We Love —
- Discovering the majesty of Samarkand and immersing yourself in the rich history of the Silk Road, where every street and monument tells millennia-old stories.
- Being captivated by the architectural beauty of the sacred city of Bukhara, and exploring the hidden wonders of Khiva, with its impressive fortresses and palaces.
- Living a unique experience in Uzbekistan, a journey that combines cultural authenticity with exotic landscapes, creating memories that will last forever.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Your itinerary in brief —
Your 9 night tour:
- Day 1: Urgentch - Khiva
- Day 2: Khiva
- Day 3: Khiva - Bukhara
- Days 4 & 5: Bukhara
- Day 6: Bukhara - Shakhrisabz - Samarkand
- Day 7: Samarkand
- Day 8: Samarkand - Tashkent
- Day 9: Tashkent - Chimgan - Tashkent (without guide)
- Day 10: Tashkent - Departure
Please note that the order of activities may be changed without affecting the interest of the programme.
Your itinerary in detail —
Days 1-3
DAY 1: URGENCH - KHIVA
- Arrival in Urguench.
- Transfer to Khiva (some 21 miles from Urguench) and check into your hotel (available from 2 PM).
- Enjoy resting after your journey, or set off to explore this fascinating place...
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Breakfast included.
DAY 2: KHIVA
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Set off today on a walking tour of Ichan-Kala, accompanied by a local guide.
- The city is a veritable treasure trove of oriental architecture that seems to have stepped out of the tales of the 'Thousand and One Nights'.
- Of note is the Muhammad Aminkhana Madrasa, the largest madrasa in Central Asia, which is located in the old quarter of the city, surrounded by a fortress wall and converted into a state museum-historical and archaeological reserve.
- Observe the Kalta Minor ('shortened minaret') - a minaret located in front of the main façade of the Muhammad Amin Khan madrasa, standing 26 metres high, and marvel at the Friday Mosque with its 218 carved wooden columns.
- Be sure to see the Sayid Alaouddin mausoleum, noteworthy as one of Khiva's oldest monuments.
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Breakfast included.
DAY 3: KHIVA - BUKHARA
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before it's time for your transfer to the station for the next leg of the journey.
- Alight the train to Bukhara (departure 11.10 AM), where you will be comfortably ensconced.
- Arrive in Bukhara at approximately 6:28 PM.
- You'll be transferred to your hotel and the evening is free for you to enjoy at leisure.
Please note: this train does not run on Wednesdays and Sundays.
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Breakfast and picnic lunch included.
Days 4-6
DAY 4: BUKHARA
- Relish a tasty breakfast at the hotel before visiting Bukhara with a local guide.
- Contemplate the architectural beauty of the Lyabi-Hauz complex (dating back to the 16th-17th centuries) which, in the Middle Ages, was a commercial centre. It includes the Nodir Divan Begi madrasa, the Kukeldash madrasa (the largest in Bukhara, dating from the 16th century), and the famous Khoja Nasreda monument.
- Admire the Magoki-Attari mosque (9th century), or the Mokh mosque ( which translates as 'deep mosque'). It's considered to be one of the first mosques of pre-Islamic times.
- Enjoy a meander through the first passage of the Toki Sarrafon commercial dome where you can immerse yourself in the picturesque atmosphere of an ancient Oriental bazaar replete with exquisite silks, carpets and more.
Days 7-10
DAY 7: SAMARKAND
- After breakfast, set off to visit Samarkand, which is referred to as the pearl of the Orient.
- Visit Registan Square and note the madrasa bearing the name of Ulugbek, built in the 15th century
- The mausoleum of Gur-Emir is one of the must-see architectural monuments in Central Asia with its superb ribbed dome decorated with paper-maché.
- The 15th-century Bibi-Khanim Mosque has become Samarkand's main Friday mosque and is the largest in the East.
- Visit the picturesque oriental 'Siab' bazaar, where you can buy Samarkand's traditional cakes, oriental sweets, dried fruits, traditional souvenirs and works by local craftsmen.
- Enjoy a visit to the Shahi-Zinda complex (dating back to the 12th-15th centuries), which comprises 25 buildings - mausoleums, mosques, madrasas, and more...
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Breakfast included.
DAY 8: SAMARKAND - TASHKENT
- After a tasty breakfast, continue your tour today with a visit to the silk paper workshop, where you can take part in an introduction to the production of 'mulberry paper' or 'marble paper'.
- Enjoy a visit to the Ulughbek observatory which dates back to the 15th century, and was used for calculating the length of the celestial year.
- Visit the ancient Afrasiyab settlement site in Northern Samarkand - considered one of the world's greatest archaeological monuments. Archaeological finds, uncovered during the site's excavations, are exhibited in the Samarkand History Museum located in the eastern part of the site.
- At the end of the day, you'll be transferred to the train station and board the train to Tashkent.
- On arrival in Tashkent, you'll be transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Breakfast included.
DAY 9: TASHKENT - CHIMGAN - TASHKENT (UNGUIDED)
- After a hearty breakfast, depart for the Chimgan Mountains and contemplate beautiful landscapes en route.
- The Chimgan Mountains are located approximately 75 miles from Tashkent, in a region that's most conducive to feeling in harmony with nature.
- Return to Tashkent for the evening.
Overnight stay at your hotel.
Breakfast included.
DAY 10: TASHKENT - DEPARTURE
- Enjoy your last Uzbek breakfast before transferring to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) for your return flight.
- It's time to return home, after a wonderfully enriching journey of discovery.
Important information about your tour and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary. Important information about your train travel:
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
During your Uzbek adventure, you will stay in the following hotels (or similar):
Standard category:
- Khiva: Hotel Orient Star Khiva
- Bukhara: Sahid Zarafshan Hotel Bukhara
- Samarkand: Savitsky Plaza
- Tashkent: Mercure Tashkent
Superior category:
- Khiva: Hotel Orient Star Khiva
- Bukhara: Mercure Bukhara
- In Samarkand: Silk Road by Minyoun
- Tashkent: Hyatt Regency Tashkent
Hotels listed in the program; if unavailable, accommodation in hotels of a similar category.
Single rooms available at extra cost. Maximum room capacity is 2 adults or 2 adults + 1 child.
Your dining choices
This is a bed and breakfast stay. For your train journey from Khiva to Bukhara, a lunch box will be provided for you to enjoy in the train.
Your included excursions —
English-speaking local guide
Make the very most of your stay a glean the very best of local knowledge and insider information, accompanied by a local, English-speaking guide.
Your journey to Uzbekistan —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destinations —
Uzbekistan
Want to discover a country like no other? Look no further than Uzbekistan. It's a veritable crossroads of borders, civilisations, lifestyles and religions.
The ancient cities of Samarkand and Bukhara unveil a tapestry of breathtaking architecture, vibrant markets, and rich history. In Samarkand discover the majestic Registan Square, marvel at the intricate mosaics of the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Siab Bazaar. In Bukhara, explore the serene courtyards of the Kalyan Minaret and the enchanting Lyab-i Hauz, where time simply seems to stand still.
For the truly adventurous, an optional stop in Khiva offers a step back in time, with its well-preserved Itchan Kala, a UNESCO World Heritage site that captivates with its ancient walls and timeless beauty.
