Uzbekistan 6 Days Private Tour Khiva-Bukhara-Samarkand by Train

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival Urgench, transfer & sightseeing khiva
8 stops
1
Urgench
Arrival at Urgench Airport, Driver meet you at Arrival Hall exit with name shield
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Itchan Kala
Transfer to itchan Kala Khiva, Itchan Kala has a history that spans over two millennia. The inner town has 26 hectares and was built according to the ancient traditions of Central Asian town building, as a regular rectangle (650 by 400 meters) elongated from south to north and closed by brick fortification walls that are up to ten meters high. Ichan Kala was the site of the khan's palace. High officials and clergy and rich merchants used to live here. The ordinary people, small merchants, craftsmen and peasants lived in Dishan Kala.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
3
Kalta Minor Minaret
The minaret is well regarded, thanks to its unique decor and its incompleteness. The Kalta-minor is a unique minaret completely covered with glazed tile and majolica. It was commissioned in 1851 by Mohammed Amin Khan, the ruler of Khiva, as an architectural marvel intended to rise over 70 meters. But the construction stopped at a height of 29 m, which is why the name the Kalta-minor (or Short minaret) was assigned to it.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
4
Citadel Kunya-ark
The Kunya Ark is a fortified citadel at the heart of Khiva, nestled against the western ramparts of the Ichan Kala immediately north of the city's west gate. Originally built as early as the 12th century, the nucleus of its current layout was first constructed by Arang Khan (r. 1688-94). The Ark is the largest of Khiva's myriad buildings.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
5
Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum
Pahlavan Mahmud is a local poet and philosopher who was famous for his heroic strength and the ability to heal people. Originally the construction of the mausoleum was very modest but soon there was built khanaka and mosque where pilgrims said their prayer. Later the building was rebuilt into a magnificent construction with the largest dome in the city, covered with blue tiles.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
6
Juma Mosque
Khiva's Juma, or Friday Mosque is located almost at the heart of the Ichan Kala (old city)—a fitting location as the name of the ruling Khan would have been read aloud here during Friday prayers.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
7
Stone Palace (Tash Khauli)
Located in the eastern part of Ichan-Kala, Tash-Khauli Palace built in 1830 - 1838 is an example of Khorezm architectural grandeur of those times. The palace was built by order of Allakuli-Khan.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
8
Islam Khodja Complex
The Islam-Khodja complex stands to the southeast of the main east-west street in Khiva's Ichan-Kala (old city) and includes a madrasa and minaret. The site is named after Islam Khodja, the grand vizier (and also first cousin) of Muhammad Rahmi Bahadur II.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
free time in Khiva, Train Khiva-Bukhara
3 stops
9
Itchan Kala
Discover more magnificent Monuments in this open sky Museum medieval city,
4 hours • Admission ticket free
10
transfer to Khiva railway station for train to Bukhara departing 15:00 or 18:00 depending on day of travel
6 hours • Admission ticket included
11
Bukhara
Transfer from Bukhara Train Station to hotel
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 3
sightseeing Bukhara
6 stops
12
Lyab-i-Hauz
Built in the 16th - 17th centuries, Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble including Nodir divan Begi Medressah, Khanaqa, water reservoir & Carvan Saray is still one of the major Bukhara squares. Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble is probably the most popular Bukhara tourist attraction, often used as a rest stop, thanks to its grandness, tranquility and old age. Lyab-i Hauz is located in the southeast shakhristan near the main Bukhara trade street.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
13
Great Minaret of the Kalon
The Kalyan Minaret complex including Minaret, Friday Mosque and Mir Araba Medressah is the last surviving fragment of the Kara-khanid era mosque built by Mohammad Arslan Khan in 1127, predating the Mongol conquests. Standing tall at 45.6 meters, this unlikely survivor of the city's early days—which so astonished Genghis Khan that he refused to order its destruction—continues to serve as the centerpiece of the city at the Po-i-Kalyan square.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
14
Ark of Bukhara
The Ark, a royal town-within-a-town, is Bukhara’s oldest structure, it was home to the rulers of Bukhara for over a millennium. The Ark is as old as Bukhara itself. The founding of the original fortress is blurred in antiquity, but it was certainly the focus around which developed the medieval town.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
15
Bolo Hauz Mosque
The Bolo Hauz stands opposite the Ark Fortress in a Kosh arrangement with the resistance between them. Its name means "above the pool", referring to the octagonal hauz, or artificial pond, located directly in front of it. Begun in 1712, early in the reign of Abu'l-Faiz Khan (r. 1711-47), it is one of the last and finest of Bukhara's major buildings prior to the modern era.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
16
Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque
Oldest surviving Mosque of Central Asia which served once as a budast & zaradustrian temple. Marvelous Architecture Brickwork
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
17
Trading Domes
Medieval oriental bazaar dotted with artisan workshops.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Free time Bukhara, Train to Samarkand
3 stops
18
Bukhara
Free time at leisure to go on a treasure hunt or visit more monuments
4 hours • Admission ticket free
19
Bukhara
Transfer to Kagan Railway station 15 km for train Bukhara-Samarkand (subject to availability)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
20
Samarkand
Transfer hotel Samarkand
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Sightseeing Samarkand
6 stops
21
Gur Emir Mausoleum
Gur Emir Mausoleum – As a conqueror there are few that are Tamerlane’s equal, both in territory and legacy left. Today one can visit his tomb in the beautifully reconstructed Gur-Emir Mausoleum (1404-1405, 15-17 centuries) and reflect on his life while looking at the largest piece of jade (greenstone) in the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
22
Registan
Registan became the city square when life in Afrosiab stopped. Since that time Registan was reconstructed several times. Today it is surrounded by the three medreses Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillokori.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
23
Bibi Khanym Mosque
Bibi-Khanym Mosque – named after the wife of Temur and built between 1399-1404 – is one of best-known architectural attractions of Central Asia. The Mosque was erected on Timur's order after his combat of Delhi. The Minaret of the Mosque was supposed to be the tallest.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
24
Siab Bazaar
Siab Bazaar in Samarkand is still as impressive as it was many years ago. Its abundant produce and handicrafts is evidence of the natural wealth of Uzbekistan and its people’s talents and diligence.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
25
Shah-i-Zinda
Shakhi-Zinda Ensemble – (IX) situated on southeastern mound of Afrosiab. This architectural complex consists of 44 tombs in more than 20 mausoleums. The greatest significance of Shah E Zinda is that he was the First cousin of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and resembles the Prophet the most.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
26
Ulugh Beg Observatory
Ulugbek's Observatory – observatory of Timur's grandson. Only the foundations remain but it is truly extraordinary. Ulugbek was an astronomer, scientist and architect. His scientific and astronomical discoveries greatly advanced knowledge in these fields. The only thing that was preserved is a part of huge sextant – major astronomic instrument, the lowest part of which was in a deep trench (11km).
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 6
Transfer to Samarkand airport, fly back home
1 stop
27
Samarkand
transfer to Samarkand Airport, fly home
30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note visa requirement for Uzbekistan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Uzbekistan

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