The 8-day Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour Tashkent, Amirsoy mountain, Samarkand and Bukhara offers travelers a comprehensive journey through the country’s cultural and natural highlights, providing an immersive exploration of its vibrant capital, picturesque mountain landscapes, and historically significant cities renowned for their architectural masterpieces and rich Silk Road heritage.
ITINERARY & DETAILS
Day 1: Tashkent.
The 8-day Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour starts arriving to Tashkent, where guests are met in front of the arrival building of the airport by a driver and transferred to the hotel in Tashkent city, followed by check-in to the hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent—Chimgan—Tashkent
The 8-day Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour day 2 visit Chimgan tour from Tashkent offers an opportunity to discover the stunning natural beauty of Uzbekistan, beginning with a drive from Tashkent to the Amirsoy resort, where travelers can take a cable car ride, followed by a transfer to the Chimgan camp site for trekking along the gorge at the foot of the mountain, and continuing to the shore of the Charvak reservoir, which is ringed by the green-sloped peaks of the western Tian Shan Mountains—often topped with snow—and, combined with its convenient proximity to Tashkent, has become a popular place for both locals and foreigners to enjoy summer days outside the city.
Day 3: Tashkent—Bukhara by train
The 8-day Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour today travelers travel with high-speed train called Afrosiyob to from Tashkent to Bukhara, ensuring a comfortable and efficient journey between the two historic cities as part of the tour program.
Bukhara, one of the most ancient cities of Central Asia, has a 2500-year-old history. Bumichkat “New Castle”, Al Madina as-sufriyya “Copper City”, Madinat at-tujjor “City of Traders”, Foxira “Honorable City” are some the names given to this unique city.
Labi Hauz Complex (“The edge of the pond” from Persian) constructed by Nadir Divan Begi, The Grand Vizier of Bukhara, around 1620.
Statue of Hodja Nasruddin— the homespun philosopher and humourist on his donkey. Elsewhere in the world he is generally accepted as Turkish, but Uzbeks claim he was born in Bukhara and is one of their own.
Optional activity: Experience the traditional hammam in Bukhara, offering an authentic insight into the region’s centuries-old bathing and relaxation rituals. The Hammam was built during the Shaybanids Dynasty in the 16th century, is divided into two sections: the dressing hall and the bathing hall. The building was built by baked and still in function. The Hammam experience may be one of the most memorable ones of your trip. No need to bring anything (you should expect to go au naturel) they give you a clean towel, a lungi (wrap-around cloth to cover yourself while in the Hammam), and sandals (the floor can get quite hot in spots, plus the marble can be slippery when walking barefoot). Inside the bathing hall might be a bit hot.
Day 4: Bukhara city tour
The sightseeing in Bukhara city (walking tour)
The Citadel Ark (I-XX centuries)— (visit from outside) the construction of the citadel is dated to beginning of the 1st millennium BC. During the history the fortress has been destroyed several times but has been restored again. All buildings of the citadel have been reconstructed mainly during the XVIII-XX centuries.
Poi Kalon complex (“The foot of tall” in Uzbek) from XII-XVI centuries. Consisting of mosque, madrassah and minaret, one of the great centre of trade and scholarship along the Silk Road. The beauty of the minaret amazed Genghis Khan (Temuchin or Temujin).
Trading domes—Tok-i-Zargaron (1570, Jewellers’ Bazaar), which once cornered the local market in lapis and rubies from Badakhsan. Tok-i-Tilpak Furushon, or Cap Makers’ Bazaar, which once specialized in gold-embroired skullcaps, fur hats and illustrated manuscripts, all of which had to be protected from the glare of the sun. Tak-i-Sarrafon—money changers’ dome.
Day 5: Bukhara half day city tour and transfer to railway station and take the train to Samarkand.
The 8-day Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour day 5 travelers visit Bukhara city tour outside of the old town, exploring notable sites located beyond the historic center as part of the day’s program.
Naqshbandi Sufism complex— Islamic saint Bakhauddin Naqshband, the famous Asian philosopher and Sufi, the founder of a Sufi order which was later named Naqshbandi, lived in XIV century. He became patron saint and the complex is the holiest site in Bukhara. He made 32 times the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca and local people consider this place as little Mecca.
The summer palace of Bukhara’s emirs— the palace was built in 1911 for the last emir, Amir Alim Khan, the building compound elements of both Russian and traditional Bukharan architecture.
Chor Minor— an unusual madrassah in Bukhara. The name means “Four Minarets”. Each tower has a different decoration.
After the tour transfer to railway station and take the train to Samarkand.
Day 6: Samarkand city tour
The 8-day Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour Day 5 travelers visit Samarkand, one of the most ancient cities of the world, a contemporary of Rome, Athens and Babylon, with a 2750-year-old history, often referred to as “The Mirror of the World,” “The Garden of the Soul,” “The Jewel of Islam,” and “The Precious Pearl of the Moslem World,” and known in ancient Greece as Marakanda.
The sightseeing in Samarkand city:
Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) must see sight in Samarkand from XV century the final resting place of Temir. The mausoleum was originally planned for temur’s favourite grandson, Muhammad Sultan but Samarkand was deemed a more fitting resting place.
Registan square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from XV-XVII centuries. A spectacular architectural ensembles, with fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosques and madrassahs.
Ulugbek Madrasah built between 1417 and 1420 is the oldest madrasa in Registan square. This construction work was carried on under Ulugbeg (the Astronomer King, the author of astronomic tables known throughout the world), Temur’s grandson, who was both an eminent ruler and scholar.
Tilya-Kori Madrasah means Gold-covered madrasa was built in XVII century in Registan square. This is the one madrasa the travelers must go inside: the golden ceiling of the mosque, to the left of the courtyard, is utterly enthralling, and it is this gilt that gives the madrasa its name.
Sher Dor Madrasah means the tiger or lion madrasa built between 1619 and 1636 by Yalangtush Biy, must be one of the most-photographed buildings in existence.
Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.
Local Siab market (“black river” in Uzbek). Travelers can find in this market spices, fresh and dry fruits and different souvenirs
Day 7: Samarkand city tour and take the train to Tashkent
The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual places in Uzbekistan.
The Ulugbek Observatory, builtby Amir Temur’sgrandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century.
The museum of Afrasiab (the history museum of Samarkand and the highlight of this place is the original frescos of Turk Khanate “Turk kingdom” from VII century).
Samarkand Handmade Paper Centre— for centuries Samarkand was famous for its mulberry paper and famed for its durability and resistance to insects. Production died out in the 18th century and this UNESCO backed project in the eastern suburbs aims to revive the 2000-year-old tradition. Guests can see process of making Samarkand paper from mulberry bark.
Day 8: Tashkent city tour and departure.
The 8-day Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour Tashkent city tour provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the capital, showcasing its cultural, historical, and architectural landmarks as an integral part of the overall program.
Earthquake Memorial— this memorial is devoted to the tragic date of earthquake in Tashkent on April 26th of 1966 and is erected in the approximate spot of the earthquake epicenter.
Khazrati Imom Complex (XVI-XX centuries) the historical spiritual heart of the city (consists of functioning Friday mosque “Khazrati Imom Mosque” from 2007, Barak-Khan Madrassa from XVI-XVIII centuries—present-day serving as shopping place, Tellya Sheikh Mosque from XIX century, Muyi Moborak Library— holds rare Oriental manuscripts collection, among which the world-famous Caliph Osman- Koran from the VII century).
The market Chorsu (“four roads” in Uzbek, the commercial heart of the city and has been for hundreds of years).
Metro riding (the only Central Asian Underground, built in 1977).
Amir Timur Square—the centre of the modern city, is green space with plenty of flowers and fountains. The square covers the most important buildings both political and cultural. In the middle of the square is the statue of Amir Timur (known in Europe as Tamerlane) on horseback, hotel “Uzbekistan” which was built in 1974, University of Law (former Women’s Gymnasium), Museum of Amir Timur, well-known Tashkent Clock Towers (the first tower was constructed in 1947 to house the clock mechanism from Eastern Prussia, a war trophy brought back to Tashkent by watchmaker Ayzenshteyn), and Uzbekistan Forums Palace.
After the tour transfer to international airport of Tashkent
