Classic heritage · Private tour
Uzbekistan, in Depth
Tashkent · Samarkand · Bukhara · Khiva · Tashkent
Your journey
A considered 11-day introduction to Uzbekistan: grand Silk Road architecture, lively bazaars, local food and the reassurance of a measured pace—with time to rest between discoveries.
This is a suggested itinerary. Before booking, we’ll agree your daily pace, accommodation, transport, inclusions, and price with you.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Arrival in Tashkent
Meet your local representative at the airport, transfer to your hotel and settle in. If timing and energy allow, enjoy a gentle open-air cultural stroll.
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Tashkent: faith, history & cuisine
After breakfast, visit the Center of Islamic Civilization and the Hazrati Imam complex, including its mosque and museum. There may be an opportunity to try traditional Uzbek dress for photographs. Enjoy lunch at the renowned Besh Qozon Plov Centre, then return to the hotel for a rest. Later, take an easy walk through the older streets before dinner at Magic City.
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Tashkent: market life & the capital
Explore Eski Juva and Chorsu Bazaar, with time to sample local dishes and discover Uzbek textiles and decorative patterns. See more of the capital on a double-decker city tour, then pause at the hotel. After dinner, board the Afrosiyob high-speed train to Samarkand; train times are confirmed for your travel dates. Check in on arrival.
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Samarkand: the old city
Begin with a gentle open-air walk through historic Samarkand. Enjoy a local lunch, then visit Siyob Bazaar, the Ulugh Beg Observatory and Hazrat Khizr Mosque, with time for an unhurried evening walk and traditional dinner.
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Samarkand: monuments & evening fountains
Visit Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir—the mausoleum of Amir Temur—and the Tillya-Kori Museum. After lunch, return to your hotel for a proper rest. In the evening, enjoy a relaxed visit to the fountain display at Samarkand City and dinner.
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Samarkand to Bukhara
Leave time for a final old-market visit and souvenir shopping, followed by lunch and a visit to the Imam al-Bukhari complex, including its mosque and museum. After the evening bazaar and dinner, continue to Bukhara by train (around two hours, subject to the timetable) and check in at your hotel.
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Bukhara: the historic heart
Take a gentle walk through old Bukhara, with time for lunch, the Ark Fortress and the Lyabi-Hauz ensemble. Pause by the well-known Khoja Nasreddin statue before dinner featuring Bukhara’s regional cuisine.
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Bukhara to Khiva
Visit the Bahouddin Naqshband Mausoleum and browse Bukhara’s old market. After lunch and a hotel rest, enjoy a final evening stroll through the old streets and dinner. Continue onward to Khiva; the transfer arrangement will be confirmed for your dates, then check in at your hotel.
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Khiva: inside Itchan Kala
After breakfast, explore the walled old city of Itchan Kala with a local guide. Visit its museums and historic landmarks, including the Zindan, Kalta Minor, Islam Khodja Minaret and the underground bazaar. Enjoy lunch and dinner at a comfortable pace.
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Khiva: markets & an easy evening
Browse Khiva’s old bazaar for souvenirs, then enjoy lunch and a relaxed visit to the Arda Khiva complex. A short boat outing on its canal and the evening fountain display can be included where operating and available on your dates. Dinner in Khiva.
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Departure
After breakfast, transfer for your flight to Tashkent and onward departure. Flight schedules and connections are confirmed around your travel dates.
Let’s discuss your comfort
Tell us how much walking you enjoy and whether stairs, long drives, or particular room arrangements affect your plans. We’ll discuss what is possible on this route and confirm the details before you book.
Accessibility varies between sights and accommodation. A private tour does not automatically mean every stop is step-free.
What will your quote include?
Ask for an itemised proposal covering accommodation, guide services, transfers, train journeys, entrance fees, and meals. Your proposal will identify what is included and any additional costs.