Uzbekistan

Arrive at Islam Karimov Tashkent International Airport (Airport code: TAS). Once you pass immigration, retrieve your luggage and clear customs, please look for JrnyOn representative holding a placard with your name. Proceed to your hotel in a pre-arranged transfer vehicle.

In the evening, savour a delightful welcome dinner that introduces you to the cultural richness of Uzbekistan. Indulge in a fusion of local flavours and contemporary dining.

Visit Independence Square - the main square of the country with the administrative offices of the Cabinet and the Senate.
Walk along 'Broadway' and Amir Temur Square, a pedestrian street that connects Amir Temur Square and Independence Square.
Explore Chorsuu Bazaar, the traditional bazaar located in the center of the old town of Tashkent.
Visit Khazrati Imam Complex, an architectural monument dating from the 16th to 20th centuries, located in the Olmazor district.

Eat authentic Uzbek plov (pilaf) at Tashkent’s famous Central Asian Plov Center, where you can watch large cauldrons of this iconic dish being prepared. It’s an opportunity to learn about the ingredients and cooking process behind Uzbekistan’s national dish.

The State Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan is an art museum located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, founded in 1937 as a temporary exhibition for handicrafts.

The strikingly gorgeous stations of the Tashkent Metro may rival those in Moscow, even considered by some to be the most beautiful in the world! They are like mini-museums, with gorgeous light fixtures, ceramic artwork on the walls, and impressive archways.

The traditional Ceramics Studio has carefully preserved traditional ceramic art methods for generations. You will be able to work with the material on a potter's wheel yourself, and participate in firing, glazing and painting the works.

Transfer to the train station in Tashkent for a morning train to Bukhara (08:30 – 12:45).

Arrival to Bukhara and transfer to the hotel.

Travel Time: 30 mins

Embark on a mesmerizing Bukhara sightseeing tour, discovering architectural wonders like the Ark castle fortress and the Toki-Zargaron Trading Domes from the 16th century. See Ismail Samani Mausoleum - the town's oldest Muslim monument and probably its sturdiest architecturally. Uncover the historical richness of Kalan Mosque. Delve into the spiritual ambiance at Chashma Ayub Shrine, the spot where the Prophet Job struck the arid ground and opened a spring of pure drinking water miraculously. Conclude your journey at the Labihauz and Bolo Khauz Mosque, an 18th-century marvel. Each site tells a unique story of Bukhara's cultural and artistic evolution across the centuries.

Drive 40km out of Bukhara to the desert, where we will spend the day enjoying different activities such as camel riding and cooking masterclass. After lunch, return back to Bukhara.

Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa also known as the "Palace Like the Stars and the Moon," is a country residence of the Emir of Bukhara, built in the late 19th to early 20th century.

The Memorial Complex of Khoja Bakhouddin Naqshbandi is one of the most important Muslim shrines. Every self-respecting Muslim knows and reveres this name.

Transfer to Kagon station for the afternoon train to Samarkand (15:45 / 17:30)

Arrival to Samarkand and transfer to hotel.

The Gūr-i Amīr or Guri Amir is a mausoleum of the Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

The Registan was the heart of the city of Samarkand of the Timurid Empire, now in Uzbekistan. The name Rēgistan means "sandy place" or "desert" in Persian

The Tilya Kori Madrasa (Uzbek: Tillakori madrasasi), also known as Tila-Kori Madrasa, is a 17th-century madrasa (Islamic school) in the historical center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.

The Ulugh Beg Madrasa (Uzbek: Ulugʻbek madrasasi) is a madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.

The Bibi-Khanym Mosque is one of the most important monuments of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world. It is considered a masterpiece of the Timurid Renaissance.

Shah-i-Zinda is a necropolis in the north-eastern part of Samarkand, Uzbekistan

The Ulugh Beg Observatory is an observatory in modern day Samarkand, Uzbekistan, which was built in the 1420s by the Timurid astronomer Ulugh Beg.

Today we will visit a traditional Uzbek village, about a hour ride from the city. The village is located in the foothills of the Hissar mountains. We will prepare lunch together, watch a folklore show with local dancers and musicians, talk to people in the village, and experience rural Uzbek life. Optionally, we may also go on a short hike. Return to Samarkand in the afternoon.

Board a bullet train at Samarkand railway station for a swift transfer to Tashkent (17:00 – 19:30).

Uzbek farewell dinner in Tashkent.

You will be transferred to Tashkent International Airport (Airport code: TAS) for your departure flight.