Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Dushanbe 

Day 1 – Thursday, April 30, 2026 

Los Angeles ✈ Istanbul

• Departure from Los Angeles (LAX) at 13:35 pm on Turkish Airlines flight TK180.
• Overnight flight.
• Arrival in Istanbul at 12:40 PM.

 Day 2 – Saturday, May 2, 2026

Istanbul ✈ Tashkent (Uzbekistan)

• Connect on Turkish Airlines flight TK368 at 18:15 pm.
• Arrival in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, at 00:40 AM. Meet & greet, transfer to hotel, early check-in, and rest.
• Afternoon city tour of Tashkent’s Old Town:
  • Khazrati-Imam Complex – center of Islamic culture, home to ancient Qur’ans.
  • Chorsu Bazaar – the city’s most vibrant market under a turquoise dome.
  • Alisher Navoi National Park – named after Uzbekistan’s greatest poet.
• Hotel: Hyatt Tashkent (5★)

Day 3 – Sunday, May 3, 2026

Tashkent – Chimgan Mountains – Charvak Reservoir – Tashkent

• Full-day excursion into Uzbekistan’s natural beauty:
  • Chimgan Mountains – part of the western Tien Shan, offering breathtaking alpine scenery.
  • Charvak Reservoir – an artificial lake surrounded by mountains, a favorite leisure spot for locals.
• Lunch at a local restaurant. Evening return to Tashkent.
• Hotel: Hyatt Tashkent (5★)

 Day 4 – Monday, May 4, 2026

Tashkent ✈ Bukhara (by train)

• Morning transfer to train station, high-speed train to Bukhara, a city with over 140 architectural monuments and once a major Silk Road trading hub.
• Guided tour of Bukhara’s Old City:
  • Labi-Hauz Ensemble – a 16th-century plaza around a reflecting pool.
  • Magoki-Attori Mosque – one of the oldest mosques in Central Asia.
  • Four Trade Domes – ancient covered markets where silk, carpets, and jewelry were traded.
  • Ark Fortress – citadel dating back to the 4th century, former seat of Bukharan emirs.
• Dinner and folk show at Madrassah Nodir Devon Begi.
• Hotel: Wyndham Bukhara (4★)

Day 5 – Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Bukhara – Samarkand (by bus)

• Morning city tour in Bukhara:
  • Samanids Mausoleum (9th century), an architectural masterpiece of early  Islamic design.
  • Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (“Spring of Job”), a sacred site linked to legend.
  • Bolo-Khauz Mosque, famous for its elegant wooden columns.
• Lunch in Bukhara.
• Afternoon departure by bus to Samarkand (approx. 5 hrs).
• Evening arrival in Samarkand and check-in. Dinner in the city.
• Hotel: Silk Road by Minyoun, Samarkand (5★)

 Day 6 – Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Samarkand – The Jewel of the Silk Road

• Explore the legendary city of Samarkand, over 2,700 years old:
  • Registan Square – iconic ensemble of three grand madrassahs decorated with dazzling mosaics.
  • Bibi-Khanum Mosque – once the largest mosque in the Islamic world, built by Timur.
  • Shohi-Zinda Necropolis – a stunning avenue of mausoleums.
  • Gur-Emir Mausoleum – resting place of Timur (Tamerlane) and inspiration for India’s Taj Mahal. 
  • Siyob Bazaar – taste fresh breads, fruits, and local specialties.
• Optional: Theatre of Historical Costume El Merosi cultural show.
• Hotel: Silk Road by Minyoun, Samarkand (5★)

$5200