Turkish Airlines 6-Night Trip to Uzbekistan (SKD-TAS)

26 October 2026 – 2 November 2026 | 7 Nights, 8 Days
Tour details

DAY 1 | ISTANBUL – SAMARKAND

Gathering at Istanbul Airport and departure to Samarkand on Turkish Airlines flight TK372 at 22:15. Upon arrival at 04:40 local time, after breakfast, we begin our Samarkand tour with Gur-i Emir (Tomb of Timur). Next, we visit Registan Square and the Ulugh Beg, Tilla Kari, and Sher-Dor Madrasas located there. After visiting Bibi-Khanym Mosque, we proceed to Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum Complex and visit the tomb of Qusam bin Abbas, the nephew of the Prophet Muhammad. Finally, we see the Ulugh Beg Observatory, visit the tombs of Imam Maturidi and Khoja Ubeydullah-ahar, and then visit the tomb of Imam Bukhari, one of the most important Hadith scholars in the Islamic world. We have dinner. Overnight in Samarkand.

DAY 2 | SAMARKAND – BUHARA

After breakfast at the hotel, we head to the train station. Upon arrival in Bukhara, one of the most important stops on the historic Silk Road, we will visit Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Eyub Prophets Tomb and Fountain, Bolo Hauz Mosque, Ark Fortress, and Poi Kalan Complex (Kalan Minaret, Mir Arab Madrasa, Friday Mosque), Ulugh Beg Madrasa, Abdulaziz Khan Madrasa, Magaki Attari Mosque, Nadir Divan Begi Madrasa, and Char Minar. After free time for shopping in the Silk Road bazaars, we spend the night at our hotel in Bukhara.

DAY 3 | BUHARA

After breakfast at the hotel, by bus we first visit Abdulkhalik Gijduvani in Gijduvan village, followed by Arif Rivgeri and Mahmud Incir Fagnevi. Our next stops are Hoca Ali Ramitani and Muhammad Baba Semmasi. We return to our hotel in Bukhara and have dinner.

DAY 4 | BUHARA – KHIVA

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit Seyyid Emir Kulal and the tombs of Bahauddin Shah-i Nakshband (may Allah be pleased with him) and his mothers, one of the most exceptional stops of our Bukhara tour. After the visits, we transfer to the train station and depart for Khiva. Upon arrival in Khiva, we check into the hotel and have dinner. Overnight in Khiva.

DAY 5 | KHIVA

Today we spend the whole day touring Khiva. After breakfast, we enter the historic city of Khiva, located very close to the Turkmenistan border, through Ata Darvaza Gate. We visit Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa, Kalta Minar Minaret, Kohe Ark Fortress, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasa and Khiva Khans Museum, Muhammad Emin Inak Madrasa and Science Museum, Allah Kulu Khan Taş Courtyard Palace and Harem Section, followed by shopping and free time. Overnight in Khiva.

DAY 6 | KHIVA – URGENCH – TASHKENT

After breakfast at the hotel, we continue our tour in Khiva. We will visit Friday Mosque and Minaret, Islam Hoca Madrasa and Minaret. After visiting Pehlivan Darvaza Gate and Pehlivan Mahmud Mausoleum, we transfer to Urgench airport according to our flight schedule. Arrival in Tashkent and transfer to our hotel.

DAY 7 | TASCHKENT

After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our Tashkent tour. In Tashkent, known for its wide and orderly streets, we visit Keffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrasa (now housing souvenir shops and handicraft workshops), Hazreti Imam Mosque, and Muyi Mubarek Madrasa. Then, guests who wish may individually visit the Museum of Islamic Civilizations, which opened in 2026 and displays the original copy of the Quran from the era of Hazreti Osman (approximately 2 hours). After tours of Amir Timur Square and Independence Square, we visit Chorsu Bazaar, used as a marketplace for approximately 2,000 years. After free time, we have dinner and transfer to Tashkent Airport. Flight with Turkish Airlines flight TK363 at 00:40 to Istanbul, concluding our tour.

What's included

‣ Round-trip economy class air tickets with Turkish Airlines for Istanbul – Samarkand / Tashkent – Istanbul

‣ High-speed train between Samarkand and Bukhara (Transport between Samarkand and Bukhara will be provided by high-speed train, subject to availability.)

‣ High-speed train between Bukhara and Khiva (Transport between Bukhara and Khiva will be provided by high-speed train, subject to availability.)

‣ Domestic flight between Urgench and Tashkent via local airlines

‣ Sightseeing tours and visits specified in the program

‣ Entrance fees for sightseeing tours and visits specified in the program

‣ Airport pickup and drop-off transfers

‣ 5 nights accommodation in 4* and Boutique Hotels

‣ Breakfasts (6 items)

‣ Dinner meals (6 items)

‣ Luxury bus and professional driver service throughout the tour

‣ Daily complimentary water (1 liter)

‣ Professional Turkish-speaking guide service

‣ Airport and security taxes

‣ Local guide service

Not included

‣ Personal expenses and hotel extras
‣ Lunch meals
‣ Exit fee for traveling abroad
‣ All expenses not specified as included in the price

‣ Travel health insurance

Tour Program
ISTANBUL - SAMARKAND

Meeting at Istanbul Airport and departure to Samarkand on THY flight TK372 at 22:15. After arrival at 04:40 local time, following breakfast, we begin our Samarkand tour with Gur-i Emir (Tomb of Amir Timur). Next, we will visit Registan Square and the Ulugh Beg, Tilla Kari, and Sher-Dor Madrasas located there. After visiting Bibi Khanum Mosque, we proceed to Shah-i Zinde Tomb Complex and pay our respects at the tomb of Qusam bin Abbas, the cousin of the Prophet Muhammad. Finally, we will see the Ulugh Beg Observatory, visit the tombs of Imam Maturidi and Khoja Ubeydullah-ah Ahrar, and then visit the tomb of Imam Bukhari, one of the most important hadith scholars in the Islamic world. We have dinner. Overnight in Samarkand.

Samarkand - Bukhara

After the breakfast we will have at the hotel, we will depart for the train station. Upon our arrival in Bukhara; Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Eyüp Prophet Mausoleum and Fountain, Bolo Havuz Mosque, Ark Fortress and Poi Kalan Complex (Kalan Minaret, Mir Arab Madrasah, Friday Mosque), Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah, Magaki Attari Mosque, Nadir Divan Begi Madrasah and Char Minar will be visited. After free time for shopping in the Silk Road bazaars, overnight stay at our hotel in Bukhara.

Bukhara

After breakfast at the hotel, we first visit Abdülhalık Gücdüvani in the town of Gücdüvan by bus, followed by Arif Rivgeri and Mahmud İncir Fagnevi. Our next stops are Hace Ali Ramitani and Muhammed Baba Semmasi. We return to our hotel in Bukhara and have dinner.

BUHARA - HIVE

After breakfast at the hotel, we visit the graves of Seyyid Emir Külal and Bahaeddin Shah-i Nakshband (may peace be upon him), along with his female relatives, one of the most exceptional stops on our Bukhara tour. Following the visits, we transfer to the train station and depart for Khiva. Upon arrival in Khiva, we check into the hotel and have dinner. Overnight in Khiva.

HIVE – URGENCH – TASHKENT
After breakfast at the hotel, we enter the historic city of Khiva, located very close to the Turkmenistan border, through the Ata Darvaza Gate. Following visits to Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Kalta Minar Minaret, Kohe Ark Fortress, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasah and the Khiva Khans Museum, Muhammad Emin Inak Madrasah and Science Museum, Allah Kulu Khan Stone Courtyard Palace, and the Harem section, we transfer to Urgench Airport according to our flight schedule. Upon arrival in Tashkent, we proceed to our hotel.
TASHKENT - ISTANBUL
After breakfast at the hotel, we begin our tour of Tashkent. Notable for its wide and orderly streets, Tashkent includes visits to the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, Barak Khan Madrasa (now housing souvenir shops and handicraft workshops), Hazreti Imam Mosque, and Muyi Mubarek Madrasa. Afterwards, guests who wish may individually visit the Museum of Islamic Civilizations, which opened in 2026 and displays an original copy of the Quran from the era of Hazreti Osman (approximately a two-hour visit). Following our tours of Amir Timur Square and Independence Square, we visit Chorsu Bazaar, a marketplace that has been in use for nearly 2,000 years. After free time, we have dinner and transfer to Tashkent Airport. We fly to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK363 departing at 00:40, concluding our tour.