Arrive at Islam Karimov International Airport and transfer to your boutique hotel in the city centre. Start with a stroll to Independence Square, where the towering monuments and fountains set the tone for modern Uzbekistan.
Visit the Amir Timur Museum to discover the legacy of the great conqueror, then wander through the bustling Chorsu Bazaar to sample fresh fruit, spices, and traditional Uzbek snacks.
Enjoy a performance at the Alisher Navoi Opera & Ballet Theatre followed by dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the illuminated Tashkent Metro stations.
Board the high‑speed Afrosiyob train from Tashkent to Samarkand (≈2 hours). Upon arrival, check into your riad near Registan and enjoy a light coffee in the historic courtyard.
Begin your Samarkand immersion with a guided walk around Registan Square, marveling at the three madrasas – Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tillya‑Kori.
Savour a traditional Uzbek dinner at a local chaikhana, then take a night‑time photo walk to capture Registan’s illuminated mosaics.
Explore the Gur‑e Amir Mausoleum, the final resting place of Timur, and admire its intricate azure tilework. Continue to the Bibi‑Khanym Mosque, once the largest mosque in the world.
Visit the hauntingly beautiful Shah‑i‑Zinda necropolis, a line of mausoleums with vivid frescoes, then head to the Ulugh Beg Observatory to see the historic sextant and planetarium.
Relax in a garden teahouse near the Siab Bazaar, tasting fresh shashlik and Uzbek tea while listening to local folk music.
Take a scenic train ride to Bukhara (≈1.5 hours). After checking into a restored caravanserai hotel, enjoy a light breakfast on the courtyard.
Start with the Ark Fortress, the ancient royal palace complex, and then wander to the Lyabi‑Hauz Ensemble, a tranquil pool surrounded by historic madrasas and tea houses.
Dine at a traditional Bukhara restaurant, sampling plov and mantu, followed by a leisurely walk through the illuminated old town streets.
Climb the iconic Poi Kalyan Minaret and explore the adjoining mosque, enjoying panoramic views over the historic centre.
Visit the Samanid Mausoleum, a masterpiece of early Islamic architecture, and then unwind at the Chashma‑Ayub Bath, an ancient public bath with intricate brickwork.
Attend a sunset performance of traditional music at the Bukhara State Philharmonic, then enjoy a late‑night stroll to the bustling market square.
Fly to Urgench and transfer to Khiva’s historic Itchan Kala, the walled inner city. Begin with the Kunya‑Ark Citadel, the ancient stronghold of Khivan rulers.
Explore the Tash Hauli Palace with its stunning frescoes, then visit the Islam Khodja Minaret and the beautifully tiled Juma Mosque.
Enjoy a desert‑side dinner under the stars, tasting local specialties like shurpa and kebabs, while listening to stories of Silk Road caravans.
Return to Tashkent by air. Drop off luggage at the hotel and visit the Museum of Applied Arts to admire hand‑crafted ceramics and textiles.
Spend free time shopping for souvenirs at the Chorsu Bazaar or relaxing in a city park.
Conclude with a farewell dinner at a renowned plov centre, reflecting on the week’s adventures before your transfer to the airport.