From Registan to Ichon-Kala ECONOM

6 days / 5 nightsGroup of up to 10Uzbekistan

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.

  1. Samarkand
  2. Bukhara
  3. 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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