Visit to Hazrati Imam complex, which includes the Barakkhan Madrasah and the Museum of the Quran, where the original 7th-century Othman Quran written on deer skin is preserved. Explore the Tashkent subway, then have lunch at the Plov Centre. Continue with visits to the Minor Mosque and Rakat Mosque, or enjoy a walking tour around Amir Timur Square, Broadway, and Independence Square. In the late afternoon, take a train to Samarkand. Dinner at a local restaurant. 

Stay: hotel in Samarkand

Visit to Gur Emir Mausoleum, one of the most remarkable architectural masterpieces of the medieval East, built in the southwestern part of Samarkand in the early 15th century. Next, explore the magnificent Registan Square, followed by visits to the stunning Shakhi Zinda Complex and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque. Dinner at a local restaurant. 

Stay: hotel in Samarkand

Visit to Imam al-Bukhary Complex, then enjoy some free time for shopping at Siab Bazaar. Lunch at the Plov Centre, followed by leisure time at the hotel. In the late afternoon, visit a carpet shop and the Konigil Paper Mill. Dinner at a local restaurant. 

Stay: hotel in Bukhara

Depart for Bukhara by train or car. Upon arrival, begin a walking sightseeing tour of Bukhara. Visit the Ark Fortress, the former residence of the Bukhara khans, where excavations have revealed that the citadel dates back to the 4th century BC. Continue to the Poi Kalon Ensemble, one of Bukhara’s most remarkable monuments from the 15th century, and the Miri-Arab Madrasah, distinguished by its two large blue domes rising above the city center.

Stay: hotel in Bukhara

Full day free time.

Stay: hotel in Bukhara

Enjoy an excursion to Bolo Khauz, Chashmai Ayub, and the Samanid Mausoleum. (Optional: visit Sitorai Mokhi Khossa and Varnet Garden for an additional charge.) Transfer to the railway station for a high-speed train to Tashkent (approximately 4 hours 20 minutes) or take a flight (about 1 hour 20 minutes). Upon arrival in Tashkent, check in to the hotel and have dinner at a local restaurant.

Stay: hotel in Tashkent

Check out from the hotel and depart for the Chimgan Mountains (100 km, approximately 2 hours). The scenic drive passes through charming villages, gardens, and streams. If the cableway is operating, take a 3 km ride through the Beldersay Gorge to Kumbel Peak (2,400 m), where the longest ski track begins. Enjoy a walk in the mountain area before returning to Tashkent. Upon arrival in Tashkent, visit the vibrant Chorsu Bazaar for some last minute shopping. Dinner at a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.