This is a 7-day journey through three landmark cities of Uzbekistan — Samarkand, Bukhara and Tashkent. The route is built so you see what matters most without losing time on the road: ancient madrasas and mausoleums, the narrow streets of the old town, fortresses, and a modern metropolis.
Groups are small, and your guide is a local, Russian-speaking resident who knows the city from the inside. We handle all the logistics — transfers, accommodation, meals — so all that's left for you is to travel.
The tour works well both as a first introduction to Uzbekistan and for those who want to go deeper — through architecture, history and gastronomy.
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A Taste of the Great Silk Road
5 days / 4 nights · Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara
Express / First Visit — maximum impressions without long road transfers.
A short but complete journey through the three main cities of classical Uzbekistan. Ideal for first-time visitors who want a strong first impression: Tashkent's old bazaars, Timurid architecture in Samarkand, and the intimate atmosphere of historic Bukhara.
Best for: First trip, couples, stopover
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 TashkentThe East meets the modern+
Airport meeting, transfer and hotel check-in. After resting — getting to know the capital through the contrast of old and new Tashkent.
- —Hazrati Imam complex and the old town
- —Chorsu Bazaar — spices, dried fruit, flatbread and everyday city life
- —Tashkent Metro — stations as an underground gallery of architecture
- —Amir Timur Square and the central districts
- —Evening walk through modern Tashkent
A small tasting of dried fruit, spices and traditional sweets at Chorsu.
Night: Tashkent
Day 2 SamarkandCapital of Timur's empire+
Morning high-speed train to Samarkand. After check-in, discovery of the main symbol of the Timurid era begins.
- —Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
- —Registan Square and its three famous madrasahs
- —Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- —Siab Bazaar
- —Walk through Samarkand's historic center
Return to Registan in the evening: the ensemble seen first in daylight, then illuminated.
Night: Samarkand
Day 3 SamarkandPeople, crafts and plov+
The second day reveals Samarkand beyond the postcard sights — through science, crafts and gastronomy.
- —Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
- —Ulugbek Observatory
- —Afrosiyob Museum and ancient site
- —Traditional Samarkand paper workshop in Konigil
- —Free time for a walk or souvenirs
A plov cooking masterclass and lunch with a local family instead of a standard restaurant.
Night: Samarkand
Day 4 BukharaA city you want to get lost in+
Morning train to Bukhara. After check-in, most of the tour is on foot to keep the feel of a living old town.
- —Lyab-i Hauz ensemble
- —Trading domes of old Bukhara
- —Poi Kalyan complex
- —Mir-i Arab Madrasah
- —Ark Fortress
- —Old quarters and craft shops
Evening tea by Lyab-i Hauz and an unhurried walk along the illuminated streets.
Night: Bukhara
Day 5 BukharaThe East's last morning+
A calm end to the route: a few important sights, time for shopping and transfer to departure.
- —Samanid Mausoleum
- —Chashma-Ayub
- —Bolo Hauz
- —Free time for souvenirs and workshops
- —Transfer to the station or airport
« See in five days the Uzbekistan people come here for the first time to find »
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Uzbekistan: Mountains, Empires and Caravans
7 days / 6 nights · Tashkent → Zaamin → Samarkand → Shahrisabz → Bukhara
Signature Tour — nature, historic cities, cuisine and craft traditions.
A week-long route for travelers who want more than historical monuments. Here the metropolis gives way to mountainous Zaamin, then the route moves to Timurid heritage, the mountain-pass road to Shahrisabz, and intimate Bukhara.
Best for: Couples, families, small groups
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 TashkentGateway to Uzbekistan+
Meeting, transfer and a gentle start to the trip. The capital shows a modern country that has kept a strong historical layer.
- —Hazrati Imam
- —Chorsu Bazaar
- —Tashkent Metro
- —Independence Square
- —Amir Timur Square and the modern center
Welcome dinner with a contemporary take on Uzbek cuisine.
Night: Tashkent
Day 2 ZaaminFrom metropolis to mountains+
After breakfast — private transfer to Zaamin. Along the way the cityscape gives way to foothills and natural landscapes.
- —Scenic stops along the way
- —Check-in at a mountain hotel
- —Walk and free time
- —Viewpoints and open-air rest
The day is deliberately slower-paced, a contrast to the culturally packed part of the route.
Night: Zaamin
Day 3 Zaamin → SamarkandMorning in the mountains, evening at Registan+
The first half of the day is devoted to nature, after which the route continues to Samarkand.
- —Juniper forest and walking trails
- —Zaamin reservoir
- —Panoramic viewpoints and photo stops
- —Introduction to traditional kazan-patyr
- —Transfer to Samarkand and an evening at Registan
A kazan-patyr cooking masterclass — a simple, memorable local gastronomic activity.
Night: Samarkand
Day 4 SamarkandEmpire of the Timurids+
A big day devoted to architecture, history and Samarkand's main landmarks.
- —Gur-e-Amir
- —Registan
- —Bibi-Khanym
- —Siab Bazaar
- —Shah-i-Zinda
- —Ulugbek Observatory
A mini food route through Siab Bazaar: Samarkand flatbread, halva, dried fruit and seasonal produce.
Night: Samarkand
Day 5 ShahrisabzThe road over the pass+
A day trip along a scenic road through the Tahtakaracha pass to the birthplace of Amir Timur.
- —Panoramic stop at Tahtakaracha pass
- —Ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace
- —Dorut Tilovat complex
- —Dorus Saodat complex
- —Walk through Shahrisabz's historic center
A mountain lunch on the way back turns the transfer into part of the experience, not just travel.
Night: Samarkand
Day 6 BukharaCity of caravans+
Morning train to Bukhara. After check-in, an unhurried walking introduction to the city.
- —Lyab-i Hauz
- —Old trading domes
- —Poi Kalyan
- —Mir-i Arab
- —Ark Fortress
- —Bolo Hauz
A visit to a craft workshop: ceramics, embroidery, carpets or metalwork.
Night: Bukhara
Day 7 BukharaA slow morning+
The final morning leaves time both for history and a personal impression of the city.
- —Samanid Mausoleum
- —Chashma-Ayub
- —Free time in the old town
- —Souvenir shopping and craft shops
- —Transfer to the station or airport
« See three different sides of Uzbekistan in one week — modern, mountainous, and the legendary Silk Road »
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The Grand Journey Through Uzbekistan
10 days / 9 nights · Tashkent → Samarkand → Shahrisabz → Bukhara → Kyzylkum → Khiva → Urgench
Grand Tour — the flagship route moving across the country from east to west.
The flagship product of the collection, for guests who want to feel the shift of eras and landscapes, not just see the main sights: modern Tashkent, monumental Samarkand, the roads of Timur, the Bukhara of caravans, the Kyzylkum desert and the clay walls of Khiva.
Best for: Long-haul markets, premium and cultural groups
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 TashkentFirst impressions+
Airport meeting and an easy introduction to the capital without an overloaded program after the flight.
- —Hazrati Imam
- —Old Tashkent
- —Chorsu Bazaar
- —Tashkent Metro
- —Independence Square
- —Amir Timur Square
Welcome dinner — the route's first culinary stop.
Night: Tashkent
Day 2 TashkentThe new Uzbekistan+
The second day shows the capital's modern face and gives travelers time to settle in before active travel across the country.
- —Modern architecture and the business district
- —Tashkent City and city parks
- —Craft workshop
- —Coffee break and free time
- —Evening walk
Free time is deliberately built into the program: it makes the ten-day route more comfortable.
Night: Tashkent
Day 3 SamarkandBlue domes+
Morning high-speed train to Samarkand. After check-in, a discovery of Timurid-era architecture begins.
- —Gur-e-Amir
- —Registan
- —Bibi-Khanym
- —Siab Bazaar
- —Hazrat Khizr
- —Registan by evening
Registan appears in both the day and evening program — one location, two completely different impressions.
Night: Samarkand
Day 4 SamarkandBeyond Registan+
A day of science, archaeology, spiritual traditions and craft heritage.
- —Shah-i-Zinda
- —Ulugbek Observatory
- —Afrosiyob Museum
- —Mausoleum of Khoja Daniyar
- —Konigil and traditional paper production
A plov cooking masterclass and lunch with a local family.
Night: Samarkand
Day 5 ShahrisabzBirthplace of Amir Timur+
A trip over the Tahtakaracha pass to the city linked to the early history of Amir Timur.
- —Panoramic views from the pass
- —Ak-Saray
- —Dorut Tilovat
- —Dorus Saodat
- —Shahrisabz historic center
A mountain lunch and photo stops turn the road into a part of the route in its own right.
Night: Samarkand
Day 6 BukharaHeart of the old East+
Samarkand → Bukhara train. After check-in, a walking introduction to the historic center.
- —Lyab-i Hauz
- —Nadir Divan-Beghi Madrasah
- —Trading domes
- —Poi Kalyan
- —Mir-i Arab Madrasah
No mandatory tour in the evening: time to experience Bukhara's atmosphere independently.
Night: Bukhara
Day 7 BukharaEmirs, palaces and craftsmen+
The second day reveals Bukhara's political and everyday history.
- —Ark Fortress
- —Bolo Hauz
- —Samanid Mausoleum
- —Chashma-Ayub
- —Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace
- —Craft workshops and free time
A private meeting with a master craftsman can be included: embroidery, ceramics, carpets or engraving.
Night: Bukhara
Day 8 Bukhara → KhivaCaravan across the Kyzylkum+
A long transfer becomes a themed road day through desert and steppe landscapes.
- —Morning departure from Bukhara
- —Kyzylkum landscapes
- —Photo stops along the way
- —View of the Amu Darya
- —Arrival in Khiva by evening
- —First walk through Itchan Kala after sunset
Instead of a plain transfer — a road picnic and stops that recreate the feel of a caravan route.
Night: Khiva
Day 9 KhivaA city within fortress walls+
A full day in Itchan Kala, one of the country's most atmospheric historic spaces.
- —Kunya-Ark
- —Kalta Minor
- —Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah
- —Juma Mosque
- —Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud
- —Tash-Khauli Palace
- —Walk along the city walls
Sunset from a panoramic point over old Khiva — the tour's final visual highlight.
Night: Khiva
Day 10 Khiva → UrgenchUntil the next journey+
The final morning is left free: after an intense journey it matters to end the route unhurried.
- —Late breakfast
- —Free walk through Itchan Kala
- —Markets and souvenir shops
- —Coffee or tea in the old town
- —Transfer to Urgench airport
« Cross Uzbekistan from east to west — from modern Tashkent through the Timurid empire and caravan cities to the walls of ancient Khiva »
