Uzbekistan: A Journey Through History and the Silk Road

We will arrive at Tashkent International Airport early in the morning and transfer to the hotel, where we will rest after the trip. We will check-out before 12:00 and in the afternoon we will meet a local guide to begin our tour of the city.

We will tour the Hasti Imam complex, where the Muji Muborak library with the authentic Quran of Osman is located, and visit the Barakhan madrasa and the mausoleum of Kaffal Ash-Shashiy. We will explore the Chorsu bazaar, where we can try traditional street food. We will enjoy the unique architectural design of the Uzbekistan metro, making stops at some stations. We will leave at Independence Station to visit Independence Square, the Romanov Palace and the Alisher Navoi Theater Complex.

Later, we will transfer to the airport to take the flight to Urgench and, upon arrival, we will go to the hotel in Khiva. We will have dinner at the hotel, enjoying a selection of local products and then spend the night.

We will start the day with an energetic breakfast to face the exploration of Ichan-Kala, where the Mukhamad Amin-Khan madrasah, the Kalta-Minor minaret, the Kunya-Ark complex and the Juma mosque await us. At the Tosh-Hovli palace, we will learn the secrets of the ancient harem.

Mid-morning, we will enjoy a lunch with special local products before continuing with our tour.

In the afternoon, we will learn the art of bread in a traditional tandur and continue exploring the madrasa of Abdulla-Khan, the minaret of Khodja-Islam and the mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud. At sunset, we will toast with local champagne on a rooftop with unforgettable views before participating in a Khorezm (Tukhumbarak) ravioli cooking class.

We will end the day with dinner at a local café, enjoying Uzbek hospitality.

After a nutritious breakfast, we will cross the Kizil-Kum desert, a landscape of golden sands that stretches to the horizon. We will make a stop by the Amudarya River, where the water breaks the monotony of the arid landscape.

Halfway through, we will enjoy a lunch with special local products on a traditional chaikhana before continuing to Bukhara.

Upon arrival, we will stay at the hotel and enjoy a dinner of local specialties.

We will start the day with a revitalizing breakfast before immersing ourselves in the city of artisans. We will discover its essence by touring the Ismail Samaniy Mausoleum, the Ark Citadel and the impressive Poi Kalyan complex, with its imposing minaret and the majestic Miri Arab Madrasa.

For lunch, we will enjoy a menu based on local products at a local restaurant.

At traditional markets, we'll explore the trade domes, where carpets, Suzani embroidery, and jewelry tell stories of the Silk Road. The afternoon will take us to the Labi Hauz complex, where the calm of the water reflects the grandeur of the old madrassas.

We will take a break with a tea of spices and local sweets and, if possible, we will enjoy a folkloric show that will connect us with the musical tradition of the country.

We will end the day with dinner at the hotel, with a selection of typical dishes of the region.

After a full breakfast, we will depart for Samarkand. In Gijduvan, we will learn about the legacy of master ceramist Nazrullaev, whose workshop keeps the tradition of Uzbek ceramics alive.

During the journey, we will enjoy a lunch with special local products in a traditional setting.

We will continue to explore historical gems such as the Vabkent Minaret, the Rabat Malik caravansaray and the old Sardoba water reservoir.

Upon arrival in Samarkand, we will enjoy an evening walk through the majestic Registan Square, where the illuminated madrassas create a magical atmosphere. We will end the day with dinner at the hotel, enjoying the local flavors.

We will have breakfast with fresh products before a day full of history. A tour of the Ulugbek observatory, the enigmatic Shakhi-Zinda necropolis and the grandiose Bibi-Khanum mosque awaits us.

For lunch, we will taste special local products in a traditional restaurant in the city.

The bustling Siyab bazaar will allow us to immerse ourselves in the flavors of the region before learning about the art of tissue paper making in Konigil. We will marvel again at Registan Square and the imposing Guri Emir mausoleum.

In the afternoon, we will board the modern Afrosiyob train, enjoying comfort and speed as we return to Tashkent for our last night. We will say goodbye with a special dinner at the hotel, with a selection of typical dishes of the country.

We will enjoy a farewell breakfast, with a selection of local products, before heading to the airport for our return flight, taking with us the memories of a trip full of history, culture and unforgettable moments.