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Discover the rich culture and immaculate architecture spanning Uzbekistan’s Silk Road
Discover the historic, storied architecture in Samarkand, Bukhara, Tashkent, Shahrisabz and Khiva.
Witness several daily intricacies of Uzbekistan culture, such as seeing the process of handmade silk production.
Kick back your feet in cozy, luxurious three- and four-star hotels after hours of sightseeing.
Marvel at the natural wonders rolling outside your window as you travel in an air-conditioned vehicle from place to place.
Achieve your dream by discovering the ancient East on the 12-day Silk Road Guided Tour in Uzbekistan! Spend time exploring remarkable cities, basking in the culture, and visiting unreal monuments. Samarkand, Bukhara, Tashkent, Shahrisabz and Khiva were vital cities on the Great Silk Road and attracted the attention of travellers, traders and diplomats from every corner of the world. These cities were glorious and still famous for their rich culture and unique architectural monuments. And guess what? You'll get to visit all of them.
Nothing beats a tour exploring Fergana Valley, the Pearl of Uzbekistan, a land of fruit gardens and vineyards. You will meet artisans and master craftsmen in their workshops en route!
Overall, Uzbekistan boasts a reputation as one of the safest countries for tourists. The ancient land of Uzbekistan, with its historical monuments reflecting a long and wealthy history, keeps many secrets and mysteries.
Achieve your dream by discovering the ancient East on the 12-day Silk Road Guided Tour in Uzbekistan! Spend time exploring remarkable cities, basking in the culture, and visiting unreal monuments. Samarkand, Bukhara, Tashkent, Shahrisabz and Khiva were vital cities on the Great Silk Road and attracted the attention of travellers, traders and diplomats from every corner of the world. These cities were glorious and still famous for their rich culture and unique architectural monuments. And guess what? You'll get to visit all of them.
Nothing beats a tour exploring Fergana Valley, the Pearl of Uzbekistan, a land of fruit gardens and vineyards. You will meet artisans and master craftsmen in their workshops en route!
Overall, Uzbekistan boasts a reputation as one of the safest countries for tourists. The ancient land of Uzbekistan, with its historical monuments reflecting a long and wealthy history, keeps many secrets and mysteries.
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Silk Road Guided Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Travel from Fergana to Margilan
Arrive at midday in Fergana, where you will be met and transfer to your hotel. Then, drive to Margilan (25km away) and visit a silk factory. You will be able to see the process of handmade silk production and buy original silk products of superb quality. Transfer back to Fergana, where a city tour awaits.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Fergana
Meals: Lunch
Day 2 Visit Oltiarik, Richtan, Kokand, Tashkent
Prepare for a big exploring day ahead! First, you’ll transfer to Oltiarik, spotting villages and rich agriculture with extensive gardens of fruits, vegetables, and grapes en route. Spend time at a cotton field! Then, travel to Richtan to catch a glimpse of ceramists. Enjoy lunch at the studio! After, continue travelling to Kokand, where the famous Khan Khoudayar Palace awaits. Visit the Juma Mosque after! Continue to your final destination of the day afterward: Tashkent. Check into accommodation before enjoying a walking tour at night!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tashkent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 3 Discover the old Tashkent
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a tour of the old part of Tashkent. Discover a range of architectural monuments! After lunch, you will continue with your tour of Tashkent. This time, you’ll head to the modern area of the city.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Tashkent
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 4 Travel to Samarkand
Today may be a travel day, but it still promises incredible entertainment. The drive to Samarkand takes around 4.5 hours, but you’ll pass picturesque imagery en route. Pass by the Syr Darya River, Jizzakh, and rural and mountain landscapes. Enjoy lunch upon your arrival in Samarkand. Then, start sightseeing! Some highlights (of the many) include Ulughbek Observatory, checking out the potters, the architectural complex, and the silk paper factory.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Samarkand
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 5 Explore more of Samarkand
Get ready to explore more of Samarkand today! After breakfast, you’ll head to Registan Square for more must-sees of the city. Work up an appetite before enjoying lunch with a local red dry wine. Partake in a cooking course! Spend time at your leisure in the evening. Later on, after a dinner of your choice, you’ll discover “Samarkand by night” on a bus.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Samarkand
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 6 Travel to Bukhara
Enjoy an early breakfast before departing to Shakhrisabz (2-hour drive) via a mountain road. Stop a few times en route to revel in the gorgeous landscapes. Go on a city tour around Shakhrisabz once you arrive! Discover ruins of Ak-Saray Palace, Dorut Tillavat complex: Gumbazi-Sayidon, Kok Gumbaz Mosque, Dor-ut Saodat complex: Khazrati Imam Mosque, Jahongir mausoleum, and walking in oriental bazaar. Replenish your depleted energy levels with lunch! Then, depart to Bukhara (4 hours away). Hit up a dinner place on your own!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bukhara
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 7 Explore Bukhara
Spend the day exploring the monuments spanning Bukhara, such as the Jewish Quarter, Ulugbek Madrassah (1417), Magoki Attori Mosque, to name a few, before lunch. After lunch, you’ll visit the ARK Fortress, which harks back to the fifth century! Spend the rest of the day checking out various sights before enjoying dinner on your own.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bukhara
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 8 Day trip from Bukhara
Leave the city to visit the Sitorai-Mokhi-Hossa and check out Shavkat Boltaev’s photo gallery in Caravansary before sitting down for lunch. Spend the evening at your leisure! You might want to consider checking out a puppet show or walk to a viewpoint for sunset.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bukhara
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 9 Travel to Khiva
Embark on a 450km, 6-7 hour drive to Khiva, passing through the Kyzylkum Desert and Red Desert en route. Enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the Amudarya on the road. Alternatively, you may travel by train instead of car.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Khiva
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Day 10 Discover Khiva
Spend the day exploring Khiva, the only “Museum-city under the open sky” in Central Asia that has been completely preserved up to the present day. Go on a city tour around Ichan-Qala, an architectural complex. You’ll also discover Kunya-Ark khan’s castle, Kalta Minor Tower, Muhammad Amin-Khan, Juma Mosque, and other historical monuments. Refresh your depleted energy levels at lunch before exploring more cultural and architectural wonders peppering the city. Hit up an open-air restaurant replete with Khorezm folk dancing for entertaining.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Khiva
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Day 11 Head back home
After early breakfast, you’ll transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Breakfast
Silk Road Guided Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.- Group of 2-3: from USD2150*
- Group of 4-5: from USD1970*
- Group of 6: from USD 1740*
Accommodation on Silk Road Guided Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are 3 and 4-star and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Silk Road Guided Tour?
Meals
10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 1 dinner are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 10 nights are included. Accommodations before and after the tour are not included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for you and your luggage are included throughout the tour, including transfers to and from the airport.
Also included
- English-speaking guide
- Excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- Entrance fees where applicable
- Sightseeing tours of all cities
- Tourist tax per person in hotel
- Uzbekistan map per couple or per person
- Souvenir per person
Not included
- Any flights
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Gratuities for tour guides or other staff if desired
- Video/camera fees of museums and monuments (around $15 pp)
- Insurance, porter charges at airports and hotels
- Visa consular fees
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- How hard is the Silk Road Guided Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Uzbekistan?
- Are meals included on the Silk Road Guided Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Fergana to start this tour?
- Is the Silk Road Guided Tour in English?
- Where does the Silk Road Guided Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Uzbekistan?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Uzbekistan?
We rate this tour as a 2 / 5. Although there are no strenuous activities involved in this tour, you will spend multiple hours daily on your feed walking.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 1 dinner are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover all the activities listed in this tour. Get your Travel Insurance.
The tour ends with a transfer to Urgench Airport.
Yes, the tour guide is English-speaking.
The tour ends at the Istanbul International Airport (IST).
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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Based in Tashkent, Marakanda Travel specializes in inbound tourism in Uzbekistan. They are committed to providing a unique travel experience through quality travel services at the right price. Marakanda Travel will help you to develop detailed itinerary of tours with interesting and accurate description of the country and places of the tourist interest.
