Uzbekistan with Nukus Tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Around 12:00, begin your sightseeing tour of Samarkand, visiting:

• Gur Amir Mausoleum – Timur's mausoleum, whose name means "The King's Tomb" in Persian. The complex houses the tombs of Timur, his sons Shohruh and Miran Shah, his grandsons Ulugbek and Muhammad Sultan, and his spiritual mentor Sayyid Baraka.
• Registan Square (15th–17th centuries) – The city's iconic square featuring Ulugbek Madrasa, Sher-Dor Madrasa, and Tilla-Kari Madrasa.
• Bibi-Khanum Mosque (15th century) – One of the largest architectural masterpieces of the Timurid era.
• Shakhi Zinda – A remarkable complex of mausoleums dating from the 9th to the 19th centuries, believed to contain the tomb of Prophet Muhammad's cousin.
• Siab Bazaar – Samarkand's famous traditional market located on the ancient Silk Road trading routes.
• Visiting Samarkand is incomplete without experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of Siab Bazaar.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Samarkand.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Continue exploring Samarkand with visits to:

• Ulugbek Observatory – Built by Ulugbek, Timur's grandson, who transformed Samarkand into one of the world's leading scientific centers. The observatory housed a giant marble sextant used to calculate the positions of celestial bodies and contributed to the famous astronomical catalog Tables of the Stars.
• Afrosiab Museum – Discover the fascinating history of ancient Samarkand through archaeological treasures and Silk Road exhibits.
• Konigil Village – Visit a traditional workshop where paper is still produced using centuries-old techniques.
• Khudjum Carpet Factory.
• Free time to explore the city at your own pace.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Samarkand.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the railway station to board the high-speed train to Bukhara (approximately 09:53–11:39 or 10:59–12:42).

Upon arrival, transfer to the Old City and begin your tour:

• Po-i-Kalyan Complex (12th–16th centuries) featuring Kalon Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, and the impressive Kalon Minaret.
• Trading Domes including Tok-i-Zargaron (Jewellers' Bazaar), Tok-i-Tilpak Furushon (Cap Makers' Bazaar), and Tok-i-Sarrafon (Money Changers' Bazaar).
• Magoki Attori Mosque – One of Central Asia's oldest surviving mosques.
• Lyabi Hauz Complex – Featuring Nodir Devon Begi Madrasa, Khanaka, and the historic pond.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Bukhara.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today's visits include:

• Ismail Samani Mausoleum – A masterpiece of early Islamic architecture.
• Bolo Khauz Mosque (1712) – The historic Friday Mosque of the Emir of Bukhara.
• ARK Fortress (6th–19th centuries) – The former royal residence and political center of Bukhara.
• Traditional Folklore Show in the Middle Ages, it was a whole town with the emir's house, with wives, mosques, mint place, government institutes, store rooms, a prison, and a square for public executions.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Bukhara.

Breakfast or breakfast boxes at the hotel.

Transfer to the railway station to board the regular train to Khiva (14:50–21:32 or 05:32–11:12, 4-bed coupe compartment).

Upon arrival:

• Meet your driver.
• Lunch and hotel check-in.
• Evening walk around Khiva.
• Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Khiva.

Breakfast at the hotel. Step into the fairy-tale atmosphere of Ichan-Kala, the ancient walled city of Khiva, with its winding streets, mud-brick houses, majestic minarets, and beautifully decorated mosques.

Today's highlights include:

• Kalta Minor Minaret & Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa – Visit one of the largest madrasahs ever built in the Islamic world, located opposite the Kunya Ark (Old Fortress).
• Kunya Ark (17th century) – The inner citadel of Khiva, housing former administrative buildings, law courts, a mosque, and gunpowder workshops.
• Pakhlavan Mahmud Complex (14th–19th centuries) – Khiva’s most revered architectural ensemble, renowned for its exquisite tilework and spiritual significance.
• Islam Khodja Minaret & Madrasa (1908) – At 45 meters, the tallest structure in Khiva, featuring an observation platform with panoramic views of the old city.
• Djuma Mosque (10th–17th centuries) – A cathedral mosque supported by 212 intricately carved wooden columns, noted for its unique acoustics and innovative natural lighting.
• Mausoleum of Seyid Alaudin (14th century) – Known for its exceptional gravestone made of multicolored majolica, unique in world architectural ceramics.
• Tash Hovli Palace – The summer residence of the Khiva Khans, built in the first half of the 19th century, featuring three courtyards connected by a maze of corridors.
• Return to the hotel after the excursion.

Overnight in Khiva.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today's visits include:

• Nurullabay Palace Complex – A unique blend of Khorezm and European architecture featuring ornate halls, carved wooden columns, painted ceilings, and royal reception rooms.

Continue with a scenic drive to Nukus (approximately 3 hours). Along the way, visit:

• Toprak Kala Fortress
• Ayaz Kala Fortress

These remarkable desert fortresses once served as royal residences and defensive strongholds of ancient Khorezm and offer spectacular views across the Kyzylkum Desert. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and overnight in Nukus.

Breakfast at the hotel.

In Nukus, we visit the Savitsky Museum - one of the most unique museums in the world, famous for its exceptional collection of Russian avant-garde art and Central Asian applied arts. It preserves thousands of works that were hidden and saved during the Soviet era, making it a true “Louvre of the Steppe.

In the evening, we take a flight Nukus- Tashkent (HY16): 16:55-18:55. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and overnight in Tashkent.

Breakfast. Around 12:00, your guide will meet you in the lobby to start the excursion:

• Khasti Imam complex, including the Quran Museum, Barak Khan Madrassa, and Kafal Shahi Mausoleum, is one of Tashkent's most important spiritual monuments. The square is located in the heart of the old city.
• Chorsu Bazaar - the main oriental market in Tashkent.
• Tashkent Subway (several stations)- it was the first subway system in Central Asia. Construction was completed, and it opened in 1977. Each station has its own unique architectural style: marble, granite, and rows of columns.
• Amir Temur Square – central park with the equestrian statue of Amir Temur and the so-called “Broadway”
• Independence Square – the most important square in Tashkent.
• Monument of Courage.

After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Tashkent.

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your driver and transfer to Tashkent International Airport for departure.