Silk Road Discovery: 5 Days in Uzbekistan (Tashkent, Samarkand & Bukhara)

Arrive at Tashkent International Airport and meet your representative. Transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, begin a city orientation with visits to Amir Timur Square, Independence Square, and the elegant Navoi Theater. Stroll along vibrant boulevards before enjoying dinner or free leisure time. Overnight stay in Tashkent.

After breakfast, travel by high-speed train or domestic flight to Samarkand, one of the most celebrated cities on the Silk Road. Upon arrival, start your guided exploration with the spectacular Registan Ensemble, the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum of Tamerlane, and the Ulugh Beg Observatory. Conclude with a visit to the dazzling Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, famous for its intricate turquoise tilework. Overnight in Samarkand.

Depart after breakfast for Bukhara (approx. 4–5 hours by train or road). On arrival, step into the charm of the Old City. Discover architectural landmarks such as the Kalyan Minaret & Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrassah, and the lively Lyab-i Hauz square, surrounded by historic caravanserais and madrasahs. Browse the traditional bazaars and optionally attend a local folk music and dance performance in the evening. Overnight stay in Bukhara.

Enjoy breakfast, then continue sightseeing in Bukhara with highlights including the Ark Citadel, the Bolo Hauz Mosque, and the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, one of the oldest monuments of Islamic Central Asia. Later, return to Tashkent by train or flight. Evening free or enjoy an optional dinner featuring Uzbek specialties. Overnight in Tashkent.

After breakfast, check out. Depending on your departure schedule, you may explore Chorsu Bazaar or the Khast Imam Complex for some last-minute cultural impressions. Transfer to the airport for your onward flight.