Uzbekistan Customized 12 Days Tour
About this tour
This is a complete tour of Uzbekistan, recommended for those visiting Uzbekistan only once. Explore the "Golden Circle", a collection of Silk Road towns including Khiva with the Ichan Kala fortress, Bukhara with the unique blue dome of the Kalyan ensemble and Samarkand's Legistan Square. You can also visit lesser-known sites such as the Savite Museum, Nukus and Muinak Cemetery. This tour will leave you with vivid memories of Uzbekistan's amazing cities, landscapes, history, culture and traditions.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Arrival in Tashkent. Your driver will meet you at the airport and take you to your accommodation. The next morning, the first day of your journey begins. Free time until the next morning.
Day 2: Tashkent, Uzbekistan to Muynak, Uzbekistan
Morning flight to Nukus (1355 km, 2 hours 45 minutes). Depart for the old fishing village of Muinak (220 km). This place was once located on the shore of the Aral Sea. Stop at Mizdakan archaeological site on the way. Stop at Mizdakan archaeological site on the way. In Muinak. Visit Muinak and see the harbor where a ship used to be abandoned in the sands. This is the "Cemetery of Ships Ships". Then visit the Regional History Museum, where artifacts related to the history of the Aral Sea are on display. Return to Nukus in the afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Nukus, Uzbekistan to Khiva, Uzbekistan
The Savitsky Art Museum of Karakalpakstan is open to the public. The museum is Karakalpakstan's second largest museum World collection of Russian avant-garde art and exhibition of Karakalpak applied art Items. Take a short trip to the center of Nukus and see the Berdakh statue, Nukus City Hall or the Drama Theater In the afternoon depart for Khiva (200km, 4-5 hours). You will visit the archaeological sites of ancient Khiva. Khorezm, including Chilpyk (Zoroastrian burial tower) and Toprak-Kala, the capital of Khorezm. Check in to the hotel upon arrival in Khorezm Khiva, which dates back to the 3rd century AD. Savitsky Art Museum of Karakalpakstan is usually closed on Mondays.
Day 4: Khiva, Uzbekistan
Spend a full day at Ichan-Kala Fortress. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a living site Museum. You can visit it in the open air. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while visiting the following places in Khiva: Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta Minor, Juma Mosque, Pakhlavan Makhmud Tomb, Minaret Islamic Teacher, Kunya Ark Fort, Tash-Khovli Palace, Madrasah of Mukhammad Aminkhan. These madrasahs in the afternoon free of charge. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Khiva, Uzbekistan to Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Depart Khiva in the morning for Bukhara (480 km; 7-8 hours). Today's land transfer will receive from Khiva to Bukhara we cross the Kyzylkum Desert. For hundreds of years, the Great Silk Road route. It was used by caravans carrying porcelain and spices. After arriving in Bukhara, check in to the hotel. late afternoon. You will have time to rest and spend the night at the hotel. You may want to bring a packed lunch for this excursion as restaurants and cafes along the route offer a very limited menu. Your guide or hotel can to help you customize this. Some parts of the road can be difficult to navigate.
Day 6: Bukhara, Uzbekistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Guided walking tour of the Old Town. Visit Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arabic Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs, Ark Fort, Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Cami, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade dome, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub Tombs. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Bukhara, Uzbekistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Start the day with a visit to Sitorai Mokhi Kosa, Bukhara's summer residence. This unique location building blends Russian and Eastern architecture. Continue to Bakhouddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum, Chor-Bakr's necropolis. Take the Afrosiyob high-speed train to Samarkand, (270 km). You will upon arrival, be transferred to the hotel in Samarkand by the driver. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
You will start your city tour by meeting your driver and guide in the hotel lobby. The beautiful Registan Square is a square for houses the remains of the Siab Bazaar. The Ulugbek Observatory has been restored. Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory and the Gur-Emir mausoleum. Overnight stay in hotel.
Day 9: Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Proceed to visit the Tomb of Saint Daniel and the Afrasiab Museum. Afterwards, to the Konigil village and learn about the traditional methods of making Samarkand newspapers from mulberry trees. After visit, enjoy free time with driver and car. Overnight in Hotel.
Day 10: Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan to Samarkand, Uzbekistan
We will start the day with a departure from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz (90 km in 2 hours). Enjoy a short tour of the city Shakhrisabz. Visit the Jakhongir Mausoleum in the Dor-us Siodat memorial complex. Also worth seeing are the remains of the Ak-Saray and the Dor-ut Tilavat complex, the Kok-Gumbaz mosque and Tamerlane's tomb. Tamerlane Father of Tamerlane. In the afternoon return to Samarkand. Arrival in Samarkand and accommodation in hotel.
Day 11: Samarkand, Uzbekistan to Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Transfer to the train station in the morning. Train "Afrosiyob" to Tashkent (300 km). Transfer to the hotel. Start sightseeing upon arrival. The capital of Uzbekistan is the largest city in Central Asia. Visit Tashkent Old Town you will find Hast Imam Complex. Here you will find the famous Koran of Caliph Osman. Discover Chorsu Bazaar Take the Tashkent Metro to the city center. Explore Independence Square, Amir Temur Square And visit the Museum of Applied Arts. Spend the second half of the day at your discretion. Overnight Overnight in a hotel.
Day 12: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Check out before 12:00. Free time until Transfer to the airport. End of the tour.
What's included
All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax by minivan type car; Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included; Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides (except for city tour in Nukus and trip to fortresses of Ancient Khorezm); Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary; Economy class tickets for flights Tashkent-Nukus, and train tickets
Tour leader to accompany the travelers for the whole period of the tour; Full board (lunches and dinners); Hotel charges for additional services; Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa if needed; Tips are not included, but would be appreciated; Travel insurance.
What to know
This tour can be customized. Please get in touch with me.
Route & locations
Tashkent, Uzbekistan