Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Highlights

Today, the driver will wait for you at the airport ahead of time and escort you to the hotel.

Accommodation: Wyndham Tashkent

In the morning, you will be transferred to the 4-hour high speed train to Bukhara. After arrival, the local driver will pick you up and lead you to the hotel. After check-in, the guide will escort you to explore Old Bukhara on foot. The ancient city is the symbol of the medieval civilization of Bukhara. Our first stop is the architectural complex Lyabi Hauz Ensemble located by the pool. Then visit the Magoki-Attori Mosque built before the Mongol Invasion and the Chor-Minor Madrasah in a unique design. In the local market Trade Dome, you will know the daily life of the local people. Afterwards, we will visit Madrasahs of Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan, Kalyan Minaret & Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah in Poi Kalon Square. Next, continue to Ark Fortress, the most ancient castle in the city. And then follow the guide to appreciate the carved wooden pillars in Bolo Khauz Mosque. Finally, explore Samanid Mausoleum and Chashma Ayub Mausoleum and return to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Amulet Hotel

The driver will transfer you to Samarkand 280 kilometers (174 miles) away by 4 hours' drive today. During the journey, we will stop over at Shakhrisabz to visit the summer palace site of Timur, Ak Saray Palace, and the mausoleum of his eldest son Dor-us Siodat Memorial Complex. After exploring Dor-ut Tilovat and Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, we will continue to drive to Samarkand and check in the hotel after reaching.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Samarkand Superior

Accompanied by the guide and the driver, today's itinerary will start from the most famous Registan Square. Then head to the most ancient city market Siyob Bazzar which is the center of the local's daily life. Next, the guide will lead you to Bibi Khanym Mosque. It is said to be built by Timur for his beloved wife. After touring Ulugbek Observatory and the Muslim holy land Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, we will go to the last stop of today, Gur-Emir Mausoleum.

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, we will leave for Penjikent via Jartepa border. Upon arrival, we will drive southward to the Seven Lakes whose colors vary from light green to royal blue. The guide will lead you to enjoy a hiking tour in the valley for 2 hours and learn more about the local life. Finally, we will drive back to Penjikent.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Umariyon Hotel

Today we will drive pass Shahriston at an altitude of 3,378 meters (11,083 feet) to reach the ancient city Khujand in north Tajikistan. Before arriving at Khujand, you will be led to visit cities of Panjikent and Istaravshan. Panjikent is a quiet city near Fann Mountains. We will explore the Republican Museum of History and Local Lore of Rudaki and bazaar in downtown area. Afterwards, move forward to Rudaki Mausoleum 60 kilometers (37 miles) east to the city. Istaravshan is an ancient city with a long history. The alley with leisure atmosphere are filled with mosques and mausoleums in unique shapes. Fortress Mug Teppe, Kuk Gumbaz Mosque and bazaar will be visited here. After arriving at Khujand, check in the hotel and have a rest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Firuz

Today, you will be transferred to the border of Uzbekistan. The local driver will wait for there and escort you to Tashkent. Upon arrival, our local guide will accompany you to explore Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari in the religious center Khast-Imom Complex. After visiting the Chorsu Bazaar, proceed to the downtown by metro and watch the special decorative style of the local metro stations. After arrival, head to visit Independence Square, Amir Timur Park, and State Museum of Applied Art. At the end of the day, transfer you to the hotel for overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Wyndham Tashkent

The driver will escort you to airport on time and see you off. Wish you have enjoyed the Uzbekistan and Tajikistan tour.

Meals: Breakfast