Uzbekistan Grand Journey: Fergana Valley, Silk Road Cities & Desert Landscapes
15 Days / 14 Nights | Private & Small Group Travel
This extended journey offers a comprehensive exploration of Uzbekistan, combining the classic Silk Road cities with the lesser-visited Fergana Valley and desert regions.
The itinerary is designed to provide depth and variety — from historic urban centres and traditional craft workshops to remote landscapes and nomadic experiences — while maintaining a structured and manageable pace of travel.
Key Experiences
- Explore Tashkent, blending Islamic heritage and Soviet-era architecture
- Travel through the Fergana Valley, known for silk and ceramics
- Visit Kokand, a former khanate capital
- Discover traditional silk production in Margilan
- Explore Ichan Kala in Khiva
- Cross the Kyzylkum Desert to Bukhara
- Experience a traditional yurt stay near Aydarkul Lake
- Visit Nurata and its historical sites
- Discover Samarkand, including Registan Square
- Visit Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of Timur
Tour itinerary
Day 1 — Arrival in Tashkent
Arrival at Tashkent International Airport. Transfer to the hotel and rest.
Later, begin a city tour including Khast Imam Complex and Chorsu Bazaar. Visit the Museum of Applied Arts.
Overnight in Tashkent
Day 2 — Tashkent | City Exploration
Continue exploring Tashkent.
Visit Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, and selected metro stations. Optional visits to religious sites.
Overnight in Tashkent
Day 3 — Tashkent → Kokand → Rishtan → Fergana
Travel to the Fergana Valley by train or road.
Visit Kokand, including Khudayar Khan Palace, Jami Mosque, and local madrasahs.
Continue to Rishtan to visit a traditional ceramics workshop.
Drive to Fergana.
Overnight in Fergana
Day 4 — Fergana → Margilan → Tashkent
Visit Margilan, one of the main centres of silk production.
Explore Yodgorlik Silk Factory to observe traditional ikat weaving.
Return to Tashkent.
Overnight in Tashkent
Day 5 — Tashkent → Urgench → Khiva
Transfer to the airport for a domestic flight to Urgench.
Arrival and transfer to Khiva.
Overnight in Khiva
Day 6 — Khiva | Ichan Kala
Explore Ichan Kala, including Kunya Ark, Kalta Minor Minaret, Tash Khauli Palace, and Juma Mosque.
Overnight in Khiva
Day 7 — Khiva → Bukhara (Kyzylkum Desert)
Drive to Bukhara across the Kyzylkum Desert (approx. 450 km / 7–8 hours).
Arrival and time at leisure.
Overnight in Bukhara
Day 8 — Bukhara | Historic Centre
Explore Bukhara’s historic sites including Magoki Attori Mosque, trading domes, Ulugh Beg and Abdulaziz Khan madrasahs, and the Poi Kalyan complex.
Visit Ark Fortress and Chor Minor.
Overnight in Bukhara
Day 9 — Bukhara | Cultural Heritage
Continue exploration including Lyabi Hauz, Samanid Mausoleum, Bolo Hauz Mosque, and Chashma Ayub.
Overnight in Bukhara
Day 10 — Bukhara → Nurata → Yurt Camp
Drive to Nurata, with a stop in Gijduvan to visit a ceramics workshop.
Explore Nurata, including the sacred spring and historical fortress associated with Alexander the Great.
Continue to a desert yurt camp near Aydarkul Lake.
Dinner with traditional music.
Overnight in yurt
Day 11 — Yurt Camp → Aydarkul → Samarkand
Optional camel ride and visit to Aydarkul Lake (weather permitting).
Drive to Samarkand.
Overnight in Samarkand
Day 12 — Samarkand | Timurid Heritage
Explore Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum, Shakhi-Zinda necropolis, Ulugh Beg Observatory, Afrasiab Museum, and Bibi Khanum Mosque.
Visit Siab Bazaar and a traditional paper workshop.
Overnight in Samarkand
Day 13 — Samarkand → Shakhrisabz → Samarkand
Day trip to Shakhrisabz.
Visit Ak-Saray Palace ruins, Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, and Dorus Saodat complex.
Return to Samarkand.
Overnight in Samarkand
Day 14 — Samarkand → Tashkent
Transfer to Tashkent by road or train.
City tour including Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, and central districts.
Overnight in Tashkent
Day 15 — Departure
Transfer to the airport for departure.
End of services.
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