This tour traces Uzbekistan's Silk Road heritage through Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent. Travellers explore UNESCO listed fortresses, madrasahs and mosques while staying in half board hotels with Turkish speaking guiding throughout. It suits anyone keen to see Central Asia's historic architecture and trading routes up close, from ancient city walls to bustling bazaars along the way.
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The Uzbekistan tour traces four Silk Road cities, landing in Urgench and starting with Khiva. Bukhara follows with its madrasas and mosques, then Samarkand with Registan Square and the Gur-e-Amir, and finally Tashkent. Five nights pass with short road journeys between the cities. Breakfasts and dinners, museum and site entrances and a Turkish speaking guide are all part of the programme.
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Khiva's UNESCO old town
Ichan Kala and its historic madrasahs form a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Samarkand's Registon Square
Registon Square and Guri Emir sit in the city of Emir Timur.
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Tashkent Metro
The famous Tashkent Metro and Tashkent Bazaar feature on the city tour.
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Planning your budgetDeparture tax, travel health insurance and bottled drinks taken with meals are not included in the price. Gratuities are suggested at 2 EUR per day for the driver and 3 EUR per day for the guide. See details →
Meeting at the Turkish Airlines check-in counter in the International Departures terminal of Istanbul Airport 3 hours before the flight. (It is required to be at the airport the evening before the departure date specified in the tour.) After luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Urgench on Turkish Airlines flight TK 262 at 01:20. Upon arrival in Urgench at local time 07:10, we will proceed to Khiva with our vehicle waiting for us at the airport. Our city tour begins upon arrival. During our tour of this beautiful city, we will visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Ichan Kala and the Old Fortress Kunya-Ark Mosque, the Islamic Hoca Madrasah and its minaret, Allah Kulu Khan Madrasah, Muhammad Amin Khan, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasah, Shirgazi Khan Madrasah, Pehlivan Dervaze Gate, and Taškale Caravanserai. After our tour, we will provide free time for shopping in the fairy-tale bazaars of Khiva. Dinner and accommodation will be at our hotel in Khiva.
02Hiva - BukharaTravel to Bukhara with free time before dinner.
Bukhara · night 2
On to Bukhara
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for the city of Bukhara. Upon arrival in Bukhara, we will check into our hotel and then have some free time to explore. At a time determined by our guide, we will have dinner amidst the unique architectural beauties of Bukhara. After dinner, you will have free time. Overnight stay at the hotel.
03BukharaPoi Kalon Complex, Kalan Minaret and Mir Arab Madrasa.
Bukhara · night 3
Exploring Bukhara
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, our city tour of Bukhara begins. Bukhara is one of the oldest and most historic cities in Uzbekistan, holding great significance as the cultural and religious center of Central Asia. With a history spanning thousands of years, Bukhara has been an important city of education and culture in the Islamic world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bukhara resembles an open-air museum with its historical buildings, madrasas, mosques, and baths.
During our city tour, we will visit notable sites including the Lab-i Hauz Mosque, the Jewish Quarter, the Poi Kalon Complex, the Kalan Minaret built by the first Turkish Islamic state, the Karakhanids, the Mir Arab Madrasa, the Ulugh Beg Madrasa, and the Chor Minor Madrasa.
After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel for some free time. Dinner will be served at the hotel, followed by an overnight stay.
04Bukhara - SamarkandRegiston Square, Guri Emir and Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum.
Samarkand · night 4
Arriving in Samarkand
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Samarkand. This historic city, strategically located along the Silk Road, is not only the cultural and commercial center of Central Asia but also one of the oldest and most fascinating cities in Uzbekistan.
Among the places we will visit are Imam Maturidi, Ubaydullah Ahrar, Afrosiyab Archaeological Museum, paper workshops producing using techniques from the 8th century, Guri Emir (Emir Timur), Registon Square, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Ulugh Beg Observatory, Shirdar Madrasah, Tillakari Madrasah, Kukeldash Madrasah, Siyab Bazaar, and Shah-i-Zinda Mausoleum.
After our tour, we will transfer back to the hotel for some free time. Dinner will be served, followed by an overnight stay at the hotel.
05Samarkand - TashkentBarak Khan Madrasah, Tashkent Metro and Tashkent Bazaar.
Tashkent · night 5
Tashkent city tour
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Tashkent. Upon our arrival, our city tour will begin. Tashkent, the capital and largest city of Uzbekistan, is one of the most important cultural, trade, and industrial centers in Central Asia. With a history dating back to the 2nd century BC, Tashkent has hosted many civilizations throughout the ages and has been a significant point on the Silk Road. This city, where modern and traditional elements blend, is notable for its historical structures and vibrant urban life. During our city tour, we will visit the Barak Khan Madrasah, Kaffal-i Shashi Mausoleum, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, the original manuscript of the Quran from the time of Hazrat Osman located at the Directorate of Religious Affairs, Kukeldash Madrasah, the famous Tashkent Metro, and the renowned Tashkent Bazaar. After the tour, we will transfer back to our hotel and enjoy some free time. After dinner, we will spend the night at the hotel.
06Tashkent - IstanbulReturn flight to Istanbul.
Flight home
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, we will transfer to the airport at a time determined by our guide. After completing luggage, ticket, and passport procedures, we will depart for Istanbul on Turkish Airlines flight TK367 at 15:15. We will arrive at 18:40 local time, marking the end of our tour.
OUTBOUND & RETURN
Flight details
Outbound
Istanbul01:20
TK 262
Ürgenç
Return
Tashkent15:15
TK 367
Istanbul
Times are local, taken from the programme. Baggage allowance is given in your booking documents.
Outbound
