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Multi-day journey · 8 days

Classic Silk Road: 8-Day Small-Group Tour of Uzbekistan

Route: Tashkent · Samarkand · Bukhara · Khiva · Tashkent

  • Tashkent
  • Samarkand
  • Bukhara
  • Khiva
Duration
8 days
Tour type
Group
Starts
Tashkent
Runs
Fixed dates · Saturdays

Departure dates

Price per personPrice on request

2027

  • 13 – 20 MarSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 10 – 17 AprSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 24 Apr – 1 MaySat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 8 – 15 MaySat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 22 – 29 MaySat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 12 – 19 JunSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 26 Jun – 3 JulSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 10 – 17 JulSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 14 – 21 AugSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 11 – 18 SeptSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 25 Sept – 2 OctSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 9 – 16 OctSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 23 – 30 OctSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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  • 13 – 20 NovSat → Sat · 12 seats free
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Overview

Discover Uzbekistan’s legendary Silk Road in an 8-day journey through its most iconic cities.

This 8-day Silk Road expedition offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and authentic experiences. Explore UNESCO heritage sites, interact with local artisans, taste traditional Uzbek cuisine, and enjoy comfortable accommodations in 3–4 star hotels. Local guides are provided in each city and adapt to guests’ language preference. Travel in comfort with group transfers and professional guidance throughout the journey.

Highlights

  • Explore Samarkand's Registan Square and historic mosques with a local guide
  • Visit Bukhara's Ark Fortress and Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble with a local guide
  • Discover Khiva's Ichan-Kala UNESCO site with a local guide
  • Experience authentic Uzbek culture, cuisine, and crafts
  • Travel in comfort with group transfers and professional guides

Itinerary

8 days · Tashkent · Samarkand · Bukhara · Khiva · Tashkent

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  1. Day 1Tashkent
    • Arrival at Tashkent International Airport or hotel
    • Meet and greet with local guide
    • Orientation tour of Tashkent: Khast Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Square
    • Welcome dinner featuring traditional Uzbek cuisine

    Overnight stay in a 3-star boutique hotel*

  2. Day 2Tashkent to Samarkand
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • High-speed train from Tashkent to Samarkand (~2 hours)
    • Arrival and check-in at 3-star boutique hotel*
    • Orientation tour of Samarkand: Registan Square, Ulugbek Observatory, Siab Bazaar
    • Free evening to explore local cafés or relax

    Overnight in Samarkand

  3. Day 3Samarkand
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Full-day sightseeing: Registan Ensemble, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
    • Optional cultural workshop: pottery, calligraphy, or silk-making
    • Dinner at a local restaurant

    Overnight in Samarkand

  4. Day 4Samarkand to Bukhara
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Morning exploration or free time in Samarkand
    • Transfer or train to Bukhara (~4 hours)
    • Arrival and check-in at 3-star boutique hotel*
    • Evening stroll around Lyabi-Hauz complex
    • Dinner at a local restaurant

    Overnight in Bukhara

  5. Day 5Bukhara
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Full-day sightseeing: Ark Fortress, Bolo-Hauz Mosque, Trade Domes, Samanid Mausoleum
    • Optional visit to artisan workshops or bazaars
    • Free time for shopping and photography
    • Optional evening traditional music/dance performance

    Overnight stay in Bukhara

  6. Day 6Bukhara to Khiva
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer or train to Khiva (~6–7 hours) with scenic stops
    • Arrival and check-in at 3-star boutique hotel*
    • Orientation tour of Ichan-Kala (UNESCO World Heritage site) and Kunya-Ark
    • Dinner at a local restaurant

    Overnight in Khiva

  7. Day 7Khiva to Tashkent (Extended & Relaxed)
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Morning sightseeing or free time in Khiva (last chance to shop or explore)
    • Transfer to Urgench Airport for flight to Tashkent
    • Arrival in Tashkent, check-in at 3-star boutique hotel*
    • Evening free for optional walking tour, dinner or rest
  8. Day 8Departure from Tashkent
    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Transfer to Tashkent International Airport
    • Departure

What's included

Included

  • 7 nights in 3-star boutique hotels with breakfast*
  • All transportation and transfers
  • Local guides in each city, language adapted to guests’ preference
  • Entrance fees to all listed attractions
  • High-speed train tickets (Tashkent – Samarkand)
  • Welcome and farewell dinners with local cuisine

Not included

  • International flights
  • Personal expenses and tips
  • Optional workshops and activities not mentioned

Practical information

Route

Starts:
Tashkent
Ends:
Tashkent

Cancellation policy

Cancellation terms for small-group departures are confirmed together with your booking.

Next: 13 – 20 Mar 2027

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