Classic Uzbekistan: Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara – Khiva
Overview
The essential Silk Road journey through four legendary cities by high-speed train.
This journey has been designed by our local team to combine the most iconic sights with authentic encounters — family-run workshops, local markets and home-cooked meals. Comfortable hotels, an expert guide and all logistics are taken care of, so you can simply enjoy the road.
Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage old towns
- Hand-picked boutique hotels
- Local food tastings
- Small groups or private
Itinerary
- 1
Arrival in Tashkent. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Dinner Overnight: Tashkent - 2
Tashkent city tour & train to Samarkand. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Breakfast Overnight: Samarkand - 3
Samarkand: Registan & Gur-e-Amir. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Breakfast, Lunch Overnight: Samarkand - 4
Samarkand: Shah-i-Zinda & Konigil paper mill. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Breakfast Overnight: Samarkand - 5
Train to Bukhara, old town walk. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Breakfast Overnight: Bukhara - 6
Bukhara: Ark, Poi-Kalyan, trading domes. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Breakfast, Dinner Overnight: Bukhara - 7
Drive through the Kyzylkum to Khiva. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Breakfast Overnight: Khiva - 8
Khiva Itchan Kala & departure. Meet your guide and enjoy a carefully paced program with plenty of time for photos, tea breaks and local encounters.
Breakfast
Included
- Accommodation in hotels with breakfast
- All transfers in air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to sites in the program
- Train tickets (economy/business)
- Bottled water during tours
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless stated
- Camera fees at monuments
- Tips
Dates & prices
| Date | Available | 2 seats left | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 – Nov 12, 2026 | Guaranteed | 12 seats left | $1,190 |
| Dec 5, 2026 – Dec 12, 2026 | Available | 14 seats left | $1,230 |
| Jan 5, 2027 – Jan 12, 2027 | Available | 12 seats left | $1,190 |
| Feb 5, 2027 – Feb 12, 2027 | Available | 14 seats left | $1,230 |
| Mar 5, 2027 – Mar 12, 2027 | Available | 14 seats left | $1,190 |
Route map
Reviews
Beyond expectations
Our guide Dilshod made every monument come alive. The hotels were charming and everything ran like clockwork. Uzbekistan stole our hearts!
Всё на высшем уровне
Спасибо команде за прекрасно организованный тур. Гид — настоящий профессионал, а кухня — отдельное удовольствие!
Great value
Very good value for money. The high-speed train between cities was super comfortable. Would recommend adding an extra day in Bukhara.
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