Grand Uzbekistan Tour: 14 Days Across the Silk Road

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Grand Uzbekistan Tour: 14 Days Across the Silk Road

Daily
Easy
1-10 pax
4.9 (211)
14 days / 13 nights
Tashkent
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Grand Uzbekistan Tour: 14 Days Across the Silk Road

Description

This private tour covers Uzbekistan’s most iconic historical cities combined with authentic rural and nature-based experiences. You will explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, travel through desert and mountain regions, visit traditional villages, stay overnight in a yurt near Aydarkul, and enjoy guided sightseeing with local experts.
Accommodation is arranged in carefully selected 3-star B&B hotels to ensure comfort and local atmosphere throughout the journey.

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient Silk Road cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand

  • Discover local life in Nurata and Ashraf village

  • Experience a traditional yurt stay near Aydarkul

  • Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites

  • Private tour with flexible pace and personalized service

  • Small group experience (maximum 10 travelers)

Our creative plan

Morning / Afternoon:

  • Arrive at Tashkent International Airport

  • Pick-up by private driver

  • Transfer to hotel and check-in

Evening:

  • Short city orientation tour (optional)

  • Dinner on your own or optional local restaurant

  • Overnight in Tashkent 3* B&B hotel

Highlights:

  • Smooth airport arrival

  • Comfortable transfer to hotel

  • First introduction to Tashkent

Early Morning:

  • 05:00 – Depart from Tashkent hotel

  • 07:00 – Domestic flight to Khiva

Morning / Afternoon:

  • Arrival at Khiva airport, meet your private driver

  • Transfer to hotel, check-in

  • Begin full-day guided city tour of Khiva:

    • Ichan-Kala: UNESCO-listed walled city

    • Kunya-Ark Citadel: former royal residence

    • Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum: historic spiritual center

    • Juma Mosque: famous for its wooden columns

    • Stroll through the narrow streets, admire traditional architecture and local bazaars

Evening:

  • Optional sunset view from city walls

  • Dinner at local restaurant or hotel

  • Overnight in Khiva 3* hotel

Highlights:

  • Explore the heart of Khiva’s historic center

  • Walk along cobblestone streets with ancient charm

  • Discover rich Silk Road heritage and architecture

Morning:

  • Depart Khiva hotel after breakfast

  • Begin private A/C transfer to Bukhara (6–7 hours)

Along the Way:

  • Stop at Red Sands Desert for photos and short walk

  • Visit Amu Darya River, enjoy fresh local fish and scenic views

  • Take in the vast desert landscapes and river scenery

Evening:

  • Arrive in Bukhara, check-in at 3* B&B hotel

  • Dinner on your own

  • Overnight in Bukhara

Highlights:

  • Private A/C transfer through the Kyzylkum Desert

  • Scenic stop at Amu Darya with local fish tasting

  • Experience Uzbekistan’s natural landscapes

Раннее утро:

  • Завтрак в отеле

  • Встреча с местным русскоязычным гидом

  • Выезд на утреннюю экскурсию по центру Бухары

Центр города:

  • Ансамбль Ляби-Хауз – исторический пруд и медресе

  • Минарет и Мечеть Калон – символ Шёлкового пути

  • Медресе Мир-и-Араб – архитектура XVI века

  • Мечеть Боло-Хауз – деревянные колонны, популярно для фото

Позднее утро / по желанию:

  • Прогулка по традиционным базарам

  • Посещение ремесленных мастерских

Обед:

  • Местный ресторан, аутентичная узбекская кухня

После обеда:

  • Возвращение в отель, свободное время

  • По желанию: спа или прогулка по базару

Основные моменты:

  • Ранний старт, размеренный темп

  • Акцент на центр города и культурное погружение

  • Профессиональный местный гид

Early Morning:

  • Breakfast at hotel

  • Meet your English-speaking local guide

  • Depart early for morning tour of Bukhara outskirts

Highlights / Slightly Outside the City:

  • Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace – last emir’s summer residence with gardens

  • Bahauddin Naqshband Mausoleum – famous Sufi site

  • Ismail Samani Mausoleum – architectural gem

  • Scenic drive past historic caravanserais

  • Optional stop at traditional craft workshop

Morning End / Lunch:

  • Return to hotel for lunch

  • Afternoon free for rest, optional bazaar walk or spa

Highlights:

  • Early start, relaxed pace

  • Combination of city outskirts + cultural immersion

  • Professional local guide

Morning

  • Breakfast at the hotel in Bukhara

  • Depart Bukhara by private A/C transport

  • Stop at a local ceramic workshop to see traditional Uzbek pottery making

Late Morning

  • Arrival in Nurata town

  • Short walk and free time to explore the town

  • Visit local sites and surroundings

Lunch

  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Nurata

Afternoon

  • Continue drive towards Aydarkul Lake

  • Arrive at Yurt Camp near the lake

  • Check-in and free time to relax

Evening

  • Camel riding experience near the yurt camp

  • Dinner around the campfire

  • Live Kazakh folk music performance

Overnight

  • Overnight stay in a traditional yurt

Highlights

  • Scenic drive from Bukhara to Nurata and Aydarkul

  • Local ceramics and small-town atmosphere

  • Unique desert experience: yurt stay, camel ride, music and fire

Morning

  • Breakfast at the yurt camp

  • Depart for Ashraf Village (Nurata area)

Late Morning / Lunch

  • Arrival in Ashraf Village

  • Introduction to village life and local families

  • Lunch with the host family using home-cooked dishes

Afternoon

  • Free time to explore the village

  • Walk around the village, observe daily rural life

Evening

  • Watch traditional home-style cooking

  • Optional: cook together with the host family

  • Dinner in the village

  • Live local music, optional dancing with villagers

Overnight

  • Overnight stay in a village guest house / homestay

Highlights

  • Authentic village life experience

  • Home-cooked food and local hospitality

  • Music, dance, and cultural interaction

Morning

  • Breakfast with the host family in Ashraf Village

  • Village walk: explore daily rural life, farms, gardens and village surroundings

  • Free time for photos and interaction with locals

Lunch

  • Lunch in the village with the host family

Afternoon

  • Say goodbye to the hosts

  • Depart for Samarkand by private A/C transport

On the Way

  • Scenic countryside drive

  • Short photo stops

Evening

  • Arrival in Samarkand

  • Hotel check-in and free time

Overnight

  • Overnight in Samarkand hotel

Morning

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Start Samarkand city tour

  • Visit Gur Emir Mausoleum

  • Visit Registan Square

Lunch

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon

  • Visit Bibi-Khanym Mosque

  • Visit Siyob Bazaar

Evening

  • Return to hotel

  • Free evening

Overnight

  • Overnight in Samarkand

Morning

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Depart from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz by private A/C transport

  • Scenic drive through mountain landscapes

Late Morning

  • Visit Ak-Saray Palace ruins

  • Visit Dorus Saodat Complex

Lunch

  • Lunch at a local restaurant in Shakhrisabz

Afternoon

  • Visit Dorut Tilovat Complex

  • Short walk in the historic center

Evening

  • Return drive to Samarkand

  • Arrival at hotel, free evening

Overnight

  • Overnight in Samarkand

Morning

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Start extended Samarkand tour

  • Visit Shahi Zinda Necropolis

  • Visit Ulugh Beg Observatory

Lunch

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon

  • Visit Konigil Paper Factory (traditional paper making)

  • Free time for souvenirs or short walk

Evening

  • Return to hotel

  • Free evening

Overnight

  • Overnight in Samarkand

Morning

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Check-out from the hotel

  • Drive to Imam Al Bukhari Memorial Complex

  • Visit the mausoleum and surrounding complex

Midday

  • Return to Samarkand

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon

  • Transfer to Samarkand railway station

  • Train departure around 16:00 to Tashkent
    (Afrasiyob high-speed train, or Sharq if unavailable)

Evening

  • Arrival in Tashkent

  • Transfer to hotel and check-in

Overnight

  • Overnight in Tashkent

Morning

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Start Tashkent city tour

  • Visit Khast Imam Complex (Quran of Caliph Uthman)

Lunch

  • Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon

  • Visit Chorsu Bazaar

  • Ride the Tashkent Metro (selected stations)

  • Visit Amir Temur Square

Evening

  • Return to hotel

  • Free evening

Overnight

  • Overnight in Tashkent

Morning / According to flight time

  • Breakfast at the hotel

  • Check-out from the hotel

  • Transfer to Tashkent International Airport

End of Tour

Tour photo

What's Included

Included
    • Domestic flight: Tashkent → Khiva

    • Private A/C transport:

      • Khiva → Bukhara

      • Bukhara → Nurata → Yurt Camp → Ashraf Village → Samarkand

      • Samarkand → Shahrisabz → Samarkand

    • Train: Samarkand → Tashkent (Afrosiyob high-speed, or Sharq if Afrosiyob unavailable)

    • Meals included during transfers:

      • 2 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners from Bukhara to Samarkand

Not Included
  • International flights

  • Visa fees and visa support

  • Travel insurance

  • Lunches and dinners

  • Personal expenses

Tour routes

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, this is a private tour designed exclusively for your group, with flexible scheduling and personalized service.

The maximum group size is 10 travelers, ensuring comfort and personalized attention.

Accommodation is provided in carefully selected 3-star B&B hotels, plus one night in a traditional yurt camp.

Yes, the tour is suitable for most travelers. The pace is comfortable, combining cultural sightseeing with light adventure.

Daily breakfast is included. Lunches and dinners are not included to allow flexibility.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. We can provide general guidance, but visa fees are not included.

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