace, Kok Gumbaz Mosque, Dorus-Saodat Complex
- Bukhara: Ark Citadel, Poi Kalon Complex, Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble, Chor Minor, Samanid Mausoleum
- Traditional cuisine and local cultural experiences
Description
“Uzbekistan Highlights: Samarkand, Shakhrisabz & Bukhara”
Country: Uzbekistan
Itinerary: Samarkand – Shakhrisabz – Bukhara
Duration: 5 days / 4 nights
Day 1: Arrival – Samarkand
- Morning: Arrival in Samarkand and breakfast at the hotel.
- Tour Highlights:
- Afrosiyob Museum – Discover artifacts from the ancient city of Afrosiyob, dating back to 7th–8th centuries.
- Ulugbek Observatory – Explore the astronomical achievements of the great Timurid ruler Ulugbek.
- Shakhi-Zinda Ensemble – A remarkable necropolis with stunning mausoleums.
- Bibi-Khanum Mosque (remains) – One of Central Asia’s largest mosques.
- Siab Bazaar – Experience the colorful local market, located near Bibi-Khanum Mosque.
- Optional Experience: Participate in plov cooking with a local family to learn traditional Uzbek culinary skills.
- Overnight: Samarkand
Day 2: Samarkand Full-Day Tour
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
- Tour Highlights:
- Gur-Emir Mausoleum – The final resting place of Amir Timur, with impressive Timurid architecture.
- Registan Square – The iconic heart of Samarkand with three grand and intricately decorated madrasahs.
- Bibi-Khanum Mosque – Learn about Timur’s inspiration from Indian temples and his vision for creating the largest mosque in the East.
- Siab Bazaar – Taste local fruits, nuts, and sweets.
- Evening: Free time to explore the city.
- Overnight: Samarkand
Day 3: Samarkand – Shakhrisabz – Train to Bukhara
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Shakhrisabz (80 km south of Samarkand).
- Tour Highlights:
- Ak-Saray Palace Ruins – Summer residence of Timur, showcasing the grandeur of the Timurid Empire.
- Mausoleum of Jakhongir – Tomb of Timur’s eldest son.
- Dorus-Saodat Complex – Includes Khazrati Imam Mosque with domed halls and decorative aivans.
- Gumbazi-Seyidan Mausoleum – Believed to be the resting place of Timur’s descendants.
- Kok Gumbaz Mosque – Built by Ulugbek for his father Shahrukh.
- Evening: Transfer to Shakhrisabz train station. Fast train to Bukhara (22:20–00:04).
- Overnight: Bukhara
Day 4: Bukhara City Tour
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day sightseeing of Bukhara:
- Historic & Religious Sites:
- Samanids Mausoleum (IX–X centuries)
- Chashma Ayyub Complex (XIV century)
- Bolo Hauz Mosque (1712)
- Ulugbek and Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasahs (15th & 17th centuries)
- Magoki-Attari Mosque (10–16th centuries)
- Ark Citadel – Former residence of Bukhara’s Emirs
- Poi Kalon Complex – Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque, and Miri Arab Madrasah
- Shopping & Cultural Experience:
- Toki-Zargaron, Toki-Sarrafon, Toki-Tilpak-Furushon – Historical trading domes
- Tea break at Bukhara Silk Carpet Showroom – Learn about traditional carpet making
- Evening: Visit Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble – Khanaka, Madrassah of Nadir Divan-Beghi, and Kukeldash Madrassah.
- Overnight: Bukhara
Day 5: Bukhara Countryside & Departure to Tashkent
- Morning: Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion to Bukhara’s surrounding highlights:
- Sitorai Mohi Khosa – Summer palace of the last ruling emir
- Nakshbandiya – Tomb of the Sufi order founder
- Chor Bakr Necropolis – Sacred site and open-air necropolis
- Lunch: 13:00 local restaurant
- Afternoon: Free time for shopping or walking in Bukhara.
- Transfer: Depart for Tashkent (by train or flight depending on schedule).
What's included
- Inclusions:
- Round trip/excursions and transfers in air-conditioned modern vehicles
- etrance tickets
- Hotel accommodation Double ,Twin room
- Sightseeing program including entrance fees according to the itinerary
- Local Inglish-speaking tour guide in each city
- Exclusions:
- tips
- meals
Itinerary
- Visited Places:
- Samarkand
- Shahrisabz
- Bukhara
Silk Road Highlights: Samarkand – Shakhrisabz – Bukhara
Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
Day 1: Arrival in Samarkand
Arrive in Samarkand, the legendary Silk Road city. Tour highlights:
- Afrosiyob Museum, Ulugbek Observatory
- Shakhi-Zinda Complex, Bibi-Khanum Mosque
- Siab Bazaar and plov cooking experience at a local home
- Overnight: Samarkand
Day 2: Samarkand City Tour
Explore the main sites of this 2,700-year-old city:
- Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square (3 madrasahs)
- Bibi-Khanum Mosque
- Tasting at Siab Bazaar (dried fruits, sweets, regional plov)
- Overnight: Samarkand
Day 3: Samarkand – Shakhrisabz – Bukhara
Excursion to Shakhrisabz, birthplace of Amir Timur:
- Ak-Saray Palace, Jahangir Mausoleum
- Dorus-Saodat Complex, Gumbazi-Seyidan Mausoleum, Kok Gumbaz Mosque
- Evening high-speed train to Bukhara.
- Overnight: Bukhara
Day 4: Bukhara City Tour
Full-day tour of historic Bukhara:
- Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma Ayyub, Bolo Hauz Mosque
- Ulugbek & Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasahs, Magoki-Attari Mosque, Chor Minor
- Trading domes, Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble, Ark Citadel, Poi Kalon Complex
- Tea at a Bukhara silk carpet workshop
- Overnight: Bukhara
Day 5: Bukhara Countryside – Departure
Morning excursion:
- Sitorai Mokhi Khosa, Bahauddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum, Chor-Bakr Necropolis
- Lunch and free time in Bukhara before departure.
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