Uzbekistan: 4-Day Budget Silk Road Adventure

06:30 – Transfer from your hotel in Tashkent to the railway station.

07:28 – Departure by train to Samarkand.

09:38 – Arrival in Samarkand. Meet your driver/guide and start exploring the city.

Samarkand sightseeing:

• Gur-Emir Mausoleum – tomb of Amir Timur and his descendants.
• Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand with three grand madrasas.
• Bibi-Khanym Mosque – once one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world.
• Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis – alley of beautifully tiled mausoleums.
• Siyob Bazaar – local market with dried fruits, sweets and spices.

Evening at leisure. Overnight at the hotel in Samarkand (Ideal or Jahon Palace or similar).

Morning at leisure in Samarkand or optional visits (on request).

10:32 – Departure by train to Bukhara.

12:21 – Arrival in Bukhara. Meet your guide and start a walking tour of the historical center.

Bukhara walking tour (highlights):

• Lyabi Hauz Ensemble – central square with historic madrasas and khanaka.
• Kukeldash Madrasa – one of the largest in Central Asia.
• Trading Domes – traditional bazaars for silk, jewelry and crafts.
• Poi-Kalon Complex – Kalon Minaret, Mosque and Mir-Arab Madrasa.
• Ark Fortress – the ancient citadel of Bukhara.
• Other notable historical sites in the Old Town (depending on timing).

Evening at leisure. Overnight in Bukhara (An-Nur or Malika or similar).

Breakfast at the hotel. Free time in Bukhara for independent exploration.

Optional visit (extra charge): Samanids Mausoleum or other sites upon request.

16:11 (4:11 PM) – Departure by train to Tashkent.

20:31 (8:31 PM) – Arrival in Tashkent. Meet your driver with the signboard “ANUR TOUR” and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Tashkent (Milan, Gabrielle or Marwa or similar).

10:00 – Start of the Tashkent city tour (around 5 hours).

• Amir Timur Square – central square & monument.
• Independence Square – fountains, monuments & government buildings.
• Khast-Imam Complex – religious center with the famous Quran of Othman.
• Chorsu Bazaar – traditional market under the blue dome.
• Tashkent Metro – impressive Soviet-era metro stations.

After the tour, transfer to the airport or your hotel in Tashkent (depending on your departure schedule). End of the tour.