Embark on a breathtaking journey through the ancient Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan.
📍 Day 1: Arrival in Samarkand
Welcome to Uzbekistan!
Upon arrival in Samarkand, our driver (holding a “Ayvan Travel” sign) will meet you at the airport.
🚗 Transfer to the hotel, check-in and rest.
🛏 Overnight at the hotel in Samarkand.
🏛 Day 2: Full-Day Guided Tour in Samarkand
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your local guide and driver for a full-day cultural tour of Samarkand:
- Ulugbek Observatory – marvel at a 15th-century astronomical sextant
- Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis – a sacred and colorful complex
- Bibi-Khanum Mosque – one of the largest in Central Asia
- Walk through local souvenir alleys and discover crafts
- Visit the majestic Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand
- Explore Siab Bazaar, famous for fresh fruits, spices, and traditional Uzbek breads
- End the tour at Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the resting place of Tamerlane
🕓 Sightseeing duration: 6–7 hours
🛏 Overnight at the hotel.
🚄 Day 3: Samarkand to Bukhara by High-Speed Train
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.
🚆 Transfer to Samarkand railway station at 09:40.
Board the modern Afrosiyob train at 10:46.
🚉 Arrival in Bukhara at 12:29.
Upon arrival, transfer to Hotel.
🕛 Check-in at noon.
📌 In the afternoon:
Walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Bukhara Old Town with a local guide:
- Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble
-Magoki-Attori Mosque
- Ancient trade domes
- Ulugbek & Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs
- Kalyan Minaret and Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrasah
- Ark Fortress, former residence of Bukhara emirs
- Bolo-Khauz Mosque
🛏 Overnight at the hotel.
🌿 Day 4: Bukhara – Palaces, Sufis, and Mausoleums
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.
🚗 Morning excursion to:
- Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – the Emir’s summer palace, blending Russian and Oriental styles
- Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi – a Sufi pilgrimage site
Return to the city and visit:
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum – masterpiece of early Islamic architecture
- Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
- Chor-Minor Madrasah
🛏 Overnight at the hotel in Bukhara.
🧭 Day 5: Free Day in Bukhara
Enjoy free time to wander the ancient streets of Bukhara, shop for crafts, visit a teahouse, or revisit your favorite monuments.
🛏 Overnight at the hotel.
🐫 Day 6: Cross the Kyzylkum Desert to Khiva
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.
🚗 Depart Bukhara and drive across the Kyzylkum Desert to Khiva (480 km, 7–8 hours).
This journey follows the same route once used by caravans on the Great Silk Road, transporting porcelain and spices.
Arrive in Khiva in the afternoon.
🛏 Check-in to your hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel in Khiva.
🏯 Day 7: Explore Khiva’s Itchan-Kala Fortress (UNESCO)
🍳 Breakfast at the hotel.
Join your guide to explore the walled city of Itchan-Kala, a UNESCO World Heritage Site:
- Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah
- Kalta-Minor Minaret
- Juma Mosque
- Tash-Khovli Palace
- Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum
- Islam-Khoja Minaret – the tallest minaret in Uzbekistan
- Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah
🛏 Overnight at the hotel in Khiva.
✈️ Option 1: Evening transfer to Urgench airport for a flight to Tashkent. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Tashkent.
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🌍 Day 8: Departure
Check-out from the hotel by noon.
### ✈️ Option 1: Departure from Tashkent International Airport
### ✈️ Option 2: Transfer to Urgench Airport for international departure
Thank you for traveling with us — your journey along the Silk Road is complete!
💰 Tour Price (Per Person, USD)
Group Size | Price per Person
1 Person | $2040
2 People | $1180
3 People | $1070
4 People | $990
**Single Supplement** $210
Accommodation: 3–4 star hotels (e.g., Lyabi House or similar local boutique hotels)
✅ What’s Included:
- 6 nights in 3–4* hotels
- Daily breakfast
- All transfers (incl. train Tashkent–Samarkand)
- English-speaking guide throughout
- All entrance fees to historical sites
- 2 cultural dinners
- 24/7 WhatsApp support
❌ Not Included:
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Visa (if required)
🌟 Why Choose This Uzbekistan Tour?
- Designed for European travelers
- Guided tour by licensed locals
- Deep dive into the culture and history of Uzbekistan
- Comfort, safety, and flexibility
- Trusted by travelers from Germany, UK, France
❓ FAQ
**Q: Is the tour private or group-based?**
A: This is a **private guided tour**. You'll have your own driver and local guides in each city.
**Q: Are train tickets included?**
A: Yes, all internal transfers including **Afrosiyob high-speed train** tickets are included.
**Q: What language are the tours conducted in?**
A: Tours are available in **English**, with other languages upon request.
**Q: Can I customize the itinerary?**
A: Yes, we can tailor the tour based on your preferences and travel dates.
