The shining blue tiles of Samarkand, the "Pearl of the East," the birthplace of Timur, Shahrisabz, and the capital Tashkent, where Soviet retro and modern blend together — a historical and local experience route that takes you through these three cities in five days, feeling the breath of the Silk Road. Enjoy the night illumination of Registan Square, cultural experiences at a paper-making workshop, and a stroll through subway art and Chorsu Bazaar, balancing the grandeur of World Heritage sites with local life. With a Japanese-speaking guide and private car for安心移動, stay comfortably in a four-star hotel even for a short trip. The charm of a relaxed timetable that avoids overtourism is also appealing, as travel is only by land, excluding round-trip international flights.
Signature points
The Brilliance of Blue City Samarkand
Starting with Registan Square, where Persian blue tiles reflect the sky, we explore the Timur Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and Shah-i-Zinda complex with a Japanese-speaking guide. At night, the illuminated madrasahs rise in golden color, creating a different fantastical world from the daytime. Experience the romance of astronomy and ancient history at the Ulugh Beg Observatory and Afrasiab Museum. You can fully enjoy the "beauty of blue architecture" woven from grandeur and delicacy.
Bite into Craftsmanship and Food Culture
Visit a paper-making workshop in the outskirts of Samarkand to see silk paper production and experience trial printing of traditional patterns. For lunch, enjoy Samarkand pilaf and the spice-scented khorezmi. Cross the mountain pass to Shahrisabz to visit the ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace and Kok-Gumbaz Mosque. The craftsmanship and food culture of the Silk Road, felt through the five senses, deepen the memories of the journey.
Play Like Living in Tashkent
On the last day, browse dried fruits and Suzani embroidery at Chorsu Bazaar, bustling with local customers, and transfer through retro cute subway art to the Navoi Theater. The heavy exterior of Stalinist architecture and the Islamic patterned interior are a must-see. While watching the giant pot cooking at the pilaf center, indulge in the local specialty osh, and buy spices and pottery in bulk at the supermarket. By peeking into not only tourist spots but also the "scene of daily life," you can get much closer to the everyday life of Uzbekistan.
Itinerary
Day1
Arrival in Tashkent
Uzbekistan - Tashkent
20:00
Car
Arrival in Tashkent. A Japanese guide will welcome you.
Transfer by car to the hotel.
[Japanese Guide]
King plaza
KING PLAZA
Meals B/F：× LUN：× DIN：×
Day2
From Tashkent to Samarkand
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
8:00
Car
Depart from the hotel and move to Samarkand, arriving around noon.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Lunch
Enjoy lunch with Samarkand pilaf
Samarkand Tourism
・Samarkand Paper Factory
・Afrosiab Museum
・Ulugh Beg Observatory
Dinner
Dinner
Arba hotel resort
ARBA HOTEL
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day3
Samarkand
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Car
Pick up at the hotel, sightseeing by private car
Lunch
Lunch during the tour
Samarkand Sightseeing
・Tamerlane's Mausoleum (the mausoleum where Tamerlane, his family, and notable figures of the time are buried)
・Registan Square
・Ulugh Beg Observatory
・Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum (a row of tombs with a history accumulated until the 20th century, merged with the local cemetery, consisting of 18 mausoleums)
・Afrasiab Museum (where ruins of ancient Samarkand have been discovered and excavated artifacts are displayed)
・Jolibard
・Bibi-Khanym Mosque
※ Illuminated Registan Square after dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Arba hotel resort
ARBA HOTEL
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day4
Samarkand
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Car
Pick up at the hotel, sightseeing by private car
Uzbekistan - Shahrisabz
Day Trip to Shakhrisabz
Visit the architectural monuments built during the Timurid era in Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Timur, crossing the mountain pass. Enjoy the panoramic view of the basin visible from the pass.
1. Ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace
2. Kok Gumbaz Mosque
3. Jahangir Mausoleum (son of Timur)
Lunch
Finish lunch by around 1 PM and head to Samarkand.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Free time after arriving in Samarkand
Dinner
Dinner
Arba hotel resort
ARBA HOTEL
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day5
From Samarkand to Tashkent
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
8:00
Car
Leave the hotel around 08:00 and move to Tashkent.
Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Lunch
Lunch in Tashkent at the Pilaf Center (pilaf specialty shop).
Dinner
Dinner at a restaurant near the supermarket in the city
-21:40
Airport transfer (overnight in the cabin)
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day1
04/14(Mon)
Arrival in Tashkent
Uzbekistan - Tashkent
20:00
Car
Arrival in Tashkent. A Japanese guide will welcome you.
Transfer by car to the hotel.
[Japanese Guide]
King plaza
KING PLAZA
Meals B/F：× LUN：× DIN：×
Day2
04/15(Tue)
From Tashkent to Samarkand
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
8:00
Car
Depart from the hotel and move to Samarkand, arriving around noon.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Lunch
Enjoy lunch with Samarkand pilaf
Samarkand Tourism
・Samarkand Paper Factory
・Afrosiab Museum
・Ulugh Beg Observatory
Dinner
Dinner
Arba hotel resort
ARBA HOTEL
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day3
04/16(Wed)
Samarkand
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Car
Pick up at the hotel, sightseeing by private car
Lunch
Lunch during the tour
Samarkand Sightseeing
・Tamerlane's Mausoleum (the mausoleum where Tamerlane, his family, and notable figures of the time are buried)
・Registan Square
・Ulugh Beg Observatory
・Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum (a row of tombs with a history accumulated until the 20th century, merged with the local cemetery, consisting of 18 mausoleums)
・Afrasiab Museum (where ruins of ancient Samarkand have been discovered and excavated artifacts are displayed)
・Jolibard
・Bibi-Khanym Mosque
※ Illuminated Registan Square after dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Arba hotel resort
ARBA HOTEL
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day4
04/17(Thu)
Samarkand
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
Car
Pick up at the hotel, sightseeing by private car
Uzbekistan - Shahrisabz
Day Trip to Shakhrisabz
Visit the architectural monuments built during the Timurid era in Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Timur, crossing the mountain pass. Enjoy the panoramic view of the basin visible from the pass.
1. Ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace
2. Kok Gumbaz Mosque
3. Jahangir Mausoleum (son of Timur)
Lunch
Finish lunch by around 1 PM and head to Samarkand.
Uzbekistan - Samarkand
Free time after arriving in Samarkand
Dinner
Dinner
Arba hotel resort
ARBA HOTEL
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
Day5
04/18(Fri)
From Samarkand to Tashkent
Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel
8:00
Car
Leave the hotel around 08:00 and move to Tashkent.
Uzbekistan - Tashkent
Lunch
Lunch in Tashkent at the Pilaf Center (pilaf specialty shop).
