Uzbekistan

Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva: three jewels of the Silk Road with turquoise domes and sumptuous madrasas. September brings mild temperatures after the scorching summer — the ideal window for this fast-rising cultural destination.

Itinerary

1. Day 1 — Flight Abidjan → Tashkent (via Istanbul). Evening arrival.
2. Day 2 — Tashkent: Independence Square, the museum-like metro, Chorsu Bazaar. Train to Samarkand.
3. Day 3 — Samarkand: Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar.
4. Day 4 — Shah-i-Zinda, Ulugh Beg Observatory, Konigil paper workshop.
5. Day 5 — On to Bukhara (high-speed train). First stroll through the old town.
6. Day 6 — Bukhara: the Ark, Kalon Minaret, madrasas, trading domes.
7. Day 7 — Drive to Khiva across the Kyzylkum Desert.
8. Day 8 — Khiva: Itchan Kala, Kalta Minor Minaret, Tash Khauli Palace. Dinner and show.
9. Day 9 — Flight Urgench → Tashkent → Abidjan (via Istanbul).

Highlights

• Registan Square in Samarkand, the absolute masterpiece of Timurid architecture
• Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and the mausoleum of Tamerlane (Gur-e-Amir)
• Bukhara's old town: Kalon Minaret, trading domes, the Ark fortress
• The fortified museum-city of Itchan Kala in Khiva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Artisan workshops: silk, ceramics, mulberry paper in Konigil
• Tasting plov, the national dish, in a traditional teahouse
• Siyob Bazaar and meeting locals in the mahallas

Our 4 packages

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Practical information

Flights

Abidjan → Tashkent via Istanbul: ~13-15h

Climate

20-30°C during the day, mild evenings: ideal for sightseeing

Currency

Uzbek som (UZS); bring cash in USD/EUR

Health

No mandatory vaccinations

Good to know

Always carry cash: outside the big hotels, many bazaars and small restaurants do not accept cards.

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