Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Silk Road
Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, with time built in for markets, food and craft workshops.
- Duration
- 10 days
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Accommodation
- Boutique hotels and restored merchant houses
- Transport
- High-speed rail and private vehicle
Price on request
Day by day
Day 1
Arrive Tashkent
Settle in, evening walk and introduction to the route.
Day 2
Tashkent
Bazaars, metro architecture and museum collections.
Day 3–4
Samarkand
Registan, Shah-i-Zinda and the observatory, at your own pace.
Day 5–6
Bukhara
Old town on foot, trading domes and a craft workshop visit.
Day 7
Desert crossing
Overland through the Kyzylkum with stops along the way.
Day 8–9
Khiva
The walled city at sunrise and sunset, when it is quietest.
Day 10
Depart
Transfer for onward flights.
What's included
- ✓ Local guides in each city
- ✓ Rail tickets and private transfers as described
- ✓ Accommodation and breakfasts
- ✓ Listed site entrance fees
Not included
- – International flights
- – Travel insurance (required)
- – Visas
- – Most lunches and dinners
- – Tips
Important information
- Summer heat is significant; shoulder seasons are strongly recommended.
- Some site interiors close for restoration without notice.
- Modest dress is expected at religious sites.
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