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UZBEKISTAN ARCHITECTURE TRIP

Architecture along the ancient Silk Road

Here's some photos from our last journey through the heart of Central Asia - exploring the ancient Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva.

Uzbekistan Itinerary

8 days, 7 nights 

 

Day 1 | ARRIVAL: TASHKENT

Late evening arrival at Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS); transfer to hotel for check in. 

 

Day 2 | TASHKENT

Full day tour of Tashkent - including visit to Chorsu Bazaar, Museum of Applied Arts, State Museum of History of Uzbekistan and some stations of the Tashkent Metro. 

Late evening flight to Khiva

Drive to Khiva and transfer to hotel next to the iconic Ichan-kala 

 

Day 3 | KHIVA

Full day walking tour with local guide and #ThreeFlaneurs’ guide within the walled city - main stops of the day include: - Ata-Darvaza; Madrassah of Muhammad Rahim Khan, Madrassah of Muhammed Aminhan, Kalta Minor, Tash Hauli, Caravanserai, Mausoleum of Seyd Allaudin, Jami Mosque and Minaret.

 

Day 4 | KHIVA to BUKHARA 

Followed by a full day transfer by car Khiva to Bukhara via Kyzylkum desert with short stops en-route. 

Free evening to rest

 

Day 5 | BUKHARA

Full day walking tour with local guide and #ThreeFlaneurs’ guide - stops of the day include: Ensemble Lyabi Hauz, Magoki Attari Mosque, the three iconic trading domes or covered bazaars Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas, Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa and the Ark Fortress.

 

Day 6 | BUKHARA / SAMARKAND

Continue the sightseeing program close to Bukhara - possible sights include Sitorai Mohi Hosa and Chor Bakr Complex  - with local guide and #ThreeFlaneurs’ guide 

Evening transfer to the railway station in Bukhara to catch the high-speed train 'Afrosiyob' to Samarkand

 

Day 7 | SAMARKAND

Full day sightseeing program in Samarkand - including iconic stops at Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi Khanim Mosque and Siyab bazaar - with local guide and #ThreeFlaneurs’ guide 

 

Day 8 | SAMARKAND / TASHKENT

Continue the sightseeing program in Samarkand - including stops at Shahi Zinda Necropolis and – Ulugbek’s Observatory - with local guide and #ThreeFlaneurs’ guide 

Evening transfer to the railway station in Samarkand to catch the high-speed train 'Afrosiyob' to Tashkent

Late evening transfer to Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (TAS)

 

Day 9 | TASHKENT: DEPARTURE

Early morning return flight back home from TAS or extend trip in Tashkent (excluded in this tour package) : End of Tour

 

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