Klassische Usbekistan Tour

You arrive early in the morning in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. After the transfer to the hotel, check-in and some rest, you begin exploring this city of contrasts, where wide modern boulevards coexist with the cozy old town. The sightseeing starts at Khast-Imam Square, home to ancient mosques and madrasahs, including the Barak-Khan Madrasah and the Kafal-al-Shashi Mausoleum, a revered shrine. You also visit the Kukeldash Madrasah and stroll through Chorsu Bazaar, the city's oldest and most colorful market. After lunch you continue to the Museum of Applied Arts, admire the grandeur of Independence Square and finish the day at Amir Temur Square, surrounded by Soviet-era and modern architecture. In the evening you return to the hotel. Overnight in Tashkent.

Taschkent, Hazrati Imam Komplex, Kukeldash Madrasa, Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent Independence Square, Amir Temur Square

• Tashkent International Airport → Taschkent (9 km)

Über Nacht: Taschkent (Hotel)

After breakfast you take the morning train to Samarkand, one of the most iconic cities of the Silk Road, and dive into its treasures right on arrival. Stand in awe at the Registan, the city's heart, framed by three monumental madrasahs – Ulugbek, Sher-Dor and Tilya-Kori. Continue to the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, where Tamerlane and his descendants rest beneath a jade tombstone. After lunch you visit the grand Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the sacred Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and the Ulugbek Observatory, one of the most advanced scientific centers of the 15th century. In the evening you enjoy dinner in a local family home with a culinary master class, learning to cook and taste manti, the traditional Uzbek dumplings. Overnight in Samarkand.

Samarkand, Registan, Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Moschee und Mausoleum, Schah i Zinda, Ulugbek-Observatorium

• Taschkent → Samarkand (344 km)

Über Nacht: Samarkand (Hotel)

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück, Dinner

This morning you travel 90 km by road across the mountains to Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Amir Temur (Tamerlane). The city is filled with monuments to the glory of his reign: you visit the ruins of the grand Ak-Saray Palace, the solemn Dorus-Saodat complex, the Dorut-Tillavat ensemble and the beautiful Kok-Gumbaz Mosque. After lunch you return to Samarkand. Here you have some free time to stroll through the lively Siyob Bazaar, where locals trade spices, sweets and dried fruit, and to visit the Tomb of Saint Daniel, a sacred site for Muslims, Christians and Jews alike. In the evening you take the train to Bukhara. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Bukhara.

Shahrisabz, Ak-Sarai Palast, Dorus Saodat Complex, Dorut Tillavat Complex, Kok Gumbaz Mosque (Shahrisabz), Siyob Bazaar, Tomb of Saint Daniel (Khoja Daniyar)

• Samarkand → Shahrisabz (90 km)
• Shahrisabz → Samarkand (90 km)
• Samarkand → Bukhara (255 km)

Über Nacht: Bukhara (Hotel)

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück

After breakfast you begin a full day of exploring Bukhara, one of the most atmospheric Silk Road cities. You start with the elegant Ismail Samani Mausoleum, a masterpiece of early Islamic architecture, and the unusual Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, known as “Job's Spring”. At the local bazaar you feel the trading spirit that has thrived here for centuries. Next, you visit the graceful Bolo-Hauz Mosque before entering the mighty Ark citadel, the former residence of Bukhara's emirs, complete with its notorious Zindan prison. Later you explore the Poi Kalyan complex, dominated by the soaring Kalyan Minaret, together with the Miri-Arab Madrasah, and finish with the Magoki-Attori Mosque and the Ulugbek Madrasah. In the evening you enjoy dinner in a traditional restaurant with a lively folklore show. Overnight in Bukhara.

Bukhara, Samaniden-Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz-Komplex, Die Arche von Bukhara, Poi Kalyan, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Ulugbeg Madrasa Buchara

Über Nacht: Bukhara (Hotel)

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück, Dinner

After breakfast you leave the old city to explore the peaceful surroundings of Bukhara. The first stop is the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace, the former summer residence of the last emir of Bukhara. Often called the “Palace of Moonlight and Stars”, it blends traditional oriental ornament with European architecture: inside you find shimmering mirror halls, carved ganch stucco and delicate stained glass – a glimpse into the refined life of Bukhara's royal court. Next, you visit the Mausoleum of Bahouddin Naqshband, one of Central Asia's most revered Sufi pilgrimage sites. Set amid tranquil gardens, this spiritual complex attracts pilgrims from all over the region and is a serene place to feel the deep spiritual traditions that have shaped Bukhara's identity for centuries. Back in the city, the rest of the day is free to enjoy Bukhara at your own pace – stroll through its cozy streets, shop for traditional crafts or simply relax in a local teahouse with a cup of fragrant green tea. Overnight in Bukhara.

Sitori-i Mokhi Khosa Palast, Bakhauddin Naqshband Mausoleum

• Bukhara → Sitori-i Mokhi Khosa Palast (6 km)
• Sitori-i Mokhi Khosa Palast → Bakhauddin Naqshband Mausoleum (11 km)
• Bakhauddin Naqshband Mausoleum → Bukhara (14 km)

Über Nacht: Bukhara (Hotel)

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück

Today you travel 440 km by road across the endless landscapes of the Kyzylkum Desert, following the course of the Amu Darya River, much like the ancient caravans that once connected these two Silk Road cities. After a long but scenic drive you arrive in Khiva, a perfectly preserved medieval city. The evening is free to relax, wander through the narrow streets and visit local souvenir shops and workshops. Overnight in Khiva.

Wüste Kyzylkum, Chiwa

• Bukhara → Chiwa (440 km)

Über Nacht: Chiwa (Hotel)

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück

This morning you dive into the fairytale atmosphere of Khiva, more than 2,500 years old and often described as an open-air museum. Within the walls of the Ichan Kala you visit the Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum, the mighty Kunya-Ark fortress, the elegant Islam Khodja Minaret and Madrasah and the ornate Tash Khauli Palace, once the khan's residence. You also explore the Juma Mosque with its forest of carved wooden columns and the Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah and Minaret. In the evening you transfer 35 km to the airport in Urgench for the flight back to Tashkent (the domestic flight ticket is not included in the tour price). On arrival, transfer to the hotel and rest. Overnight in Tashkent.

Chiwa, Pakhlavan Makhmoud Mausoleum, Festung Kunya-ark, Islam Khoja Minarett, Tach Khaouli Palast, Juma Moschee, Mohammed Amin Khan Madrassah, Kalta Minor Minarett

• Chiwa → Urgench (35 km)
• Urgench → Tashkent International Airport (720 km)
• Tashkent International Airport → Taschkent (9 km)

Über Nacht: Taschkent (Hotel)

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück

After breakfast, morning transfer to the international airport for your departure.

• Taschkent → Tashkent International Airport (9 km)

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück