Begin an unforgettable journey through Uzbekistan with our 8-day Uzbekistan Classic Tour. Start in Tashkent, the bustling capital, where you'll visit the Khast-Imam Complex and the vibrant Chorsu Bazaar. Fly to Urgench and explore the ancient Ichan-Kala Fortress in Khiva, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Travel through the Kyzylkum Desert to reach the historic city of Bukhara, where you'll see the Ark Fortress and Kalyan Minaret. In Samarkand, marvel at the stunning Registan Square, the Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, and the Gur Emir Mausoleum. Part of our Uzbekistan cultural tours, this itinerary offers a rich blend of history, culture, and breathtaking architecture in Uzbekistan's most iconic cities.
Tour itinerary:
Arrive in Tashkent. You will be met by Advantour driver and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel at 14:00. Your tour will start with meeting your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia.
Begin at the Courage Monument, which commemorates the 1966 earthquake and honours the resilience of the people of Tashkent, before continuing to the historic Old City. Visit the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi, walk past the Khast-Imam Complex, view the exterior of the Islamic Civilization Center, and stroll along the newly developed Zarkaynar Street. Next, explore Chorsu Bazaar and a local pottery gallery, then ride the beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro to the modern city centre. Enjoy free time for lunch on Taras Shevchenko Street, known for its lively dining scene, then continue to the State Museum of Applied Arts and admire the elegant facade of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, concluding the tour at Amir Timur Square, where your captivating Tashkent City Tour comes to an end.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Begin at the Courage Monument, which commemorates the 1966 earthquake and honours the resilience of the people of Tashkent, before continuing to the historic Old City. Visit the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi, walk past the Khast-Imam Complex, view the exterior of the Islamic Civilization Center, and stroll along the newly developed Zarkaynar Street. Next, explore Chorsu Bazaar and a local pottery gallery, then ride the beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro to the modern city centre. Enjoy free time for lunch on Taras Shevchenko Street, known for its lively dining scene, then continue to the State Museum of Applied Arts and admire the elegant facade of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, concluding the tour at Amir Timur Square, where your captivating Tashkent City Tour comes to an end.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Early morning transfer to local airport for flight to Urgench (1093 km, 1 h. 40 min.). Arrival in Urgench, transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min.). Later proceed for guided walking sightseeing tour. Spend a day in UNESCO World Heritage site Ichan-Kala Fortress. Visit Mukhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta Minor, Kunya-Ark, Juma Mosque, Toshkhovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, Minaret of Islom Khodja. Free time in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5 hours
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5 hours
In the morning depart Khiva and drive to Bukhara (480 km, 7-8 h.*). The Silk Road once routed through Bukhara and Khiva ran through the Kyzylkum Desert, as the present road does nowadays**. Stop en-route to enjoy views of Amudarya River and the desert. Arrive in Bukhara late in the afternoon, check in to the hotel. Time for rest and overnight at the hotel.
*we advise preparing lunch-boxes for this trip.
**some parts of the road are presently being renovated.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
*we advise preparing lunch-boxes for this trip.
**some parts of the road are presently being renovated.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Enjoy a walking sightseeing tour with a guide in Old City. Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Check-out till noon. Start the second day with a visit to Sitorai-Mokhikhosa – summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to Bakhoutdin Naqshbandi Mausoleum and House Museum of Fayzulla Khodjaev. After lunch depart Bukhara and drive to Samarkand (280 km, 4 h.*). Stop on the way at Rabati-Malik Caravanserai. Continue driving to Samarkand. Arrive in Samarkand, check in to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
*The drive on vans and buses is on average an hour longer.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
*The drive on vans and buses is on average an hour longer.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Meet your guide and driver at hotel lobby to start city tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur Emir Mausoleum – authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Continue sightseeing: visit Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Enjoy free time with car and driver at your disposal after sightseeing tour. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Price includes:
- All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan standard type car; 3-4 pax by van type car;
- Accommodation with breakfast: standard double/twin room for Standard, Comfort and Premium options;
- Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides;
- One dinner with a local family during the tour;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class ticket for Standard and Comfort options and business for Premium option for flight Tashkent-Urgench.
Price doesn't include:
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Visa support for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- Supplement for sedan comfort type car – 700USD total;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Travel insurance;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated.
Prices, per person
Prices are for 2026 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
Accommodation
Standard:
ATECA Hotel Suites / Inspira-S / Milan / Aster Hotel Group / Europe / Praga / Navruz
Comfort:
Swissôtel / Holiday Inn Tashkent City / Hampton by Hilton / Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace / Crowne Plaza Tashkent / Courtyard by Marriot / Wyndham Tashkent
Premium:
Hilton Tashkent City / Hyatt Regency
ATECA Hotel Suites / Inspira-S / Milan / Aster Hotel Group / Europe / Praga / Navruz
Comfort:
Swissôtel / Holiday Inn Tashkent City / Hampton by Hilton / Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace / Crowne Plaza Tashkent / Courtyard by Marriot / Wyndham Tashkent
Premium:
Hilton Tashkent City / Hyatt Regency
Standard:
Zarafshan Boutique / Kamil Palace / Annex / Grand Vizir / Isak Hoja / Muso Tura / Bibixojar / Polvon Qori / Bankir / New Star Boutique / Asia Khiva / Orient Star
Comfort:
Zarafshan Boutique / Kamil Palace / Annex / Grand Vizir / Isak Hoja / Muso Tura / Bibixojar / Polvon Qori / Bankir / New Star Boutique / Asia Khiva / Orient Star
Premium:
Farovon
Zarafshan Boutique / Kamil Palace / Annex / Grand Vizir / Isak Hoja / Muso Tura / Bibixojar / Polvon Qori / Bankir / New Star Boutique / Asia Khiva / Orient Star
Comfort:
Zarafshan Boutique / Kamil Palace / Annex / Grand Vizir / Isak Hoja / Muso Tura / Bibixojar / Polvon Qori / Bankir / New Star Boutique / Asia Khiva / Orient Star
Premium:
Farovon
Standard:
Minzifa / Marhaba Boutique / Duston Boutique / Meros Boutique / Al-Hayat / Labi Rud Boutique / Komil Boutique / Bibikhanum / Istat Boutique
Comfort:
Paradise Plaza Luxury / Mehrob / Asia Bukhara / Omar Khayam / Minorai-Kalon / Emerald
Premium:
Wyndham Bukhara / Mercure Old Town Bukhara / Shahriston
Minzifa / Marhaba Boutique / Duston Boutique / Meros Boutique / Al-Hayat / Labi Rud Boutique / Komil Boutique / Bibikhanum / Istat Boutique
Comfort:
Paradise Plaza Luxury / Mehrob / Asia Bukhara / Omar Khayam / Minorai-Kalon / Emerald
Premium:
Wyndham Bukhara / Mercure Old Town Bukhara / Shahriston
Standard:
Wellfort / Astoria Plaza / Shohjahon Palace Hotel & Spa / Bibikhanum / Ko’k Saroy Plaza / Silk Road Empire / Golden Samarkand / Samaria Hotel and Spa
Comfort:
Ametist Hotel Complex / Royal / Astoria Plaza / DiliMah Premium Luxury / Golden Samarkand / Emirhan
Premium:
Hilton Samarkand Regency / Mövenpick / Zarafshon Parkside / Kohinur Plaza / Kosh Havuz Boutique / Hilton Garden Inn
Wellfort / Astoria Plaza / Shohjahon Palace Hotel & Spa / Bibikhanum / Ko’k Saroy Plaza / Silk Road Empire / Golden Samarkand / Samaria Hotel and Spa
Comfort:
Ametist Hotel Complex / Royal / Astoria Plaza / DiliMah Premium Luxury / Golden Samarkand / Emirhan
Premium:
Hilton Samarkand Regency / Mövenpick / Zarafshon Parkside / Kohinur Plaza / Kosh Havuz Boutique / Hilton Garden Inn
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Uzbekistan Tour from Tashkent to Samarkand Reviews
Author: Raj | Rating: 5Visited: April 2025
Very good trip organized professionally with no surprises. Our guide was very good and made it a pleasure.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Author: Rabindra Malhotra | Rating: 5Visited: April 2025
The hotels were very good and clean. Our tour guide was really exceptional and made our tour very enjoyable. One of the buses was tight with space for luggage but had adequate seats. Overall had an excellent and very comfortable tour.
Thank you.
Thank you.
