4-Day Cultural and Historical Tour of Uzbekistan

Day 1: Exploring Tashkent

Tashkent, Uzbekistan on May 17, 2025

9:30am

Breakfast at Café Plov

Enjoy a traditional Uzbek breakfast featuring plov, fresh bread, and green tea to start your day with local flavours.
UZS20000, 1h

10:30am

Visit Khast Imam Complex

Explore this religious centre famous for housing the Uthman Quran, the oldest Quran in the world. It offers insight into Islamic heritage and architecture.
UZS15000, 1h30m

12:15pm

Walk around Chorsu Bazaar

Experience a bustling traditional market showcasing local crafts, spices, fruits, and create an authentic Uzbek shopping experience.
Free entry, 1h

1:30pm

Lunch at Central Asian Plov Centre

Sample a classic Uzbek dish, plov, made with rice, meat, and vegetables in this popular local eatery.
UZS30000, 1h

3:00pm

Visit Amir Timur Museum

Learn about the life of Amir Timur, Uzbekistan's national hero, through engaging exhibits and displays.
UZS20000, 1h

4:30pm

Relax in Independence Square

Stroll through the expansive square, adorned with fountains and monuments symbolising Uzbekistan's independence.
Free, 45m

6:00pm

Dinner at Afsona Restaurant

Dine on a variety of traditional Uzbek dishes in a charming setting, including shashlik and samsa.
UZS40000, 1h30m
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Day 2: Discovering Samarkand

Samarkand, Uzbekistan on May 18, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast with local breads, jams and tea to prepare for a day of sightseeing.
Included in accommodation, 1h

8:00am

Travel to Samarkand from Tashkent

Take the high-speed train (Afrosiyob) which takes approximately 2 hours for a comfortable and scenic journey.
UZS700000, 2h

10:30am

Registan Square

Visit the iconic Registan, featuring three majestic madrasahs adorned with stunning tile work and intricate architecture.
UZS30000, 2h

1:00pm

Lunch at Restaurant Zoe

Taste modern Uzbek cuisine as well as international dishes in an elegant atmosphere close to the historic centre.
UZS45000, 1h

2:30pm

Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum

See the tomb of Amir Timur, a masterpiece of Timurid architecture and an important historical site in Samarkand.
UZS25000, 1h

4:00pm

Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble

Explore this significant necropolis with stunning tilework and a spiritual atmosphere.
UZS20000, 1h

6:30pm

Dinner at Platan

Enjoy Uzbek and Mediterranean fusion dishes in a cosy garden setting to wind down after a busy day.
UZS50000, 1h30m
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Day 3: Bukhara Historical Sites

Bukhara, Uzbekistan on May 19, 2025

7:00am

Breakfast at hotel

Fuel up with a traditional breakfast including bread, honey, fruit and tea.
Included in accommodation, 1h

8:00am

Train or car travel to Bukhara

Departure to Bukhara by morning train or private transfer, taking around 3.5 hours.
UZS900000, 3h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at Minzifa Restaurant

Experience authentic Central Asian dishes in a traditional setting inside the Old City.
UZS40000, 1h

1:30pm

Ark Fortress

Visit this ancient citadel which has served as a royal residence and military fortress for centuries.
UZS35000, 1h

2:45pm

Po-i-Kalyan Complex

Explore this religious complex featuring a mosque, minaret and madrasah, notable for its stunning Islamic architecture.
UZS25000, 1h30m

4:30pm

Lyabi Hauz Ensemble

Relax beside this restored 16th-century pool surrounded by historic madrasahs and cafés.
Free, 45m

6:30pm

Dinner at Chinar Restaurant

Enjoy fine dining with a variety of Uzbek and international dishes in a beautifully decorated venue.
UZS55000, 1h30m
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Day 4: Historic Khiva Exploration

Khiva, Uzbekistan on May 20, 2025

6:00am

Early Breakfast at hotel

Have a quick nutritious breakfast before the early travel to Khiva.
Included in accommodation, 30m

6:30am

Travel to Khiva

Take a domestic flight or long-distance drive; early departure recommended to maximise sightseeing time (flight approx. 1 hr plus transfers).
Flight approx. UZS1200000, 3h including transfers

10:00am

Enter Itchan Kala

Step inside the UNESCO-listed old town surrounded by defensive walls and explore museums, mosques, and madrasahs preserved beautifully.
UZS40000, 3h

1:15pm

Lunch at Terrassa Khiva

Dine outdoors with views of the old city’s architecture, enjoying traditional Uzbek meals including manti and kebabs.
UZS45000, 1h

2:30pm

Kalta Minor Minaret and Islam Khodja Complex

Visit these iconic landmarks; the Kalta Minor’s turquoise tiles are particularly impressive.
UZS15000, 1h

4:00pm

Shopping in local bazaars

Explore the vibrant markets inside Itchan Kala for handicrafts, carpets, and souvenirs.
Free, 1h

6:00pm

Dinner at Orzu Café

Enjoy sumptuous Uzbek cuisine to conclude your tour, with dishes such as shurpa and samsa.
UZS40000, 1h30m
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