8-Day Cultural Tour of Uzbekistan from Tashkent to Samarkand
Highlights
Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva
Locations Covered
Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva
photography, historical, sightseeing
Private Tour
8 Days
Easy
English, French, German, Italian, Russian
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Russian
Description
Embark on a 8-day cultural journey through Uzbekistan, beginning in the vibrant capital city of Tashkent and traveling through the legendary Silk Road cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand. Explore UNESCO World Heritage Sites, grand madrassahs, ancient mosques, bustling bazaars, and architectural masterpieces that span centuries of history. Enjoy guided city tours, scenic train rides across the desert, and immersive cultural experiences in each destination.
Itinerary
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Day 1 – Arrive in Tashkent
- Arrive at Tashkent International Airport.
- Meet the driver holding a sign with your name.
- Transfer to the hotel for check-in.
- Rest and recover from the journey.
- Spend the evening at leisure.
Stay overnight at the hotel.
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Day 2 – Explore Tashkent
- Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet the local guide at 09:00 in the hotel lobby.
- Explore Independence Square and Amir Timur Square.
- Visit Amir Temur Museum and Khast Imam Square.
- Tour Kukeldash Madrasah and Chorsu Bazaar.
- Pause at the Earthquake Memorial and visit Minor Mosque.
- Explore the Museum of Applied Arts.
- Experience Tashkent’s artistic metro stations.
- Return to the hotel and relax.
Stay overnight in Tashkent.
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Day 3 – Fly to Urganch and Explore Khiva
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer at 06:00 to the airport for the flight to Urganch at 07:00.
- Arrive at 08:30 and transfer by car to Khiva.
- Arrive at 09:30 and begin the full-day city tour.
- Visit Itchan Kala, Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah, and Kalta-Minor.
- Tour Kunya-Ark, Juma Mosque, and Tash-Khovli Palace.
- Admire the Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum and Islam-Khoja Minaret.
- Check in to the hotel.
- Spend the evening at leisure.
Stay overnight in Khiva.
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Day 4 – Travel from Khiva to Bukhara by Train
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Transfer at 10:00 to Khiva Railway Station.
- Board the 11:10 train to Bukhara.
- Enjoy the journey through the Kyzylkum Desert and the Great Silk Road.
- Arrive in Bukhara at 18:14 and meet the driver.
- Transfer to the hotel and check in.
- Spend the evening at leisure.
Stay overnight in Bukhara.
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Day 5 – Explore Bukhara (Part 1)
- Begin the day with breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet the guide at 09:00 in the hotel lobby.
- Explore Lyab-i-Hauz Ensemble and Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah.
- Visit Moschea Bolo-Khauz and the Ark of Bukhara.
- Return to the hotel.
- Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Stay overnight in Bukhara.
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Day 6 – Explore Bukhara (Part 2) and Travel to Samarkand
- Start the day with breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet the guide at 09:00 for another excursion.
- Visit Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque, Trading Domes, and Chasma Ayub Mausoleum.
- Admire the Great Minaret of the Kalon and Poi Kalyan Mosque.
- Explore Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, Chor-Minor, and Ulugbek Madrasah.
- Transfer at 15:00 to Bukhara Railway Station.
- Board the 15:46 train to Samarkand.
- Arrive at 17:29 and transfer to the hotel.
- Spend the evening at leisure.
Stay overnight in Samarkand.
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Day 7 – Explore Samarkand and Return to Tashkent
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- Meet the guide at 09:00 in the hotel lobby.
- Visit Gur Emir Mausoleum and Registan Square.
- Tour Bibi-Khanym Mosque and shop at Siyob Bazaar.
- Explore Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble and Afrasiyab Museum.
- Admire the Ulugh Beg Observatory.
- Transfer to Samarkand Railway Station at 18:00.
- Board the 18:32 train to Tashkent.
- Arrive at 20:47 and transfer to the hotel.
Stay overnight in Tashkent.
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Day 8 – Depart from Tashkent
- Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.
- Spend the day at leisure or do final shopping.
- Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
- Depart with memories of Uzbekistan’s history and beauty.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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