Grand Uzbekistan: 14-Day Small-Group Tour

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1. 1
   Tag 1Arrival in TashkentÜbernachtung: Tashkent

   Morning / Afternoon

   • Arrive at Tashkent International Airport
   • Pick-up by driver
   • Transfer to hotel and check-in

   Evening

   • Short city orientation tour (optional)
   • Dinner on your own or optional local restaurant

   Overnight in Tashkent 3* B&B hotel

   Highlights

   • Smooth airport arrival
   • Comfortable transfer to hotel
   • First introduction to Tashkent
2. 2
   Tag 2Flight to Khiva & Khiva City TourÜbernachtung: Khiva

   Early Morning

   • 05:00 – Depart from Tashkent hotel
   • 07:00 – Domestic flight to Khiva

   Morning / Afternoon

   • Arrival at Khiva airport, meet your driver
   • Transfer to hotel, check-in

   Begin full-day guided city tour of Khiva

   • Ichan-Kala: UNESCO-listed walled city
   • Kunya-Ark Citadel: former royal residence
   • Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum: historic spiritual center
   • Juma Mosque: famous for its wooden columns
   • Stroll through the narrow streets, admire traditional architecture and local bazaars

   Evening

   • Optional sunset view from city walls
   • Dinner at local restaurant or hotel

   Overnight in Khiva 3* hotel

   Highlights

   • Explore the heart of Khiva’s historic center
   • Walk along cobblestone streets with ancient charm
   • Discover rich Silk Road heritage and architecture
3. 3
   Tag 3Khiva to Bukhara: Scenic Desert Drive & Amu Darya ExperienceÜbernachtung: Bukhara

   Morning

   • Depart Khiva hotel after breakfast
   • Begin A/C transfer to Bukhara (6–7 hours)

   Along the Way

   • Stop at Red Sands Desert for photos and short walk
   • Visit Amu Darya River, enjoy fresh local fish and scenic views
   • Take in the vast desert landscapes and river scenery

   Evening

   • Arrive in Bukhara, check-in at 3* B&B hotel
   • Dinner on your own

   Overnight in Bukhara

   Highlights

   • A/C transfer through the Kyzylkum Desert
   • Scenic stop at Amu Darya with local fish tasting
   • Experience Uzbekistan’s natural landscapes
4. 4
   Tag 4Bukhara City Center Morning Tour with Local Guide

   Early morning

   • Breakfast at the hotel
   • Meet your local guide
   • Departure for a morning tour of central Bukhara

   City centre

   • Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble – historic pond and madrasahs
   • Kalon Minaret and Mosque – a symbol of the Silk Road
   • Mir-i-Arab Madrasah – 16th-century architecture
   • Bolo-Hauz Mosque – wooden columns, a popular photo spot

   Late morning / optional

   • Walk through the traditional bazaars
   • Visit to craft workshops

   Lunch

   • Local restaurant, authentic Uzbek cuisine

   Afternoon

   • Return to the hotel, free time
   • Optional: spa or a walk through the bazaar

   Highlights

   • Early start, relaxed pace
   • Focus on the city centre and cultural immersion
   • Professional local guide
5. 5
   Tag 5Bukhara Outskirts & Sitorai Mohi Hosa Morning Tour with Local Guide

   Early Morning

   • Breakfast at hotel
   • Meet your English-speaking local guide
   • Depart early for morning tour of Bukhara outskirts

   Highlights / Slightly Outside the City

   • Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace – last emir’s summer residence with gardens
   • Bahauddin Naqshband Mausoleum – famous Sufi site
   • Ismail Samani Mausoleum – architectural gem
   • Scenic drive past historic caravanserais
   • Optional stop at traditional craft workshop

   Morning End / Lunch

   • Return to hotel for lunch
   • Afternoon free for rest, optional bazaar walk or spa

   Highlights

   • Early start, relaxed pace
   • Combination of city outskirts + cultural immersion
   • Professional local guide
6. 6
   Tag 6Bukhara → Nurata → Aydarkul Yurt ExperienceÜbernachtung: Traditional yurt

   Morning

   • Breakfast at the hotel in Bukhara
   • Depart Bukhara by A/C transport
   • Stop at a local ceramic workshop to see traditional Uzbek pottery making

   Late Morning

   • Arrival in Nurata town
   • Short walk and free time to explore the town
   • Visit local sites and surroundings

   Lunch

   • Lunch at a local restaurant in Nurata

   Afternoon

   • Continue drive towards Aydarkul Lake
   • Arrive at Yurt Camp near the lake
   • Check-in and free time to relax

   Evening

   • Camel riding experience near the yurt camp
   • Dinner around the campfire
   • Live Kazakh folk music performance

   Overnight

   Overnight stay in a traditional yurt

   Highlights

   • Scenic drive from Bukhara to Nurata and Aydarkul
   • Local ceramics and small-town atmosphere
   • Unique desert experience: yurt stay, camel ride, music and fire
7. 7
   Tag 7Ashraf Village Homestay & Local Life ExperienceÜbernachtung: Village guest house / homestay

   Morning

   • Breakfast at the yurt camp
   • Depart for Ashraf Village (Nurata area)

   Late Morning / Lunch

   • Arrival in Ashraf Village
   • Introduction to village life and local families
   • Lunch with the host family using home-cooked dishes

   Afternoon

   • Free time to explore the village
   • Walk around the village, observe daily rural life

   Evening

   • Watch traditional home-style cooking
   • Optional: cook together with the host family
   • Dinner in the village
   • Live local music, optional dancing with villagers

   Overnight

   Overnight stay in a village guest house / homestay

   Highlights

   • Authentic village life experience
   • Home-cooked food and local hospitality
   • Music, dance, and cultural interaction
8. 8
   Tag 8Ashraf Village Walk & Transfer to SamarkandÜbernachtung: Samarkand

   Morning

   • Breakfast with the host family in Ashraf Village
   • Village walk: explore daily rural life, farms, gardens and village surroundings
   • Free time for photos and interaction with locals

   Lunch

   • Lunch in the village with the host family

   Afternoon

   • Say goodbye to the hosts
   • Depart for Samarkand by A/C transport

   On the Way

   • Scenic countryside drive
   • Short photo stops

   Evening

   • Arrival in Samarkand
   • Hotel check-in and free time

   Overnight

   Overnight in Samarkand hotel

9. 9
   Tag 9Samarkand City Tour (Historic Center)Übernachtung: Samarkand

   Morning

   • Breakfast at the hotel
   • Start Samarkand city tour
   • Visit Gur Emir Mausoleum
   • Visit Registan Square

   Lunch

   • Lunch at a local restaurant

   Afternoon

   • Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque
   • Visit Siyob Bazaar

   Evening

   • Return to hotel
   • Free evening

   Overnight

   Overnight in Samarkand

10. 10
    Tag 10Samarkand → Shakhrisabz Day TripÜbernachtung: Samarkand

    Morning

    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Depart from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz by A/C transport
    • Scenic drive through mountain landscapes

    Late Morning

    • Visit Ak-Saray Palace ruins
    • Visit Dorus Saodat Complex

    Lunch

    • Lunch at a local restaurant in Shakhrisabz

    Afternoon

    • Visit Dorut Tilovat Complex
    • Short walk in the historic center

    Evening

    • Return drive to Samarkand
    • Arrival at hotel, free evening

    Overnight

    Overnight in Samarkand

11. 11
    Tag 11Samarkand Extended City Tour (Outskirts & Heritage)Übernachtung: Samarkand

    Morning

    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Start extended Samarkand tour
    • Visit Shahi Zinda Necropolis
    • Visit Ulugh Beg Observatory

    Lunch

    • Lunch at a local restaurant

    Afternoon

    • Visit Konigil Paper Factory (traditional paper making)
    • Free time for souvenirs or short walk

    Evening

    • Return to hotel
    • Free evening

    Overnight

    Overnight in Samarkand

12. 12
    Tag 12Imam Al Bukhari Visit & Train to TashkentÜbernachtung: Tashkent

    Morning

    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Check-out from the hotel
    • Drive to Imam Al Bukhari Memorial Complex
    • Visit the mausoleum and surrounding complex

    Midday

    • Return to Samarkand
    • Lunch at a local restaurant

    Afternoon

    • Transfer to Samarkand railway station
    • Train departure around 16:00 to Tashkent
    • (Afrasiyob high-speed train, or Sharq if unavailable)

    Evening

    • Arrival in Tashkent
    • Transfer to hotel and check-in

    Overnight

    Overnight in Tashkent

13. 13
    Tag 13Tashkent City TourÜbernachtung: Tashkent

    Morning

    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Start Tashkent city tour
    • Visit Khast Imam Complex (Quran of Caliph Uthman)

    Lunch

    • Lunch at a local restaurant

    Afternoon

    • Visit Chorsu Bazaar
    • Ride the Tashkent Metro (selected stations)
    • Visit Amir Temur Square

    Evening

    • Return to hotel
    • Free evening

    Overnight

    Overnight in Tashkent

14. 14
    Tag 14Departure from Tashkent

    Morning / According to flight time

    • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Check-out from the hotel
    • Transfer to Tashkent International Airport
    • End of Tour

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