Silk Road Treasures: Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand & Tashkent

(Flexible Itinerary – Start in Tashkent, Samarkand, or Urgench)

Welcome to Uzbekistan! Our tour is designed to give you the best of the legendary Silk Road cities: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, with the possibility to add Nukus (Savitsky Museum, Aral Sea history) or the Fergana Valley (crafts, silk, ceramics) if you wish.

We can start the journey from any city where you land and finish where you prefer to fly out.

The length of the tour is flexible – from 5 days to 12+ days, depending on your time.

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👨‍✈️ About Your Guide

Your journey will be led by a licensed professional guide and driver in one person, making your trip both comfortable and efficient.

🎓 Education: Two bachelor’s degrees – English Language & Literature and International Relations & World Politics.

🌐 Languages: Fluent English, with strong cultural and historical knowledge.

🕰️ Experience: Over 9 years of guiding experience across Uzbekistan.

🚗 Convenience: Private car with the same person as guide & driver – no need to coordinate separately.

This means you’ll have one trusted companion throughout your trip, ensuring smooth logistics, personal attention, and authentic local insight.

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✨ Suggested Itinerary (7–10 Days)

Day 1 – Arrival in Uzbekistan

Meet at airport (Tashkent, Samarkand, or Urgench).

Transfer to hotel, welcome dinner with Uzbek cuisine.

Day 2 – Tashkent (if starting here)

Explore modern and old Tashkent: Minor Mosque, Hazrati Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar, Metro tour, Tashkent TV Tower.

Evening high-speed train or drive to Samarkand.

Day 3 – Samarkand

Visit Registan Square, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, and Siab Bazaar.

Optional evening light show at Registan.

Day 4 – Samarkand

Excursion to Ulugbek Observatory, Afrosiyob Museum, and the ancient paper-making village in Konigil.

Free evening for traditional music and food.

Day 5 – Bukhara

Travel to Bukhara by train/car.

Visit Poi-Kalon Complex, Ark Fortress, Lyabi-Hauz Square, and trading domes.

Evening stroll in old Bukhara.

Day 6 – Bukhara

Discover Chor Minor, Sitorai-Mohi Hosa Palace, summer palace of the last emir, and traditional craft workshops.

Optional folklore show with dinner.

Day 7 – Khiva

Drive or train to Khiva (via Kyzylkum desert).

Explore Ichan Qala (UNESCO World Heritage Site): Kalta Minor Minaret, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Tosh-Hovli Palace.

Sunset from the city walls.

Day 8 – Khiva / Departure

Free time for photos and souvenirs.

Transfer to Urgench airport for flight OR continue to Nukus (optional).

🌟 Optional Extensions

Nukus & Aral Sea: Visit the world-famous Savitsky Museum and learn about the Aral Sea tragedy.

Fergana Valley: Explore Margilan (silk factory), Rishtan (ceramics), and Andijan.

Mountains & Nature: Day trips to Chimgan, Nuratau Mountains