Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan — Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand
An 11-day cultural land program across four of Uzbekistan's great Silk Road cities — the walled old town of Khiva, noble Bukhara, blue-domed Samarkand, and the capital Tashkent — for agencies and groups to tailor and resell, operated end to end on the ground.
- Duration
- 11 days · 10 nights
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About this journey
What makes this trip.
- Itchan Kala, the walled inner city of Khiva — the Kunya Ark fortress, the Juma (Friday) Mosque, and the Tash Khauli Palace
- The turquoise Kalta Minor minaret and Khiva's illuminated ramparts at night
- Bukhara's old city: the Ark Citadel, the Kalyan Mosque ensemble, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa
- The Registan ensemble in Samarkand — by day and floodlit at night
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the Shah-i-Zinda avenue of mausoleums, and the Gur-e-Amir (Amir Temur) Mausoleum
- The Ulugh Beg Observatory and the Afrasiab Museum in Samarkand
- Tashkent's Khast Imam complex with the Othman Quran manuscript, and the artistic metro stations
- Silk Road stops en route: the Rabati Malik caravanserai and the Imam al-Bukhari memorial complex
Who this trip is for
Who this trip is for.
Travel agencies, tour operators, and cultural or educational groups looking for a comprehensive, four-city Uzbekistan itinerary — from the walled town of Khiva to the capital Tashkent — with clear logistics and rich heritage content, ready to tailor to your group's size, dates, and budget.
Itinerary
Day by day.
Day 1
Arrival in Khiva (Khorezm)
Arrival at Urgench airport in Khorezm; meet & greet and transfer to Khiva, with check-in and time to rest. A first walk through historic Khiva to take in the atmosphere of the old town, with free time to stroll and take photos in its lanes.
Day 2
Khiva: the walled city of Khorezm
A full day inside Itchan Kala, the fortified old town that feels like an open-air museum. Visit the Kunya Ark fortress, the many-columned Juma (Friday) Mosque, and the ornate Tash Khauli Palace, with a photo stop at the turquoise Kalta Minor minaret. Free time in the old town and, in the evening, a walk along the illuminated ramparts.
Day 3
Khiva to Bukhara
After breakfast, drive to Bukhara by comfortable tourist coach, with stops as needed along the way. Arrival, check-in, and time to rest, then a first evening stroll through the old town around the Lyabi-Hauz pool.
Day 4
Bukhara, the noble city
A day among Bukhara’s great monuments: the Ark Citadel, the Taqi Sarrafon and Taqi Zargaron covered bazaars, the majestic Kalyan Mosque ensemble with its minaret, and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa. Free time for the old town and its artisan workshops, with an evening walk through the historic centre.
Day 5
Bukhara to Samarkand
Drive toward Samarkand, with a stop near Navoi at the Rabati Malik caravanserai — a historic Silk Road halt — and a visit to the Imam al-Bukhari memorial complex before reaching the city. Arrival and check-in, followed by a floodlit evening visit of the Registan.
Day 6
Samarkand, the blue-domed city
Registan Square by day, the monumental Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and the serene Hazrat Khizr Mosque. Continue to the Shah-i-Zinda avenue of blue-domed mausoleums, and in the afternoon visit the Eternal City (Boqiy Shahar), a cultural park recreating a traditional Uzbek town.
Day 7
Samarkand: science & heritage
The Afrasiab Museum on the city’s most ancient site, and the Ulugh Beg Observatory from Samarkand’s golden age of astronomy. Free time at the lively Siyob Bazaar for spices, dried fruit, and local specialities, then a visit to the Gur-e-Amir, the mausoleum of Amir Temur (Tamerlane).
Day 8
Samarkand to Tashkent
Drive to Tashkent, the capital where heritage meets a modern skyline. On arrival, visit Independence Square, see the Television Tower (exterior), and the WWII Memorial and its gardens. Evening at Tashkent City park, with its illuminations and cafés.
Day 9
Tashkent: Islamic heritage & city life
The Khast Imam complex, the spiritual and scholarly heart of the city, with the museum housing the Othman Quran manuscript. Continue to the bustling Chorsu Bazaar, then an architectural tour of Tashkent’s celebrated metro stations. In the evening, the modern Magic City leisure park with its light-and-water shows.
Day 10
Tashkent at leisure
A relaxed day in the capital — visit one of Tashkent’s shopping malls with free time for shopping, and time to rest and prepare for the journey home. An optional evening stroll for those who wish.
Day 11
Departure
Transfer to Tashkent airport at the scheduled time for your onward flight, at the close of the program.
What you get
Included & not included.
Included
- All transfers within Uzbekistan (arrivals, departures, and hotels)
- Accommodation: Khiva (2 nights), Bukhara (2 nights), Samarkand (3 nights), and Tashkent (3 nights); hotels confirmed to your group's preferences after the order — category adjustable per group
- Daily breakfast, with hotel stay fees and taxes
- Private, comfortable tourist coach for all intercity and sightseeing transport
- Local guiding and escort at the program's historical sites
- Entrance fees for the visits listed in the program, according to the confirmed quote
Not included
- International flights (arranged on request, or by your agency)
- Uzbekistan visa support — optional, depending on your travellers' nationality
- Meals not mentioned in the confirmed quote (lunches, dinners, personal meals)
- Optional upgrades
- Special activities or extra visits requested by the partner agency
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance (optional)
Partner terms
How commercial terms work.
Commercial terms for this program are confirmed in your partner quote — not as fixed online-checkout rules. Payment schedule, cancellation conditions, and supplier deadlines are agreed per program and destination, and shared with your agency in writing before confirmation.
Confirmed in the quote
Pricing and the payment schedule are agreed before anything is committed — no surprises for you or your travellers.
Agreed per program
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Shared before confirmation
Final terms are shared with your agency in writing before the program is confirmed.
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