Uzbekistan · Central Asia

UZBEKISTAN CLASSIC

CITIES OF THE GREAT SILK ROAD

7 days / 6 nightsFrom $998 per person

Overview

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Group
up to 12 guests
Difficulty
Easy
Season
April — October

Uzbekistan's historic cities offer a different kind of adventure: one built from intricate tilework, caravan routes, courtyards and the daily rhythms of old trading centers. Begin in Tashkent before travelling to Samarkand, where monumental architecture reflects centuries of cultural exchange. Continue to Bukhara, a city made for wandering between lanes, domes and neighborhood courtyards. The journey ends in Khiva, where the walled old town is most atmospheric when the day visitors have gone. Carefully balanced sightseeing and free time allow the cities to feel lived in rather than simply visited. This compact route is best for guests who value culture, history and memorable local encounters.

What you'll see

  • Registan Square with its three madrasahs
  • Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum and the Timurids
  • Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Siab Bazaar
  • The museum-city of Bukhara
  • Night-lit minarets of Khiva

Itinerary

  1. Arrive in Uzbekistan’s capital and transfer to your hotel. Meet your local representative for a route briefing and an introduction to the country’s history and cultural mix. Depending on the arrival time, a gentle walk or a relaxed evening meal can be arranged. The aim of today is to settle in comfortably before travelling towards the older Silk Road cities.

    Overnight: Overnight in Tashkent.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

  • Accommodation in the category agreed in the final quotation (the current website advertises 4-star hotels).
  • Airport/railway transfers and transport for the described route.
  • Afrosiyob or other agreed train tickets, subject to actual timetables and seat availability.
  • Licensed English-speaking guiding service and agreed monument entry tickets.
  • Breakfasts and four dinners, as advertised on the current site (restaurants and dates to be confirmed).

Not included

  • International flights and any domestic flights not listed in the written quotation.
  • Visa fees where applicable.
  • Travel and medical insurance.
  • Personal purchases, tips and optional activities.
  • Meals not expressly listed among the inclusions.

Dates & prices

Departures on your dates

This tour runs privately on the dates you choose. Send a request and we'll confirm availability and the final price.

From
$998
per person

Prices are per person. The final price depends on dates and group size and is confirmed in your written quote.

From · per person
$998

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