From Registan to Ichon-Kala ECONOM
About the tour
An immersive journey through three ancient cities of Uzbekistan—from the majestic Registan to the fairy-tale streets of Ichon-Kala. Guests will discover the famous monuments of Samarkand, the historic neighborhoods of Bukhara, the architectural treasures of Khiva, and comfortable train travel between cities.
- Samarkand
- Bukhara
- Khiva
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Welcome to Samarkand—A First Look at the City
Arrival at Samarkand International Airport at 9:20 a.m. Meet with a company representative and transfer to the city. Meet with the guide and take your first tour of Samarkand: Registan Square, the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the Ruhabad Mausoleum, and University Boulevard. Check in at the hotel according to check-in procedures. Overnight: hotel in Samarkand.
Day 2Samarkand — The Secrets of the Ancient Capital
Breakfast. We’ll continue exploring Samarkand: the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the Siab Bazaar, the Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, and the Ulugh Beg Observatory. After the tour, we’ll return to the hotel, where you’ll have free time. Overnight: hotel in Samarkand.
Day 3From Samarkand to Bukhara—Following the Great Silk Road
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the train station and travel to Bukhara on the “Afrosiyab” high-speed train. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and first tour of Bukhara: the Lyabi-Hauz ensemble, the trading domes, the Magoki-Attori Mosque, the Poyi-Kalyan complex, and the Miri-Arab Madrasah. Overnight: hotel in Bukhara.
Day 4Bukhara—Fortresses, Mausoleums, and Oriental Legends
Breakfast. Continue exploring the city: the Ark Fortress, the Bolo-Khuza Mosque, the Samanid Mausoleum, the Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, and the Chor-Minor Madrasah. Return to the hotel. Free time in the evening. Overnight: hotel in Bukhara.
Day 5From Bukhara to Khiva—A Journey to the Enchanting Ichan-Kala
Breakfast and check-out. Transfer to the train station and travel to Khiva on the “Zhaloliddin Manguberdi” train according to the confirmed schedule. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and a tour of Ichan-Kala: the Ata-Darvaza Gate, the Kunya-Ark Fortress, the Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, the Kalta-Minor Minaret, the Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud, the Juma Mosque, and the Islam-Khoja Complex. Overnight: hotel in Khiva.
Day 6Until we meet again—airport transfer and flight to Almaty
Breakfast and check-out according to the hotel’s policies. At the scheduled time, transfer to Urgench International Airport and departure for Almaty. End of the program. We wish you a pleasant trip!
Hotels
- Nanosh East Hotel 3*Bukhara
- Samarkand Travel 3*Samarkand
- Xonobod 2*Khiva
What's included in the price
Included
- Bonus from OKS Tours: An e-SIM with 15 GB of data
- Traveling between cities on Afrosiyob trains.
- Professional personal guide services.
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation as part of the tour itinerary. Includes “airport-hotel-airport” transfers
- BB Nutrition
- 1 liter of mineral water per person per day
- Accommodations in hotels in double rooms (DBL/TWIN; single rooms for individual tours) with breakfast included
Not included
- Personal expenses
- International flight tickets
- Admission tickets to monuments, museums, and attractions
- Additional services not listed in the itinerary
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Lunches and dinners (in the Economy rate)
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