Step back in time along the legendary Silk Road, where ancient cities whisper stories of emperors, scholars, and merchants. This 5-day journey through Samarkand and Bukhara blends cultural wonders, timeless architecture, and immersive traditions — a perfect escape for history lovers and explorers.
Day 01 :
Arrival in Samarkand
- 02:50 AM: Arrival at Samarkand International Airport.
- Transfer & early check-in at the hotel.
- After breakfast, full-day sightseeing:
- Registan Square – the crown jewel of Samarkand.
- Bibi-Khanum Mosque – a grand tribute to Timur’s wife.
- Siab Bazaar – bustling local market.
- Ulugbek Observatory – medieval astronomical marvel.
- Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis – sacred mausoleum complex.
- Gur-Emir Mausoleum – resting place of Amir Timur (Tamerlane).
Overnight: Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand
Day 02 :
Samarkand → Gijduvan → Bukhara
- Morning drive via Gijduvan Ceramics Center, where you’ll:
- Watch master craftsmen at work.
- Try your hand at ceramic embroidery in a workshop.
- Visit the Ceramics Museum & Gallery.
- Join a traditional Uzbek cooking class & enjoy your meal.
- Continue scenic drive to Bukhara (3.5 hrs).
Overnight: Wyndham Bukhara
Day 03 :
Bukhara City Tour
Discover Bukhara’s UNESCO-listed old town with its timeless monuments:
- Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble
- Magoki-Attori Mosque
- Chor-Minor Madrasah
- Trade Domes of the Silk Road
- Ulugbek & Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs
- Kalyan Minaret & Mosque
- Miri-Arab Madrasah
- Ark Fortress
- Bolo-Khauz Mosque
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
Overnight: Wyndham Bukhara
Day 04 :
Bukhara → Samarkand
- Visit:
- Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – Emir’s summer palace.
- Mausoleum of Bakhoutdin Naqshbandi – Sufi spiritual center.
- Chor-Bakr Necropolis – historic memorial complex.
- Afternoon drive to Samarkand (4 hrs).
Overnight: Hilton Garden Inn Samarkand
Day 05 :
Departure
- Breakfast & hotel check-out.
- Private transfer to Samarkand Airport for departure.