Tajikistan Itinerary
Best of Uzbekistan and
Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
A combined tour of Uzbekistan and Tajikistan, featuring breathtaking landscapes and ancient cities.
Itinerary:
Day 12: Departure from Tashkent
- Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for departure.
Day 11: Penjikent → Tashkent
- Morning transfer to the Uzbekistan border.
- Cross the border and continue to Tashkent (approx. 5 hours total).
- Check-in at the hotel in Tashkent.
- Free evening for leisure or last-minute shopping.
- Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 10: Iskanderkul Lake → Penjikent
- Morning drive to Penjikent (approx. 4 hours).
- Sightseeing in Penjikent:
- Ancient ruins of Penjikent.
- Rudaki Museum.
- Local bazaar for crafts and cultural immersion.
- Overnight in Penjikent.
Day 9: Dushanbe → Iskanderkul Lake
- Morning flight to Tashkent.
- Free time in Tashkent for leisure or additional sightseeing.
- Optional visit to local bazaars or museums.
- Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 8: Khiva → Tashkent → Dushanbe
- Morning transfer to Urgench Airport for a flight to Tashkent.
- Connecting flight to Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
- Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Dushanbe.
- Evening city tour:
- Rudaki Park
- National Museum of Tajikistan.
- Overnight in Dushanbe.
Day 7: Khiva
- Full-day tour of Khiva:
- Itchan Kala (UNESCO World Heritage Site).
- Kalta Minor Minaret.
- Kunya-Ark Fortress.
- Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum.
- Islam Khoja Minaret and Madrasa.
- Time for shopping and exploring local bazaars.
- Overnight in Khiva.
Day 6: Bukhara → Khiva
- Morning drive to Khiva (approx. 7 hours, including stops).
- Enjoy scenic views of the Kyzylkum Desert along the way.
- Arrival and check-in at the hotel in Khiva.
- Free evening to relax.
- Overnight in Khiva.
Day 5: Bukhara
- Full-day tour of Bukhara:
- Ark Fortress.
- Bolo Haouz Mosque.
- Samanid Mausoleum.
- Kalyan Minaret and Mosque.
- Mir-i-Arab Madrasa.
- Abdulaziz Khan and Ulugh Beg Madrasahs.
- Visit to a local workshop for traditional crafts.
- Evening stroll through the old city.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 4: Samarkand → Shahrisabz → Bukhara
- Morning drive to Shahrisabz (approx. 1.5 hours).
- Sightseeing in Shahrisabz:
- Ak-Saray Palace ruins.
- Dorut Tilovat Complex.
- Dorus Siadat Mausoleum.
- Afternoon drive to Bukhara (approx. 4 hours).
- Check-in at the hotel in Bukhara.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 3: Samarkand
- Continued exploration of Samarkand:
- Ulugh Beg Observatory.
- Afrosiab Museum and ancient settlement.
- Siab Bazaar (local market for souvenirs and spices).
- Free time for leisure or additional sightseeing.
- Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 2: Tashkent → Samarkand
- Early morning transfer to the train station.
- High-speed train to Samarkand (approx. 2 hours).
- Check-in at the hotel upon arrival.
- Full-day sightseeing in Samarkand:
- Registan Square (Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor, and Tillya-Kori madrasahs).
- Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum (resting place of Timur).
- Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis.
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
- Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
- Arrival at Tashkent International Airport.
- Meet and greet with the guide.
- Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
- City tour highlights:
- Independence Square
- Amir Timur Square
- Tashkent Metro stations (renowned for their unique design)
- Chorsu Bazaar for traditional crafts and cuisine.
- Overnight in Tashkent.
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What’s Included in the Trip
Delicious breakfast at the hotel each morning.
Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary.
Local English-speaking guide for tours.
Comfortable transportation, including:
- High-speed train from Tashkent to Samarkand.
- Domestic flight from Urgench to Tashkent.
- Private vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
Hotel accommodations with double occupancy.
Trip Price
The Following Are Not Included in the Trip Price
Tips and gratuities.
Travel insurance.
International airfare
Personal expenses.
Meals (lunch and dinner).
for the groups with more than 12+ pax, please, refer to custom tours.
$2,100 per person
1 person
2-3 people
$1,815 per person
4-6 people
$1,585 per person
7-12 people
$1,450 per person
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Samarkandi travel -2025