# TGT033 ROYAL UZBEKISTAN SILK ROAD TOUR - URL: https://sunbodrumtravel.com/en/tgt033-royal-ozbekistan-ipek-yolu-turu-t117414 - Category: Tour with Accommodation - Duration: 5 Nights, 6 Days - Next available date: 9 March 2027 – 14 March 2027 - Starting Price: 1,249 € (69,769 ₺) / Per Person - Getting Around: Flight - Departure Point: İstanbul, Türkiye ## Tour Program ### Day 1 | Istanbul – Tashkent | First Steps into Uzbekistan and Tashkent City Tour After meeting at Istanbul Airport International Terminal before the flight time, passport and baggage procedures are completed, and we depart for Tashkent at 01:30. Arrival in Tashkent is approximately at 10:40, where we are greeted by our local team at the airport. After transfer from the airport to the hotel and a short rest, we begin exploring the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent. As part of our city tour, we visit the Hazrati Imam Complex, one of the most important stops of Uzbekistan's religious and cultural heritage. Here, we see the Barak Han Madrasa and the center housing one of the significant manuscripts of the Islamic world, the Quran. Next, we visit Chorsu Bazaar, one of Tashkent's liveliest spots with its traditional atmosphere. The bazaar, with its spices, dried fruits, local products, and colorful stalls, offers a pleasant stop to get close to daily life in Uzbekistan. Our tour continues with Kukeldash Madrasa, Independence Square, and Amir Timur Square. After viewing the squares and boulevards reflecting Tashkent's modern face, we return to the hotel. Accommodation: At your hotel in Tashkent. ### Day 2 | Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva | The Fairy-Tale City of Khiva on the Silk Road Early morning transfer to Tashkent Airport and flight to Urgench. Upon arrival in Urgench, proceed to Khiva. One of the most impressive historical cities of Central Asia, Khiva takes visitors back centuries with its historic center, Itchan-Kale, surrounded by walls that resemble an open-air museum. During our city tour, you will see Kalta Minor Minaret, which has become a symbol of Itchan-Kale; the magnificent Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah; and Kunya Ark, the administrative center of the Khiva khans. Next, the historic Friday Mosque with its wooden columns, Taş-Hauli Palace with its elegant decorations, and the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, one of Khiva's important Sufi and cultural centers, will be visited. A walking tour through Khiva’s narrow streets, adobe structures, blue tiles, and traditional architecture will be one of the most special experiences of your trip to Uzbekistan. Accommodation: At your hotel in Khiva. ### Day 3 | Hive – Bukhara: Journey to Bukhara Amidst Desert Landscapes After breakfast, we depart from Hive for Bukhara. During our approximately 6–7 hour road journey, we will have the opportunity to observe Uzbekistan's vast steppe and desert landscapes. This journey offers a unique experience that evokes the atmosphere of the region through which caravans traveled along the Silk Road for centuries. Upon arrival in Bukhara, we check into our hotel and take a short rest. In the late afternoon, we will explore the Lyabi Hauz area, the heart of Bukhara's social life, on a brief city tour. We will visit the Magoki Attori Mosque, notable for its historical ambiance, and the historic trading domes where caravans once conducted business. We conclude our day with a walk through Bukhara's historic streets under the evening lights. Accommodation: At your hotel in Bukhara. ### Day 4 | Bukhara – Samarkand | From the City of Caravans to Timur's Capital After breakfast, we continue to explore Bukhara’s historical and cultural heritage. Our tour’s first stops will be the Samanid Mausoleum and the Eyüp Fountain. Then, the impressive Ark Fortress, which symbolizes Bukhara’s past political and military power, is visited. After seeing the Bolo Hauz Mosque, which reflects Bukhara’s traditional architecture, the Poi-Kalyan Complex, one of the city’s most magnificent structures, is explored. The silhouette formed by the Kalyan Minaret, the Kalyan Mosque, and the Mir-i Arab Madrasa is one of Bukhara’s most iconic images. In the evening, we depart by train to Samarkand. Upon arrival in Samarkand, we are transferred to the hotel for overnight stay. Accommodation: At Your Hotel in Samarkand ### Day 5 | Samarkand | A Splendid Day in Timur's Capital After breakfast, we begin exploring Samarkand, one of Uzbekistan's most famous historical cities. Our tour's first stop is Registan Square, one of Central Asia's most impressive squares. The square, surrounded by the Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tilla-Kari madrasas, showcases the grandeur of Samarkand, which was once a center of science, education, and culture along the Silk Road. Next, we visit the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the burial place of Timur. Our tour continues with Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Siyob Bazaar, traditional shopping areas in Samarkand. Here, guests are given free time to explore local flavors, dried fruits, and traditional Uzbek products. Later in the day, we visit the Shah-i-Zinde complex, considered one of the world's most impressive historical necropolises. The buildings, famous for their turquoise and blue tile decorations, are among the finest examples of Samarkand's architectural richness. Our final stop will be the Ulugh Beg Observatory, where the renowned medieval scientist Ulugh Beg conducted his astronomical studies. After the tour, there is free time in the evening. Guests who wish can take a walk through Samarkand's historic center and enjoy the city's evening atmosphere. Accommodation: At your hotel in Samarkand. ### Day 6 | Samarkand – Istanbul | Farewell to the Silk Road Departure from the hotel in the early morning hours with transfer to the airport. Movement to Istanbul via the 06:10 SKD – 09:25 IST flight. Upon arrival in Istanbul, our Silk Road journey concludes, stretching from the modern face of Tashkent to the fairy-tale walls of Hive and from the ancient madrasas of Bukhara to the grand squares of Samarkand. ## What's Included • Airline ticket from Istanbul (IST) to Tashkent (TAS) – Samarkand (SKD) and back to Istanbul (IST) with Turkish Airlines • Domestic flight ticket from Tashkent to Urgench • High-speed train between Bukhara and Samarkand • Sightseeing tours and visits specified in the program • Entrance fees for the sightseeing tours and visits specified in the program • Airport reception and departure & return transfers • 5 nights accommodation at the hotel • Breakfasts • Evening meals • Luxury bus and professional driver service throughout the tour • Daily complimentary water supply of 1 liter • Professional Turkish-speaking guide service ## Not Included • Departure Tax • Travel Health Insurance • Any services not explicitly stated as included in the package price • Lunch Meals • Optional driver and guide tips --- SUN BODRUM TRAVEL · 8503020348 · info@sunbodrumtravel.com