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Uzbekistan: Ancient Cities of 
Samarkand, Bukhara & Tashkent
SUGGESTED ITINER ARY ONLY 
12 DAYS & 11 NIGHTS TASHK ENT, SA M ARK AND, BUK H AR A, 
FERGANA VALLEY & TASHK ENT
Embark on a journey along the Silk Road through the fascinating country of 
Uzbekistan. In the capital of Tashkent, explore textile workshops and trace 
the course of commerce in the Uzbekistan National History Museum. Travel 
onward to historic Samarkand to experience majestic Registan Square and 
visit the birthplace of Timur (Tamerlane). Then, delve into the past in the 
UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bukhara, and meet the expert weavers 
and artisans of the fertile Fergana Valley.
Day 1: Arrive Tashkent
Upon arrival late this evening, you will be 
escorted to your hotel. Lotte City Hotel 
Tashkent Palace – 2 nights
Day 2: Tashkent
Following a leisurely breakfast, explore the old 
quarter of Tashkent. Visit textile workshops, 
sample local specialties at the covered market 
and trace the history of the Silk Road in the 
Uzbekistan National History Museum. (B)
Day 3: To Samarkand
Board the express train to Samarkand, visit 
the. Visit the Afrosiab Archaeology Museum 
and the observatory of the 15th-century 
astronomer and sultan Ulug Beg. Hotel 
Registan Plaza Samarkand – 3 nights (B)
Day 4: Samarkand
Explore the wonders of the Registan, a vast 
square enclosed on three sides by the tow-
ering facades of three madrassas. Highlights 
include the majestic Bibi Khanum mosque; 
Gur-e-Amir, Timur’s grand mausoleum; and 
the imposing Ulug Beg madrassa. (B)
Day 5: Samarkand
Drive to Shakhrisabz, which is the birthplace of 
Timur. Visit the Ak Saray Palace and the beauti-
ful Kok-Gumbaz Mosque. Then pay a private 
visit to a bakery to take part in the traditional 
bread making process. After lunch, return to 
Samarkand for some more exploration. (B, L)
Day 6: To Bukhara
This morning, depart for a drive over the 
desert foothills to Bukhara. Upon arrival, 
visit the 16th-century city wall and a mansion 
museum that features the delicate wooden 
carved galleries and 19th-century architecture 
of a wealthy merchant. This evening, enjoy a 
performance of local song and dance followed 
by dinner. Amelia Hotel – 3 nights (B, D)
Day 7: Bukhara
Embark on a full-day guided tour of one 
of the most important cities on the Silk 
Samarkand