Discover the full sweep of Uzbekistan’s Silk Road on a 10-day journey through Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Nurata, Aydarkul and Samarkand. The program combines UNESCO monuments, lively bazaars, desert landscapes, a yurt stay and efficient domestic connections for a complete first visit to the country.
Arrival in Tashkent, airport transfer, hotel check-in and time to rest. Welcome dinner with traditional Uzbek dishes.
Breakfast at the hotel. Explore the old city, including the Khast-Imam complex, Barak-Khan Madrasa and Chorsu Bazaar. See Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, Broadway and the city’s modern avenues. Ride the Tashkent Metro and visit several of its most beautiful decorated stations.
Breakfast at the hotel. Fly to Urgench and continue by private transfer to Khiva. Arrival in Khiva, hotel check-in and free time inside the walled old city. Climb a panoramic terrace for sunset views over the mud-brick skyline.
Breakfast at the hotel. Explore Ichan-Kala, including Ata-Darvaza, Kalta Minor, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa and Kunya-Ark. Visit Tash-Hauli Palace, Islam Khoja complex, Juma Mosque and Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. Climb a panoramic terrace for sunset views over the mud-brick skyline.
Breakfast at the hotel. Drive from Khiva to Bukhara across the Kyzylkum landscape, with comfort stops on the way. Arrival in Bukhara, hotel check-in and an evening walk around Lyabi-Hauz.
Breakfast at the hotel. Walk through the Po-i-Kalyan ensemble, trading domes, Magoki-Attori Mosque and Lyabi-Hauz. Visit the Ark Citadel and Bolo-Hauz Mosque. Enjoy free time and an evening atmosphere around Lyabi-Hauz.
Breakfast at the hotel. See the Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub and the local market. Meet local artisans in embroidery, miniature painting, metalwork and carpet workshops. Drive to Nurata through desert and steppe landscapes. Visit the Chashma spring, ancient fortress ruins and the local mosque complex. Continue to a yurt camp near Aydarkul, settle in and enjoy a traditional dinner. Take a short camel ride and watch the sunset over the desert.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit Aydarkul Lake for a shoreline walk, seasonal swimming and a picnic-style lunch. Continue by road to Samarkand and check in at the hotel. Visit Registan Square and its three monumental madrasas.
Breakfast at the hotel. Discover Gur-e-Amir, the mausoleum of Amir Timur and the Timurid dynasty. Walk through the blue-tiled necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda. Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque and browse the colourful Siab Bazaar. Visit Konigil village for a demonstration of traditional Samarkand paper-making.
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport or railway station for departure.
| Group size | Price per person |
| 1 traveler | $1,190 |
| 2–3 travelers | $1,090 |
| 4–6 travelers | $990 |
| 7+ travelers | $900 |
Airport and railway station transfers;
Accommodation with breakfast in twin/double rooms;
Private air-conditioned transport according to the itinerary;
English-, French- or Russian-speaking local guides;
Entrance fees to listed monuments and museums;
Domestic train or flight segments specifically listed in the itinerary;
Meals and activities specifically mentioned in the program;
24/7 local assistance during the tour.
International flights;
Visa fees and travel insurance;
Lunches and dinners not listed in the itinerary;
Personal expenses, minibar and laundry;
Early check-in or late check-out;
Camera fees where charged separately;
Tips for guides and drivers;
Optional activities and room upgrades.
| City / Area | Nights | Planned hotel or equivalent |
| Tashkent | 2 | Selected 3-star city hotel |
| Khiva | 2 | Hotel inside or near Ichan-Kala |
| Bukhara | 2 | Traditional boutique hotel in the old city |
| Aydarkul Lake | 1 | Traditional yurt camp near the lake |
| Samarkand | 2 | Boutique hotel near the historic centre |
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