Uzbekistan Small Group Tour – 12 Days

Tashkent • Khiva • Bukhara • Samarkand
Discover the Timeless Silk Road Civilization

Step into the heart of Central Asia and explore Uzbekistan’s legendary Silk Road cities on this immersive 12-day small group journey. From the turquoise domes of Samarkand to the ancient desert fortresses of Khorezm, this tour blends history, culture, architecture, cuisine, and authentic local experiences.

Travel with a maximum of 22 guests and enjoy in-depth guided sightseeing, boutique accommodations, regional flights, traditional cuisine, and unforgettable cultural encounters.

DAY 1 – Depart for Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Board your international flight to Tashkent, the dynamic capital of Uzbekistan.

For flights departing Day 1 and arriving early Day 2, your hotel room will be available upon arrival.

DAY 2 – Welcome to Tashkent

Arrive in Tashkent, a city where Soviet grandeur meets Islamic heritage. Transfer to your hotel with guaranteed early check-in.

Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to relax.

This evening, meet your Tour Manager for a welcome orientation followed by dinner at a local restaurant featuring Uzbek specialties.

Overnight: Tashkent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3 – Tashkent City Tour & Chorsu Bazaar

Begin your cultural discovery at the Khazrati Imam Complex, the spiritual heart of Tashkent. Explore historic mosques and madrasas dating back to the 15th century, including:

• Barak-Khan Madrasa

• Muyi Muborak Madrasa (home to one of the world’s oldest Qurans)

• Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum

• Tillya Sheih Mosque

Continue to the iconic Chorsu Bazaar, famous for its green-domed structure and vibrant displays of spices, dried fruits, bread, and handicrafts.

Ride the Tashkent Metro, known for its ornate Soviet-era stations. After lunch, visit the Museum of Applied Arts and the Monument of Courage, dedicated to survivors of the 1966 earthquake. Drive through Amir Temur Square and the modern city center.

Overnight: Tashkent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4 – Flight to Urgench & Ancient Khorezm

Take an early morning flight to Urgench. From here, travel to Toprak Kala, the ancient “Earth City,” once the capital of the Khorezm Empire on the edge of the Kyzylkum Desert.

Explore the ruins of this 2,000-year-old settlement and gain insight into early Central Asian civilization.

Continue to the Ulli Khovli Complex, a 17th-century fortress reflecting Turkmen culture and architecture.

Arrive in Khiva and enjoy dinner accompanied by a traditional folklore show.

Overnight: Khiva
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5 – UNESCO Old Town of Khiva

Step into a living museum inside Ichan-Kala, Khiva’s UNESCO-listed walled city.

Highlights include:

• Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum

• Kalta Minor Minaret

• Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa

• Kunya Ark Fortress

• Tash Khauli Palace

• Djuma Mosque with its carved wooden columns

• Islam Khodja Minaret

Khiva is one of the best-preserved Silk Road cities in the world — a photographer’s dream.

Overnight: Khiva
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6 – Journey Across the Kyzylkum Desert to Bukhara

Travel through the vast Kyzylkum Desert toward Bukhara. This scenic drive reveals Uzbekistan’s dramatic natural landscape.

Lunch at a desert teahouse before arriving in the sacred city of Bukhara.

Overnight: Bukhara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7 – Bukhara City Tour & Home-Hosted Dinner

Discover Bukhara, one of the most important Islamic cities in the world.

Visit:

• Ismail Samani Mausoleum

• Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum

• Bolo Khauz Mosque

• Ark Fortress

• Poyi-Kalon Complex (Kalon Mosque & Minaret)

• Abdul Aziz Khan & Mir-I-Arab Madrasas

• Lyabi-Hauz Square

Visit the Ustoz Shogird artisan center and observe miniature painting techniques.

In the evening, enjoy a pilav cooking demonstration followed by a home-hosted dinner with a local family.

Overnight: Bukhara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8 – Bukhara’s Cultural Treasures

Excursion to the Bahouddin Naqshbandi Memorial Complex, an important pilgrimage site.

Tour Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace, the summer residence of the last Emir of Bukhara.

Visit Chor Minor and explore Bukhara’s traditional bazaars. End the day with a local folk music and dance performance.

Overnight: Bukhara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 9 – Samarkand & Registan Square

Drive to Samarkand, the jewel of the Silk Road.

Visit:

• Guri Amir Mausoleum (Tamerlane’s tomb)

• Registan Square (Ulugbek, Sherdor & Tilya-Kori Madrasas)

Registan is one of the most iconic landmarks in Central Asia and a masterpiece of Islamic architecture.

Dinner at a local restaurant.

Overnight: Samarkand
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10 – Samarkand’s Architectural Wonders

Explore Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, a stunning complex of blue-tiled mausoleums.

Visit:

• Ulugbek Observatory

• Afrasiab Museum

• Mausoleum of Daniel

• Bibi-Khanym Mosque

• Siab Market

Conclude the day with a wine tasting at a local cellar.

Overnight: Samarkand
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11 – Return to Tashkent via Sirdarya

Travel back to Tashkent with scenic stops along the Sirdarya River.

Farewell dinner with your group and Tour Manager.

Overnight: Tashkent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12 – Depart Uzbekistan

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Highlights

✔ Small Group (Max 22 Guests)
✔ UNESCO Old Town of Khiva
✔ Registan Square in Samarkand
✔ Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis
✔ Desert Fortress of Toprak Kala
✔ Pilav Cooking Demonstration
✔ Home-Hosted Dinner Experience
✔ Traditional Folk Show
✔ Silk Road Cultural Immersion

Why Book This Uzbekistan Tour?

• Complete Silk Road itinerary

• Domestic flight included (Tashkent–Urgench)

• Expert English-speaking Tour Manager

• 26 meals included

• All entrance fees included

• Authentic cultural experiences

• Guaranteed small group departures