Name of the tour: Best of Uzbekistan 

Duration: 9 days

Starts in: Tashkent

Ends in: Tashkent

Day 1: Tashkent – Urhench – Khiva (morning flight)
Today you will meet the guide at the airport and then you will have a flight to Urgench, departure to Khiva. After arrival you will explore Khiva the ancient city of Uzbekistan. Ichan-Qala is an inner city of Khiva. The development of the late feudal city reflected its social structure and spiritual life of the Khorezmians. By the end of the XIX century, the city acquired a unique and at the same time purely Central Asian appearance. There are you will see old sound buildings, palaces, mosques, Madrasahs, Mausoleums, Minarets, Caravan-Sarais and Bathhouses. These outstanding attractions changed Ichan-Qala into extraordinary city-monument. There you will have a chance to observe the Kunya-Ark fortress dating back to 17^th century, Kalta Minor minaret and Tash Khouvli palace, an incredible sample of Khorezm architectural mastership of 1830s. The night is in the hotel.

Day 2: Khiva – Ayaz Qala – Toprak Qala – Khiva
This day you will discover two striking fortresses: Ayaz Qala and Tuprak Qala. Ayaz Qala is one of the most spectacular fortresses in Khorezm. In fact, there is not one, but a complex of three fortresses, behind which are the ruins of the Grand Palace, minarets and labyrinths. Tuprak Qala, it was an ancient Palace city and the capital of Khorasmia in the II / III centuries AD, where wall paintings, coins and archives were discovered. Its history spans the period from the first to the fifth century ad. It is part of "oasis of fifty fortresses" in modern Uzbekistan. In the end of the tour you will transfer to Khiva. The overnight is in the hotel.

Day 3: Khiva – Bukhara
After breakfast you will drive to Bukhara city.  The most historically significant city in Central Asia, Bukhara, has buildings that date back a thousand years, and the old city, which has not changed much over the past 200 years. This is one of the best cities in Central Asia for those who want to get acquainted with the Eastern fairy tale. There are located over than 140 architectural monuments Bukhara. There you will have chance to observe narrow streets, green parks and gardens, historical and architectural monuments belong to different epochs.  You will transfer from Khiva to Bukhara via fabulous Kizilkum desert. Along the way you will see the view to Amu Darya river, the deepest river in Central Asia. After arrival to Bukara you will have free time. This night is in the hotel.

Day 4: Bukhara
This day you will have a tour in amazing city Bukahar. You will visit Citadel Ark the oldest monument in Bukhara is the citadel and residence of the Bukhara rulers. According to archaeological data, ark belongs to the third century BC. After you will observe Samanids mausoleum, monument of early medieval architecture, located in the historical center of Bukhara of 9^th -10^th century. You will continue tour with exploring Chashma Ayub that was built in the 12th century under the rule of the Karakhanids. Several centuries later, Tamerlane invited architects from Khorezm to complete the building. The tour route will take you to the shopping domes and you will explore the amazing highlight of Bukhara called Nodir Divan Begi it is part of the historical complex of the XVI-XVII centuries. Lyabi-Hauz at the expense of the vizier Nadir Divan Begi. You will continue tour with visiting Poi Kalon complex, one of the most prominent religious complexes in Central Asia.  It consists of three buildings built in the 12th - 16th centuries: Kalon minaret, Kalon mosque and Mir Arab Madrasah. You will spend the night in the hotel.  

Day 5: Bukhara – Samarkand
Today you will travel by train to Samarkand. Samarkand is one of the most beautiful pearls of Central Asia, which is visited annually by thousands of tourists who want to admire the unique architectural monuments of one of the oldest cities in the world. You will explore today the amazing sites such as Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan Square, this is the concentration of all the main attractions of the ancient city of Samarkand and the center of attraction for tourists from all over the world, you will be amazed by its greatness and power. Architectural complex of Shakhi-Zindeh one of the best architectural ensembles of Central Asia, a monument of great historical, cultural, artistic heritage of the 11-15 centuries. Bibi Khanum Mosque this is the most grandiose building in all of Central Asia, the largest and most magnificent. The mausoleum was built in 1399. You will spend the night in the hotel.

Day 6: Samarkand
Today you will continue exploring Samarkand city. You will visit Ulughbek observatory, one of the most significant observatories of theMiddle Ages, built by Ulugbek on the Kuhak hill in the vicinity of Samarkand in 1424-1428. Here, by 1437, the Gurgan Zij catalog of the starry sky was compiled, in which 1018 stars were described. Then tour route will take you to the Local Broadway where you will observe souvenir shops, teahouses, sweets and workshops. After that you will explore National bazaar Siab, oriental bazaar, where you will have a chance to buy fruits, dry fruits or vegetables. In addition you will explore a unique handmade carpet factory. You will finish tour with exploring Samarkand paper workshop where they make silk papers. This night is in the hotel.

Day 7: Samarkand – Tashkent (transfer or train)
Today you will have a morning transfer or train to Tashkent. You will have a city tour in this wonderful city. You will explore the main and important square of the country Independence square where you will observe the interesting highlights. After that you will have a walk along the fascinating street the local Broadway, you will have a chance to buy there souvenirs or gifts.  After that you will move to the old part of the city where are located: Chorsu Bazaar, Kukaldash Madrasah and Hast Imam complex that consists of several madrasahs, mosques and mausoleum. This day you will also admire the important site among Muslims the Othman Quran which is the world’s oldest Quran copy dating back to 8^th c. This night is in the hotel.

Day 8: Tashkent – Chimgan Mountains – Tashkent
After breakfast you will have a transfer to Chimgan Mountains. After arrival you will have a rode by the chair lift to get to the top to see Beldersay peak 30 min one-way. Along the way you will explore the amazing nature, fascinate the landscapes and have time to stroll. Along the way you will make stopover at Charvak lakeside beach where you will have free time and own water activities (as per season). Charvak is an artificial lake, this is a real mountain pearl of Uzbekistan. It appeared relatively recently, in 1970, when a stone-filled dam with a height of 168 meters was created, behind which, at the confluence of the Pskov, Koksu and Chatkal rivers. You will finish the tour with driving to Tashkent. You will spend the night in the hotel.

Day 9: Flight
In the morning is transfer to airport.