After breakfast, you will have a full day of festival of melon in Ichan Kala. In August, the Melon Festival will be held on the territory of the Ichan-Kala State Museum Reserve in Khiva.
The festival will include exhibitions of works of fine and applied art, an exhibition of national costumes, live performances by folklore groups, and theatrical and puppet shows.
Pavilions of the Republic of Karakalpakstan, regional and Tashkent city khokimiyats, as well as 13 city and district khokimiyats of the region (60 in total) will be organised, which will participate with melon products, fruits and vegetables.

Meals: Breakfast will be served at the hotel

Bukhara is one of the best-preserved examples of a medieval city in Central Asia and was once the largest center for Islamic theology. Today, life in the city centers around the Lyabi Hauz complex, a popular gathering spot for both locals and tourists. Here, you’ll find open-air cafés and small boutique hotels.
Your tour includes a visit to the Mausoleum of the Samanids, dating back to the 9th-10th centuries. This is one of the oldest and most well-preserved buildings in Bukhara, built by the Samanid dynasty to honor its founder, who is buried there with other descendants.
You will also visit the “Chashma Ayub” Mausoleum (12th-16th centuries), which is built over a spring and is named after Job’s fountain.
Next, you’ll see the Bolo Khauz Mosque (1712-1713) and the Ark Fortress (10th-20th centuries).
Continue your journey with a visit to the grand Poi Kalon complex, which includes three key landmarks: the Kalon Mosque (16th century), the 46-meter-tall Kalon Minaret (12th century) with deep foundations, and the 17th-century Miri Arab Madrasa, known for its striking blue domes.
Also, visit the Ulugbek Madrasah, built in 1417, one of three madrasahs constructed by the scholar Ulugbek, with the others located in Gijduvan and Samarkand. You will also see the Abdulazizkhan Madrasah (1651-1652), located right opposite the Ulugbek Madrasah.
Your next stop is the Magokhi Attar mosque, located near Lyabi Hauz in the historical center. This mosque, dating back to the 12th century, holds great historical significance, as archaeological excavations have uncovered remnants of a 5th-century Zoroastrian temple beneath it, destroyed by the Arabs.
Finally, you’ll visit the Lyabi Hauz complex, a peaceful square built around a pool in 1620. The complex, shaded by ancient mulberry trees, includes the Nadir Divan Begi Khonako (1620-1622), the Kukeldash Madrasa, and a madrasa, providing a tranquil and picturesque setting to end your day’s tour.

Meals: Breakfast will be served at the hotel

A visit to Registan Square will leave you in awe of its grandeur, a magnificent sight that remains one of Uzbekistan's most iconic locations. The square is surrounded by the stunning Ulugbek, Sher-Dor, and Tillya-Kori madrasahs, each a masterpiece of medieval Islamic architecture.
Next, you'll visit the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the resting place of Tamerlane (Emir Temur), where his tomb lies within this majestic structure.
In the afternoon, your journey continues with the Ulugbek Observatory, a remarkable 15th-century scientific monument. Built by the great scientist and ruler Ulugbek, it was one of the most advanced astronomical centers of its time and remains a testament to medieval scientific achievement.
You will then explore the ruins of the ancient city of Afrosiab, where Samarkand's history began. Dating back to the 6th century BC, the city was destroyed in the 13th century by Genghis Khan’s forces. Today, Afrosiab stands as an archaeological site, a living testament to the great civilizations that once flourished here.
Your next stop is the Silk Paper Production Factory, where you’ll have the opportunity to see and even participate in the traditional process of paper-making. This is the only factory in Central Asia that uses this ancient technique, which has been fully restored with the help of UNESCO, based on old records and the knowledge of local elders.
Finally, visit the Khudjum Carpet Factory, a place where you can witness the art of traditional Uzbek carpet-making. Here, master craftsmen demonstrate their skills, showing you how these intricate carpets are made by hand using age-old methods. You’ll also have the chance to purchase beautiful, unique Uzbek carpets that represent the rich cultural heritage of Uzbekistan.


Meals: Breakfast will be served at the hotel