Central Asia has been hailed as a prime tourist destination for 2020 and Uzbekistan, bursting with old-world charm and historical wonders, is the crowning jewel of this underrated region. Somewhere between the grand palaces of Khiva, the regal turquoise-domed tombs of Samarkand and the imposing fortresses and madrassahs sprinkled throughout Bukhara’s exotic dusty streets, Uzbekistan is sure to reward each curious and open-minded traveler who visits this endearing land.
The Uzbekistan Relaxed Group Tour 2023-2024 allows you to experience the very best of Uzbekistan at a laid-back pace that will not leave you feeling tired, rushed or overwhelmed. This tour doesn’t compromise on content, taking you through the cities of Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Gijduvan and Samarkand and introducing you to the greatest sites in each region. Yet it also provides plenty of time for relaxation and personal exploration, giving you the benefits of both a guided group tour and the flexibility to choose which sites to focus on in each city.
Tour itinerary:
Arrival in Tashkent. You will be met by an Advantour driver and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel at noon. Free time during the day.
Overnight in Tashkent hotel.
Places for self-visit in Tashkent:
Alay Bazaar
Amir Temur Museum
History Museum
Alisher Navoiy State Opera and Ballet Theatre
Minor Mosque
Overnight in Tashkent hotel.
Places for self-visit in Tashkent:
Alay Bazaar
Amir Temur Museum
History Museum
Alisher Navoiy State Opera and Ballet Theatre
Minor Mosque
At 11:00 start a guided sightseeing tour in the capital of Uzbekistan, the largest city in Central Asia. You will start by exploring the Old City. Visit Khast-Imam Complex, where the world-famous Quran, the holy book that belonged to Caliph Uthman, has been preserved. The complex consists of Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Continue to Chorsu Bazaar. Ride the Tashkent Metro to the city center and stroll around Amir Timur Square and Independence Square before visiting the Applied Arts Museum.
Transfer to the domestic airport for an evening flight to Urgench departing at 19:00 (1093km, 2hrs,20min). Arrive in Urgench at 21:20 and transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30km, 35min).
Overnight in Khiva hotel.
Duration of Tashkent sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Transfer to the domestic airport for an evening flight to Urgench departing at 19:00 (1093km, 2hrs,20min). Arrive in Urgench at 21:20 and transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30km, 35min).
Overnight in Khiva hotel.
Duration of Tashkent sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Breakfast. Start the sightseeing tour at 10:00. Today you will visit Ichan-Kala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The tour features visits to Mukhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta Minor, Juma Mosque, Tosh-Khovli Palace and Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. Climb the Islom Khodja Minaret, the highest minaret in Uzbekistan. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Old Khiva in Kunya-Ark. Free time in the afternoon.
Overnight in Khiva hotel.
Duration of Khiva sightseeing tour: app. 6 hours
Overnight in Khiva hotel.
Duration of Khiva sightseeing tour: app. 6 hours
Breakfast. Free time. At 13:40 transfer to Urgench train station. The train departs for Bukhara at 14:40; with arrival scheduled for 20:35. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Bukhara hotel.
After breakfast begin a walking tour in Bukhara. Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums. Dinner and National show at Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah.
Overnight in Bukhara hotel.
Duration of Bukhara sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Overnight in Bukhara hotel.
Duration of Bukhara sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
At 11:00 depart Bukhara and drive to Gijduvan village (~1 hour), where you will have a masterclass and lunch in the Gijduvan pottery workshop.
Gijduvan ceramics are distinguished by their unique features and recognizable all over Uzbekistan. The ceramics school has deep roots - the skills have been passed from father to son for generations. Today Gijduvan is home to sixth- generation potters from the Narzullayevs family, who brought the Gijduvan ceramics school to worldwide fame.
Return to Bukhara in the afternoon. Free time. Overnight in the hotel.
Places for self-visit in Bukhara:
Medieval Baths;
Chor-Bakr Necropolis;
Naqshbandi Memorial Complex.
Gijduvan ceramics are distinguished by their unique features and recognizable all over Uzbekistan. The ceramics school has deep roots - the skills have been passed from father to son for generations. Today Gijduvan is home to sixth- generation potters from the Narzullayevs family, who brought the Gijduvan ceramics school to worldwide fame.
Return to Bukhara in the afternoon. Free time. Overnight in the hotel.
Places for self-visit in Bukhara:
Medieval Baths;
Chor-Bakr Necropolis;
Naqshbandi Memorial Complex.
Breakfast. Meet your guide and driver at the hotel. Explore the vicinities of Bukhara. Visit Sitorai-Mokhikhosa, the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir and a unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. At 14:50 transfer to the Bukhara train station, where the Afrosiyob fast train
departs for Samarkand at 15:50. Scheduled arrival is at 17:25. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Samarkand.
departs for Samarkand at 15:50. Scheduled arrival is at 17:25. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Samarkand.Meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby to start the Samarkand city tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur Emir Mausoleum, the authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Free time in the evening.
Overnight at the Samarkand hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Overnight at the Samarkand hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Breakfast. Check out of the hotel at noon. Free time till the transfer to Samarkand train station at 16:30, where the fast-speed Afrosiyob train departs to Tashkent at 17:30 (300 km). Scheduled arrival time is 19:40. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel in Tashkent. Overnight at the Tashkent hotel.
Places for self-visit in Samarkand:
Meros Paper Mill
Afrasiab Museum
Mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari
Tomb of St. Daniel
Places for self-visit in Samarkand:
Meros Paper Mill
Afrasiab Museum
Mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari
Tomb of St. Daniel
Hotel check-out by noon.
Free time till transfer to Tashkent International Airport. End of Uzbekistan Relaxed Group Tour.
Free time till transfer to Tashkent International Airport. End of Uzbekistan Relaxed Group Tour.
- All transfers (1-2 pax by sedan; 3-7 pax by minivan; 8-14 pax by 30-seat bus);
- 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-Urgench flight;
- Economy class ticket for Khiva-Bukhara, Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent trains;
- If more than 8 persons on the tour, a tour leader to accompany the travellers;
- Lunch and masterclass in Gijduvan and dinner show in Bukhara.
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour (unless more than 8 persons on the tour);
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Visa support for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Travel insurance.
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US$ 1,280
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US$ 1,280
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US$ 1,280
Single supplement: US$ 260
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100% guaranteed departures – even if there is only 1 traveler.
10% early bird discount for 2024 group tour.
Group size: 1-16 persons
Please note that itinerary and prices are subject to change due to airline and train schedule changes, currency fluctuations and other unforeseeable events.
We strongly recommend NOT to purchase airline tickets for 2024 tours without discussing it with your travel consultant.
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Uzbekistan Relaxed Group Tour Reviews
Author: Nadia | Rating: 505 June 2023
We had a wonderful time in Usbekistan. Very very friendly people we have met everywhere. Beautiful buildings, rich in history, fantastic guides, interesting culture... It was the perfect journey.
At first, 1hour drive to a pottery (in Bukhara) where they show you approx 15 Min how their workshop works is a bit strange, but the atmosphere was so lovely and the mosque we visited later made up for the drive. So nothing to report there.
Guides and drivers have been so friendly and enjoyable and the two British people in our group did just match perfectly. We had a great time, or at least I had :-)
Visited May 2023
Visited May 2023
Author: Margaret T. | Rating: 525 October 2021
The tour was very well organized. There was always the Advantour representative at every stop. Both drivers and guides were extremely knowledgeable and approachable. The cities we visited were amazing. The people we met were very friendly and the food great. We will use Advantour again if we need a guided tour in Central Asia.
Visited October 2021
Visited October 2021
