Uzbekistan
Heart of Transoxiana — UNESCO Silk Roads hub where east–west caravan routes converged.
Overview
Heart of Transoxiana — UNESCO Silk Roads hub where east–west caravan routes converged.
Why go
Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva — classic Silk Road city culture and architecture.
Best season
Spring and autumn for comfortable city walking; summer is hot, winter quiet.
Practical notes
Excellent base for first-time Silk Road travelers and culture-led packages.
Visa and entry notes
E-visa and visa-free options exist for many passports; we guide the process per nationality.
Travel styles
Available tours
Culture & CitiesBestseller
- Registan at golden hour
- Silk weaving masterclass
- Private dinner inside Khiva's walls
$3,290$2,890
per person
Photo Journeys
Next departure: Sep 1, 2026Up to 12
Silk Road Golden Hour Photo Journey
10 daysUzbekistan · TajikistanLeisure
- Registan blue-hour session
- Pamir Highway landscape shoots
- On-location editing workshops
$2,650
per person