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Essential Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand

From $3100 per person in low season
From $3700 per person in high season

based on 8 nights & daily experiences

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  • Accommodation

  • Private transfers

  • Daily experiences

  • Daily Breakfast

Price is based on two people sharing one room.

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At a Glance

  • Dive deep into the heart of Silk Road, the most important trading revolution in history linking China to Europe

  • Let your 1001 Nights dreams come true in Khiva's winding alleys of mosques, minarets, madrasahs and mausoleums

  • Marvel at Registan Square in Samarkand, one of Silk Road's most stunning masterpiece of architecture

  • The museum city of Bukhara beckons your attention with more than 140 monuments from the Middle Ages

  • Rub shoulders with local ethnic groups at colorful bazaars and winding alleys of Uzbekistan

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Uzbekistan has an extreme continental climate with hot summers, cool winters and relatively low levels of rainfall. During the summer temperatures may reach as high as 45°C, whereas during the winter it can plummet down to zero. As such, Uzbekistan is good to visit between the more temperate months between October and April.

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Itinerary

The fabled and faraway land of Uzbekistan brings to life your fantasy of timeless caravans, iconic turquoise domes and minarets towering above the skyline of legendary Silk Road cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.

  1. Fly into Tashkent

  2. Days 1-2: Tashkent

    Uncover the highlights of Uzbekistan’s capital, including the Khast Imam Square, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Alisher Navoi Theatre Square, and the Museum of Applied Arts.

    Accommodation: Hyatt Regency Tashkent (1 night)

  3. Fly into Khiva

  4. Days 2-4: Khiva

    Step into the 8th century as you explore the madrassas, minarets and monuments of Khiva. Wander through the stone-paved alleys and curve your ways into Tash-Khauli Palace and the Kunya-Ark Fortress!

    Accommodation: Orient Star Khiva (2 nights)

  5. Days 4-7: Bukhara

    Spend 3 nights in Bukhara, the stunning museum city with over 140 monuments from the Middle Ages. Discover beautiful mosques, mausoleums and local bazaars.

    On your final day, you will en route to Shakrisabz, birthplace of Amir Temur empire with historic mausoleums, mosques and the famed Ak-Sarai Palace.

    Accommodation: Omar Khayyam Bukhara (3 nights)

  6. Days 7-9: Samarkand

    You will then reach Samarkand, a jewel of the Silk Road city. Step into Registan Square, the most legendary sights of the Silk Road. Unfurl other key sights of Samarkand: Siab Bazaar, Necropolis Shakhi-Zinda and Gur-Emir Mausoleum.

    Follow the footprints of time as you unravel the most valuable artifacts in Afrosiab Archaeological Site & Museum, as well as the astronomical history of medieval Uzbekistan in Ulugbek Observatory.

    Accommodation: Hotel Grand Samarkand Superior (2 nights)

  7. Fly home from Tashkent

Experiences

  • Afrosiab & Ulugbek Observatory

    Uncover the most valuable artifacts in the Afrosiab Archaeological Site & Museum, as well as the astronomical history of medieval Uzbekistan in Ulugbek Observatory. Also visit St. Daniel's Tomb and a paper center in Samarkand.

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  • Ayaz Kala & Toprak Fortresses

    Today, you will make day trip to the ancient fortresses of Toprak and Ayaz Kala.

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  • Bukhara: Highlights of the Museum City

    Discover the twin symbols of the city, Lyabi-Khauz Complex and the Poi-Kalyan Complex. You will also visit Chashma Ayub Shrine, Magoki Attari, Kosh Madrassah and Chor Minor before finishing with a traditional Bukhara costume exhibition.

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  • Bukhara: Second Time's a Charm

    A further look into Bukhara to unravel the Citadel Ark, the Samanids Mausoleum, the Bolo-Khauz Mosque and the local bazaars.

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  • Chorsu Bazaar

    The historic Chorsu Bazaar, located at the main square of Tashkent, has been an important landmark for merchants and traders for over hundred years.

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  • Fayzulla Khodjaev’s Home Museum

    Enjoy an insightful visit to the Fayzulla Khodjaev's House Museum.

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  • Historical Tour of Khiva

    Step into the 8th century as you explore the madrassas, minarets and monuments of Khiva. Wander through the stone-paved alleys and visit the Tash-Khauli Palace and Kunya-Ark Fortress.

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  • Imam Al-Bukhari Memorial Complex

    Today, you will visit the Imam Al-Bukhari Memorial Complex.

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  • Jewels of Samarkand

    Explore the highlights of Samarkand including Siab Bazaar, Necropolis Shakhi-Zinda and Gur-Emir Mausoleum. Step into Registan Square, one of the most iconic landmarks of the Silk Road.

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  • Journey to Shakrisabz: Birthplace of Timurid Empire

    Often overlooked, the UNESCO site of Shakrisabz is home not only to Amir Temur Empire, but also a host of historic mausoleums, mosques and the famed Ak-Sarai Palace.

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  • Sitora-I-Mokhi-Khosa Palace

    Get a glimpse of the royal life at Sitora-I-Mokhi-Khosa Palace.

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  • Tashkent in a Nutshell

    Uncover the highlights of Uzbekistan’s capital, including the Khast Imam Square, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, Alisher Navoi Theatre Square, and the Museum of Applied Arts.

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Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand

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We design each itinerary around you, so this suggested itinerary is a starting point that we can tweak or transform into something completely bespoke to you. Call us on 858 523 9000 to start planning your vacation.