Meals: Breakfast: Hotel Breakfast Lunch: Local Restaurant Dinner: Local Dinner Accommodation: Local 4★ Hotel Morning: After breakfast, transfer to the railway station for the high-speed Afrosiyob train to Samarkand (approx. 2 hours). Upon arrival in Samarkand, transfer to the city center and enjoy lunch. Afternoon – Samarkand Sightseeing Visit the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum (approx. 40 mins) The magnificent mausoleum of the great conqueror Amir Timur (Tamerlane). Built in the early 15th century, it later became the burial place of Timur and his descendants. Visit Registan Square (approx. 90 mins) The most famous historical square in Central Asia, surrounded by three grand madrasahs: • Ulugh Beg Madrasah • Sher-Dor Madrasah • Tilla-Kori Madrasah Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque (approx. 40 mins) Once one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world, built after Timur’s campaign in India. Explore Siyob Bazaar (approx. 30 mins) A lively traditional market famous for dried fruits, spices and Samarkand bread. Evening: Enjoy the Registan Light Show, illuminating the ancient monuments. Overnight in Samarkand.

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel Breakfast Lunch: Local Restaurant Dinner: Home-Visit Dinner Accommodation: Local 4★ Hotel Morning Visit Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis (approx. 40 mins) A breathtaking complex of mausoleums decorated with stunning turquoise tiles. Visit Ulugh Beg Observatory (approx. 30 mins) Built in the 1420s by the astronomer-king Ulugh Beg. Afternoon Visit Samarkand Paper Workshop in Konigil Village. Here tourists see the traditional silk paper production process dating back to the 8th century. Special Cultural Experience Home visit with a local Uzbek family: • Participate in Plov cooking masterclass • Learn about Uzbek traditions • Enjoy dinner together with music and hospitality. Overnight in Samarkand.

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Local Restaurant Dinner: Traditional Dinner with Music Show Accommodation: Local 4★ Hotel Morning Transfer to the railway station for Afrosiyob train to Bukhara (approx. 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and lunch. Afternoon – Bukhara City Tour Visit Ark Fortress (approx. 30 mins) The ancient residence of the Emirs of Bukhara. Visit Po-i-Kalyan Complex • Kalyan Minaret • Kalyan Mosque • Mir-Arab Madrasah Visit Ancient Trading Domes Historic Silk Road markets. Walk around Lyabi-Hauz Complex A charming square with old madrassahs and teahouses. Evening: Traditional Uzbek dance and music performance at a historic madrasah. Overnight in Bukhara.

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Local Restaurant Dinner: Local Dinner Accommodation: Local 4★ Hotel Morning Visit Chor-Minor Madrasah (approx. 30 mins) Famous for its four turquoise domes. Visit Samanid Mausoleum One of the oldest Islamic monuments in Central Asia. Visit Bolo-Hauz Mosque. Afternoon Explore Bukhara Old City: • Magoki-Attori Mosque • Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah • Ulugh Beg Madrasah Free time for shopping in the Silk Road bazaars. Overnight in Bukhara.

Distance: 450 km / 7 hours drive Meals: Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Local Restaurant Dinner: Local Dinner Accommodation: Boutique Hotel in Khiva Morning: Drive across the Kyzylkum Desert. Stop along the Amu Darya River for photos. Afternoon arrival in Khiva. Short orientation walk inside the ancient city. Overnight in Khiva.

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Local Restaurant Dinner: Local Dinner Accommodation: Boutique Hotel Full day exploring the UNESCO city Itchan Kala. Visit: • Kunya Ark Citadel • Juma Mosque with its 200 wooden columns • Islam Khoja Minaret • Tash-Khauli Palace • Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum Special experience: Uzbek Bread Masterclass and tasting of Shivit Osh (Khiva green noodles). Overnight in Khiva.

Meals: Breakfast: Hotel Lunch: Local Restaurant Dinner: Chinese Dinner Accommodation: Local 4★ Hotel Morning transfer to Urgench Airport. Flight to Tashkent. Afternoon – Tashkent City Tour Visit: • Independence Square • Minor (White) Mosque • Tashkent Metro • Amir Timur Square • State Museum of History of Uzbekistan Evening farewell dinner. Overnight in Tashkent.