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Uzbekistan 8 Day cultural and historical tour

Overland trip across Uzbekistan. From 2026-05-18 to 2026-05-25. Embark on an enriching 8-day cultural and historical tour of Uzbekistan with Steppe Journeys, w...

Embark on an enriching 8-day cultural and historical tour of Uzbekistan with Steppe Journeys, where ancient history meets vibrant culture. This carefully crafted itinerary takes you through the heart of Uzbekistan, allowing you to explore its most iconic cities and immerse yourself in the rich traditions of the region. This 8-day tour offers a unique opportunity to experience the rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and warm hospitality of Uzbekistan, making it an unforgettable adventure for all travelers. Join Steppe Journeys and discover the timeless treasures of this remarkable country:Day 1: Day 1: Tashkent city tour City tour can be started at 9 or 10 Am if you need more time for fresh up. You will visit the old Tashkent with Hasti Imam complex which includes Barakhan Madrasah, Mui Muborak Library with original Koran of 7th century. Later you will see Chorsu market which is one of the biggest and oldest in Central Asia. Tashkent metro with Soviet architectural design and Applied Arts museum with the collection of Russian Zarist scientist and local art and craft examples Overnight. Day 2: Tashkent to Samarkand by Afrosiab bullet train After an early breakfast arranged in the hotel you will be transferred to Tashkent railways station to catch a train to Samarkand at 0800-1010. Upon arrival in Samarkand, your sightseeing will start with a visit to Gur Emir mausoleum, the burial place of Amir Temur, his spiritual teacher, his sons and grandsons. Later you will proceed to the most famous place in Samarkand; Registan Square with 3 madrasas built during the 15th-17th Centuries. Ulughbek Madrasa, Sherdor Madrasah and Tilla Sheikh mosque. Siab Bazar and Bibihanum mosque will end your sightseeing for today, and this evening you are free on your own to explore the city and enjoy local food at dinner time in one of the local Chayhanas in Samarkand. Overnight. Day 3: Samarkand full day city tour Begin the day with buffet breakfast and then continue city tour. Visit the observatory of Ulughbek, Afrosiab museum with Fresco and artifacts found at Afrosiab old settlement dating back to 6 BC up to 13 AD. Shahi Zinda is the holy place of all Central Asian muslims visited daily with many local people, where you will see the mausoleum of Temur’s sisters, Generals, Architect and the mausoleum of Kusam Ibn Abbas, the cousin of Muhammad prophet. Pm you will see the famous Samarkand Silk Paper producing workshop. Enjoy a night Sound and Light laser show at Registan Square (if available on this day). Return to hotel for dinner and overnight. Optional Evening out in Samarkand: $20 Samarkand Silk Road complex located few km outside of Samarkand . Day 4: Samarkand to Bukhara by train or by car, please choose one option After breakfast check out of the hotel and be transferred to railway station of Samarkand for your fast train to Bukhara. (Another option is to drive 300 km and stop en route at Rabbati Malik caravansaray of 11 C and Gijhduvan ceramic master’s home workshop). Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for check in (if the rooms are available for early check in). Then you will start your walking tour in Bukhara. The most impressive site in Bukhara is Laby Hauz, the heart of Bukhara where you will see chayhana, cafe, restaurants, water pond, mosques, madrasa, Hanaka of Nadir Divan Bgei, gallery, workshop and Souvenir shops. Visit trade Domes of Bukhara: Taki Sarafan, Taki Telpakfurushon and Taki Zargaron and ancient Jewish quarter with a school and synagogue. Continue to Ark Citadel dating back to 1-19 Centuries, Kalyan Minaret and Kalyan Mosque. You will finish the tour at Ismail Samani mausoleum and Cashmai Ayub mausoleum. Dinner and overnight. Day 5: Bukhara full day city tour After breakfast in the hotel, you will begin the day with a visit to the Summer Palace - Sitorai Mohi Hosa - one of the most prominent sites in Bukhara, where you will discover the mixture of local and Russian-European architecture style. The Palace was built outside of the city with a big garden and harem. Continue to the mausoleum and necropolis of Bahauddin Naqshabandiy, the leader of Sufism in Bukhara. Since old times, pilgrims used to come and pay a visit to the holy place before going to Haj, and those who can not make a trip to Haj, they come to this place as it is like you are visiting Mekka. In the afternoon, return to your hotel to enjoy some free time. You may want to try local Bukhara Hammam or enjoy evening Folk Music and Dance show at Nadir Divan Begi madrasah. Overnight: $20 pp Optional Evening out: • Local Dinner with a private family • Folk Music and Dance show at Nadir Divan Begi Day 6: Bukhara to Khiva 500 km 6 ,5 hrs Following an early breakfast this morning we drive to Khiva, the ancient town of Khorezm. Khwarazm is a large oasis region on the Amu Darya river delta in western Central Asia, bordered on the north by the Aral Sea, on the east by the Kyzylkum desert, on the south by the Karakum Desert, and on the west by the Ustyurt Plateau. It was the center of the Iranian Khwarazmian civilization, and a series of kingdoms such as the Persian Empire, whose capitals were (among others) Kath, Gurganj (the modern Konya Urgench) and – from the 16th century on – Khiva. Today Khwarazm belongs partly to Uzbekistan, partly to Kazakhstan and partly to Turkmenistan. Day 7: Khiva city tour and fly to Tashkent Begin the day at Ichan Kala, the museum town in open air. Your hotel is located inside of Ichan kala or just oppsoite to it and you will feel the atmosphere of living in the old town as the local people who is still living in the old town. You will discover the city with its mosques, minarets, museums, caravan Saray, workshops. Khorezm is famous for its wooden craft, wood carving and also Silk carpet weaving. The most exciting site is Juma mosque with wooden pillars and mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud. Evening you will be transferred to airport of Urgench for your flight to Tashkent. Overnight in Tashkent. Day 8: Tashkent- Departure Transfer to international airport of Tashkent, Departure back home at xxx . End of Services

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