Treasure of the
Silk Road
Silk Road
UZBEKISTAN
10 DAYS
Tashkent - Nukus - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand
10 DAYS
Tashkent - Nukus - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand
Mesmerizing Registan in Samarkand; Wide boulevards of Tashkent; Medieval atmosphere in Bukhara; Vibrant asian bazaars;
AVAILABLE DATES:
- Individual dates are also available. Contact the program manager.
TRIP DETAILS
SEASON ........................................................March-OctoberGROUP SIZE........................................max 8pax, min 2pax
PRICE:
$1.445 (≥ 8 people)≥ 6 people in the group: $1.475 per person
≥ 4 people in the group: $ 1.695 per person
GUARANTEED FROM 2 PAX
This tour to the heart of Central Asia will give you an unbelievable experience of architectural monuments and accumulation of ancient culture. Enjoyable city tours and entertaining road trips will be the unforgettable part of your Uzbekistani journey.
Day 1: Tashkent – Nukus
Arrive at Tashkent airport and take a flight to Nukus. Interesting tour will take you to the Museum of Savitsky, where there are masterpieces of banned art. After an excursion, drive to Mizdakhan necropolis out of the town. According to archeological investigations, it was a city during the 4th century BC and 14th century AD. At the end of the day, we visit Chilpyk to see Zoroastrian monument, which is 2,200 years old.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 2: Nukus – Ayaz Qala – Tuprak Qala – Khiva
Transfer to the most ancient city of Khiva. Khiva was mentioned in many historical writings as a significant stop-off settlement on the great Silk Road. It has hosted caravans for many centuries, nowadays still possible to see some parts of the ancient city. On the way to Khiva, you will visit the ruins of other ancient monuments like Ayaz Qala and Turpak Qala. Ayaz Qala was a fort of Khorezm State.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3: Khiva – Bukhara
Today’s journey will take you to the incredible city of Bukhara. Bukhara’ wealth is rich in its historical monuments; there are more than 140 architecturally important buildings of the Middle Ages. Here you will come across the variety of architectural styles in narrow streets, beautiful parks and gardens, and historical buildings. On the way from Khiva, you will drive within the famous Kizilkum desert and its sand dunes. Arrive to Bukhara and checked into a hotel. You will have free time.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4: Bukhara
Today is dedicated to exploring the amazing city Bukhara. Embark on sightseeing starting from the oldest citadel of Bukhara- Citadel ark. Next masterpiece of art during the 9th-10th century is Samanids Mausoleum. Further, explore Chashma Ayub, known as a Spring of Job and Bolo-Hauz mosque, famous as a mosque of 40 columns. Later, find yourself in the colorful shopping domes, Lyabi House Ensemble. Nodir Divan Begi madrasah., Poi Kalon complex. 🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Bukhara
The area around Bukhara offers many interesting sites. Today visit the complex of Bahauddin Naqshbandi. It is the burial place of the outstanding Sufi Philosopher and Leader Bahauddin Naqshband. Nowadays,It is one of the popular place of pilgrimage for Muslim community from all over the world. Later explore the residence of Bukhara Emirs-Sitorai Mohi Hosa complex. Here you will be surprised by diverse styles of architecture. Chor Bakr memorial, the remains of the old town at Sumiton village will be the last destination. The four sides of the complex symbolize the earth and symbolize the equality of human beings.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 6: Bukhara – Gijduvan – Samarkand
Today is an entertaining drive to Samarkand. En route, we will have a break at a worldly known pottery workshop at Gijduvan village. The story of the ceramic school of Gijduvan goes back to centuries; here this skill is passed from one generation to the next. Today Gijduvan ceramic school boasts six generations of potters. After an interesting excursion, carry on to Samarkand and night in a city hotel.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 7: Samarkand
Amazing Samarkand is one of the oldest cities and coeval with Babylon and Rome. The most attractive sites of Samarkand are Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan square is famous with its three astonishing Madrasahs. These monuments of the 15-17th centuries make visitors admire the mesmerizing beauty of the square. The architectural complex Shakhi-Zindeh, which was listed into the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bibi Khanum Mosque was constructed for the glory of Tamerlane’s wife, following his victorious fight to India.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 8: Samarkand
After breakfast, you will continue discovering Samarkand. The first site will be the Observatory of Ulughbek. Ulughbek was an outstanding leader and scientist of Samarkand. He was the one who categorized celestial bodies in 1437. In his catalog named “Zidji Guragoni”, he wrote about 1018 celestial bodies. After lunch, you will explore Main Street full of teahouses, sweets and workshops, and souvenir shops. Later you can walk to National Bazaar “Siab'', a fast moving and colorful local bazaar offering traditional crafts and handmade sweets.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 9: Samarkand – Tashkent (transfer or train)
Transfer to Tashkent by car or train. Sightseeing begins from the central square -Independent Square. Then, you will take a walk to Amir Timur Square through Broadway. Afternoon, you will see the old Chorsu Bazaar, ancient Kukaldash Madrasah and other madrasah, mosques and mausoleum in the famous Has Imam complex. The high spot of the tour is Othman Quran, the world’s oldest Quran copy dating back to the 8th century.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 10: Flight
This day is the end of the tour and your driver will accompany you to the airport.
🍽 Breakfast/
Arrive at Tashkent airport and take a flight to Nukus. Interesting tour will take you to the Museum of Savitsky, where there are masterpieces of banned art. After an excursion, drive to Mizdakhan necropolis out of the town. According to archeological investigations, it was a city during the 4th century BC and 14th century AD. At the end of the day, we visit Chilpyk to see Zoroastrian monument, which is 2,200 years old.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 2: Nukus – Ayaz Qala – Tuprak Qala – Khiva
Transfer to the most ancient city of Khiva. Khiva was mentioned in many historical writings as a significant stop-off settlement on the great Silk Road. It has hosted caravans for many centuries, nowadays still possible to see some parts of the ancient city. On the way to Khiva, you will visit the ruins of other ancient monuments like Ayaz Qala and Turpak Qala. Ayaz Qala was a fort of Khorezm State.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3: Khiva – Bukhara
Today’s journey will take you to the incredible city of Bukhara. Bukhara’ wealth is rich in its historical monuments; there are more than 140 architecturally important buildings of the Middle Ages. Here you will come across the variety of architectural styles in narrow streets, beautiful parks and gardens, and historical buildings. On the way from Khiva, you will drive within the famous Kizilkum desert and its sand dunes. Arrive to Bukhara and checked into a hotel. You will have free time.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 4: Bukhara
Today is dedicated to exploring the amazing city Bukhara. Embark on sightseeing starting from the oldest citadel of Bukhara- Citadel ark. Next masterpiece of art during the 9th-10th century is Samanids Mausoleum. Further, explore Chashma Ayub, known as a Spring of Job and Bolo-Hauz mosque, famous as a mosque of 40 columns. Later, find yourself in the colorful shopping domes, Lyabi House Ensemble. Nodir Divan Begi madrasah., Poi Kalon complex. 🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 5: Bukhara
The area around Bukhara offers many interesting sites. Today visit the complex of Bahauddin Naqshbandi. It is the burial place of the outstanding Sufi Philosopher and Leader Bahauddin Naqshband. Nowadays,It is one of the popular place of pilgrimage for Muslim community from all over the world. Later explore the residence of Bukhara Emirs-Sitorai Mohi Hosa complex. Here you will be surprised by diverse styles of architecture. Chor Bakr memorial, the remains of the old town at Sumiton village will be the last destination. The four sides of the complex symbolize the earth and symbolize the equality of human beings.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 6: Bukhara – Gijduvan – Samarkand
Today is an entertaining drive to Samarkand. En route, we will have a break at a worldly known pottery workshop at Gijduvan village. The story of the ceramic school of Gijduvan goes back to centuries; here this skill is passed from one generation to the next. Today Gijduvan ceramic school boasts six generations of potters. After an interesting excursion, carry on to Samarkand and night in a city hotel.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 7: Samarkand
Amazing Samarkand is one of the oldest cities and coeval with Babylon and Rome. The most attractive sites of Samarkand are Registan square, Shakhi-Zindeh, Mausoleum Guri Emir and Bibi Khanum Mosque. Registan square is famous with its three astonishing Madrasahs. These monuments of the 15-17th centuries make visitors admire the mesmerizing beauty of the square. The architectural complex Shakhi-Zindeh, which was listed into the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bibi Khanum Mosque was constructed for the glory of Tamerlane’s wife, following his victorious fight to India.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 8: Samarkand
After breakfast, you will continue discovering Samarkand. The first site will be the Observatory of Ulughbek. Ulughbek was an outstanding leader and scientist of Samarkand. He was the one who categorized celestial bodies in 1437. In his catalog named “Zidji Guragoni”, he wrote about 1018 celestial bodies. After lunch, you will explore Main Street full of teahouses, sweets and workshops, and souvenir shops. Later you can walk to National Bazaar “Siab'', a fast moving and colorful local bazaar offering traditional crafts and handmade sweets.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 9: Samarkand – Tashkent (transfer or train)
Transfer to Tashkent by car or train. Sightseeing begins from the central square -Independent Square. Then, you will take a walk to Amir Timur Square through Broadway. Afternoon, you will see the old Chorsu Bazaar, ancient Kukaldash Madrasah and other madrasah, mosques and mausoleum in the famous Has Imam complex. The high spot of the tour is Othman Quran, the world’s oldest Quran copy dating back to the 8th century.
🏠 Hotel
🍽 Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 10: Flight
This day is the end of the tour and your driver will accompany you to the airport.
🍽 Breakfast/
Note: This trip starts and ends in Kochkor, if you need accommodation and transfer in Kochkor and Bishkek, please inform us additionally. Service surcharge indicated below.
What is included:
- Overnight stay in DBL/TWN shared hotel (9 nights)
- Full-board meals: breakfast at hotel; lunches (9) and dinners (9) at local restaurant
- Comfortable transportation:
- 3-7 pax - A/C 10-seater minivan
- 8-21 pax - A/C Midi-bus with 33 seats
- Entrance fees for visits
- Mineral water 1L (per person, per day)
- Professional Italian-speaking guide (subject to availability)
- Map of Uzbekistan and Souvenirs
- Taxes at hotels
What is not included:
- International flight
- Uzbek visa (if required)
- SKD-TAS local train
- Extras in set menus
- Photo/video fees
- Tipping, drinks, personal expenses
- Excursions not included in the program
- Medical/baggage insurance
- Other services not included in the program
Hotels:
- Nukus Pana 3*+ or similar
- Khiva Erkin Palace 4* or similar
- Bukhara Asia Bukhara 4* or similar
- Samarkand Shaxzoda Elite 4* or similar
- Tashkent Milan 3*+ or similar
Single supplement + 165
P.S.:
- If the hotels listed in the program do not have free rooms, we will book them in another hotel of the same category
- Payment must be made 30 days before the tourists' arrival
CANCELLATION:
- Cancellation 40 days before arrival - without penalty
- Cancellation 39-30 days before arrival - 50 % penalty from the travel price
- Cancellation 29-15 days before arrival - 75 % penalty from the travel price
- Cancellation 14-0 days before arrival - 100 % penalty
USEFUL INFO:
- This tour can be in a group or you can also opt to book the whole itinerary as a private tour.
- For tours we require all travelers on our group tours to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
- Travel insurance is required for this tour. You are free to choose any insurance company.
- Citizens of most countries do not need a visa to visit Kyrgyzstan, visit Visa Regulation for Uzbekistan.
- Read more about Uzbekistan Travel Information
- Check out Terms & Conditions here
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