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The undiscovered Silk Road of Uzbekistan

12 days
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Start and end in Tashkent
4.8
19 reviews
  • Young woman in patterned scarf coyly covering her face while standing in a sunlit ancient mud-brick alley
  • Group of girls in vibrant traditional Uzbek costumes posing in front of an ornate tiled wall
  • Chor Minor mosque with four blue-topped minarets set against a clear azure sky
  • Chefs stir a giant cauldron of plov rice using long paddles during communal cooking
  • Panoramic rooftop view of Bukhara’s mud-brick domes and minarets under a pale sky
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  • Tourists entering a richly tiled mausoleum with geometric patterns and high arched doorway
  • Women examine large round breads intricately patterned at an outdoor market stand
  • Display of assorted Uzbek pastries and sweets stacked high in market bowls
  • Illuminated mausoleum framed by blue dusk sky with reflective marble walkway leading in
  • Female vendor in patterned attire crouches beside an array of colorful ceramic plates and bowls
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Group Tour
Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Tashkent

    Tashkent
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Old Town
    • Visit Barak Khana Seminary
    • Visit Tillya Sheikh Mosque
    • Browse Chorsu Bazaar
    • Visit Kukeldash Madrasah
    Landmarks
    Barak Khana Seminary
    Tillya Sheikh Mosque
    Chorsu Bazaar
    Kukeldash Madrasah
  2. Day 2

    Tashkent to Urgench to Khiva

    Tashkent to Urgench to Khiva
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Ichan Kala citadel
    • Visit Kalta Minor Minaret
    • Visit Djuma Mosque
    • Visit Kunya Ark fortress
    • Visit Islam Khodja Minaret
    • Visit Friday mosque
    • Visit Tash Khauli Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Overnight train from Tashkent to Urgench (approximately 15 hours with sleeper cabins available)
    Landmarks
    Ichan Kala
    Kalta Minor Minaret
    Djuma Mosque
    Kunya Ark
    Islam Khodja Minaret
    Tash Khauli Palace
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  3. Day 3

    Khiva

    Khiva
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Toprak-kala and Ayaz-Kala fortress ruins in Uzbekistan's Karakalpakstan region (USD$60 per person, approximately 1.5 to 2 hours drive each way)
    Landmarks
    Khiva
    Toprak-kala
    Ayaz-Kala
  4. Day 4

    Khiva to Bukhara

    Khiva to Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Drive across Kyzylkum Desert
    • Visit Amu Darya River
    Landmarks
    Kyzylkum Desert
    Amu Darya
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  5. Day 5

    Bukhara

    Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Plov cooking class - learn to make Uzbekistan's signature rice-based dish infused with spices)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ismail Samanid mausoleum
    • Visit Lyabi-Hauz ensemble
    • Visit Poi Kalon Minaret and Mosque
    • Visit Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah
    • Plov cooking class with lunch
    • Visit Ark Fortress
    • Visit Hunarmand UNDP Assisted Workshop (suzani embroidery, gold embroidery, block printing)
    Landmarks
    Ismail Samanid mausoleum
    Lyabi-Hauz ensemble
    Poi Kalon Minaret and Mosque
    Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasah
    Ark Fortress
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  6. Day 6

    Bukhara

    Bukhara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa summer residence
    • Visit Bahauddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum
    • Visit traditional bazaar
    • Dinner and folklore show at Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah
    Landmarks
    Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa
    Bahauddin Naqshbandi Mausoleum
    Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah
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  7. Day 7

    Bukhara to Aydarkul Lake

    Bukhara to Aydarkul Lake
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Sarmysh Gorge with petroglyph viewing
    Landmarks
    Sarmysh Gorge
    Aydarkul Lake
  8. Day 8

    Aydarkul Lake to Majrum Village to Ukhum Village

    Aydarkul Lake to Majrum Village to Ukhum Village
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Majrum Village and Biota Tree
    • Visit ancient mosque ruins
    • Visit Majrum Qala fortress ruins
    Landmarks
    Biota Tree
    Majrum Qala
    Nuratau Nature Reserve
  9. Day 9

    Ukhum to Samarkand

    Ukhum to Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Severcev Sheep Nursery
    • Visit ancient village and mosque ruins
    • Hike to Karaul Mountain
    • Lunch at local Tajik family's house
    Landmarks
    Severcev Sheep Nursery
    Karaul Mountain
    Samarkand
    Afrosiab
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  10. Day 10

    Samarkand

    Samarkand
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Registan Square
    • Visit Ulug-Bek Madrasah
    • Visit Tillya-Kori Madrasah
    • Visit Sher-Dor Madrasah
    • Visit Gur Emir mausoleum
    • Visit Bibi-Khanum Mosque
    • Visit Siab Bazaar
    • Visit Shahi Zinda necropolis
    • Bagizagan Winery visit with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Registan Square
    Ulug-Bek Madrasah
    Tillya-Kori Madrasah
    Sher-Dor Madrasah
    Gur Emir
    Bibi-Khanum Mosque
    Siab Bazaar
    Shahi Zinda
    Bagizagan Winery
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  11. Day 11

    Samarkand to Tashkent

    Samarkand to Tashkent
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ulugbek's Observatory
    • Visit Afrosiab ancient settlement
    • Visit Konigil paper-making workshop
    • Participate in hand-made paper production
    Landmarks
    Ulugbek's Observatory
    Afrosiab
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  12. Day 12

    Tashkent Departure

    Tashkent Departure
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • Currency
    UZS
    Uzbekistan Sum
    Uzbekistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveler from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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  • Vaccines
    • 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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before September 11th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 11th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Yellowwood Adventures Ltd. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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