Departure for Khiva. Overnight in hotel.

Full-day visit to Khiva, the Ichan-Kala fortress, the Nurullabay palace, etc. Ichan-Kala is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Overnight in hotel.

Madrasahs, mosques, the Arch, Bolo Hauz, Sitorai Mokhi Khosa, etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Visit to the Emir's residence, the ruins of Alexander the Great's fortress and the sacred spring of Chashma in the Nurata oasis. Overnight in a yurt.

3-4 hour hike in the mountains. Return to the guest house. Lunch. Drive to Samarkand (250 km, 4-5 hours). Arrival in Samarkand. Check-in at the hotel. Night at the hotel.

Visit to Samarkand, the capital of Tamerlane. Overnight in hotel.

Departure for Shakhrisabz, birthplace of Tamerlane. Arrival and tour of Shakhrisabz. Return to Samarkand in the late afternoon. Overnight in hotel.

Transfer to Margilan, about 45 km from Samarkand. Visit the Urgut bazaar, where you'll find traditional women's and men's clothing, gold-thread embroidery and more. An unrivalled fascination awaits you in this bazaar. Overnight at the hotel.

Transfer to Margilan, famous for the Yodgorlik workshop (silk and ikat) and visit of the local market. Arrival at the Margilan base and visit to the farmers' market. Overnight at the hotel.

Departure by car for the Ferghana valley. En route, cross the Kamchik pass (2,400 m altitude).

Transfer to Margilan, visit the Yodgorlik factory (silk ikats) and the farmers' market, etc. Overnight at the hotel.

Early breakfast

Transfer to the airport and return depending on flight times.