Explore historical cities with rich culture, national cuisine and the hospitable people of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent. Appreciate the contrasting desert and mountain landscapes that characterize this fascinating region. This exclusive journey to the heart of Central Asia takes us back across the centuries but also reveals a modern day Uzbekistan.
Highlights from the Uzbekistan Silk Road Adventure Tour include:
Tashkent – a captivating city a rich tapestry of history, culture, and modernity. Experience the warm hospitality of the Uzbek people, known for their friendliness and willingness to share their culture with visitors.
Khiva – a remarkable destination known for its well-preserved ancient architecture and rich history. Explore narrow winding streets, vibrant markets, and stunning examples of Islamic architecture.
Bukhara – UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old City, with its fascinating blend of history, architecture, and cultural traditions, makes it a captivating destination for travelers seeking an authentic Silk Road experience.
Samarkand – is a mesmerizing tourist city known for its stunning architecture, rich history, and significance along the ancient Silk Road. Explore the Silk Road’s cultural and architectural heritage, the intricate tilework, majestic domes, and towering minarets.
Detailed Tour Information about the Uzbekistan Silk Road Adventure Tour
Start/Finish point: Tashkent
Duration of the tour: 8 days/ 7 nights
Service Level: Standard
Best season: From the mid of March till mid June & from the mid August till mid November
Itinerary: Tashkent – Khiva – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent
Day 1. Arrival in Tashkent
- Arrival in Tashkent. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Breakfast at hotel. Normal check-in time is at 14:00 pm, so you can leave your luggage with the hotel reception and go out to explore Tashkent – the capital of Uzbekistan. Check-in at the hotel after the sightseeing program.
- Sightseeing tour in Tashkent: Visit the Old City part of Tashkent with the Khast-Imam Complex where the world-famous and authentic Quran of the 8th century has been preserved. This Complex offers us a visit to the Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, the Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari.
- Visit Chorsu Bazar and the metro of Tashkent.
- Break for Lunch
- Visit the city center with Amir Temur Square, Independence Square, and Applied Arts Museum.
- Free time. Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 2. Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva
- Morning flight to Urgench departing at 7:00 am (1093 km, 1 h 30 min).
- Arrival in Urgench at 8:30. Transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min).
- Khiva sightseeing tour: Visit Ichan-Qala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Fortress offers us a visit to Kunya-Ark, Sayeed Alauddin Mausoleum, Arab-Mukhamadkhan Madrasah, Oq-Masjid Mosque, Madrasah of Hodjan Berdi-biya, Shirgazikhan Madrasah, Abdullakhan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Allakulikhan Madrasah, Tosh-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, Minaret of Islom-Khoja.
- Free time. Overnight in Khiva.
Day 3. Khiva – Bukhara
- Breakfast.
- Drive to Bukhara through Kizil Kum desert (475 km, 6-7 hours).
- Note: The transfer can be changed by train and takes the same hours as the car transfer.
- Arrival at Bukhara and hotel accommodation.
- Time to freshen up and enjoy the old parts of Bukhara.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 4. Bukhara
- Breakfast at hotel
- Bukhara Sightseeing Tour: Visit to Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Then visit to Bolo-Khauz Mosque and Ark Fortress.
- Break for lunch.
- Continuation of exploring of Lyabi Khauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, trade domes, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah.
- Free time to enjoy the monuments on your own.
- In the evening, you will enjoy a delicious dinner at the Nadir Divan-Begi madrasah with a national show.
- Overnight in Bukhara
Day 5. Bukhara – Samarkand
- Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
- Start the sightseeing program in the surrounding monuments of Bukhara. Visit to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – a summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir and unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture, then to the Mausoleum of Bakhauddin Naqshbandi.
- Break for lunch.
- 14:45 – Afternoon transfer to the train station for the train to Samarkand (470 km, 5 hours)
- Arrive in Samarkand and check in at the hotel.
- Free time to enjoy the wonders of Samarkand on your own.
- Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 6. Samarkand
- Breakfast at hotel
- 9:00 – Start Samarkand Sightseeing Tour to Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar and dazzling Registan Square.
- Break for lunch
- Continue your visit to Ulugbek Observatory, Afrasiab Museum, and Gur Emir Mausoleum.
Day 7. Samarkand – Tashkent
- Breakfast at the hotel & check-out,
- Free time till the departure of the train.
- 16:30 – Transfer to the railway station to take the high-speed Afrosiyob train departing at 17:30 (300 km, 2 hours)
- 19:40 – Arrival in Tashkent.
- Pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
Day 8. Tashkent – Departure
- Hotel check out.
- Transfer to the airport.
- End of Uzbekistan Group Tour.
Price of Ultimate Silk Road Adventure Tour:
| Number of people | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4-12 | 13-16 |
| Price per person in USD | 1740 | 1155 | 1110 | 1000 | 900 |
| Included | Not included |
| – Meeting and seeing off at the local airports – 3-star hotel accommodation on the base of double or twin rooms + breakfast in big cities – All necessary transfers according to the program – Sightseeing programs according to the itinerary – Entrance fees to museums and monuments on excursion days – English Speaking guides in the cities – English-speaking escort guide from more than 8-people in the group – Flight and train tickets according to the program. |
– The cost and fees of international tickets – Early check-in and late check-out of the hotel – Single-room supplement – Cost of the right to photos or films in monuments and museums – Costs linked to a change of program due to your initiative – Meals: lunch and dinners – Personal expenses in the cities (laundry, medical services, insurance, etc.) – Any other service not listed among those included. |
Price upon request: Email or WhatsApp
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