Day 01
Arrival in Tashkent
- Arrive in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel.
- Settle into your accommodation.
- Enjoy free time to relax.
Have dinner.
Overnight in Tashkent.
Uzbekistan · Culture
10-Day Uzbekistan Cultural Discovery Tour with Samarkand to Khiva
The journey
Trip highlights
- 01 Explore the ancient heritage and modern vibrancy of Tashkent
- 02 Visit the iconic Registan Square at the heart of Samarkand's Timurid legacy
- 03 Immerse yourself in the UNESCO-listed architectural and cultural treasures of Bukhara and Khiva
- 04 Cross the Kyzylkum Desert on the journey from Bukhara to Khiva
Discover Uzbekistan on a remarkable 10-day journey through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Explore architectural masterpieces, wander through ancient squares, admire mausoleums, and experience vibrant markets. Enjoy guided visits to UNESCO-listed sites, historic mosques, regal palaces, and atmospheric old towns. This immersive itinerary offers an enriching introduction to the history, heritage, and cultural depth of Uzbekistan.
Drive to Khiva across the Kyzylkum Desert.
From the itinerary
At a glance
What this trip includes
Duration
10 Days
Tour type
Shared
Activity level
Moderate
Accommodation
Included · Premium
Transport
Included
Wheelchair access
Yes
Cities
Bukhara, Urgench, Khiva, Samarkand, Tashkent
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Turkish
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 02
Afrasiyab Train to Samarkand
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel to Samarkand by Afrasiyab train and check in at the hotel.
- Have lunch and begin a half-day city tour.
- Visit Ulugbeg Observatory.
- Explore Shakhi Zinda Mausoleum.
- Visit Saint Daniel Mausoleum.
- Explore Khazret Khizr Mosque.
- Visit Afrosiab Museum.
Have dinner.
Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 03
Samarkand's Timurid Landmarks
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Registan Square.
- Explore Gur Emir Mausoleum.
- Visit Bibikhanum Mosque.
- Explore the local bazaar.
- Attend the El Merosi Theatre performance.
Have dinner.
Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 04
Journey to Historic Bukhara
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Bukhara.
- Check in at the hotel.
- Explore the old part of Bukhara.
- Visit the three commercial domes of Toki Telpakfurushon, Toki Sarrafon, and Toki Zargaron.
- Visit Kalon Mosque and Minaret.
- Explore the Labi Khauz Complex with its madrasahs, lake, and the Khanqah of Nodir Devonbegi.
Have dinner.
Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 05
Bukhara Mausoleums and Fortress
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Ismail Samanid Mausoleum.
- Visit Chashma Ayub Mausoleum and the Museum of Water History.
- Explore Bolo Khauz Mosque.
- Visit Ark Fortress.
Have dinner.
Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 06
Palaces and Sacred Sites Around Bukhara
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace.
- Explore the Bakhavauddin Nakshbandi Complex.
- Enjoy free time.
Have dinner.
Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 07
Across the Kyzylkum Desert to Khiva
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Drive to Khiva across the Kyzylkum Desert.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch en route.
- Arrive in Khiva in the evening and check in at the hotel.
- Enjoy free time.
Have dinner.
Overnight in Khiva.
Day 08
Khiva's Walled Inner City
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Visit Ichan Kala, the walled inner city.
- Explore the palaces of Khiva's historic governors.
- Visit the madrasahs of Mokhammed Rakhimkhan and M Aminkhan.
- Visit Pakhlavan Makhmoud Mausoleum.
- Enjoy a folklore show in Khiva.
Have dinner.
Overnight in Khiva.
Day 09
Flight to Tashkent and City Tour
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Travel to Urgench Airport and fly to Tashkent.
- Check in at the hotel.
- Visit Khazrati Imam Complex.
- Tour the Center of Civilisations of Islam.
- Explore Chorsu Bazaar.
- Visit the Metro.
- Explore Independence Square.
- Visit Timur's Square.
Have dinner.
Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 10
Departure from Tashkent
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer to the airport for international departure.
Where this trip takes you
Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda mausoleums, Itchan Kala
The route
Where you'll travel
The fine print
Trip details
What's Included
- Transport services, including minibus and bus.
- English-speaking guide service.
- Four-star hotels with breakfast included.
- Entrance tickets to historical monuments.
- Half-board meals.
- Train from Tashkent to Samarkand.
- Folklore show in Khiva.
- One bottle of water per person per day.
- Government tax.
- Travel insurance.
What's Not Included
- International air tickets.
- Airfare from Urgench to Tashkent.
- Additional hotel services.
- Cost of photo and video shooting.
- Alcoholic and soft drinks.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
What to bring
- Dress modestly and remain quiet at religious sites.
- Avoid photographing people without permission.
- Avoid blowing your nose at the table.
- Wash your hands regularly.
- Carry cash for market purchases.
- Leave tips for the guide and driver.
Know before you go
- Travel documents, insurance, and payment methods.
- Personal medication and basic remedies.
- Light clothing, a light jacket, and a raincoat.
- Swimsuit.
- Light shoes for the city and sturdy shoes for the mountains.
- Electrical adapter type C or F, 220 V.
- Sunscreen.
- Visa support is available if necessary.
Logistics
Meeting & route
Meeting point
Tashkent, Узбекистан
Tour start
Ташкент, Узбекистан
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey
Your 10 days finish where they began, in Ташкент.
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