Magical 8-Day Classic Uzbekistan Private Tour

Upon arrival in Tashkent, you will be greeted by an Orient Travel Uzb driver and transferred to your hotel. Check-in is available from 2:00 PM.

Your Uzbekistan classic tour begins with a guided sightseeing tour of Tashkent, the capital and largest city in Central Asia. Start by exploring the Old City, where you will visit the Khast-Imam Complex, home to the world-famous Quran of Caliph Uthman. Continue to Chorsu Bazaar, a bustling traditional market.

Next, experience the Tashkent Metro, known for its beautifully designed stations, as you travel to the city center. Enjoy a walking tour through Amir Timur Square, Independence Square, and the Museum of Applied Arts.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours.

In the morning, transfer to the railway station for your Afrosiyob high-speed train journey to Samarkand (approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes). Upon arrival, you will be met by your guide and driver to begin a full-day city tour of Samarkand.

Explore the city's most iconic landmarks, including the magnificent Registan Square, the historic remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, and the vibrant Siab Bazaar. Visit the Ulugbek Observatory, one of the greatest astronomical centers of the medieval world, and the Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, a sacred burial complex with stunning mausoleums. Conclude the tour at the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the final resting place of the Turco-Mongol conqueror, Timur.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Sightseeing tour duration: 6-7 hours.

Continue your exploration of Samarkand with visits to the Afrasiab Museum, which showcases the ancient history of the city, and the Tomb of Saint Daniel, a revered pilgrimage site.

Next, take a scenic drive to Konigil village to discover the traditional process of making Samarkand paper from mulberry using centuries-old techniques.

After the sightseeing tour, enjoy free time with a car and driver at your disposal for additional exploration or relaxation.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Sightseeing tour duration: 3-4 hours.

In the morning, depart from Samarkand and drive to Bukhara (280 km, approximately 4 hours*). Along the way, stop at the historic Rabat-i-Malik Caravanserai, an ancient roadside inn that once welcomed Silk Road travelers.

Upon arrival in Bukhara, check in to your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring the city's UNESCO-listed Old Town. Discover iconic landmarks such as the Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, and Miri-Arab Madrasah. Visit the Magoki-Attori Mosque, the Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs, and the city's historic trade domes. Continue to the Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble, a beautiful architectural complex surrounding a tranquil pond, and the charming Chor-Minor Madrasah.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Sightseeing tour duration: 3-4 hours.

Note: Travel time may be approximately one hour longer when using vans or buses.

Begin your second day in Bukhara with a visit to the Ark Fortress, the ancient citadel that once served as the residence of Bukhara’s rulers. Explore the Bolo-Khauz Mosque, known for its elegant wooden pillars, and the Mausoleums of the Samanid Dynasty and Chashma-Ayub, both significant historical and architectural landmarks.

Next, visit Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the summer palace of Bukhara’s last emir, a unique blend of Oriental and Russian architectural styles. Conclude your sightseeing with a trip to the Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi, an important pilgrimage site dedicated to the founder of the Naqshbandi Sufi order.

Enjoy free time in the afternoon for personal exploration or relaxation.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours.

In the morning, depart from Bukhara and embark on a scenic drive to Khiva (480 km, approximately 7-8 hours*). This overland journey takes you through the vast Kyzylkum Desert, following the historic Silk Road route once traveled by caravans transporting porcelain and spices.

Arrive in Khiva in the late afternoon and check in to your hotel. Enjoy a free evening to relax or explore the city at your own pace.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Note: As roadside cafés and restaurants offer basic options with limited menus, you may wish to bring a packed lunch, which your hotel or guide can help arrange the day before.

Some sections of the road may be in poor condition.

Check out from the hotel by noon. Today, embark on a guided tour of Itchan-Kala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the historic heart of Khiva. Your itinerary includes visits to Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta-Minor (the iconic unfinished minaret), Juma Mosque, Tash-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, and Islam-Khoja Minaret, the tallest in Uzbekistan.

Enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore at your own pace. In the evening, transfer to Urgench Airport (30 km, approximately 45 minutes) for your flight to Tashkent (1,093 km, approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.

This marks the completion of your Uzbekistan Classic Tour.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Sightseeing tour duration: 5 hours.

Check out from the hotel by noon. Enjoy free time until your scheduled transfer to Tashkent International Airport for departure.

End of the tour.