Oriental Fairy Tale - Uzbekistan 8 Day Tour
About this tour
✨ Step into a story straight from One Thousand and One Nights!
Uzbekistan is calling—with its dazzling mosques, vibrant bazaars, and ancient cities along the legendary Silk Road. This 8-day journey is more than a tour—it’s an immersion into centuries of history, culture, and warm Uzbek hospitality.
From the bustling capital of Tashkent to the fairy-tale streets of Khiva, from the serene charm of Bukhara to the majestic grandeur of Samarkand, each day brings a new chapter of this unforgettable adventure.
💫 Imagine yourself wandering through ancient fortresses, tasting traditional Uzbek plov, watching bread rise in a tandoor oven, and traveling across golden deserts where caravans once passed centuries ago. This is your chance to see Uzbekistan’s timeless beauty up close.
🌍 Why You’ll Love This Tour:
✔️ Explore 4 UNESCO World Heritage cities
✔️ Stay in carefully selected boutique hotels
✔️ Enjoy authentic local experiences: cooking classes, folklore shows, and more
✔️ Travel in comfort with domestic flights and a high-speed train ride
✔️ Guided by professional English-speaking experts every step of the way
📜 Highlights:
🔹 Tashkent’s mix of ancient and modern landmarks
🔹 The walled city of Khiva – a living open-air museum
🔹 Bukhara’s charming old town and traditional bazaars
🔹 Samarkand’s stunning Registan Square and Timurid architecture
🔹 Scenic drive across the Kyzylkum Desert
🔹 Uzbek hospitality, culture, and cuisine
Activities included
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent Upon arrival in Tashkent, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Tashkent, exploring both its ancient heritage and modern landmarks: Khast-Imam Complex – home to the world-famous Quran of Caliph Uthman Chorsu Bazaar – a bustling oriental market Independence Square and Amir Timur Square Modern metro stations, known for their ornate Soviet-era design In the evening, enjoy a welcoming dinner at a traditional Uzbek restaurant. Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 2: Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Urgench, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Urgench. Upon arrival, drive to the legendary city of Khiva (35 km) and check in at the hotel. Enjoy a full-day sightseeing tour of Khiva, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, walking through the ancient walled city of Ichan-Kala: Kunya-Ark Citadel, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa, and Kalta Minor Minaret Juma Mosque with its unique wooden columns Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum and Tash-Khauli Palace with intricate harem quarters Dinner includes a master class in Uzbek bread baking, learning the secrets of traditional tandoor ovens. Overnight in Khiva.
Day 3: Khiva, Uzbekistan to Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel, then embark on a scenic drive across the Kyzylkum Desert (470 km). Enjoy views of the Amu Darya River and experience the vast landscapes of Central Asia. Arrive in Bukhara, check in at the hotel, and enjoy free time to relax or explore the city at your own pace. Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 4: Bukhara, Uzbekistan
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day tour of Bukhara, one of the most ancient cities on the Silk Road: Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble and the charming old square Kalyan Minaret and Poi-Kalyan Mosque Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasas Ark Citadel – the ancient fortress of Bukhara’s rulers Traditional trading domes (Toki Zargaron, Toki Telpak Furushon) Dinner with a folklore show at the historic Nodir Devon Begi Madrasa, featuring traditional music and dances. Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 5: Bukhara, Uzbekistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by the continuation of sightseeing in Bukhara: Samanid Mausoleum – a masterpiece of early Islamic architecture Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum and Bolo-Khauz Mosque Sitora-i-Mokhi-Khosa Palace – the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara In the afternoon, depart for Samarkand (230 km). Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and relax. Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 6: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin a full-day sightseeing tour of Samarkand, a legendary Silk Road hub: Registan Square with three grand madrasas: Ulugbek, Sher-Dor, Tilla-Kori Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum – the resting place of Tamerlane Bibi-Khanym Mosque – one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world Siyob Bazaar – a vibrant local market Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis – a sacred complex of beautiful mausoleums In the evening, enjoy a plov cooking master class, learning how to prepare Uzbekistan’s signature dish. Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 7: Samarkand, Uzbekistan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Day 7: Samarkand – Tashkent Breakfast at the hotel. Continue exploring Samarkand: Ulugbek Observatory – an ancient astronomical center Afrosiab Museum – with murals from the 7th century Transfer to the station for a high-speed Afrosiab train to Tashkent. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 8: Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Tashkent airport, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport for your international flight. End of services.
What's included
Price Includes: All transportation services, including airport and station transfers Accommodation in boutique hotels (breakfast included) Professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour Domestic flight Tashkent–Urgench (economy class) High-speed train ticket Samarkand–Tashkent (economy class) Half-board (daily lunches) Welcoming dinner in Tashkent Master classes: Uzbek bread & plov cooking Folklore show dinner at Nodir Devon Begi in Bukhara Entrance tickets to all listed monuments
Price Excludes: International flights Medical insurance Dinners not mentioned in the program Personal expenses and tips
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Tashkent, Uzbekistan