Uzbekistan · Heritage Walks

10-Day Uzbekistan Tour with Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Chimgan

10 Days Round trip from Ташкент Moderate pace
Ichan Kala
amir temur square
Amirsoy
Chor Bakr
Bibi khonim mosque
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The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Uzbekistan's historic cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva
  • 02 Visit the world-famous Registan and other monumental landmarks of Samarkand
  • 03 Experience the pedestrian Old Town of Bukhara with its trading domes, mosques, and madrasahs
  • 04 Enjoy a mountain excursion to Amirsoy and Bildirsoy in the Chimgan area
  • 05 Ride camels and horses through the Kyzylkum Desert at Bukhara Desert Oasis & Spa

Explore Uzbekistan's most iconic historic cities on this 10-day journey through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, with an added excursion to the Chimgan mountains and the Kyzylkum Desert. Discover the modern character of Tashkent, the world-famous architectural ensembles of Samarkand, the serene atmosphere of Bukhara, and the rich history of Khiva. Travel by high-speed train, domestic flight, and private vehicle while visiting major monuments, bazaars, mausoleums, mosques, and madrasahs across the country.

Explore Uzbekistan's most iconic historic cities on this 10-day journey through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, with an added excursion to the Chimgan mountains and the Kyzylkum Desert.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 10 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Moderate
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Bukhara, Urgench, Khiva, Samarkand, Tashkent, Greater Chimgan
Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival and Tashkent City Discovery

  • Arrival in Tashkent, where you will be met at the airport by the driver holding a sign with your name and surname, followed by a transfer to the hotel.
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sightseeing in the city, including the Hazrati Imam Complex with the Kaffol Shoshiy Mausoleum, Muyi Mubarak Madrasah, Barokkhan Madrasah, Namozgoh Mosque, and Hazrati Imam Mosque. You will also see an Uzbek mahalla (neighborhood), Mingurik Old Town, and Minor Mosque.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, featuring Tashkent plov at the "Besh kazan" plov center.
  • Continue discovering Tashkent with visits to the Amir Temur Monument and Museum, Courage Monument, Independence Square, Tashkent TV Tower, and Chorsu Bazaar.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
2
Day 02

Chimgan Mountains and Train to Samarkand

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
  • Mountain tour to the Chimgan area, including visits to Amirsoy and Bildirsoy.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, with mastava and khonim.
  • Transfer to the railway station.
  • Take the high-speed train to Samarkand.
  • Arrival in Samarkand, where you will be met at the railway station by the driver holding a sign with your name and surname, followed by a transfer to the hotel.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
3
Day 03

Samarkand's Legendary Monuments

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sightseeing in Samarkand, including Gur-e-Amir, the legendary mausoleum where Amir Temur and members of his family are buried; Registan Square, the world-famous complex of three madrasahs - Ulugbek, Tillakori, and Sherdor; Bibi Khanum Mosque, the biggest mosque ever built in Central Asia; and Siyab Bazaar, a local market.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, featuring Samarkand plov - "Zighir osh".
  • Continue discovering Samarkand with visits to the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, a holy place and cemetery with the graves of the Temurid dynasty and the grave of a cousin of Prophet Muhammad, as well as Hazrati Khizr Mosque and the Afrasiab Museum.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
4
Day 04

Samarkand Heritage and Journey to Bukhara

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
  • Continue sightseeing in Samarkand with visits to the Khudja Doniyor Mausoleum, Ulugbek Observatory and Museum, and the "Konigil-Meros" silk paper production workshop.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, with Samarkand manti and nukhat-shurak.
  • Transfer to the railway station.
  • Take the high-speed train to Bukhara.
  • Arrival in Bukhara, where you will be met at the railway station by the driver holding a sign with your name and surname, followed by a transfer to the hotel.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
5
Day 05

Walking Tour of Bukhara Old Town

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sightseeing in Bukhara's Old Town. Today's excursion will be on foot because most of the Old Town is a pedestrian area. Visits include the Lyabi-Khauz Complex with the Nodir Devonbegi pond, khanaka, and madrasah, as well as Kukaldosh Madrasah; Magoki-Attori Mosque; the four trading domes - Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpakfurushon, Toki Zargaron, and Timi Abdullakhan; Ulugbek Madrasah; Abdulazizkhan Madrasah; Kalon Minaret and Mosque; and Miri-Arab Madrasah.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, with Bukhara plov oshi Sofi.
  • Continue discovering Bukhara's Old Town with visits to the Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khavuz Mosque, the Mausoleum of Chashmai-Ayub, and the Samanids' Mausoleum.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
6
Day 06

Bukhara Countryside and Cultural Heritage

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sightseeing in the countryside of Bukhara, including the Bahouddin Naqshband memorial-architectural complex, dedicated to the 14th-century saint and philosopher; Sitorai Mohi-Khosa Palace, the 20th-century summer residence of the last Bukharian Emir; and the Chor Bakr necropolis and memorial-architectural complex from the 16th century.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, at the "Chor Bakr Temur ota" café, with tandoori meat.
  • Continue discovering Bukhara with visits to the House-Museum of Fayzullo Khudjaev, a rich trader and politician; the Kosh Madrasah Complex with the Modarikhan and Abdullakhan madrasahs from the 16th century; and Chor Minor Madrasah.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
7
Day 07

Kyzylkum Desert Activities and Transfer to Khiva

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
  • Visit the tourism cluster "Bukhara Desert Oasis & Spa" in the Romitan district, where you can enjoy a pool and sandy beach, camel and horse riding through the Kyzyl-Kum Desert, quad bike races, and archery.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, featuring Gizhduvan shish-kebab and Olot somsa.
  • Transfer to Khiva by car, either a sedan or minivan.
  • Walk to the hotel located inside the Ichan Kala fortress, with the driver helping to carry the luggage.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
8
Day 08

Khiva Ichan Kala Old Town Tour

  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Sightseeing in Khiva's Old Town, including the Ichan Kala gates and walls, Muhammad Aminkhan Madrasah, Kalta Minor Minaret, Kukhna Ark residence, Mohamed Rahimkhan Madrasah, Sheikh Said Alauddin Mausoleum, Music Museum, and Juma Mosque.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, with Shivit oshi.
  • Continue discovering Khiva's Old Town with visits to Arabkhana Madrasah, Dost A'lam Madrasah, Abdullakhan Madrasah, Oq Mosque, Anushakhan Bathhouse, Ollokulikhan Madrasah, Kutlimurod Inok Madrasah, the Karavansarai, Tosh Hovli residence, Islomkhudja Madrasah and Minaret, Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum, and Sherghozikhan Madrasah.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
9
Day 09

Khiva, Urgench, and Return to Tashkent

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.
  • Sightseeing in Khiva, including a visit to Nurullaboy Palace.
  • Transfer to Urgench.
  • Visit the Avesto Museum and Monument, as well as the Jaloliddin Manguberdi Monument in Urgench.
  • Lunch at a local restaurant, with tukhumbarak.
  • Transfer to Urgench Airport.
  • Flight to Tashkent.
  • Arrival in Tashkent, where you will be met at the airport by the driver holding a sign with your name and surname, followed by a transfer to the hotel.
  • Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
10
Day 10

Free Day in Tashkent and Departure

  • Breakfast at the hotel and check-out. You can leave your luggage at the hotel reception.
  • Free day to rest, or you may discover more sights in the capital of Uzbekistan, such as Tashkent City Park, Magic City Park, Ashkhabad Park, and the Museum of Applied Arts.
  • Return to the hotel, where the driver will be waiting for you.
  • Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
  • Flight to your country.
Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Itchan Kala, Chimgan mountains

Where this trip takes you

Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Itchan Kala, Chimgan mountains

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ташкент 6 cities · 10 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation on an SGL/DBL/TWN room basis in 3-star hotels with breakfast in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva
  • Bukhara-Khiva-Urgench transportation by comfortable sedan car, minibus, or coach
  • Urgench-Tashkent domestic flight
  • Services of professional English-speaking tour guides in all cities
  • All transfers, trips, and city tours as per the itinerary by an air-conditioned sedan car, minibus, or coach
  • Entrance fees

What's Not Included

  • International air tickets
  • Tourist e-visa charges
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Charges in hotels for additional services
  • Photography and video-making fees at the sites
  • Personal insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Any services not included in the above itinerary

What to bring

Comfortable clothes and shoes.

Know before you go

  • Tashkent-Samarkand economy train tickets (Afrasiab/Sharq) are subject to ticket availability on the day of travel.
  • Samarkand-Bukhara economy train tickets (Afrasiab/Sharq) are subject to ticket availability on the day of travel.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Tashkent International Airport (TAS), улица Кумарык, Ташкент, 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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Single Room $1,025.00 — $2,275.00
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