Tashkent · 3 nights
Bog'don Grand Hotel
27 Bunyodkor Avenue, Tashkent
9 days / 8 nights
Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara
A Muslim-friendly journey through Uzbekistan's three great cities: the Uthman Quran in Tashkent, the blue domes of Samarkand and the sacred sites of Bukhara — with halal meals, prayer stops and one licensed guide from arrival to departure.
- Duration
- 9 days / 8 nights
- Route
- Tashkent 3 nights · Samarkand 2 nights · Bukhara 3 nights
- Tour formats
- Group tour · Private tour
- Price
- Price on request
Tour formats
- Group tour — air-conditioned private bus for larger groups.
- Private tour — for 1–14 travellers, a private car with driver instead of a bus.
Transport
Air-conditioned private transport for the whole tour, including all airport transfers. No trains or domestic flights — every transfer is by road.
Guide
One licensed English-speaking guide stays with you for all 9 days.
Day by day
- Day 1
Arrival in Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent. Our private transfer team meets and greets you as you exit customs, loads your luggage and drives you to the hotel for registration and check-in.
- Day 2
Tashkent full-day cultural & architectural tour
Morning: The historic Hazrati Imam Complex, home of the famous 7th-century Quran of Caliph Uthman. Continue to the bustling Chorsu Bazaar for traditional crafts and spice displays.
Afternoon: A guided architectural tour of selected stations of the renowned Tashkent Metro, followed by Amir Temur Square, Independence Square and the landmark Islamic Civilization Center.
- Day 3
Tashkent to Samarkand (overland)
After breakfast, a scenic highway drive from Tashkent to Samarkand in a private air-conditioned vehicle, watching the landscapes of central Uzbekistan change along the way. Hotel check-in on arrival in Samarkand.
- Day 4
Samarkand cultural exploration
Morning: A full day of Silk Road heritage: the iconic Registan Square (Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor and Tilla-Kori Madrasahs) and the majestic Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, resting place of Amir Temur.
Afternoon: The sacred Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, the grand Bibi-Khanym Mosque and the neighbouring Siab Bazaar. The day ends with a guided visit to the Imam Al-Bukhari Complex Museum.
- Day 5
Samarkand to Bukhara via Gijduvan
Morning departure towards Bukhara, with a stop at the celebrated Gijduvan craft centre to watch master potters at work. Arrival in Bukhara in the late afternoon, then a relaxed evening stroll around the serene Labi Hovuz ensemble and its historic pond.
- Day 6
Bukhara Old City heritage tour
Morning: A walking tour of UNESCO-listed Bukhara: the Poi Kalyan Complex (Kalyan Minaret and Mosque), the Ark Fortress and the wood-carved Bolo Hauz Mosque.
Afternoon: The historic Trading Domes (Toqi Zargaron, Toqi Telpak Furushon, Toqi Sarrofon), the Magoki Attari Mosque, and the Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs facing each other.
- Day 7
Bukhara royal monuments & sacred sites
Morning: The early Islamic masterpiece of the Samanid Mausoleum, followed by the nearby Chashmai Ayub (Job's Spring) shrine.
Afternoon: A drive to the Sitorai Mohi-Khosa Palace, summer residence of the last Emirs of Bukhara. Then the revered Bahauddin Naqshband complex, finishing at the local Kolkhoz Market.
- Day 8
Bukhara to Tashkent
Morning departure from Bukhara and return drive to Tashkent.
- Day 9
Departure from Tashkent
A morning for final souvenir shopping — local dried fruit, crafts and ceramics at local markets. Private transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your return flight.
Included
- Daily breakfast at the hotel
- 9 lunches and 9 dinners at halal restaurants
- Hotel accommodation (8 nights)
- Private air-conditioned bus (or private car for a Private tour) and all airport transfers
- One licensed English-speaking guide for the whole tour
- Entrance tickets to every site in the programme
- Tourist tax
- Drinking water
Not included
- International flights
- Visa
- Tips (optional — no obligation at all)
- Personal expenses
Hotels
Samarkand · 2 nights
Marokand Spa Hotel
17 Vohid Abdullo Street, Samarkand
Bukhara · 3 nights
Hotel Asia Bukhara
55 Mehtar Ambar Street, Bukhara · about 200 m from Labi Hovuz
Price
Price on request
The price depends on the group size, format and dates. Send a request and we will reply with an exact quote.
Children
- 0–3 years: free
- 3–11 years: 25% discount
- 12 years and over: adult price
Payment terms
- 50% — 20 days before arrival
- The remaining 50% — 5 days before arrival
Cancellation
- More than 20 days before arrival — free of charge
- 20 to 6 days before arrival — 50% of the tour price
- 5 days or less before arrival, or no-show — 100% of the tour price
Gallery
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Send a booking request
No payment is taken now. We will confirm availability and send you the contract and payment details.
Frequently asked questions
Is the food halal?
Yes. Only halal food: all lunches and dinners included in the tour are served at halal-certified restaurants.
Will there be time to pray?
Yes. We stop at prayer times during the day, and on Friday we take you to Friday prayer (Jumu'ah).
Can we have a female guide?
Yes, a female guide is available. Please mention it in the comments of your booking request.
What is the difference between Group tour and Private tour?
A Group tour travels in an air-conditioned private bus. A Private tour is for 1–14 travellers and uses a private car with driver instead of a bus. The programme, hotels and guide are the same.
How does payment work?
No payment is taken when you send a request. We confirm availability and send you the contract. You pay 50% 20 days before arrival and the remaining 50% 5 days before arrival.
Are flights and visas included?
No. International flights, visa, tips and personal expenses are not included. Tips are optional — there is no obligation.
Can children join?
Of course. Children aged 0–3 travel free, children aged 3–11 receive a 25% discount, and from 12 years the adult price applies.
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellation is free more than 20 days before arrival. From 20 to 6 days before arrival, 50% of the tour price is charged; 5 days or less before arrival, or a no-show, is charged at 100%.