Uzbekistan · UNESCO Heritage Sites

7-Day Uzbekistan Cultural Tour with High-Speed Trains and Khiva Flight

7 Days Round trip from Ташкент Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Discover Tashkent's vibrant markets, mosques, squares, and museums
  • 02 Marvel at Samarkand's Registan Square and Gur-Emir Mausoleum
  • 03 Explore Bukhara's historic trading domes, minarets, and medresehs
  • 04 Visit the Ichan-Kala Fortress and surrounding monuments in Khiva

Experience the best of Uzbekistan in 7 unforgettable days on a guided cultural journey through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Travel by high-speed train and domestic flight, stay in comfort-class hotels, and explore UNESCO World Heritage sites, lively bazaars, and remarkable Islamic architecture. From Tashkent's vibrant city life to the timeless monuments of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, this tour showcases the rich history and heritage of Central Asia.

Experience the best of Uzbekistan in 7 unforgettable days on a guided cultural journey through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Yes
Cities Bukhara, Khiva, Samarkand, Tashkent
Languages Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish, Turkish

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Tashkent

  • Arrive in Tashkent.
  • Transfer to the hotel.
  • Check in at the hotel.
  • Rest and prepare for the journey ahead.
2
Day 02

Tashkent City Tour

  • Visit the Hast-Imam Complex.
  • Explore the Juma Mosque and Abdulkasim Medrese.
  • Stroll through the Chorsu Market.
  • Tour the city center, including Amir Timur Square and Independence Square.
  • Walk through the newly developed Tashkent City district.
  • Visit the Museum of Applied Arts.
  • Discover the Amir Timur Museum.
  • Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
3
Day 03

High-Speed Train to Samarkand

  • Depart for Samarkand on the high-speed train "Afrosiyob". Travel time is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
  • Arrive in Samarkand and check in at the hotel.
  • Begin the city tour.
  • Visit the Gur-Emir Mausoleum.
  • Explore Registan Square.
  • Visit the Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis.
  • Explore the Ulugh Beg Observatory.
  • Visit the Bibi-Khanym Mosque and the central market.
  • Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
4
Day 04

High-Speed Train to Bukhara

  • Depart for Bukhara on the high-speed train "Afrosiyob".
  • Arrive in Bukhara and check in at the hotel.
  • Begin the city tour.
  • Visit the Lyabi-Hauz Complex and the Magoki-Attori Mosque.
  • Explore the Chor Minor Medrese.
  • Walk through the historic trading domes.
  • Discover the Kaljan Minaret and Mosque.
  • Visit the Mir-Arab Medrese, Ulugh Beg Medrese, and Abdullazizkhan Medrese.
  • Tour the Ark Fortress.
  • Visit the Samanid Mausoleum.
  • Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
5
Day 05

Journey to Khiva by Road

  • Depart for Khiva by vehicle.
  • Stop at the Amu Darya River for photographs and rest.
  • Arrive in Khiva and check in at the hotel.
  • Rest and prepare for the next day.

Overnight at the hotel.

6
Day 06

Khiva Tour and Flight to Tashkent

  • Visit the Ichan-Kala Fortress.
  • Explore the Muhammad Amin Khan Medrese and Kalta Minor Minaret.
  • Visit the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum.
  • Climb the Islam Khodja Minaret.
  • Explore the Juma Mosque and Tash Hauli Palace.
  • Visit the Caravanserai.
  • Enjoy free time for personal exploration or shopping.
  • Have dinner in Khiva.
  • Transfer to the airport.
  • Fly to Tashkent.
  • Arrive in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel for an overnight stay.
7
Day 07

Departure

  • Prepare for departure.
  • Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Itchan Kala, Lyab-i Hauz

Where this trip takes you

Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Itchan Kala, Lyab-i Hauz

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ташкент 4 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation: stay in comfort-class hotels in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva.
  • Train tickets: high-speed train tickets for the route Tashkent-Samarkand-Bukhara-Khiva-Tashkent.
  • Excursion program: guided tours and cultural experiences in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, showcasing the rich history and heritage of each city.
  • Transportation services: comfortable transport provided throughout the tour according to the itinerary.
  • Entrance tickets: all necessary tickets to visit architectural monuments and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
  • Meals: daily breakfast at your hotel to start each day of exploration.
  • Air ticket: one-way flight from Khiva to Tashkent included for your convenience.

What's Not Included

  • Personal expenses.
  • Lunch and dinner.

What to bring

  • Passport or ID: required for hotel check-in and transportation.
  • Comfortable walking shoes.
  • Clothing suitable for changing weather conditions.
  • Personal medications.
  • Cash in local currency for personal expenses.

Know before you go

  • Uzbekistan is committed to developing sustainable tourism to preserve its natural and historical sites.
  • Visitors are encouraged to respect local customs and traditions, especially when visiting historical and religious sites.
  • By following these guidelines, travelers contribute to the preservation of the country's unique cultural identity.

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 7 days finish where they began, in Ташкент.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $47.50 — $750.00
Double Sharing $47.50 — $375.00

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