Circuit en groupe en Ouzbékistan - L’empire de Tamerlan

This morning we arrive in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital. After settling in at the hotel (early check-in is included) and breakfast, we meet our guide. Today we discover Uzbekistan’s bustling capital, where old and new meet in surprising harmony. We visit the spiritual heart of the city – the Khast-Imam complex, home to ancient madrasahs and mausoleums – and wander through the colourful Chorsu Bazaar, alive with the aromas of spices, fresh produce and handicrafts. After lunch we explore Independence Square and Amir Temur Square, wide spaces framed by impressive architecture. One highlight not to miss is the Tashkent Metro, famous for its ornate stations that feel like an underground art gallery. In the evening we take a comfortable train to Samarkand, the crown jewel of the Silk Road. On arrival we head straight to the hotel to rest and get ready for tomorrow’s discoveries. Overnight in Samarkand.

Tachkent, Complexe Hazrati Imam, Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Métro de Tachkent

• Tachkent → Samarcande (344 km)

Au cours de la nuit : Samarcande (Hôtel)

Repas : Petit déjeuner

After breakfast we set off to discover the treasures of Samarkand, one of the most dazzling cities of the Silk Road. Our tour begins at the iconic Registan Square, framed by three grand madrasahs – Ulugbek, Sher-Dor and Tilla-Qori – each a masterpiece of Islamic architecture. We continue to the Gur-e Amir Mausoleum, the resting place of Tamerlane and his dynasty, with its turquoise dome and richly decorated interiors. After lunch we visit the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, once one of the largest in the Islamic world, and wander through the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, where vibrant blue-tiled mausoleums line a narrow medieval street. The day ends at the Ulugbek Observatory, where the great astronomer charted the stars centuries ago. Overnight in Samarkand.

Registan, Mausolée de Gur-e Amir, Mosquée et mausolée de Bibi-Khanym, Shah i Zinda, Observatoire d’Ulugbek

Au cours de la nuit : Samarcande (Hôtel)

Repas : Petit déjeuner

After breakfast we depart for Bukhara, one of the most atmospheric cities along the Silk Road. The journey of 280 km takes us across the Kyzylkum plains – once the route of ancient caravans linking oasis to oasis. On arrival we step into the old town, where centuries of history seem to linger in every brick and dome. We begin our exploration with the majestic Poi Kalyan complex, whose elegant minaret once guided weary travellers by torchlight. Nearby we visit the Miri-Arab Madrasah, the Magoki-Attori Mosque and the Ulugbek Madrasah, each telling its own story of faith and learning. The day concludes at the tranquil Lyabi-Hauz square, where mulberry trees shade the reflecting pool and local life unfolds around us. In the evening we check in to our hotel and rest. Overnight in Bukhara.

Poi Kalyan, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Madrasah Ulugbeg Bukhara, Ensemble Lyabi Hauz

• Samarcande → Boukhara (280 km)

Au cours de la nuit : Boukhara (Hôtel)

Repas : Petit déjeuner

Breakfast at the hotel. Today we continue our discovery of Bukhara, one of the most atmospheric cities on the Silk Road. We start with the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, a masterpiece of early Islamic architecture, and the Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, associated with the legend of the Prophet Job. Then we wander through the bustling local bazaar before visiting the elegant Bolo-Hauz Mosque and the mighty Ark citadel with its old Zindan prison – echoes of the city’s rich and sometimes dramatic past. In the afternoon we head beyond the city to explore the Sitorai Mohi Khosa Palace, once the lavish summer residence of the last emir, and the Mausoleum of Bahauddin Naqshband, one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Central Asia. As evening falls, we are welcomed into a traditional Uzbek home for a heartwarming culinary experience. Together with our hosts we take part in a plov master class, learning how to prepare Uzbekistan’s most beloved dish step by step, before sharing a delicious homemade dinner filled with laughter, aromas and stories of local life. Overnight in Bukhara.

Mausolée des Samanides, Mausolée de Chashma-Ayub, Complexe Bolo Hauz, Arche de Boukhara, Palais Sitori-i Mokhi Khosa, Mausolée de Bakhauddin Naqshband

• Boukhara → Palais Sitori-i Mokhi Khosa (6 km)
• Palais Sitori-i Mokhi Khosa → Mausolée de Bakhauddin Naqshband (11 km)
• Mausolée de Bakhauddin Naqshband → Boukhara (14 km)

Au cours de la nuit : Boukhara (Hôtel)

Repas : Petit déjeuner, Dinner

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a leisurely morning in Bukhara, soaking up the timeless atmosphere of this ancient Silk Road city. After check-out, take a relaxed walk with your guide through the old streets – a perfect chance to capture your last glimpses of Bukhara’s domes, bazaars and warm local spirit. In the afternoon we transfer to the railway station for a comfortable high-speed train journey to Tashkent, the vibrant capital of Uzbekistan. On arrival, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel for check-in and a rest after the trip. Overnight in Tashkent.

Boukhara

• Boukhara → Tachkent (600 km)

Au cours de la nuit : Tachkent (Hôtel)

Repas : Petit déjeuner

Breakfast at the hotel and check-out before 12:00. Transfer to the international airport for your onward flight, carrying with you warm memories and vivid impressions of your unforgettable journey through Uzbekistan.

Repas : Petit déjeuner

With the Khiva extension the tour lasts 7 days: 1045 USD per person sharing a twin room, single supplement 175 USD, including the economy-class flight Urgench – Tashkent. Days 1–4 are the same as above; the following three days replace days 5 and 6. Day 5 | Bukhara – Khiva by road, 460 km After breakfast we set off on a long but scenic journey across the Kyzylkum Desert and along the mighty Amu Darya river. This vast landscape of golden sands and rippling dunes gives a real sense of the Silk Road’s endurance. We stop for lunch on the way and continue to Khiva, a perfectly preserved medieval city that feels like an open-air museum. On arrival there is time to wander its narrow streets, visit traditional workshops and browse local souvenir shops. Overnight in Khiva. Day 6 | Khiva – Urgench by road (30 km), evening flight to Tashkent After breakfast we explore Ichan-Kala, the walled inner city of Khiva and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its mudbrick walls, minarets and madrasahs make it one of the most atmospheric cities in Central Asia. Highlights include the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, the Kunya-Ark fortress and the tall Islam Khodja Minaret. After lunch we visit the ornate Tash Khauli Palace, the Juma Mosque with its 200 carved wooden columns, the Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah and the Avesta Museum. In the evening we transfer to Urgench for the flight to Tashkent. On arrival, transfer to the hotel, check-in and rest. Overnight in Tashkent. Day 7 | Departure from Tashkent Early morning transfer to the airport for your international flight. Depending on the flight time, breakfast or a lunch box is provided.

Khiva, Mausolée Pakhlavan Makhmoud, Forteresse de Kunya-ark, Islam Khoja Minaret, Palais Tach Khaouli, Mosquée de Juma, Madrassah Mohammed Amin Khan

• Boukhara → Khiva (460 km)
• Khiva → Urgench (30 km)
• Urgench → Tachkent (720 km)

Au cours de la nuit : Khiva (Hôtel)

Repas : Petit déjeuner