Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

RIS Travel Presents

Uzbekistan: In the Footsteps of Scholars

Uzbekistan: In the Footsteps of Scholars

October 30–November 8, 2026

Walk through the cities that shaped Islamic scholarship, guided by teachers who bring their history and spiritual legacy to life.

Walk through the cities that shaped Islamic scholarship, guided by teachers who bring their history and spiritual legacy to life.

Explore the Journey

Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

RIS Travel Presents

Uzbekistan: In the Footsteps of Scholars

October 30–November 8, 2026

Walk through the cities that shaped Islamic scholarship, guided by teachers who bring their history and spiritual legacy to life.

Explore the Journey

Uzbekistan · 2026

Samarkand · Bukhara · Tashkent

Samarkand · Bukhara · Tashkent

A journey into the places, people and ideas that shaped the Muslim world.

A journey into the places, people and ideas that shaped the Muslim world.

A journey into the places, people and ideas that shaped the Muslim world.

8

8

Nights

3

3

Historic Cities

Scholar

Scholar

Scholar

Guided Journey

TRAVEL WITH OUR TEACHERS

TRAVEL WITH OUR TEACHERS

TRAVEL WITH OUR TEACHERS

Bringing Uzbekistan's Legacy to Life

Bringing Uzbekistan's Legacy to Life

Bringing Uzbekistan's Legacy to Life

Join two respected teachers for lessons and reflections across Uzbekistan’s historic centres of Islamic scholarship.

Mufti Hussain Kamani

Mufti Hussain Kamani

Mufti Hussain Kamani

Teacher and Journey Host

Teacher and Journey Host

Mufti Hussain Kamani is an American Islamic scholar and qualified mufti trained at Darul Uloom Bury, where his studies included Hadith, Qur’anic exegesis and Islamic jurisprudence. He is known for connecting classical scholarship with contemporary Muslim life through warm and engaging teaching.

Mufti Hussain Kamani is an American Islamic scholar and qualified mufti trained at Darul Uloom Bury, where his studies included Hadith, Qur’anic exegesis and Islamic jurisprudence. He is known for connecting classical scholarship with contemporary Muslim life through warm and engaging teaching.

Maulana Tariq Jamil

Maulana Tariq Jamil

Maulana Tariq Jamil

Special Guest Teacher

Special Guest Teacher

Maulana Tariq Jamil is a renowned Pakistani Islamic scholar and preacher whose formal studies included Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence and spiritual development. For decades, his teachings have emphasized self-purification, prophetic character and a compassionate return to faith.

Maulana Tariq Jamil is a renowned Pakistani Islamic scholar and preacher whose formal studies included Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence and spiritual development. For decades, his teachings have emphasized self-purification, prophetic character and a compassionate return to faith.

THREE CITIES, THREE CHAPTERS

THREE CITIES, THREE CHAPTERS

Through the Great Cities of Faith & Scholarship

Through the Great Cities of Faith & Scholarship

Through the Great Cities of Faith & Scholarship

Visitors gathered beneath intricate blue tilework in Samarkand

CHAPTER ONE

Samarkand

Samarkand

Samarkand

The crossroads of civilizations.

Stand beneath the monumental madrasas of Registan, visit the complex dedicated to Imam al-Bukhari, and discover a city where Silk Road trade, scholarship and artistic traditions converged.

Stand beneath the monumental madrasas of Registan, visit the complex dedicated to Imam al-Bukhari, and discover a city where Silk Road trade, scholarship and artistic traditions converged.

CHAPTER TWO

Bukhara

Bukhara

Bukhara

A city shaped by sacred learning.

Walk through Bukhara’s historic streets and madrasas, visit the Bahauddin Naqshband Complex and Poi Kalyan, and encounter a city rooted in centuries of Islamic scholarship and spiritual tradition.

Visitors walking among historic Islamic architecture in Uzbekistan
Hazrati Imam Complex in Tashkent at blue hour with illuminated Islamic architecture

CHAPTER THREE

Tashkent

Tashkent

Tashkent

A capital rooted in Islamic heritage.

Experience Uzbekistan’s modern capital while discovering its preserved Islamic manuscripts, historic religious sites, cultural institutions and contemporary life.

Samarkand → Bukhara → Tashkent

Samarkand → Bukhara → Tashkent

Samarkand → Bukhara → Tashkent

View the Full Itinerary

THE ITINERARY

THE ITINERARY

Four stages, thoughtfully paced across the journey.

Four stages, thoughtfully paced across the journey.

Eight days through the heart of Uzbekistan.

Eight days through the heart of Uzbekistan.

Eight days through the heart of Uzbekistan.

A thoughtfully paced journey through sacred sites, historic cities and living centres of culture—guided throughout by learning, reflection and shared experience.

A thoughtfully paced journey through sacred sites, historic cities and living centres of culture—guided throughout by learning, reflection and shared experience.

A thoughtfully paced journey through sacred sites, historic cities and living centres of culture—guided throughout by learning, reflection and shared experience.

01

01

SAMARKAND

November 1–3

November 1–3

Registan Square, Shakhi-Zinda, Imam al-Bukhari, Imam al-Maturidi, historic mosques, mausoleums and local cultural experiences.

Registan Square, Shakhi-Zinda, Imam al-Bukhari, Imam al-Maturidi, historic mosques, mausoleums and local cultural experiences.

02

02

THE ROAD TO BUKHARA

November 4

November 4

Travel through the historic Silk Road landscape, visiting caravanserais and sites connected to the spiritual tradition of the region.

Travel through the historic Silk Road landscape, visiting caravanserais and sites connected to the spiritual tradition of the region.

03

03

BUKHARA

November 5–6

November 5–6

Sacred shrines, the Bahauddin Naqshbandi Complex, Poi-Kalyan, the Ark Fortress, historic streets and an evening cultural experience.

Sacred shrines, the Bahauddin Naqshbandi Complex, Poi-Kalyan, the Ark Fortress, historic streets and an evening cultural experience.

04

04

TASHKENT

November 7–8

November 7–8

Khast Imam Complex, preserved Islamic manuscripts, the historic and modern capital, followed by departure.

Khast Imam Complex, preserved Islamic manuscripts, the historic and modern capital, followed by departure.

Travellers walking through a historic street in Uzbekistan

A route shaped by sacred sites, lived culture and the movement between cities.

FLIGHT INFORMATION

FLIGHT INFORMATION

Included with the

Full Package.

TURKISH AIRLINES

Turkish Airlines flight itinerary.

Turkish Airlines flight itinerary.

Turkish Airlines flight itinerary.

For those looking to travel with the group from Toronto

Included with the Full Package from Toronto.

For those looking to travel with the group from Toronto

OUTBOUND — OCTOBER 30–31, 2026

YYZ IST

Toronto · Istanbul

October 30, 2026

Departure: 9:10 PM · Arrival: 2:15 PM on October 31

IST SKD

Istanbul · Samarkand

October 31, 2026

Departure: 10:15 PM · Arrival: 4:40 AM on November 1

RETURN — NOVEMBER 8, 2026

TAS IST

Tashkent · Istanbul

November 8, 2026

Departure: 9:55 AM · Arrival: 1:20 PM

IST YYZ

Istanbul · Toronto

November 8, 2026

Departure: 3:20 PM · Arrival: 6:15 PM

OUTBOUND

October 30–November 1, 2026

YYZ → IST

Toronto to Istanbul

Oct. 30 · 9:10 PM → 2:15 PM on Oct. 31

IST → SKD

Istanbul to Samarkand

Oct. 31 · 10:15 PM → 4:40 AM on Nov. 1

RETURN

November 8, 2026

TAS → IST

Tashkent to Istanbul

9:55 AM → 1:20 PM

IST → YYZ

Istanbul to Toronto

3:20 PM → 6:15 PM

We welcome all international travellers to join us in Samarkand by selecting our Land Package

International travellers may join the group in Samarkand by selecting the Land Package.

PRICING & INCLUSIONS

PRICING & INCLUSIONS

Two ways to join the complete guided experience.

Two ways to join the complete guided experience.

Our Packages

Our Packages

Our Packages

Both packages include the complete guided experience through Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent.

Both packages include the complete guided experience through Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent.

Both packages include the complete guided experience through Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent.

LAND PACKAGE

CAD $2,950

CAD $2,950

per person, double occupancy

International airfare is not included.

RESERVE YOUR PLACE

RESERVE YOUR PLACE

FULL PACKAGE

CAD $5,250

CAD $5,250

per person, double occupancy

Includes Turkish Airlines economy airfare from Toronto to Samarkand, returning from Tashkent to Toronto.

RESERVE YOUR PLACE

RESERVE YOUR PLACE

BOTH PACKAGES INCLUDE

• 8 nights in four-star hotels

• Full-board meals

• English-speaking local guide

• Entrance fees

• Daily mineral water

• Private air-conditioned luxury bus

• Afrosiyob train from Bukhara to Tashkent

• Applicable taxes

Single occupancy: additional CAD $1,100

Single occupancy: additional CAD $1,100

Not included:

Tips, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa costs, minibar purchases and optional photo or video fees.

Tips, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa costs, minibar purchases and optional photo or video fees.

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CONTACT US

Still have a question about the journey?

Still have a question about the journey?

Still have a question about the journey?

Our team is available to help with registration, travel arrangements and questions about the Uzbekistan experience.

info@ristravel.com

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Registan Square in Samarkand, Uzbekistan

UZBEKISTAN · OCTOBER 30–NOVEMBER 8, 2026

Your journey through the heart of Islamic civilization begins here.

Your journey through the heart of Islamic civilization begins here.

Your journey through the heart of Islamic civilization begins here.

Travel with Mufti Hussain Kamani and Maulana Tariq Jamil through Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent.

Travel with Mufti Hussain Kamani and Maulana Tariq Jamil through Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent.

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