A Journey Through Time in the Heart of Central Asia
From Tashkent to Samarkand and Bukhara – Relive the grandeur of empires, madrasahs, and marketplaces.
Step into a living museum of Islamic art, Silk Road heritage, and Central Asian charm. Uzbekistan invites you to uncover its treasures—from the ancient minarets and turquoise domes of Samarkand and Bukhara, to the vibrant pulse of Tashkent, a capital where Soviet architecture blends with spiritual tradition. This 6-day journey offers bullet train experiences, medieval fortresses, UNESCO-listed monuments, bustling bazaars, and immersive glimpses into a civilization shaped by trade, science, and spirituality.
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Destination
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Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent – Historical Introduction
- Arrive at Tashkent International Airport
- Meet, assist & transfer to hotel; check-in
- Begin Tashkent City Tour:
- Khasti Imam Complex (Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tilla-Sheikh Mosque, Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum)
- Visit the Muyi Mubarak Library – houses the oldest known Quran
- Panoramic view of Amir Timur Square, Independence Square, and exterior views of the Amir Timur Museum, White Mosque, and Hilton Hotel
- Overnight in Tashkent
- Transport + Guide: 10 Hours
- Entry Included: Khasti Imam Complex
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Day 2:Tashkent – Samarkand: Jewel of the East
- Early morning transfer to railway station
- 07:28 – 09:36 Bullet train to Samarkand (Afrosiyob)
- Samarkand city tour:
- Imam al-Bukhari Mausoleum, Gur-e-Amir (Tamerlane’s Tomb)
- Registan Square (Ulugbek, Sher-Dor & Tilla Kori Madrasahs)
- Shakhi Zinda Complex – dazzling mausoleum corridor
- Bibi Khanum Mosque – once the largest in Central Asia
- Siab Bazaar – local market shopping experience
- Visit Meros Paper Mill – traditional silk paper making
- Overnight in Samarkand
- Transport + Guide: 10 Hours
- Entry Included: Gur-e-Amir, Shakhi Zinda, Paper Mill
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Day 3:Samarkand – Bukhara via Silk Route
- 09:00 Transfer to Bukhara by road (~3.5 hrs)
- Arrive in Bukhara and explore the historic Ark Fortress – ancient royal citadel and seat of power
- Transfer and check-in at hotel
- Overnight in Bukhara
- Transport + Guide: 6 Hours
- Entry Included: Ark Fortress
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Day 4: Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent
- Morning Bukhara sightseeing:
- Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, Magoki-Attori Mosque, and the famed Kalyan Minaret
- Transfer to Samarkand by road
- 17:00 Depart to Tashkent by bullet train (2 hrs)
- Overnight in Tashkent
- Transport + Guide: 7 Hours
- Entry Included: No
- Optional Museums (USD 3 each): Rich Merchant House, Zindan Prison, Carpet Museum, Ceramics Museum, Blacksmith Workshop
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Day 5:Modern Tashkent – Culture & Fun
- Visit Magic City – leisure and entertainment zone styled like a mini-Disneyland
- Shopping time at Samarkand Darvaza Mall and traditional Chorsu Bazaar
- Overnight in Tashkent
- Transport + Guide: 12 Hours
- Entry Included: No
- Optional Activities:
- Planetarium + Flying 7D Theater + Wax Museum – USD 12/person
- Oceanarium – USD 10/person
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Day 6:Departure – Farewell Tashkent
- Early morning transfer to Tashkent Airport
- Board your 08:45 AM flight to Delhi
- Bid farewell to the mesmerizing Uzbek lands
