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Uzbekistan: Complete Silk Road Journey with Shakhrisabz
11 Days / 10 Nights | Private & Small Group Travel
This extended journey across Uzbekistan offers a comprehensive exploration of the Silk Road’s most significant cities — from Khiva and Bukhara to Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, and Tashkent.
The itinerary is designed to provide both depth and balance, combining UNESCO-listed heritage sites, architectural landmarks, and cultural experiences, while maintaining a structured and comfortable pace of travel.
Key Experiences
- Explore Ichan Kala, a fully preserved walled city
- Travel across the Kyzylkum Desert along historic caravan routes
- Discover Bukhara, one of the most complete medieval cities in Central Asia
- Visit Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Timur
- Explore Samarkand, including Registan Square and Timurid monuments
- Visit traditional craft workshops, including silk paper production
- Experience Tashkent’s blend of Islamic heritage and modern urban life
Tour itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Tashkent
Arrival at Tashkent International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and time to rest.
Later, begin a guided introduction to Tashkent.
Visit Khast Imam Complex, including Barak Khan Madrasah and Tilla Sheikh Mosque, followed by a walk through Chorsu Bazaar.
Overnight in Tashkent
Day 2 — Tashkent | City Tour
Continue exploring Tashkent.
Visit Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, and the Opera and Ballet Theatre. Ride the Tashkent Metro, known for its distinctive station designs.
Overnight in Tashkent
Day 3 — Tashkent → Urgench → Khiva
Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Urgench.
Arrival and transfer to Khiva.
Overnight in Khiva
Day 4 — Khiva | Ichan Kala
Explore Ichan Kala, the historic inner city of Khiva.
Visit key monuments including Kunya Ark, Kalta Minor Minaret, Tash Khauli Palace, Juma Mosque, and the Mausoleum of Pahlavan Mahmud.
Overnight in Khiva
Day 5 — Khiva → Bukhara (Kyzylkum Desert)
Drive to Bukhara (approx. 450 km / 7–8 hours), crossing the Kyzylkum Desert.
Arrival and time at leisure.
Overnight in Bukhara
Day 6 — Bukhara | Historic Centre
Explore Bukhara’s historic core.
Visit Magoki Attori Mosque, trading domes, Ulugh Beg and Abdulaziz Khan madrasahs, and the Poi Kalyan complex.
Continue to Ark Fortress and Chor Minor.
Overnight in Bukhara
Day 7 — Bukhara | Cultural Heritage
Continue exploration of Bukhara.
Visit Lyabi Hauz ensemble, Samanid Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, and Chashma Ayub.
Walk through the old city quarters.
Overnight in Bukhara
Day 8 — Bukhara → Shakhrisabz → Samarkand
Drive to Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Timur.
Visit the remains of Ak-Saray Palace, Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, and Dorus Saodat complex.
Continue to Samarkand.
Overnight in Samarkand
Day 9 — Samarkand | Timurid Heritage
Explore Samarkand, one of the most important cities of the Silk Road.
Visit Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum, and a traditional paper workshop in Konigil.
Overnight in Samarkand
Day 10 — Samarkand → Tashkent
Continue sightseeing in Samarkand.
Visit Shakhi-Zinda necropolis, Ulugh Beg Observatory, Afrasiab Museum, Bibi Khanum Mosque, and Siab Bazaar.
Transfer to Tashkent.
Overnight in Tashkent
Day 11 — Departure
Transfer to the airport for departure.
End of services.
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