10-Day Cultural Tour of Tashkent Samarkand Bukhara and Khiva in Uzbekistan
Highlights
Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Urgench
Locations Covered
Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Urgench
architectural, cultural, historical
Group Tour
10 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, Turkish
Description
Discover the rich history and culture of Uzbekistan on this 10-day Silk Road tour. Visit Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva to admire UNESCO-listed architecture, ancient mosques, mausoleums, and palaces. Experience Registan Square, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Kalon Minaret, and Ichan-Kala fortress. Join a local family for a cooking masterclass and explore vibrant bazaars. Travel comfortably with expert guides, enjoy high-speed train journeys, and immerse yourself in the traditions, cuisine, and heritage of Uzbekistan on an unforgettable journey through Central Asia.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent
- Arrive at Tashkent International Airport.
- Meet and assist, then transfer to the hotel.
- Leisure time or optional evening walk in the city.
Overnight stay in Tashkent.
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Day 2: Tashkent – Samarkand
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel to Samarkand by high-speed train Afrasiyab.
- After lunch, half-day city tour: Ulugbek Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Mausoleum, Saint Daniel Mausoleum, Khazret Khizr Mosque, and Afrosiab Museum.
Dinner and overnight stay in Samarkand.
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Day 3: Samarkand Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Registan Square, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Bibikhanum Mosque, local bazaar, and El-Merosi Theatre.
Dinner and overnight stay in Samarkand.
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Day 4: Samarkand – Bukhara
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Bukhara.
- Afternoon excursion in old Bukhara: Toki Telpakfurushon, Toki Sarrafon, Toki Zargaron, Kalon Mosque and Minaret, Labi-Khauz complex, and Nodir Devonbegi’s Khanaka.
Dinner and overnight stay in Bukhara.
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Day 5: Bukhara Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Ismail Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub Mausoleum, Bolo Khauz Mosque, and Ark Fortress.
Dinner and overnight stay in Bukhara.
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Day 6: Bukhara – Surroundings
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace and Bakhavauddin Nakshbandi Complex.
- Afternoon free time.
Dinner and overnight stay in Bukhara.
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Day 7: Bukhara – Khiva
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Khiva (450 km) via Kyzylkum Desert with picnic lunch.
- Evening free time and hotel check-in.
Dinner and overnight stay in Khiva.
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Day 8: Khiva Sightseeing
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Explore Ichan-Kala, palaces of Khiva’s governors, Medressahs of Muhammad Rahimkhan and Aminkhan, and Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum.
- Folklore show in the evening.
Dinner and overnight stay in Khiva.
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Day 9: Khiva – Urgench – Tashkent
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Urgench for a flight to Tashkent.
- City sightseeing in Tashkent: Khazrati Imam Complex, Center of Civilizations of Islam, Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent Metro, Independence Square, and Timur Square.
Dinner and overnight stay in Tashkent.
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Day 10: Departure from Tashkent
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to Tashkent International Airport for onward departure.
What's Included
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
| Adult | |
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| 1 to 20 | /person |
| 21 to 30 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 2 | /person |
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This is a group tour |
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