Uzbekistan Tour in Two Weeks. Discover the magic of Uzbekistan on a two-week journey, a land of ancient history, breathtaking architecture, and vibrant culture. This tour takes you through the heart of the Silk Road, exploring the country’s most iconic cities—Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva—each offering a unique glimpse into Uzbekistan’s rich heritage.
Begin in Tashkent, the dynamic capital where modernity meets tradition, with grand squares, bustling bazaars, and Soviet-era landmarks. Then, step into the legendary city of Samarkand, home to the awe-inspiring Registan Square and the stunning blue domes of Shah-i-Zinda. Continue to Bukhara, a city steeped in history, where ancient mosques, madrasahs, and caravanserais transport you back in time. Finally, conclude your journey in Khiva, a perfectly preserved open-air museum with its walled old town, Ichan Kala, offering a glimpse into Uzbekistan’s medieval past.
Day 1: Tashkent arrival. Welcome to Uzbekistan.
Check in after 14:00.
Day 2: Tashkent city tour
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan and has approximately 3 million inhabitants. The city is located in the north eastern part of the republic, in the valley where the river Chirchik is located. In the North of Tashkent the snow-covered tops of Big and Small Chimgan mountain can be seen. Tashkent is the fourth largest in the Commonwealth of Independent States after Moscow, St Petersburg and Kiev.
Visiting places:
State Museum of Applied Art
Earthquake Memorial
Khazrati Imom Complex (XVI-XX centuries) the historical spiritual heart of the city
The market Chorsu
Metro riding
Day 3: Tashkent—Nukus flight 07:15-08:55
Tour to Aral Sea overnight in yurt
Day 4: Aral Sea—Nukus
Day 5: Nukus—Khiva transfer
Day 6: Khiva city tour
Khiva, one of the most ancient cities of Central Asia, has a 2500-year-old history. Khizauv “Fort”, Kheykanik (the name of canal which run in the area), Kheykanik, Kheyvak and Khiva are some the names given to this unique city.
Ichan Qala Fort— is a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1990. Present day Ichan Qala is open-air museum. It represents the old part of the city, surrounded with wall and turned into the State Historical Archaeological Museum. The area of Ichan Qala is 26 hectares. The feeling in Inner Fortress transfers people into the past in a city with narrow lanes, low houses, mosques, mausoleums and madrassahs (Quran or Koran schools).
Day 7: Khiva to Bukhara transfer
Transfer from Khiva by car crossing the river Amu Darya (in the antique called Oxus) and the desert Kizilkum.
Day 8: Bukhara city tour
Bukhara, one of the most ancient cities of Central Asia, has a 2500-year-old history. Bumichkat “New Castle”, Al Madina as-sufriyya “Copper City”, Madinat at-tujjor “City of Traders”, Foxira “Honorable City” are some the names given to this unique city.
Visiting places:
Labi Hauz Complex
Trading domes
Magoki-Attari Mosque
Poi Kalon complex (“The foot of tall” in Uzbek) from XII-XVI centuries
Bolo Hauz mosque (XVIII century)
The Citadel Ark (I-XX centuries)
Day 9: Bukhara free time or purchase a half day optional tour
Visiting places of optional tour:
Chor Minor
The summer palace of Bukhara’s emirs
Naqshbandi Sufism complex
Day 10: Bukhara free time and afternoon take the train to Samarkand
Day 11: Samarkand city tour
Samarkand, one of the most ancient cities of the world, a contemporary of the Rome, Athens and Babylon, has a 2750-year-old history. “The Mirror of the World”, “The Garden of the Soul”, “The Jewel of Islam”, “The Precious Pearl of the Moslem World” are some the names given to this unique city. In ancient Greece, this city was known as Marakanda.
Visiting places:
Gur-Amir mausoleum
Registan square
Bibi Hanim
Ulugbek Observatory
Complex Shahi Zinda
Day 12: Samarkand free time or purchase a half day optional tour
Visiting places of optional tour:
Samarkand Handmade Paper Centre
The museum of Afrasiab
Mausoleum of Daniyar
Day 13: Samarkand free time and afternoon take the train to Tashkent
Day 14: Tashkent departure to the International Airport
This tour is a perfect blend of history, culture, and local experiences, allowing you to immerse yourself in the timeless beauty of Uzbekistan.
