Embark on this unforgettable journey through Uzbekistan and be captivated by the majesty of Tashkent, the ancient magic of Bukhara and the legendary beauty of Samarkand.

Visit centuries-old mosques, madrasas and bazaars, admire historic squares such as Registan and stroll through the architectural complexes that marked the Silk Road. Hop on the high-speed trains that connect these jewels of the country and enjoy a unique experience combining history, culture and local hospitality.

Your 6-night itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent

Day 2: Tashkent

Day 3: Tashkent → Bukhara

Day 4: Bukhara → Samarkand

Day 5: Samarkand

Day 6: Samarkand → Tashkent

Day 7: Departure from Tashkent 

Your 8-night itinerary:

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN TASHKENT

• Arrive at Tashkent International Airport, where your dedicated Airport Executive will be waiting outside with a personalised placard.
• Meet your driver and enjoy a seamless shared transfer to your hotel, settling in for your first taste of Uzbek hospitality.
• Check-in is from 2:00 pm, giving you time to refresh and relax after your journey.

Overnight in Tashkent.

DAY 2: TASHKENT

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 am to 10:00 am before checking out and preparing for a full day of exploration in Tashkent.
  • At 10:00 am, meet your local guide and begin your city tour, starting with Khast-Imam Square, the spiritual heart of the capital, featuring the Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Mausoleum of Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari.
  • Explore the State Museum of Applied Arts, home to over 7,000 exquisite examples of Uzbek craftsmanship, including embroidery, skull-caps (tyubeteyka), jewellery, and carpets dating from the early 19th century to the present day.
  • Stroll through Amir Timur Square, admire the exterior of the Alisher Navoi Ballet and Opera House, and visit Independence Square, the Tashkent Clock Tower, the Form Palace, and the local “Broadway.”
  • See the TV Tower, the tallest structure in Central Asia, and enjoy a ride on the Tashkent Metro, first opened in 1977, connecting the populous Chilanzar district with the city centre.
  • Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of Chorsu Bazaar, a historic market over a century old, where traditional domed architecture has been preserved amidst modern developments.
• Return to the hotel after the excursion.

Breakfast included & overnight in Tashkent.

DAY 3: TASHKENT → BUKHARA

• Pick up a breakfast box from the hotel before an early morning meet with your driver for the transfer to Tashkent Train Station.
• Depart by train to Bukhara, enjoying the scenic journey through the Uzbek landscape.
• Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to the Old Town, with hotel check-in from 2:00 pm.
  • Begin your walking tour of Bukhara’s historic heart, visiting the Lyabi-Hauz Complex (including Madrasah Nodir Devon Begi and Chonako), the Market Dome Buildings (Tagi Zargaron, Tagi Telpak Furushon, and Tagi Saraffon), and the Bolo Khauz Mosque (1712), once the Emir’s main Friday mosque.
  • Explore the Poikalon Complex, Miri-Arab Madrasa, the iconic Kalon Minaret (46 m, built 1127), the charming Chor-Minor Madrasah, and the Samanid Mausoleum, a family burial site dating back to the reign of Ismail Samani (892–907).
• Return to your hotel after the excursion.

Optional (available at additional cost): End your day with a folklore evening at NDB Madrasa, enjoying traditional performances and a delightful dinner of local delicacies at a nearby restaurant.

Breakfast included & overnight in Bukhara.

Train ticket Tashkent → Bukhara (economy class) / ‘Afrosiab’ bullet train or similar included.

DAY 4: BUKHARA → SAMARKAND

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 am to 10:00 am before checking out at 12:00 pm.
• Spend some free time exploring the Old Town at your own pace or indulge in an optional countryside tour of the Bukhara region.
• You can choose to add an optional excursion: Countryside tour Bukhara (available at additional cost):
  • Visit the Sitorai Mokhi Khosa, the summer residence of Bukhara’s last Emir, and The Nakshbandy complex, a revered religious site considered one of the holiest destinations for Muslims.
• After the excursion, transfer to Bukhara Train Station for the high-speed Afrosiyob train to Samarkand.
• Upon arrival, head to your hotel and check in.

Breakfast included & overnight in Samarkand.

Train ticket Bukhara → Samarkand (economy class) / ‘Afrosiab’ bullet train or similar included.

DAY 5: SAMARKAND

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 am to 10:00 am before meeting your local guide in the lobby at 10:00 am to begin your Samarkand city tour:
  • Visit the Gur Emir Mausoleum, famously known as the “Tomb of the Emperor,” and admire the grandeur of Registan Square, home to three majestic madrassas.
  • Explore the Bibi Khanum Mosque, said to have been built by Tamerlane’s favourite wife in honour of his return from India, and wander through the vibrant Oriental Bazaar-Siyab, filled with traditional goods and local delicacies.
  • Discover the Shahi Zinda Necropolis, a historic burial complex commissioned by Timur for his family and closest confidants between the 11th and 15th centuries.
  • Visit the Eternal City, a site spanning 11 hectares that beautifully recreates the spirit of ancient Samarkand, reflecting the history and traditions of Uzbek lands and people along the Silk Road.
• Return to your hotel after the excursion.

Breakfast included & overnight in Samarkand.

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN TASHKENT

• Arrive at Tashkent International Airport, where your dedicated Airport Executive will be waiting outside with a personalised placard.
• Meet your driver for a shared transfer to your hotel, enjoying a smooth and comfortable journey.
• Check in is available from 2:00 pm, giving you time to settle in and relax after your flight.

Overnight in Samarkand.

DAY 2: TASHKENT

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 am to 10:00 am before checking out and preparing for a day of exploration in Tashkent.
• Meet your local guide at 10:00 am and begin a city tour, starting with Khast-Imam Square, the spiritual heart of the capital, featuring the Tilla Sheik Mosque, Mausoleum of Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari.
• Visit the State Museum of Applied Arts, home to over 7,000 examples of Uzbek craftsmanship, including handmade embroidery, skull-caps (tyubeteyka), jewellery, and carpets from the 19th century to the present day.
• Explore Amir Timur Square, admire the exterior of the Alisher Navoi Ballet and Opera House, and see Independence Square, the Tashkent Clock Tower, the Form Palace, and the local “Broadway.”
• View the TV Tower, the tallest construction in Central Asia, and enjoy a ride on the Tashkent Metro, connecting the populous Chilanzar district with the city centre since 1977.
• Wander through Chorsu Bazaar, a historic market over a century old, where traditional domed architecture has been preserved amidst modern developments.
• Return to your hotel after the excursion.

Breakfast included & overnight in Tashkent.

DAY 3: TASHKENT → BUKHARA

• Pick up a breakfast box from the hotel before an early morning meet with your driver for the transfer to Tashkent Train Station.
• Depart by high-speed train to Bukhara, enjoying the scenic journey through the Uzbek countryside.
• Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to the Old Town, with hotel check-in from 2:00 pm.
  • Begin a walking tour of Bukhara’s historic heart, visiting the Lyabi-Hauz Complex (including Madrasah Nodir Devon Begi and Chonako), the Market Dome Buildings (Tagi Zargaron, Tagi Telpak Furushon, and Tagi Saraffon), and the Bolo Khauz Mosque (1712), once the Emir’s main Friday mosque.
  • Explore the Poikalon Complex, Miri-Arab Madrasa, the iconic Kalon Minaret (46 m, built 1127), and the Samanid Mausoleum, a family burial site dating back to the reign of Ismail Samani (892–907).
• Return to your hotel after the excursion.

Optional excursion (available at additional cost): End your day with a folklore evening at NDB Madrasa, enjoying traditional performances and a delightful dinner of local delicacies at a nearby restaurant.

Breakfast included & overnight in Bukhara.

Train ticket Tashkent → Bukhara (economy class) / ‘Afrosiab’ bullet train or similar included

DAY 5: BUKHARA → SAMARKAND

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel from 7:00 am to 10:00 am, then spend some free time shopping or exploring the Old Town of Bukhara at your leisure.
• Meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a transfer to Bukhara Train Station, then depart to Samarkand by high-speed train “Afrosiab”.
• Upon arrival, head to your hotel for check-in.

Optional excursion (available at additional cost): Explore Bukhara on a captivating city tour, starting in the vibrant Jewish Quarter with a visit to the synagogue, then continue to the Nakshbandi Complex to see the mausoleum and mosque of the revered Sufi leader, Nakshbandi, and observe the devotion of pilgrims.

Breakfast included & overnight in Samarkand.

Train ticket Bukhara → Samarkand (economy class) / ‘Afrosiab’ bullet train or similar included.

DAY 6: SAMARKAND

• Enjoy breakfast at the hotel between 7:00 am and 10:00 am, before meeting your local guide at 10:00 am to begin a full day discovering the cultural wonders of Samarkand.
• Visit the Gur Emir Mausoleum, the striking “Tomb of the Emperor,” resting place of Tamerlane and his descendants.
• Explore the magnificent Registan Square, framed by three grand madrassas whose tiled façades shimmer in shades of turquoise and gold.
• Continue to the legendary Bibi Khanum Mosque, said to have been built by Tamerlane’s beloved wife to honour his victorious return from India.
• Wander through Oriental Bazaar-Siyab, brimming with fragrant spices, handcrafted textiles and traditional Uzbek treats.
• Discover the spellbinding Shahi Zinda Necropolis, a sacred collection of mausoleums commissioned for Timur’s family and inner circle between the 11th and 15th centuries.
• Following the excursion, head back to your hotel.

Optional excursion (available at additional cost): Round off your day with a warm, authentic experience as an Uzbek family welcomes you into their home for a hands-on Plov cooking masterclass, followed by a traditional dinner—an unforgettable immersion into local flavours, hospitality and culinary heritage.

Breakfast included & overnight in Samarkand.

You will stay at the following 4* hotels (or similar) during your trip:

• Tashkent: Baden-Baden Hotel (or similar)
• Bukhara: Orient Star Varahsha (or similar)
• Samarkand: Hilton Garden Inn (or similar)

If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.

Enjoy entrance tickets granting you seamless access to each site.

Stay connected on the move with this exclusive mobile internet offer, perfect for modern travellers. Activate your included eSIM and enjoy connection wherever you go. Easily share your internet connection with friends and family without limits.

Please note: 3GB of internet data represents around 30 hours of web browsing/audio streaming or 3 to 4 hours of video streaming/social networking/video calls.

Discover the Bozori Cord Hammam in Bukhara, a traditional 17th-century bathhouse where you can enjoy a sauna made of natural bricks, followed by an invigorating massage on a marble slab. Finish with a progressive shower and green tea for an authentic oriental relaxation experience.

Discover the history of Uzbek wine during a tasting at Domaine Khovrenko, Central Asia's oldest wine producer, founded in 1927. Savour ten selections of wines and cognacs in a historic setting, while learning about the prestigious grape varieties used to create award-winning crus.

Immerse yourself in the artisan tradition of Uzbekistan with a visit to the Meros paper factory, founded by the Mukhtarov artisan brothers.

End the day with an optional visit to NDB Madrasa, where you can enjoy traditional folk performances and a delicious dinner, sampling local delicacies at a nearby restaurant.

At the end of the day, enjoy an optional delicious traditional dinner hosted by an Uzbek family. You will have the opportunity to participate in the preparation of Plov, the national dish of Uzbekistan, experiencing local customs first-hand and creating unforgettable memories of the country's culture and cuisine.

Choose to upgrade to half board or full board at the next step of the booking process. 

Step into the heart of Central Asia in Uzbekistan, where timeworn caravanserais echo with the whispers of the past, and vibrant bazaars overflow with spices, silks, and intricate craftsmanship. Here, the turquoise domes of mosques sparkle beneath endless skies, and desert landscapes stretch into infinity, inviting visitors to explore their mystique. 

Must-sees:

• Samarkand: Marvel at the shimmering turquoise domes of Registan Square and the intricacies of the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis.
• Bukhara: A living museum of Islamic architecture, with highlights including the 1,000-year-old Ark Fortress and bustling bazaars.
• Khiva: Wander the labyrinthine streets of this perfectly preserved medieval city, where every corner tells a story of a bygone past.
• Tashkent: Uzbekistan's capital blends Soviet-era architecture with modern architecture. Don’t miss Chorsu Bazaar and the timeless beauty of Kukeldash Madrasah.

Culinary culture:

Uzbekistan’s cuisine is as rich as its history. Indulge in plov, a fragrant rice dish with tender lamb and golden raisins, or indulge in piping hot samsa, flaky pastries filled with spiced meat. As for the dessert, try halva, a sweet treat that melts on the tongue. Be sure to accompany your feast with a cup of green tea, a symbol of Uzbek hospitality.

Dive deeper

Beyond the iconic cities, Uzbekistan’s countryside offers a treasure trove of hidden gems. Visit the Nurata Mountains to meet semi-nomadic shepherds, or explore the Yurt Camps of Kyzylkum Desert for an unforgettable stargazing experience.

Good to know

Uzbekistan uses the Uzbekistani som (UZS), and English isn’t widely spoken, so a phrasebook can be handy. The best time to visit is during spring (April - May) or autumn (September-October), when the weather is mild, and the landscapes burst with colour.