Uzbekistan Tour

Arrival in Khiva

Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in desk in the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. (It is necessary to be at the airport the evening before the departure date specified in the tour.) After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we depart for Urgench on Turkish Airlines flight TK 262 at 01:35. Upon arrival at Urgench at 07:25 local time, we will proceed to Khiva with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Our city tour begins upon arrival. During this beautiful city tour, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Ichan Kala and the Old Fortress Kunya-Ark Friday Mosque, the Islamic Hodja Madrasah and its minaret, Allah Kulu Khan Madrasah, Muhammad Amin Khan, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasah, Shirgazi Khan Madrasah, Pehlivan Dervaze Gate, and Taškale Caravanserai. After our tour, we provide free time for shopping in the fairytale bazaars of Khiva. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel in Khiva.

On to Bukhara

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will head to the city of Bukhara. Upon arrival in Bukhara, we will check into our hotel and provide free time for you to explore. At a time determined by our guide, we will have dinner amidst Bukhara's unique architectural beauties. After dinner, you will have free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Bukhara's old town

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, our city tour of Bukhara begins. Bukhara is one of the oldest and most historic cities in Uzbekistan, holding great significance as a cultural and religious center of Central Asia. With a history spanning thousands of years, Bukhara has been an important city of education and culture in the Islamic world. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bukhara resembles an open-air museum with its historical buildings, madrasas, mosques, and baths.

During our city tour, we will visit several notable sites, including the Lebi Havuz Mosque, the Jewish Quarter, the Poi Kalon Complex, the Kalan Minaret built by the first Turkish Islamic state, the Karakhanids, the Mir Arab Madrasa, the Ulugh Beg Madrasa, and the Chor Minor Madrasa. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel and enjoy some free time. Overnight stay at the hotel after dinner.

Onward to Samarkand

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Samarkand. This historic city, strategically located on the Silk Road, is not only the cultural and commercial center of Central Asia but also one of the oldest and most enchanting cities in Uzbekistan.

Among the places we will visit are Imam Maturidi, Ubaydullah Ahrar, Afrosiyab Archaeological Museum, paper workshops producing using techniques from the 8th century, Guri Emir (Tamerlane), Registan Square, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Ulugh Beg Observatory, Sher-Dor Madrasah, Tilya-Kori Madrasah, Kokaldash Madrasah, Siyab Bazaar, and Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum.

After our tour, we will transfer back to the hotel and enjoy some free time. After dinner, overnight stay at the hotel.

Tashkent's metro and bazaar

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Tashkent. Upon our arrival, our city tour will begin. Tashkent, the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, is one of the most important cultural, trade, and industrial centers in Central Asia. With a history dating back to the 2nd century BC, Tashkent has hosted many civilizations throughout the ages and has been a significant point on the Silk Road. This city, where modern and traditional elements blend, is notable for its historical architecture and vibrant urban life.

During our city tour, we will visit Barak Khan Medresesi, Kaffal-i Shashi Mausoleum, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, the original manuscript of the Quran from the time of Hazrat Osman located at the Directorate of Religious Affairs, Kukeldash Madrasah, the famous Tashkent Metro, and the renowned Tashkent Bazaar. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel for some free time. Dinner will be served, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.

Homeward from Tashkent

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to the airport at a time determined by our guide. After handling luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK369 at 09:55. We will arrive at 13:20 local time, marking the end of our tour.