Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
• Smooth Arrival: Enjoy a private meet-and-greet at Tashkent airport followed by a comfortable transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent – Bukhara (Train)
• Spiritual Landmarks: Visit the 4th-century Citadel Ark and the intricate Samanids Mausoleum.
• Architectural Gems: Explore the "Mosque of Forty Columns" (Bolo-Hauz) and the towering Po-i-Kalyan complex for a deep dive into Islamic art.
Day 3: Bukhara Countryside
• Sufi Heritage: Visit the Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex, a major pilgrimage site for the Islamic world.
• Royal Retreats: Discover the Sitorai Mohi Hosa (Summer Palace) and the quiet majesty of the Chor Bakr "Town of the Dead."
Day 4: Bukhara – Gijduvan – Samarkand
• Ceramic Traditions: Visit a private pottery workshop in Gijduvan to witness the geometric art of sixth-generation master potters.
• Silk Road Transit: Drive through ancient trade routes to reach the legendary city of Samarkand.
Day 5: Samarkand’s Golden Age
• Registan Square: Stand in awe at the three massive Madrasahs that define Central Asian architecture.
• Artisanal Discovery: Visit the Shakhi-Zindeh necropolis and a traditional silk paper workshop where ancient techniques are still alive.
Day 6: Samarkand – Jartepo – Panjakent
• Cross-Border History: Cross into Tajikistan and visit the 5,500-year-old Sarazm excavations, a UNESCO World Heritage site of early metallurgy.
• Ancient Panjakent: Explore the ruins of Old Panjakent, once the most eastern outpost of the Sogdian civilization.
Day 7: Panjakent – Iskandarkul Lake
• Alpine Majesty: Travel to the Fann Mountains to see the "Niagara of Fann Mountains" (50m waterfall) and the turquoise waters of Iskandarkul Lake.
• Legendary Landscapes: Walk to the Snake Lake and enjoy views named after Alexander the Great.
Day 8: Iskandarkul – Khujand
• High Mountain Passes: Cross the Shahriston pass (3,378m) for dramatic panoramas.
• Political History: Visit the Cultural Palace in Khujand, where Tajikistan’s first president was chosen.
Day 9: Khujand – Tashkent
• Capital Sights: Cross back into Uzbekistan to explore Tashkent’s Independence Square and the world-famous underground art of the Tashkent Metro.
• Old City Charm: Visit the Chorsu Bazaar and the Kukaldash Madrasah.
Day 10: Tashkent – Departure
• Museums & Memorials: Visit the Courage Monument and the State Museum of Timurids’ History.
• Applied Arts: Explore Uzbekistan’s fine national fabrics and woodcarvings before your final transfer to the airport.

Hotel:
• Tashkent: Hyatt
• Bukhara: Wyndham
• Samarkand: Hilton Garden Inn
• Khujand: Parliament
• Iskanderkul: Zumrad Guest House
• Penjikent: Panjakent Plaza