Uzbekistan Islamic Heritage Journey (Sisters Only Group Tour)

Sisters Only Group Tour

Uzbekistan Islamic Heritage Journey

Discover the spiritual beauty, Islamic history, ancient cities, colourful bazaars, and timeless architecture of Uzbekistan on this beautifully planned sisters-only journey. From Tashkent to Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and back to Tashkent, this 8-night experience is designed for sisters who want comfort, culture, history, and meaningful travel in one unforgettable trip.

Sisters Only
8 Nights Accommodation
Flights Not Included
From £900 Triple Room

Trip Price

From £900 per person

Price is based on a triple room. Flights are not included. This is a sisters-only trip with accommodation, transport, guide, tickets, selected meals, domestic flight, train ticket, and daily mineral water included.

Trip Overview

Destination

Uzbekistan — covering Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and important Islamic heritage sites across the route.

Tour Type

A sisters-only Islamic heritage and cultural group trip, ideal for women seeking a comfortable and meaningful travel experience.

Travel Style

Fully planned itinerary with hotels, comfortable transportation, professional English-speaking escort guide, entrance tickets, and key transfers included.

What’s Included?

Accommodation in DBL/TWN shared rooms for 8 nights.
Hotel taxes included.
Meals included: 8 breakfasts and 2 dinners through cultural masterclasses.
Comfortable transportation throughout the tour.
Professional escort English-speaking guide.
Entrance tickets for planned visits and attractions.
Sunset Terrace experience in Khiva.
Train tickets from Samarkand to Tashkent in standard class.
Domestic flight from Tashkent to Urgench in standard class.
Mineral water: 1 litre per person per day.

Short Itinerary

Day 1

Tashkent Arrival

Arrive at Tashkent International Airport, meet your driver outside the arrival hall with a signboard, and transfer to the hotel for early check-in. After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time before beginning the excursion.

Visit the Old City, including the Hast Imam Complex, one of the country’s most sacred and impressive sites. Explore the Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Barak Khan Madrasa, and the Muy Mubarak Library, where you will see the famous Usman Quran. Continue to the colourful Chorsu Bazaar and enjoy a ride on the elegant Tashkent Metro.

Later, enjoy a panoramic city tour covering the Monument of Courage, Independence Square, Alisher Navoi Theatre Square, and Amir Timur Square.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for the Tashkent to Urgench domestic flight. The flight lasts approximately one and a half hours. Upon arrival, transfer to Khiva.

Enjoy a full day discovering the historic centre of Ichan Kala. Visit Kalta Minor Minaret, Kunya Ark Fortress, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasa, Islam Khoja Madrasa and Minaret, Tosh Hovli Palace with its decorated courtyards, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, and Juma Mosque with its beautiful wooden columns.

In the evening, ascend to a terrace to enjoy the sunset over the surroundings of Ichan Kala.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Khiva – Bukhara

After breakfast, transfer by car to Bukhara through the Kyzylkum Desert. Travel time is approximately 6–7 hours. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and enjoy some rest.

In the evening, visit a local family home where you will take part in a culinary masterclass on preparing traditional Uzbek Plov.

Optional alternative: transfer to the railway station for the high-speed train from Khiva to Bukhara, approximately 07:20–10:37.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Bukhara

Continue the tour in Bukhara with visits to the Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Bolo-Hauz Mosque, and the majestic Ark Citadel.

Explore the Kalyan Complex, including the famous Kalyan Mosque and Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, as well as the historic Ulughbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasas.

Walk through the covered bazaars including Toki Telpak Furushon, Toki Zargaron, and Toki Sarafon, then visit the Lyabi Hauz architectural complex and Magoki Attori Mosque.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 5

Bukhara – Samarkand

After breakfast, depart from the hotel and visit the Bahauddin Naqshbandi Complex, closely associated with the life of the great sheikh and spiritual master. The complex includes his mausoleum and surrounding religious buildings.

Continue to the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace, known as the “Place Where the Moon Meets the Stars.”

Transfer to Samarkand by car, a journey of approximately 4–5 hours. On the way, visit the Imam Al-Bukhari Complex, one of the most important Islamic pilgrimage sites in the region.

Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6

Samarkand

Spend a full day discovering Samarkand, a city rich in Islamic history, culture, and architecture. Begin at Registan Square, with its three magnificent madrasas: Ulughbek, Sherdor, and Tillya-Kori.

Continue to the impressive Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the burial place of Tamerlane. Visit the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, once one of the most impressive mosques in the Islamic world, admired for its architecture and decorative details.

Later, visit the large Siyob Bazaar, where you can experience the colours, flavours, and atmosphere of local life. In the evening, visit a local family home for a masterclass on Uzbek manti and experience warm local hospitality.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 7

Samarkand – Tashkent

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. The second day in Samarkand is dedicated to panoramic attractions and surrounding highlights.

Visit the Shakhi-Zinda architectural complex, famous for its beautifully decorated tombs with exquisite majolica tiles. Nearby, visit the mausoleum of the Prophet Daniel, a pilgrimage site revered by Muslims, Christians, and Jews.

Continue to Konigil village to visit the “Meros” paper and silk factory, where the ancient techniques of Samarkand paper and silk production are preserved. The excursion continues with a visit to the Ulugh Beg Observatory, founded in 1420 by the great scientist and astronomer.

Later, transfer to the railway station to board the Afrosiyob train to Tashkent. Travel time is approximately 2 hours. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel.

Day 8

Tashkent Departure

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before transferring to the airport for the return flight.