Uzbekistan

Pearl of East

Uzbekistan is a land of rich history and distinctive culture, magnificent architecture and delicious cuisine, colourful Eastern bazaars and warm, welcoming people. We’ll discover it all together on our six-day journey.

Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent, three gems of the Silk Road, will captivate us with their rich medieval heritage, remarkable architecture and mysterious atmosphere. We’ll take the time to enjoy each stop and immerse ourselves in the local culture and history.

Armenian citizens can travel to Uzbekistan visa-free, and we’ll fly directly from Yerevan. The warm hospitality, rich culture and delicious food will make our journey even more memorable. Uzbekistan is a safe country with a well-developed tourism infrastructure.

DAY 1 | TASHKENT · The Heart of the East

Direct flight from Yerevan to Tashkent
Tashkent city tour covering a traditional bazaar, a museum and the city’s main squares
Overnight in Tashkent

We’ll take an early morning direct flight from Yerevan to Tashkent. After a flight of about three hours, we’ll head to the hotel and spend the rest of the day exploring Uzbekistan’s capital.

On our city tour, we’ll discover both historic and modern Tashkent, see its main squares and visit a lively traditional bazaar and some of the city’s mosques.

DAY 2 | SAMARKAND · The Jewel of the East

High-speed train from Tashkent to Samarkand
Samarkand city tour covering Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym, Shah-i-Zinda and Siab Bazaar
Overnight in Samarkand

In the morning, we’ll take the high-speed train from Tashkent to Samarkand and begin exploring this extraordinary city and its rich historical heritage.

We’ll see the magnificent Registan Square, Samarkand’s most recognisable landmark and one of Uzbekistan’s best-known sights. We’ll also visit the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the Bibi-Khanym complex, Shah-i-Zinda and the colourful Siab Bazaar.

DAY 3 | SAMARKAND · The Jewel of the East

Continued tour of Samarkand, including the Afrasiab archaeological site, the history museum, the Tomb of the Prophet Daniel, Ulugh Beg Observatory and other historic monuments
Overnight in Samarkand

Today we’ll continue exploring Samarkand and get to know its history, architecture and culture in greater depth.

We’ll visit more historic monuments, mausoleums and museums, with time to soak up Samarkand’s distinctive atmosphere and experience everyday life in the city. We’ll see the Tomb of the Prophet Daniel, discover the remarkable finds from ancient Afrasiab and learn how astronomers observed the stars hundreds of years ago.

DAY 4 | BUKHARA · The Diamond of the Silk Road

High-speed train from Samarkand to Bukhara
Bukhara city tour covering the Ark Fortress, Poi Kalyan, Lyabi Hauz and Chor Minor
Overnight in Bukhara

In the morning, we’ll take the high-speed train from Samarkand to Bukhara, another jewel of the Silk Road.

On our city tour, we’ll explore Bukhara’s historic centre, visit the imposing Ark Fortress and the Poi Kalyan and Lyabi Hauz complexes, and see the beautiful Chor Minor, historic mosques, madrasas and other remarkable buildings.

DAY 5 | BUKHARA · The Diamond of the Silk Road

Continued tour of Bukhara, including historic monuments, bazaars and Old City neighbourhoods
Flight or high-speed train from Bukhara to Tashkent
Overnight in Tashkent

Today we’ll continue exploring Bukhara, a city shaped by thousands of years of history and many layers of culture.

We’ll walk through its historic neighbourhoods, discover more monuments, colourful bazaars and medieval buildings, and get a feel for life in one of the Silk Road’s most important cities. Stepping into Bukhara’s historic centre feels like travelling back in time. In the evening, we’ll return to Tashkent to rest and get ready for the next day’s flight to Yerevan.

DAY 6 | TASHKENT–YEREVAN

Transfer to Tashkent International Airport
Direct flight from Tashkent to Yerevan

In the morning, we’ll head from our hotel to Tashkent International Airport for our direct flight back to Yerevan, taking home wonderful memories of our time in Uzbekistan. We promise this will be one of the most colourful, surprising and beautiful journeys of your life.

FULL PACKAGE PRICE · AMD 399,000

The package includes

Direct return flights between Yerevan and Tashkent, with a 3 kg + 10 kg baggage allowance
Domestic flight or high-speed train from Bukhara to Tashkent
All transport within Uzbekistan and train tickets
Services of a local guide
Services of a Hamshen Tour guide
Five nights in twin or double rooms at 4-star or boutique hotels
Breakfasts at the hotels
All dinners
All entrance fees for sites listed in the itinerary