Samarkand, Gijduvon and Bukhara: 5-day sightseeing tour

Uzbekistan on this trip is shown through three cities, and each of them sounds in its own way. Samarkand is an ancient capital where history is read directly in stone; Gijduvon is a small stop on the way where craft is passed from hand to hand; Bukhara is a city where the medieval center entirely lives its everyday life. The route takes five days and four nights, the flight is not included, and between the cities tourists travel by land.

The rhythm of the trip changes: the first day is arrival and free time without transport and sightseeing services, when one can simply look around. The second day is a long sightseeing tour of Samarkand, where in a short time several epochs pass before one's eyes. The third day is a drive with a stop in Gijduvon, and then an introduction to Bukhara. The fourth day is a continuation of the Bukhara sightseeing tour, calmer and more focused. The fifth day is the end of the program and a group transfer to the airport.

This tour is suitable for those who want to see the main cities of the Silk Road without haste, but also without unnecessary stops. The road between Samarkand and Bukhara takes part of the day, but in Gijduvon there is an opportunity to look into the house of ceramicists and understand how the pottery art is born. The sightseeing tours are group, the transport is air-conditioned, and on sightseeing days mineral water is provided. Entrance tickets to monuments and museums, as well as lunches and dinners, are not included in the price — this is worth considering when planning.

The nights are spent in hotels with breakfast. Samarkand welcomes with two nights, Bukhara with two more. Between them is the drive through Gijduvon, which becomes not just a transit but a separate impression: lunch in the house of ceramicists with a tasting of kebabs is remembered for a long time. Overall, the trip gives an idea of different facets of Uzbekistan: from ceremonial ensembles to quiet courtyards and covered bazaars.