If I book a group tour, will I have a guide in Italian or Spanish, and do I need to pay extra for language support?

If you book a private trip for one person and need Italian guides in each city, we will provide Italian guides.

Please explain how this "Partially Guided" tour operates? Which parts of the tour will be or will not be guided?

you will have guides only during city tours from 9 am to 5 pm when you have sightseeing in Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara so you will be picked up and dropped off by drivers only when you have transfers. The guides will not be accounting you all the time from one coty to the next from Beginning to the End.

I wondered about the average age of the people joining the tour in August (5th). Being 63 I'd like to share the experience

the average travelers age is between 45-75.

I am travelling from Birmingham UK with my family. I am enquiring if airport pick and drop, all ground transport internally, which meals are included during the stay, transport to and from different cities are included. Do I just have to book flights

Tour Inclusions: Airport Pick-up and Drop-off included at arrival and departure airports. All Ground Transportation Within the Country included in a private or shared air-conditioned vehicle. Intercity Transportation included. Meals Included: Daily breakfasts at the hotel. Lunches or dinners are not included. International Flights: You will only need to book your flights to and from Uzbekistan (typically arriving in Tashkent).

I am a solo traveller and wish to book the tour in July - I just wanted to confirm - is the hotels going to be same as you mentioned on the website?

Yes we will book the same hotels as mentioned in the website. Would you like to join in July?

Is there any way I still could join the tour?

you can join the tour on 3rd September if you arrive on 2 September evening in Tashkent. there is a train from Tashkent to Bukhara in the morning at 0800 and arrives 1220 in Bukhara.

I would be interested for the Uzbekistan 7 day trip! Is the trip to Samarkand included? In the section NOT INCLUDED I see "Tour guide to accompany". But I read earlier that tour guides were included so I'm a bit confused.

Samarkand is included in this tour. Local tour guides in every city during sightseeing only are included for 1-2-3 people. Escort guide is included if it is a group of 6 and more people.

Will I be able to check in at the hotel right after arrival?

Check-in time is usually 14:00, but you can leave your luggage at the hotel until then.

Can you help with booking a flight for domestic travel?

Yes, we can assist with booking domestic flights and provide you with the options available.

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Uzbekistan 7 Day Cultural Tour (from Tashkent to Bukhara, Samarkand, and back to Tashkent)

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The tour was excellent, with excellent planning and support. I would highly recommend it to anybody fortunate to visit Uzbekistan.
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Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
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Itinerary

Day 1
Tashkent to Bukhara
Start point
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (Airport, 09:00)
Included Activities
- City tour of Bukhara
- Visit Laby Hauz - heart of Bukhara with chayhana, cafe, restaurants, water pond, mosques, madrasa, Hanaka of Nadir Divan Bgei, gallery, workshop and souvenir shops
- Visit trade domes of Bukhara - Taki Sarafan, Taki Telpakfurushon and Taki Zargaron
- Visit ancient Jewish quarter with school and synagogue
- Visit Ark Citadel dating back to 1-19 centuries
- Visit Kalyan Minaret and Kalyan Mosque
- Visit Ismail Samani mausoleum
- Visit Cashmai Ayub mausoleum
Landmarks
Laby Hauz
Taki Sarafan
Taki Telpakfurushon
Taki Zargaron
Ark Citadel
Kalyan Minaret
Kalyan Mosque
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Cashmai Ayub Mausoleum
Day 2
Bukhara
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Summer Palace - Sitorai Mohi Hosa with local and Russian-European architecture
- Visit mausoleum and necropolis of Bahauddin Naqshabandiy
Optional Activities
- Bukhara Hammam
- Evening Folk Music and Dance show at Nadir Divan Begi madrasah
Landmarks
Sitorai Mohi Hosa
Bahauddin Naqshabandiy Mausoleum
Nadir Divan Begi Madrasah
Day 3
Bukhara to Samarkand via Shahrisabz
Included Activities
- Visit ruins of Ak Saray Palace in Shahrisabz
- Visit Jahongir's mausoleum in Shahrisabz
- Visit Juma mosque in Shahrisabz
- Walk to Registan square
Optional Activities
- Sound and Light laser show at Registan square (tickets can be arranged on spot if show is scheduled)
Landmarks
Ak Saray Palace
Jahongir's Mausoleum
Juma Mosque
Registan Square
Day 4
Samarkand
Included Activities
- Visit Gur Emir mausoleum
- Visit Registan square with Ulughbek Madrasa, Sherdor Madrasah and Tilla Sheikh mosque
- Visit Siab Bazar
- Visit Bibihanum mosque
Landmarks
Gur Emir Mausoleum
Registan Square
Ulughbek Madrasa
Sherdor Madrasah
Tilla Sheikh Mosque
Siab Bazar
Bibihanum Mosque
Day 5
Samarkand to Tashkent
Meals
Breakfast (Buffet breakfast)
Included Activities
- Visit Observatory of Ulughbek
- Visit Afrosiab museum with frescoes and artifacts from 6 BC to 13 AD
- Visit Shahi Zinda holy site with mausoleum of Temur's sisters, generals, architects and Kusam Ibn Abbas
- Visit Samarkand Silk Paper producing workshop
Landmarks
Observatory of Ulughbek
Afrosiab Museum
Shahi Zinda
Day 6
Tashkent
Included Activities
- Visit old town of Tashkent
- Visit Hasti Imam complex with 7th-century Osman Quran
- Visit Barakhan madrasa
- Visit Chorsu bazar
- Visit Applied Arts museum
- Visit Tashkent metro
Landmarks
Hasti Imam Complex
Barakhan Madrasa
Chorsu Bazar
Applied Arts Museum
Tashkent Metro
Day 7
Tashkent Departure
End point
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (TASHKENT AIRPORT, 09:00)

Landmarks
Laby Hauz
Taki Sarafan
Taki Telpakfurushon
Taki Zargaron
Ark Citadel
Kalyan Minaret
Kalyan Mosque
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Cashmai Ayub Mausoleum

Landmarks
Sitorai Mohi Hosa
Bahauddin Naqshabandiy Mausoleum
Nadir Divan Begi Madrasah

Landmarks
Ak Saray Palace
Jahongir's Mausoleum
Juma Mosque
Registan Square

Landmarks
Gur Emir Mausoleum
Registan Square
Ulughbek Madrasa
Sherdor Madrasah
Tilla Sheikh Mosque
Siab Bazar
Bibihanum Mosque

Landmarks
Observatory of Ulughbek
Afrosiab Museum
Shahi Zinda

Landmarks
Hasti Imam Complex
Barakhan Madrasa
Chorsu Bazar
Applied Arts Museum
Tashkent Metro

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4.9

Overall rating based on 16 Reviews

Itinerary
4.9
Transport
4.8
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.5
Food
4.4
Tour Operator
4.7

Emma
November 26th, 2024
5
I highly recommend this trip. If you're considering going, don't hesitate—just go and get ready to experience the...
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Traveled in November 2024
Erik
November 16th, 2024
5
The tour was excellent, with excellent planning and support. I would highly recommend it to anybody fortunate to...
The tour was excellent, with excellent planning and support. I would highly recommend it to anybody fortunate to visit Uzbekistan. Steppe Journey was incredibly helpful in adapting the itinerary to our needs, always with a quick response. This was especially impressive given the short timeframe in planning the trip, from the time that we first contacted the agency. All the tour guides and drivers were excellent and went beyond the call of service. This included spending time to answer our questions and to adjust the tour as necessary. Their suggestions on places to visit was excellent. The restaurants were all quite good and reasonably priced-- with many locals and few tourists. The Tashkent-based agent was in constant communication with us and highly responsive to our requests. Any logistical issues (and these were minor!) were quickly and efficiently resolved. In short, I would highly recommend the tour and the agency.Show more
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Lorna
November 2nd, 2024
4
It would've been a 5 star experience, however we were not met on arrival at the airport in the middle of the night...
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Anna
October 29th, 2024
5
I have found the tour to be amazing in every way. The tour guides have all been extremely informative and helpful and...
I have found the tour to be amazing in every way. The tour guides have all been extremely informative and helpful and the sites have been breathtaking. The hotels were all excellent and the food has been so fresh and tasty.Show more
Traveled in October 2024
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Md Mamunul
September 20th, 2024
5
I rarely go on vacation outside the country. Uzbekistan was excellent choice. Took me to a new world and completely...
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Mohammed Nader
September 3rd, 2024
5
Rich in history. specially Islamic History. Guides were good. Specially in Samarkand. Food also good. Everything went...
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Traveled in August 2024
Alexander
July 17th, 2024
5
I thoroughly enjoyed this tour and thought the guides were professional, kind and friendly. The seamless...
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Traveled in June 2024
Hsiao-Ching
June 30th, 2024
5
I enjoy being the sole guest in the tour. I had good guides and drivers throughout the trip. Good balance of...
I enjoy being the sole guest in the tour. I had good guides and drivers throughout the trip. Good balance of my.personal time and time with guide. The hotels in Buhara and Samakand had could be better, but the hotel in Tashkent was very good. Pickup and dropoff service was very good. I would consider using the agency for my next Central Asia trip.Show more
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Werner Gregor
May 5th, 2024
5
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Die Reise war sehr gut organisiert. Wir mussten nur unseren eigenen Flug buchen (Direktflug mit Uzbekistan Airways)....
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Traveled in April 2024
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Thank you for your kind feedback it will help us and inspire to work better and better ter to accommodate the travelers needs. Welcome back to Central Asia again to explore more. Odil, Founder of Steppe Journeys
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Barbara
October 20th, 2023
5
Steppe Journeys provided an excellent itinerary to see the highlights in Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent. The guides...
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Traveled in October 2023
Reply from: Steppe Journeys
Dear Barbara Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive feedback about your recent 7-day tour of Uzbekistan. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience. It was our pleasure to be part of your journey and to provide you with a memorable exploration of the beautiful country of Uzbekistan. We strive to create exceptional travel experiences, and your feedback reinforces our commitment to delivering high-quality service. We are delighted that you enjoyed the itinerary and the destinations we carefully selected. Uzbekistan is indeed a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty, and we are thrilled that we could showcase its highlights during your tour. Our team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of our tours meets and exceeds our guests' expectations. Knowing that we succeeded in creating a positive and enjoyable experience for you brings us great joy. Once again, thank you for choosing our tour services, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. Warmest regards, Odil & Steppe Journeys team
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Clare
Asked on August 31st, 2025
If I book a group tour, will I have a guide in Italian or Spanish, and do I need to pay extra for language support?
Operator
Tour Details
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written August 2025
  If you book a private trip for one person and need Italian guides in each city, we will provide Italian guides.
- C
  Clare
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  Is the tour I saw for 7 days at 723 Euros actually available or not?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written September 2025
  We suggest booking a private tour for one person at $1439, as this tour usually has very few participants. We have another Uzbekistan 8-day tour where we typically have 2-4 people.
J
Jade
Asked on August 17th, 2025
Please explain how this "Partially Guided" tour operates? Which parts of the tour will be or will not be guided?
Tour Details
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written August 2025
  you will have guides only during city tours from 9 am to 5 pm when you have sightseeing in Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara so you will be picked up and dropped off by drivers only when you have transfers. The guides will not be accounting you all the time from one coty to the next from Beginning to the End.
J
Jackie
Asked on July 10th, 2025
I wondered about the average age of the people joining the tour in August (5th). Being 63 I'd like to share the experience
Age Range
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written July 2025
  the average travelers age is between 45-75.
- J
  Jackie
  Traveler•Written July 2025
  How many have joined the tour so far?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written July 2025
  No one has joined this tour yet.
E
Elena
Asked on June 13th, 2025
I am travelling from Birmingham UK with my family. I am enquiring if airport pick and drop, all ground transport internally, which meals are included during the stay, transport to and from different cities are included. Do I just have to book flights
Flights / Transfers
Meals
Transport
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written June 2025
  Tour Inclusions: Airport Pick-up and Drop-off included at arrival and departure airports. All Ground Transportation Within the Country included in a private or shared air-conditioned vehicle. Intercity Transportation included. Meals Included: Daily breakfasts at the hotel. Lunches or dinners are not included. International Flights: You will only need to book your flights to and from Uzbekistan (typically arriving in Tashkent).
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William
Asked on May 7th, 2025
I am a solo traveller and wish to book the tour in July - I just wanted to confirm - is the hotels going to be same as you mentioned on the website?
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written May 2025
  Yes we will book the same hotels as mentioned in the website. Would you like to join in July?
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  William
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  Yes I would like to join in July - just confirming how big will be the group for travel?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written May 2025
  July is hot in Uzbekistan around 40-45 C and are your ready to bear this hot climate? The group size may be around 2-5 people due to hot weather.
- W
  William
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  Oh ok 40 degrees if fine with me - otherwise which month is good for travelling - I can change my plans if required
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written May 2025
  We have similar tour but Uzbekistan 8 day cultural and historical including Khiva city also. It starts on 2 June and there are 3 single people 2 female and 1 male travlers. The price of that tour can $1080 for you in single Room. Would you like to join?
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  William
  Traveler•Written May 2025
  I would have but for now I can only travel between the dates 04/07 - 20/07 - if anything becomes available then please do let me know
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Diana
Asked on April 27th, 2025
what are the hotels we will be booked in - I will require single supplement
Accommodation
Single supplement
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  Diana
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  how many meals are included
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written April 2025
  only breakfast is included daily but lunch and dinner are on your own
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written April 2025
  the hotels Willl be booked in 3 star and boutique hotels: Tashkent - Inspira S, Samarkand - Minor and Bukhara - Volida or Fatima boutique
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Rhonda
Asked on April 20th, 2025
Is there any way I still could join the tour?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written April 2025
  you can join the tour on 3rd September if you arrive on 2 September evening in Tashkent. there is a train from Tashkent to Bukhara in the morning at 0800 and arrives 1220 in Bukhara.
- R
  Rhonda
  Traveler•Written April 2025
  Would I need to organize the accommodations for the night of September 2nd as well as the train to Bukhara? Also, what activities would I miss?
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written April 2025
  We can book the hotel for 2nd May in Tashkent instead of a night in Bukhara and the train ticket will be booked by us also as it is included in the costs. You will miss 1 day tour in Bukhara and half day on 3rd September also.
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Suzanne
Asked on March 20th, 2025
I would be interested for the Uzbekistan 7 day trip! Is the trip to Samarkand included? In the section NOT INCLUDED I see "Tour guide to accompany". But I read earlier that tour guides were included so I'm a bit confused.
Tour Details
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
  Samarkand is included in this tour. Local tour guides in every city during sightseeing only are included for 1-2-3 people. Escort guide is included if it is a group of 6 and more people.
B
Benedikt
Asked on January 21st, 2025
Will I be able to check in at the hotel right after arrival?
Accommodation
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written January 2025
  Check-in time is usually 14:00, but you can leave your luggage at the hotel until then.
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Florence
Asked on January 13th, 2025
Can you help with booking a flight for domestic travel?
Flights / Transfers
Travel Support
- Steppe JourneysOperator•Written January 2025
  Yes, we can assist with booking domestic flights and provide you with the options available.

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- These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
- Typhoid - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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Uzbekistan 7 Day Cultural Tour (from Tashkent to Bukhara, Samarkand, and back to Tashkent)

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