Grand Tour of Uzbekistan: Tashkent — Samarkand — Bukhara
This is an extended Uzbekistan tour for those who want to dive deeper into the history and culture of the Great Silk Road. Over seven days, you will visit Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara, see the main architectural ensembles, mausoleums, madrasahs, and mosques, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of oriental bazaars and ancient neighborhoods.
Highlights
Registan Square in Samarkand
Ark Fortress in Bukhara
Poi-Kalyan ensemble
Samanid Mausoleum
Sitorai Mokhi Khosa
Lyabi-Hauz
Day-by-day itinerary
Discover the capital of Uzbekistan: the majestic Hazrati Imam complex housing ancient manuscripts, the historic Kukeldash Madrasah, Victory Park with its memorial complex, and the vibrant, colorful Chorsu Bazaar — the heart of oriental trade.
Travel to legendary Samarkand — the pearl of the Silk Road. Discover the majestic Registan Square, adorned with three monumental madrasahs, and the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the final resting place of Tamerlane himself.
Immerse yourself in the city's spiritual heritage: the Imam al-Bukhari memorial complex, the elegant Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the lively Siab Bazaar filled with the scents of spices and fresh bread, and the mysterious Hazrati Khizr complex.
Travel to ancient Bukhara — an open-air museum city. Explore the formidable Ark Fortress, former residence of the Bukhara emirs, the elegant Kosh-Madrasah, and the Bahauddin Naqshband complex, a spiritual center of Sufism.
Fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of old Bukhara: the Bolo-Hauz Mosque with its carved columns, the monumental Poi-Kalyan ensemble, the city's symbol — Chor-Minor tower, and the lavish summer residence Sitorai Mokhi Khosa.
Your last day in Bukhara: the majestic Samanid Mausoleum, a masterpiece of 10th-century Islamic architecture, the sacred Chashma-Ayub spring, and the picturesque Lyabi-Hauz ensemble. Return to Tashkent.
The final highlight of the journey — a visit to the State Museum of Timurid History, where the grandeur of Tamerlane's empire comes to life. Airport transfer, and warm memories of Uzbekistan.
