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Experience the highlights of Uzbekistan on a compact 8-day round trip along the legendary Silk Road. From the vibrant capital Tashkent, your journey takes you to the magnificent cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand – true jewels of oriental architecture.
Immerse yourself in thousands of years of history, admire the intricate mosques, madrasahs, and minarets, and feel the magic of bygone times in bustling bazaars. This journey offers the perfect combination of culture, tradition, and hospitality – ideal for anyone wishing to discover the authentic Uzbekistan in a short time.
Experience the highlights of the Silk Road: vibrant bazaars, magnificent mosques, and fascinating old towns. Includes hotels, breakfast, transfers, train journeys, and a German-speaking tour guide.
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Tashkent
Arrival at Tashkent International Airport with flight HY-232 from Frankfurt (20:55) or HY-236 from Munich (20:05, Fridays & Sundays only).
Meet and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 2
Tashkent – Urgench (flight) – Khiva (30 km)
After breakfast, full-day city tour of Tashkent: Khast-Imam Complex (Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak-Khan Madrasa, Library with the Holy Koran), and Chorsu Bazaar.
In the afternoon, flight HY-55 (13:00–14:30) to Urgench. Reception and transfer to Khiva. Introductory sightseeing tour of the old town, Itchan Kala. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 3
Khiva
Full-day sightseeing tour of Itchan Kala (inner city): Kalta Minor, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa, Kunya Ark Citadel, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasa, Juma Mosque and Minaret, Pahlawan Mahmud Mausoleum, Islam Khodja Madrasa, Tosh Hovli Palace, Allakuli Khan Madrasa, and the Caravanserai.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 4
Khiva – Bukhara (480 km, approx. 8 hours)
Drive through the Kyzylkum Desert to Bukhara. Alternatively – if available – morning or evening flight to Bukhara.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 5
Bukhara
Full-day city tour: Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub, Ark Citadel, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Kalyan Ensemble with Kalyan Mosque, Kalyan Minaret, and Mir-i-Arab Madrasa; trading domes; Abdulaziz Khan and Ulugbek Madrasas; Nadir Devonbegi Madrasa; Labi Hauz Complex.
In the evening (subject to availability), folklore show at the Nadir Devonbegi Madrasa. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 6
Bukhara – Samarkand (express train)
In the morning, visit Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa (summer residence) and the Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex.
In the afternoon, take the Afrosiyob high-speed train (16:11–18:25) to Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 7
Samarkand – Tashkent (high-speed train)
Continuation of sightseeing: Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Siyob Bazaar, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, and Ulugbek Observatory.
In the evening, take the Afrosiyob high-speed train (17:32–19:48) to Tashkent. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel
Day 8
Tashkent – Departure
Early morning transfer to the airport for flight HY-231 to Frankfurt (05:45) or HY-235 to Munich (05:25, Fridays & Sundays only).
Meals: No breakfast
- Accommodation in double/twin room (shared room)
- Daily breakfast
- Entrance fees according to the program and porter service at the hotels
- English-speaking tour guide throughout the journey
- All local taxes including tourism fee
- City map/overview of Uzbekistan
- Mineral water (0.5 L per person per day)
- Folklore show at Nadir Devonbegi Madrasa in Bukhara (subject to availability)
- Train rides: Bukhara–Samarkand & Samarkand–Tashkent with Afrosiyob (Y-class)
- Air-conditioned transportation according to group size (car/minivan/minibus/bus)
- International and unspecified domestic flights
- Alcoholic beverages/soft drinks not mentioned in the inclusions
- Lunches and dinners (unless otherwise stated)
- Tips and personal expenses
- Porterage outside the hotels, visa and passport fees
- Services not expressly listed under “Included Services”
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