Persian history
tour
Perhaps it’s not obvious that cities of Samarkand and Bukhara became a birthplace of Persian renaissance. The earliest Persian poets were originally from nowadays Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan such as Hanzala Badghisi, Abu Hafs Sughdi, and of course Rudaki who is known as the father of Persian literature. At Rudaki’s period Persian was more often called as Farsi-Dari. This language became court language, writers and poets served by writing in this language, translating historical and religious books from Arabic to New Persian. At end of Samanid rule Ferdowsi started composing Shahname. Later, in 11 and 12 centuries AD New Persian began to spread to Central and Western Iran, India, Anatolia and Caucasus.
Perhaps it’s not obvious that cities of Samarkand and Bukhara became a birthplace of Persian renaissance. The earliest Persian poets were originally from nowadays Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan such as Hanzala Badghisi, Abu Hafs Sughdi, and of course Rudaki who is known as the father of Persian literature. At Rudaki’s period Persian was more often called as Farsi-Dari. This language became court language, writers and poets served by writing in this language, translating historical and religious books from Arabic to New Persian. At end of Samanid rule Ferdowsi started composing Shahname. Later, in 11 and 12 centuries AD New Persian began to spread to Central and Western Iran, India, Anatolia and Caucasus.
This trip is enlightening and educational
This trip is about:
Evolution of Persian language
Architecture and art of Samarkand and Bukhara
Modern life of Samarkand and Bukhara
More products
ITINERARY
Travel designer
Suleyman Kurbonov
Travel designer
  • Suleyman is a researcher and Persian language teacher. He studies Middle Persian language and Persian classical literature

  • He was born and grown up in Uzbekistan

  • Organizing trips to Uzbekistan for more than 10 years, he introduces travelers to the spiritual and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan
Suleyman Kurbonov
Travel designer
  • Suleyman is a researcher and Persian language teacher. He studies Middle Persian language and Persian classical literature

  • He was born and grown up in Uzbekistan

  • Organizing trips to Uzbekistan for more than 10 years, he introduces travelers to the spiritual and cultural heritage of Uzbekistan
Tour feedback and reviews
INCLUSIONS and Activities
Accommodation 8 nights in hotels
Meals 8 breakfasts
English speaking guides in each city
Experts in Persian language history
Private vehicle
Activities: Lectures about Persian language and literature in each city;
Samarkand - Registan square, Paper factory, Shahi zinda, Bibi khanum mosque, Gur Emir mausoleum
Bukhara - Lab-i havuz square, Bolo-i havuz mosque
Ark fortress, Poi Kalon complex, Ismail Samani mausoleum





Cost per person: 1600$
Special features

Customize your itinerary

Choose the date of your travel

Upgrade your accommodation






Cost per person: 2350$
Dates
20.03.2026 - 28.03.2026

10.09.2026 - 18.09.2026
Accommodation
Visa
Visa-exempt countries to enter Uzbekistan:

  • 90 days – Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine
  • 60 days – only Kyrgyzstan
  • 30 days – Israel, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Tajikistan, and Turkey.
  • Most Europeans do not need a visa for short tourist visits (up to 30 days) to Uzbekistan, thanks to a visa-free policy for many EU, Schengen, and other European countries introduced in 2019. For longer stays or other purposes, or for citizens of countries not on the visa-free list, an e-visa or a traditional visa might be required, so it's best to check with the Uzbek embassy or official portals before travel. 

Visas to Uzbekistan are electronic. You will receive your electronic visa via e-mail.

Please contact us to get more information regulations about your country
Made on
Tilda