
Uzbekistan Silk Road Highlights
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Start in Tashkent and end in Tashkent on a 10–day journey through Uzbekistan. You’ll explore Tashkent from the Old City and Chorsu Bazaar to the metro, before flying to Khiva to wander UNESCO–listed Ichan–Kala’s minarets and madrasahs. Cross the Kyzylkum Desert to Bukhara for trading domes, the Kalyan ensemble and the Ark, with time to delve into palaces and Sufi heritage. Continue via Gijduvan’s pottery workshops to Samarkand – expect Registan, Shakhi–Zinda, Gur Emir and Ulugbek’s observatory, plus a side trip to Shakhrisabz. Return by high–speed train, with Afrasiab Museum and Konigil papermaking rounding things off.
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Duration
10 daysHotel Rating
Comfort (3-4 star) or Premium (4-5 star) accommodationStarts
TashkentEnds
TashkentMinimum Age
No minimum ageMaximum Age
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Tours have upper age limits for several reasons, such as but not limited to: tour pace, activity level, and accommodation standards. If you fall outside of this age limit, we do have lots of other tours in Uzbekistan that are suitable for all ages!
Arrival Transfer
YesDeparture Transfer
YesTour Guide
Services of a professional English-speaking tour guideCountry
UzbekistanMeals Included
Breakfast: 9, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1Tour Style
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Min 2 / Max Private Tour
Min 2 / Max Private Tour
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Private Tours
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Private Tours
Private Tours
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
Partially Guided
Partially Guided
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour pace
Medium
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical rating
Easy
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
These ratings are a general guide and may vary from tour to tour.
Tour Guide
Services of a professional English-speaking tour guideGroup Size
Min 2 / Max Private TourRange
Private Tours
On this tour, you won't be joined by other travellers, and will just be travelling with your booking party. Some transportation & sightseeing may be shared, check the Inclusions for more information.
Guiding Style
Partially Guided
This tour includes scheduled sightseeing with expert guides in key destinations as per the Inclusions, as well as transportation (either with a driver or public transport), plus of course your accommodation. There is no single tour guide or tour leader throughout the trip. You’ll have support where it counts, and more freedom in between. Our cruise tours also fall into this category where you will be looked after by a crew. For more information, check the Inclusions of this tour.
Tour Pace
Medium
A balanced pace, with a mix of free time and visits to multiple locations, allowing for both relaxation and exploration. Generally doesn't visit more than one or two destinations per day.
Physical Rating
Easy
A moderate amount of walking is required during sightseeing, with some free time, offering a balance between activity and relaxation. As a general rule, you should be able to walk 2-kilometres without stopping.
Trip Type
Private ToursPassengers
€6,128.00
€1,838.00
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Day 1 - Exploring Tashkent

On arrival in Tashkent, we meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Check in from 14:00. The tour begins with an introductory tour of the capital – pausing at the Courage Monument commemorating the 1966 earthquake – before heading into the Old City to visit the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi and pass through the Khast–Imam Complex.
View the exterior of the Islamic Civilization Center and stroll the newly developed Zarkaynar Street. You continue to the lively Chorsu Bazaar and a local pottery gallery, then ride the beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro to the modern city centre. You have free time for lunch on Taras Shevchenko Street. In the afternoon, visit the State Museum of Applied Arts, admire the elegant façade of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, and end the day at Amir Timur Square.
Day 2 - Fly to Urgench & Transfer to Khiva

Early this morning, transfer to the airport for your included domestic flight to Urgench, then continue by road to Khiva – around 30 km away – and check in at the hotel.
Set out on a guided walking tour of Ichan–Kala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, taking in Mukhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta Minor, Kunya–Ark, Juma Mosque, Toshkhovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum and the Minaret of Islom Khodja. You have the afternoon free to explore at your own pace or relax at the hotel.
Please note: The included dinner tonight is with a local family, and may take place on a different night.
Day 3 - Journey to Bukhara

Depart Khiva and drive across the Kyzylkum Desert towards Bukhara – following a stretch of the ancient Silk Road through Central Asia’s vast landscapes. En route, you stop to enjoy views of the Amu Darya River and the surrounding desert scenery. You arrive in Bukhara in the late afternoon, check in at the hotel and you can rest after the journey.
Day 4 - Exploring Bukhara

Spend a full day on foot in Bukhara’s atmospheric Old City – one of the Silk Road’s most important historic centres. Begin at the Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, continue to Magoki–Attori Mosque and Chor–Minor Madrasah, and walk through the old trading domes before visiting the Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri–Arab Madrasah. You then take in the Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, the Ark Fortress, Bolo–Khauz Mosque, and the mausoleums of Ismail Samani and Chashma–Ayub.
Day 5 - Bukhara Sightseeing & Leisure
Start with the House Museum of Fayzulla Khodjaev – an evocative historic residence offering insight into the lifestyle and architecture of old Bukhara. Continue to the Bakhoutdin Naqshbandi Mausoleum, an important spiritual site, then visit Sitorai Mokhi–Khosa, the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, where Oriental and Russian influences combine. You have the afternoon free for leisure or independent exploration.
Day 6 - Traditional Crafts in Gijduvan & Drive to Samarkand

This morning, you leave Bukhara for Gijduvan, renowned for traditional ceramics. At the pottery centre, explore workshops and learn about ceramic and embroidery techniques, visit the museum showcasing works from five generations, and browse the gallery of handmade pieces. Depending on availability, you join demonstrations or master classes in pottery, embroidery or traditional Gijduvan bread–making. Lunch is served in traditional Uzbek style and may include a cooking demonstration.
In the afternoon, continue to Samarkand, check in at the hotel and you have the evening at leisure.
Day 7 - Exploring Samarkand

With your guide and driver, embark on a full day discovering Samarkand – visiting the spectacular Registan Square, the remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque and the colourful Siyob Bazaar. You continue to Ulugbek Observatory, once among the medieval world’s most advanced astronomical centres, then explore the exquisitely tiled Shakhi–Zinda Necropolis and visit Gur Emir Mausoleum, the resting place of Tamerlane.
Day 8 - Shakhrisabz Day Trip
Depart Samarkand on a day trip to Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Tamerlane and a city rich in history. On arrival you take a short tour, visiting the Mausoleum of Jakhongir within the Dor–us Saodat Memorial Complex, seeing the remains of the grand Ak–Saray Palace, and exploring the Dor–ut Tilavat Ensemble, including Kok–Gumbaz Mosque and the burial vault of Tamerlane’s father. Return to Samarkand in the afternoon.
Day 9 - Samarkand Sightseeing & Return to Tashkent

Check out of the hotel by noon, then continue sightseeing in Samarkand. You visit the Afrasiab Museum – presenting the city’s ancient history – and the Tomb of Saint Daniel, before driving to Konigil village to learn about traditional Samarkand paper–making from mulberry bark.
After the tour you have free time with the vehicle and driver at your disposal. Later in the afternoon, transfer to the railway station to board the high–speed Afrosiyob train to Tashkent, and on arrival transfer to your hotel.
Day 10 - Tashkent

Check out of the hotel by noon. You have free time until your transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your departure flight.
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