7 City Journey 15 Days Tour

Morning / Arrival

Meet and greet at Tashkent International Airport. Private transfer to your central hotel. Check-in (or luggage storage if arriving early).
Welcome briefing, printed itinerary, and emergency contacts provided.

Afternoon

Short city orientation tour: Independence Square, Amir Temur Square (photo stops).
Visit Chorsu Bazaar — enjoy first tastes of local bread, dried fruits, nuts, and traditional sweets.

Evening

Welcome dinner at a local restaurant (introduction to Uzbek dishes such as plov, shashlik, samsa).
Overnight in Tashkent.

Why Tashkent? (Heritage Summary)

Tashkent is Uzbekistan’s modern capital with deep Silk Road roots. It blends Soviet-era architecture, Islamic heritage, and lively markets, offering a smooth introduction to Uzbek culture.

Morning

Visit the Khast-Imam Complex — historic madrasas and the Qur’an of Osman (one of the oldest known copies). Guided museum visit included.

Late Morning

Take a short tour of the Tashkent Metro, visiting 3–4 beautifully decorated stations (unique Soviet-era metro art).

Lunch

Local café (included).

Afternoon

State Museum of Applied Arts or Amir Temur Museum; stroll along Broadway (Sailgokh) to browse handicrafts.

Evening

Optional: theatre performance or tea house visit.
Overnight in Tashkent.

Note: Early wakeup tomorrow for the transfer to Fergana.

Travel

Early private transfer to the Fergana Valley. Approx. 4–6 hours by car depending on route and stops.
(Alternative: domestic flight if available.)

Afternoon

Arrive in Fergana city, check in. Visit the regional museum and local market.

Evening

Dinner at the hotel or local restaurant.
Overnight in Fergana.

Fergana Valley (Heritage Summary)

The Fergana Valley is a historic, fertile region famous for silk production, pottery, and traditional crafts. Rich in orchards and artisan workshops, it preserves the atmosphere of ancient caravan routes.

Morning — Margilan

Visit the Yodgorlik Silk Factory — see silk processing and an ikat weaving demonstration.

Late Morning — Rishtan

Drive to Rishtan to visit traditional pottery workshops and admire iconic blue-glazed ceramics.

Lunch

Family-run café or small local restaurant (regional specialties recommended).

Afternoon — Kokand

Visit Khudayar Khan’s Palace, local bazaars, and historic mosques.

Evening

Return to Fergana city.
Overnight in Fergana.

Note: Ideal opportunities for purchasing artisan silk, ceramics, and handicrafts.

Travel

Early morning departure. Long cross-country transfer — approx. 6–8 hours by private car.
(Alternative option: return to Tashkent, then continue north to Jizzakh to break the journey.)

Afternoon

Arrive in Jizzakh region, check in. Short orientation walk around the town.

Evening

Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight in Jizzakh.

Jizzakh (Heritage Summary)

Jizzakh is an agricultural region and the gateway to Zaamin National Park, ideal for nature lovers who enjoy forest landscapes and rural culture.

Morning

Excursion to Zaamin (Zomin) National Park — pine forests, scenic mountain slopes, short guided hikes, and panoramic viewpoints.

Lunch

Packed picnic lunch in the park or lunch at a lodge.

Afternoon

Visit local historical sites or the regional museum; tea with local families if time allows (cultural interaction).

Evening

Return to Jizzakh; farewell dinner.
Overnight in Jizzakh.

Note: Zaamin is one of the best forest destinations in central Uzbekistan.

Travel

Morning drive to Samarkand. Approx. 2–3 hours.

Afternoon

Check in; leisurely walk through the city: first views of the Registan from a distance, stroll through local bazaars.

Evening

Dinner and overnight in Samarkand.

Samarkand (Heritage Summary)

One of the greatest Silk Road cities — known for monumental Timurid architecture, turquoise domes, and centuries of history. A highlight of Central Asia.

Morning

Registan Square — explore Ulugbek, Sher-Dor, and Tillya-Kori Madrasas with a guide.

Visit the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the final resting place of Timur (Tamerlane).

Lunch

Local restaurant.

Afternoon

Explore the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis (spectacular alley of mausoleums) and Bibi-Khanum Mosque.
Optional: Afrosiyob Museum and archaeological site.

Evening

Optional traditional music or folklore performance.
Overnight in Samarkand.

Travel

Morning drive to Shahrisabz, Timur’s birthplace. Approx. 1–1.5 hours.

Afternoon

Check in; visit Ak-Saray Palace ruins (Timurid), Dorut-Tilavat Complex, and local bazaars.

Evening

Dinner and overnight in Shahrisabz.

Shahrisabz (Heritage Summary)

Shahrisabz is the birthplace of Amir Timur, home to palace ruins and monumental architecture that reflect the height of Timurid civilization.

Morning

Continue exploring Timurid monuments, museums, and historical streets. Browse traditional markets.

Afternoon

Optional: visit a nearby village or take a short hike to scenic viewpoints.

Evening

Overnight in Shahrisabz.

Note

The city is compact — two days allow for relaxed sightseeing.

Travel

Early departure to Bukhara. Approx. 4–5 hours via a scenic route.

Afternoon / Evening

Arrive in Bukhara, check in. Short evening walk around Lyabi-Hauz Plaza.
Overnight in Bukhara.

Bukhara (Heritage Summary)

One of the best-preserved Silk Road cities. Bukhara’s old town is full of madrasas, mosques, trading domes, and caravanserai architecture, offering a rich spiritual and cultural atmosphere.

Morning

Visit the Ark Fortress — the ancient citadel that shaped the city’s history.
See the Bolo Hauz Mosque and surrounding madrasas.

Lunch

Local restaurant.

Afternoon

Explore the Po-i-Kalyan Complex (minaret, mosque, madrasa), the Samanid Mausoleum (masterpiece of early Islamic architecture), and Chor Minor.

Evening

Traditional dinner; optional folklore show.
Overnight in Bukhara.

Travel

Long drive to Khiva — approx. 6–7 hours.
(Alternative: short regional flight Bukhara → Urgench/Khiva.)

Afternoon / Evening

Arrive in Khiva, check in. Evening walk inside the walled old town Itchan-Kala (UNESCO).

Overnight in Khiva.

Khiva (Heritage Summary)

Khiva is an exceptionally well-preserved medieval city. Its inner town, Itchan-Kala, enclosed by ancient walls, is full of palaces, mosques, madrasas, workshops, and minarets — a “living open-air museum”.

Morning

Explore Itchan-Kala:

• Kunya-Ark Fortress

• Tash-Khauli Palace

• Islam Khoja Minaret & Madrasa

Lunch

Local restaurant inside or near the old town.

Afternoon

Visit Khorezm handicraft workshops (carpets, wood carving, textiles).
Walk along the city walls at sunset.

Evening

Farewell dinner in a historical ambiance.
Overnight in Khiva.

Morning

Transfer to Urgench Airport for a domestic flight to Tashkent (approx. 1 hour).
If no flight available: long drive back to Tashkent (8–10 hours).

Arrival in Tashkent

Arrival for your international departure
(or hotel check-in if flying the next day).

End of services.