Khan's Trio
The Khan Trio tour is a unique journey through the historical and cultural centers of Uzbekistan, which immerse you in the atmosphere of the Great Silk Road and ancient Islamic civilization.
This route allows you to see the most important monuments of Islamic architecture, to feel the spirit of the history and culture of Central Asia. Traveling through these three cities is a real opportunity to touch the legends of great rulers such as Tamerlane and Al-Khorezmi, as well as enjoy the exquisite oriental architecture and traditions.
Tour program
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1dayMeeting of the Guests
Meeting at the airport or railway station of Samarkand, transfer to the hotel Check-in at 14:00 Overnight at the hotel
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2daySamarkand City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel. At 10:00 am, Meeting with the guide in the hotel lobby, the start of the Samarkand city tour (Duration 7-8 hours) We will visit: - Roman Catholic Church in 1916 (without stopping) - The Ulugbek Observatory, where the preserved part of the sextant of the XV century is still located. (This great scientist devoted his life to science, he was the first to calculate the exact time of the earth's revolution around the sun and built a star map, which was used by the whole world for more than 300 years.) - Shahi-Zinda Necropolis (an ensemble of mausoleums of Samarkand nobility) - Mausoleum of the Prophet Daniel (This prophet ordered to dismember himself after death and place body parts in different corners of the world, the tombstone itself is an impressive 20 meters) - Mausoleum of Sheikh Abd and Darun - The Bibi Khanum Cathedral Mosque (Construction began by order of Amir Timur in 1404, but the construction itself was led by his beloved wife Bibi Khanum, since he was on a campaign. The building far surpassed other buildings, which, according to many sources, angered Amir Timur) - Lunch will be held at the Uzbek national house "Muborak Sharipova" (included) - Registan Square of the XV century. (The center of Samarkand since the time of Tamerlane, Ulugbek madrasah, Sher-Dor and Tillya-Kari madrasahs of the XVIII century are located here.) Thanks to craftsmen and architects, they perfectly harmonize and create a unique architectural ensemble. - Mausoleum of Gur-Emir XIV-XV centuries. (tombs of Tamerlane and members of the Timurid dynasty) - Visit the artisan center (here you will visit a workshop for making suzane, a boutique for sewing stylish clothes from Uzbek fabrics. At 18:00 Transfer to the railway station Free evening for a walk and dinner 22:13 – 23:56 High-speed train to Bukhara Meeting and transfer to the hotel Overnight at the hotel
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3dayA trip around Bukhara
Breakfast at the hotel At 10:00 meeting with the guide in the lobby of the hotel, the beginning of the tour of Bukhara. (The tour duration is 5-6 hours) We will visit: - Lyabi House Complex - Magoki Mosque-Attori Mosque - Kalyan Mosque, Bolo House - Chor Minor Madrasah - Miri Arab Madrasah - Lunch at the national cafe (included) - Ulugbek Madrasah - Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah - Kalyan Minaret - Ark Fortress - Samanid Mausoleums and Chashma Ayub Overnight at the hotel
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4dayA trip to Khiva
Breakfast (lunch box) At 03:00 Transfer to the railway station (train schedule may change, exact time will be announced after purchase of railway tickets) 03:52-10:28 Train to Khiva Meeting and transfer to the hotel At 12:00 Meeting with the guide and the beginning of the tour in Khiva (walking tour) (The duration of the tour is 5-6 hours) We will visit: - Ichan-Kala Fortress - Kunya-Ark Fortress - Tash-Hovli Palace - Muhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah - Muhammad Aminhana Madrasah - Kalta Minor Minaret -Lunch at the national cafe (included) - Juma Mosque - Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum - Islam-Khoja Minaret Overnight at the hotel
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5dayLet's go back home!
Breakfast at the hotel Check-out at 12:00 Transfer to the departure point of the airport or railway station
Tour Features
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Visit the three main cities of Uzbekistan: The tour covers the cities that played an important role in the history of the Great Silk Road. These cities are famous for their architecture, cultural heritage and historical monuments.
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Getting to know Islamic architecture: The participants of the tour will be able to see majestic mosques, madrassas and mausoleums, which are masterpieces of Islamic architecture. These monuments reflect the rich history and cultural development of the region.
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Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Great Silk Road: Tourists will be able to experience the spirit of the ancient caravan routes that connected East and West, facilitating cultural and economic exchange.
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Historical legends and great rulers: The tour includes stories about such prominent personalities as Tamerlane (Amir Timur), who left a significant mark on the history of the region, and Al-Khorezmi, a great scientist and mathematician.
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Traditions and culture of Central Asia: The trip allows you to get acquainted with the traditions, crafts and cuisine of Uzbekistan, which makes the tour not only informative, but also rich in cultural impressions.
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Architectural masterpieces: Tourists will be able to enjoy the exquisite oriental buildings such as madrassas, minarets and palaces, which are symbols of the rich history of the region.