Discover Uzbekistan In 10 Days
About this tour
Explore the historical cities of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent with the 10-day Classic Uzbekistan tour. Our most popular group tour takes you to the most visited cities in Uzbekistan, while also giving you an opportunity to meet fellow travelers from around the world. Enjoy the modernity of Tashkent, the medieval architectural ensembles of Samarkand, the serenity of Bukhara, and the history of Khiva, all while making the most of your time and money.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Arrival and meeting at the airport of Tashkent by the driver (the driver will hold a sign with your name and surname) and transfer to the hotel. Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing of the city: visiting Hazrati Imam complex (Kaffol Shoshiy mausoleum, Muyi Mubarak madrasah, Barokkhan madrasah, Namozgoh mosque, Hazrati Imam mosque), having a look to an uzbek mahalla (a neighborhood), Mingurik old town, Minor mosque. Lunch at a local restaurant (Tashkent plov in “Besh kazan” plov center). Continue to discover Tashkent: visiting Amir Temur monument and museum, Courage monument, Independence square, Tashkent TV tower, Chorsu bazaar. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Mountain tour: visiting Chimgan mountains: Amirsoy and Bildirsoy. Lunch at a local restaurant (mastava and khonim). Transfer to the railway station. High speed train to Samarkand. Arrival and meeting at the railway station by the driver (the driver will hold a sign with your name and surname) and transfer to the hotel. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing of the city: visiting Guri Emir (a legendary mausoleum where Amir Temur and all his family buried), Registan square - world famous complex of 3 madrasahs (Ulugbek, Tillakori, Sherdor), mosque Bibi Khanum – the biggest mosque ever built in Central Asia, Siyab bazaar (a local market). Lunch at a local restaurant. (Samarkand plov – “Zighir osh”) Continue to discover Samarkand: visiting Shahi – Zinda necropolis (a holy place and cemetery with graves of Temurid’s dynasty and a grave of cousin of Prophet Muhammad), Hazrati Khizr mosque, Afrasiab museum, “El merosi” theater show (history of Central Asian nations). Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Samarkand, Uzbekistan to Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Sightseeing of the city: visiting Khudja Doniyor mausoleum, Ulugbek observatory and museum, “Konigil-Meros” silk paper producing workshop. Lunch at a local restaurant (Samarkand manti and nukhat-shurak). Transfer to the railway station. High speed train to Bukhara. Arrival and meeting at the railway station by the driver (the driver will hold a sign with your name and surname) and transfer to the hotel. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing of Bukhara’s Old town: (today it will be the excursion on foot, because most of the territory of Old town is pedestrian area) visiting the Lyabi-Khauz complex (Nodir Devonbegi pond, khanaka and madrasah, Kukaldosh madrasah), Magoki-Attori mosque, 4 trading domes (Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpakfurushon, Toki Zargaron, Timi Abdullakhan), Ulugbek madrasah, Abdulazizkhan madrasah, Kalon minaret and mosque, Miri-Arab madrasah. Lunch at a local restaurant (Bukhara plov oshi Sofi) Continue to discover Bukhara’s Old town: visiting Ark fortress, Bolo-Khavuz mosque, mausoleum of Chashmai-Ayub, the Samanids’ mausoleum. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing of the countryside of Bukhara: visiting Bahouddin Naqshband (saint and philosopher of XIV century) memorial-architectural complex, Sitorai Mohi-Khosa palace (summer residence of the last bukharian Emir-XX century), Chor Bakr necropolis and memorial-architectural complex (XVI century). Lunch at a local restaurant (“Chor Bakr Temur ota” café - tandoori meat). Continue to discover Bukhara’s Old town: visiting House-museum of Fayzullo Khudjaev (rich trader and politician), Kosh madrasah complex (Modarikhan and Abdullakhan madrasahs-XVI century) Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Bukhara, Uzbekistan to Khiva, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Visiting the tourism cluster “Bukhara desert oasis & spa” located in Romitan district: a pool and a sandy beach, camel and horse riding through the desert “Kyzyl-Kum”, quad bike races, arrow from a bow. Lunch at a local restaurant (Gizhduvan shish-kebab and Olot somsa). Transfer to Khiva by car (sedan or minivan). Walking to the hotel which is situated inside of the Ichan Kala fortress (driver will help to carry the luggage). Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Khiva, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Sightseeing of Khiva’s Old town: visiting Ichan Kala gates & walls, Muhammad Aminkhan madrasah, Kalta Minor minaret, Kukhna Ark residence, Mohamed Rahimkhan madrasah, Sheikh Said Alauddin Mausoleum, Music Museum, Juma Mosque. Lunch at a local restaurant (Shivit oshi). Continue to discover Khiva’s Old town: visiting Arabkhana madrasah, Dost A’lam madrasah, Abdullakhan madrasah, Oq Mosque, Anushakhan bathhouse, Ollokulikhan madrasah, Kutlimurod Inok madrasah, Karavansarai, Tosh Hovli residence, Islomkhudja madrasah and minaret, Pahlavon Mahmud mausoleum, Sherghozikhan madrasah. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Day 9: Khiva, Uzbekistan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel. Sightseeing of Khiva: visiting Nurullaboy palace in Khiva. Transfer to Urgench city. Avesto museum & monument and Jaloliddin Manguberdi monument in Urgench. Lunch at a local restaurant (tukhumbarak). Transfer to the airport of Urgench. Flight to Tashkent. Arrival and meeting at the airport of Tashkent by the driver (the driver will hold a sign with your name and surname) and transfer to the hotel. Dinner in a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.
Day 10: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out from the hotel (you can leave your luggage in the hotel reception). Free day for having a rest (you can discover new sights of the capital of Uzbekistan: Tashkent city park, Magic city park, Ashkhabad park, museum of Applied arts). Coming back to the hotel (the driver will be waiting for you). Transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
What's included
1. Accommodation on SGL/DBL/TWN room basis in any 3* + breakfast in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva; 2. Tashkent-Samarkand by economy train tickets (Afrasiab/Sharq) subject to availability of tickets on the day of visit; 3. Samarkand-Bukhara by economy train tickets (Afrasiab/Sharq) subject to availability of tickets on the day of visit; 4. Bukhara-Khiva-Urgench by comfortable sedan car/minibus/coach; 5. Urgench-Tashkent by domestic flight; 6. Services of professional English-speaking tour guides in all cities; 7. All transfers, trips, city tour as per itinerary by an air-conditioned sedan car/minibus/coach; 8. Entrance fees
1. International air tickets; 2. Tourist e-visa charges; 3. Early check in & late check-out; 4. Lunches & dinners; 5. Charges in hotels for additional services; 6. Photography and video making fees at the sites; 7. Personal insurance; 8. Tips and gratuities; 9. Any services not included in the above itinerary.
What to know
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Route & locations
Tashkent, Uzbekistan