
This extended Uzbekistan group tour showcases the history, architecture, and culture of Uzbekistan’s evocative Silk Road cities, including three UNESCO World Heritage sites. Follow in the footsteps of caravans as you journey to the fabled trading hub of Samarkand; explore Itchan-Kala, a maze of Islamic architecture within the walls of the old Khiva oasis; visit mosques and madrassahs in the 2,000-year-old city of Bukhara; and experience the blend of old and new in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent. Go further to explore some of Uzbekistan’s more remote destinations including Nukus, home of the renowned Savitsky art collection, the archaeological monuments of ancient Khorezm, the pilgrimage site of Nurata, and a yurt camp in the Kyzylkum Desert.
Tour itinerary:
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
*Due to renovations at Savitsky Museum, the archeological and applied arts exhibitions remain closed indefinitely.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5 hours
Meals: dinner
*depending on road condition (some parts of the road are currently being renovated)
As the cafés and restaurants on the way are basic and offer limited menus, you may wish to take a packed lunch on this trip (your hotel or guide can help you arrange this the day before).
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Meals: dinner
Meals: picnic lunch
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Meals: dinner
- Transportation throughout the tour, including airport/train station pick ups and drop offs;
- Accommodation based on sharing of double/twin room; breakfasts included;
- Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class ticket for Tashkent-Nukus flight;
- Economy class ticket for Samarkand-Tashkent trains;
- If more than 8 persons on the tour, a tour leader to accompany the travellers;
- Masterclass and dinner in Khiva, puppet show in Bukhara and farewell dinner in Tashkent.
- Tour leader for the whole duration of the tour (unless there are 8 or more travellers);
- Full board (lunches and dinners, unless otherwise stated);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour.
Accommodation:
Tashkent - 2 nights |
Ateca, Navruz or similar |
Nukus - 1 night |
Jipek Joli or similar |
Khiva - 2 nights |
Erkin Palace, Orient Star or similar |
Bukhara - 3 nights |
As-Salom, Minzifa Boutique, K.Komil or similar |
Aydarkul - 1 night |
Safari Yurt Camp, Aidar Yurt Camp (in a shared yurt) |
Samarkand - 2 nights |
Gur Emir Palace, Jakhongir Premium, Asia or similar |