π Guaranteed Uzbekistan Tour 2026 β Explore the Best of the Silk Road
Updated: Β· Operator: Central Asia Journeys (CAJ.UZ)
Guaranteed Uzbekistan Tour β 8 Days (Tashkent β Samarkand β Bukhara β Khiva β Tashkent)
Fixed departures in 2026 Β· Transparent inclusions Β· Realistic timing (no βfantasy schedulesβ).
Answer in 15 seconds: An 8βday guaranteed group tour in Uzbekistan covering Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva (UNESCO). Price: $1,200 per person (double/twin). Includes 7 nights hotels, Afrosiyob trains, UrgenchβTashkent flight, guided sightseeing, entrance fees, and meals per program.
How schedules & timings work (data policy)
- Tickets & final times: train/flight tickets are issued after booking based on availability. We then send the confirmed timetable + pickup/meeting times.
- What never changes: route logic, key highlights, hotel nights, guiding format and inclusions per program.
- What can shift: exact departure times, minor order of visits, and finish times due to queues/traffic/weather/site access.
- Planning vs confirmed: tables show realistic ranges to set expectations; confirmed timing comes with ticketing.
Quick facts
- Tour type: Guaranteed departure Β· group format
- Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
- Route: Tashkent β Samarkand β Bukhara β Khiva β Tashkent
- Start / finish: Tashkent (airport transfers included)
- Transport: Afrosiyob trains + A/C vehicle + UrgenchβTashkent flight
- Guiding: English guide included (other languages on request)
- Meals: breakfasts + dinners as per program
- Entrance fees: included as per program
- Price: $1,200 per person (double/twin)
- Best for: firstβtime visitors who want comfort pace + correct route logic
Key numbers (real expectations)
- Longest transfer day: Bukhara β Khiva (road day with planned breaks)
- Busiest walking day: Bukhara Old Town route (typically ~7β11 km including monuments)
- Comfort pacing rule: lunch slot reserved daily (may shift 30β45 min to protect realistic finish time)
Should you book this Guaranteed Uzbekistan tour?
- Book it if: you want fixed dates, correct route logic (no backtracking), and a comfortable pace with planned breaks.
- Not ideal if: you want resort-style βdo nothingβ vacation or an ultraβslow singleβcity stay (this is a multiβcity route).
- What removes risk: clear meeting points, confirmed transport logistics, and transparent inclusions (hotels + guiding + entrances per program).
Guaranteed departure dates β 2026
Fixed departure dates for this Guaranteed Uzbekistan tour. Seats are limited by group size.
Confirmed dates
Note: dates are fixed; exact train/flight timings are confirmed after booking based on availability.
| Departure date | Season | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 March 2026 | Spring | Guaranteed | Reserve |
| 06 April 2026 | Spring | Guaranteed | Reserve |
| 13 April 2026 | Spring | Guaranteed | Reserve |
If you need a different 2026β2027 date window, contact us and we will propose the closest options within the guaranteed tour format.
Price β Guaranteed Uzbekistan tour (8 days)
πΈ Price: $1,200 per person (double/twin)
Price notes
- Single room: available on request (supplement depends on date and availability).
- Valid until: 31.12.2026
- Payment: secure online booking or confirmed via WhatsApp.
Special offers
- π€ Traveling with a friend β 5% discount
- π Group of 10+ β one person travels free
Trust summary
- Operator: Central Asia Journeys (CAJ.UZ)
- Public reviews: verified Google Reviews available (see βReviews & legalβ section)
- Legal proof: state registration + tourism license scans published on this page
- Program logic: no backtracking route (Tashkent β Samarkand β Bukhara β Khiva β Tashkent)
- Timing realism: finishβtime ranges shown; final timetable confirmed after ticketing
Reviews & legal proof
Verified Google reviews
Read real customer feedback on Google (verified platform).
- Transparency: inclusions/exclusions are listed clearly (no hidden costs).
- Operational reliability: final train/flight times are confirmed after ticketing; route logic stays the same.
- Support: meeting points are confirmed the day before (hotel lobby / station exit / airport arrivals exit).
Real travel times (practical)
Planning note: ranges below are used to set correct expectations (βhow long are we really on the move?β). Exact timing depends on selected train, traffic, queues and pace.
| Key day | Main travel segment | What this means for guests | Finish-time reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 2 (Samarkand) | Afrosiyob + city transfers + long walking route | Morning train + full sightseeing day. Lunch reserved 13:00β14:00 (may shift slightly if later train is used). | Back to hotel typically: 18:50β20:30 (depends on selected train) |
| Day 3 (Bukhara Old Town) | Afrosiyob + transfer from Kogon + long Old Town walk | Core Old Town route is realistic; βtailβ sights are marked time dependent (adds ~30β60 min). | Core route: 18:50β20:00 (by train) + optional tail |
| Day 5 (Bukhara β Khiva) | Road day through Kyzylkum Desert + planned breaks | This is the longest transfer day. Lunch reserved 13:00β14:00 (stop depends on logistics). | Arrival typically 17:30β18:30 (conditions dependent) |
| Day 6 (Khiva) | Full walking day inside IchanβKala (compact distances) | Objectβbyβobject walking route + lunch 13:00β14:00. Optional minaret climb/shopping can extend the day. | Sightseeing typically ends 16:30β18:00 (pace dependent) |
| Day 7 (Urgench β Tashkent) | Airport transfer + flight HY52 + city route + metro + walk | Early start. Tashkent route is structured; optional museum is clearly marked as time dependent. | City route finish typically 19:10β20:20 (with/without optional museum) |
Route & cities (Uzbekistan Β· Silk Road)
Route: Tashkent β Samarkand β Bukhara β Khiva β Tashkent.
Logic: capital (soft landing) β Silk Road masterpiece (Samarkand) β living old town (Bukhara) β UNESCO openβair museum (Khiva) β return to capital.
Guiding format (how the tour is delivered)
- Included: guided sightseeing in each city according to the program.
- English: standard language for this guaranteed group tour.
- Daily control: meeting points, breaks, and a realistic rhythm.
- Other languages: available on request (subject to availability).
Who this Guaranteed Uzbekistan tour is best for
- π€ Travelers who want comfort pacing
Clear timing, breaks, and a structured multiβcity route without overload. - ποΈ Firstβtime Uzbekistan visitors
All classic Silk Road cities in correct route logic. - β
People who want certainty
Guaranteed dates + planned logistics + transparent inclusions. - π½οΈ Culture + local experiences
Old towns, bazaars, Uzbek cuisine dinners, and a family plov masterβclass.
Who this tour may not be for
- ποΈ Travelers who want only luxury resorts
This is a cultural Silk Road route, not a resort product. - π’ Ultraβslow pace travelers
Comfort pace, but still a structured multiβcity itinerary. - π Those who cannot handle a long transfer day
Bukhara β Khiva is a road day with planned breaks.
Itinerary (day by day) β Guaranteed Uzbekistan tour (8 days)
Timing rules used in this program
- City tours: where possible, guided sightseeing starts around 09:00.
- Lunch slot: 13:00β14:00 is reserved. If logistics require (train/flow), lunch may shift by 30β45 minutes while keeping the same duration.
- Hotel policy: checkβin is after 14:00. If you arrive earlier, luggage storage is arranged at reception.
- Realβworld buffers: traffic, queues, ticket flow, and restroom stops are normal β tables show an example schedule with a realistic finishβtime range.
- Meeting points: always one of three formats β hotel lobby, station exit, airport arrivals exit (confirmed the day before).
Itinerary snapshot
- Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent Β· transfer Β· hotel checkβin (after 14:00) Β· rest
- Day 2: Afrosiyob to Samarkand Β· full highlights route Β· dinner
- Day 3: Afrosiyob to Bukhara Β· Old Town objectβbyβobject walking route Β· family plov masterβclass
- Day 4: Bukhara surroundings by vehicle Β· key heritage sites Β· dinner
- Day 5: Bukhara β Khiva road day (Kyzylkum Desert) Β· evening walk
- Day 6: Khiva (UNESCO) IchanβKala full objectβbyβobject walking day Β· folklore show
- Day 7: UrgenchβTashkent flight Β· Tashkent highlights route Β· farewell dinner
- Day 8: Departure
Day 1 β Arrival in Tashkent (soft landing)
- Any time β Arrival in Tashkent. Meet the driver at the Arrivals exit and transfer to the hotel.
- After 14:00 β Hotel checkβin (standard policy). Early checkβin is available on request (supplement applies).
- Luggage: if you arrive before checkβin time, luggage can be stored at the hotel reception.
- Free time: rest day with an optional light walk (timing depends on arrival).
Walking today: light / optional.
Day 2 β Tashkent β Samarkand by Afrosiyob + Samarkand highlights (walking day)
High-speed train βAfrosiyobβ (final selection subject to availability)
- Train 766F: dep 07:30 β arr 09:43
- Train 768F: dep 08:00 β arr 10:25
- Train 770F: dep 08:30 β arr 10:49
Station arrival: we plan transfer so you arrive 45β60 minutes before departure.
Breakfast: early departure β breakfast box / early breakfast is provided subject to hotel policy.
- Departure morning β meet in the hotel lobby at the confirmed time, transfer to Tashkent railway station.
- Train β Afrosiyob to Samarkand (timing depends on selected train).
- Arrival β meet the local guide + driver at Samarkand station exit. Luggage loading.
- City tour start (by train): If 766F β ~10:20β10:40 Β· If 768F β ~11:00β11:25 Β· If 770F β ~11:15β11:40.
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13:00β14:00 β lunch break reserved.
Lunch is not included (pay on spot; guide recommends the best nearby option).
Timing note: if a later train is used, we keep the same lunch duration but may shift it by 30β45 minutes to protect the comfort pace and realistic finish time. - ~19:30β21:00 β dinner in a local restaurant (time may shift if a later train is used).
Timing note: the table below is an example schedule. Real timing depends on arrival, queues, traffic and pace. The finish-time range below is the reference.
| Time | Program (Samarkand) | Mode / Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10:40β11:00 | Transfer station β GurβEmir Mausoleum | Transport Β· 6.6 km |
| 11:00β11:40 | GurβEmir β Timurid mausoleum (Amir Timur) | Visit |
| 11:40β12:00 | GurβEmir β Registan Square | Walk Β· 1.3 km |
| 12:00β13:00 |
Registan Square β UNESCO ensemble (main highlight) Visit time: typically 50β70 minutes depending on crowd level. |
Visit |
| 13:00β14:00 | Lunch break (reserved) β lunch not included | β |
| 14:00β14:20 | Registan β BibiβKhanym Mosque | Walk Β· 1.1 km |
| 14:20β14:55 | BibiβKhanym β monumental Silk Road-era mosque | Visit |
| 14:55β15:30 | Siab Bazaar β market experience (bread, spices, fruit) | Walk Β· 170 m |
| 15:30β15:50 | Hazrat Khizr viewpoint / short stop | Walk Β· 235 m |
| 16:00β17:00 | ShahβiβZinda β sacred necropolis complex | Walk route inside |
| 17:00β18:05 | Transfer + visit Ulugbek Observatory β 15thβcentury astronomy site | Transport Β· 6.3 km |
| 18:05β18:35 | Transfer + Khoja Daniyar Mausoleum β short stop (time dependent) | Transport Β· 1.7 km |
| 18:35β19:05 | Transfer to hotel Β· checkβin (policy: after 14:00) | Transport Β· 6.7 km |
Realistic finish (Samarkand sightseeing): with Train 766F β back to hotel around 18:50β19:20; with Train 768F β 19:25β20:05; with Train 770F β 19:45β20:30.
Walking today: ~3.0β3.5 km between sights + inside monuments β 5β7 km.
Day 3 β Samarkand β Bukhara by Afrosiyob + Bukhara Old Town objectβbyβobject walking route + family plov masterβclass
High-speed train βAfrosiyobβ (final selection subject to availability)
- Train 766F: dep 09:53 β arr 11:42 (Samarkand β Bukhara / Kogon)
- Backup: Train 770F dep 10:59 β arr 12:42
Station arrival: we plan transfer so you arrive 45β60 minutes before departure.
- 07:30β08:30 β breakfast at the hotel.
- Pickup β meet in the lobby at the confirmed time, transfer to the station.
- Train β Afrosiyob to Kogon (Bukhara region).
- Arrival β meet local guide + driver at Kogon station exit, transfer to Bukhara Old Town area.
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13:00β14:00 β lunch break reserved.
Lunch is not included (pay on spot; guide recommends the best nearby option).
Timing note: if the backup train is used, we keep the same lunch duration but may shift lunch to 13:30β14:30 to protect the comfort pace and realistic finish time. - After 14:00 β hotel checkβin (standard policy). Luggage: if you arrive earlier, luggage can be stored at reception until checkβin.
- ~21:00β22:30 β family plov masterβclass (dinner + cultural experience) (time may shift).
Timing note: the table below is an example schedule. Real timing depends on arrival, queues, traffic and pace. The finish-time range below is the reference.
| Time | Program (Bukhara Old Town β object by object) | Mode / Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11:50β12:30 | Transfer Kogon station β Bukhara Old Town area | Transport Β· 19.9 km |
| 13:00β14:00 | Lunch break (reserved) β lunch not included | β |
| 14:30β15:05 | Samanid Mausoleum β early Islamic architecture masterpiece | Visit |
| 15:05β15:25 | Walk Samanid Mausoleum β ChashmaβAyub | Walk Β· 600 m |
| 15:25β15:40 | ChashmaβAyub β short visit / photo stop | Visit |
| 15:40β15:55 | Walk ChashmaβAyub β BoloβHauz Mosque | Walk Β· 550 m |
| 15:55β16:15 | BoloβHauz Mosque β carved wooden columns | Visit |
| 16:15β16:25 | Walk BoloβHauz β Ark Citadel | Walk Β· 400 m |
| 16:25β17:10 | Ark Citadel β fortress of Bukhara rulers | Visit |
| 17:10β17:25 | Walk Ark Citadel β PoβiβKalyan Complex | Walk Β· 700 m |
| 17:25β18:05 | PoβiβKalyan Complex β minaret + mosque ensemble (main landmark) | Visit |
| 18:05β18:10 | Walk PoβiβKalyan β Toki Zargaron | Walk Β· 160 m |
| 18:10β18:20 | Toki Zargaron β trading dome (walkβthrough / photo stop) | Short stop |
| 18:20β18:25 | Walk Toki Zargaron β Ulugbek Madrasah | Walk Β· 87 m |
| 18:25β18:35 | Ulugbek Madrasah β facade + history context (short stop) | Short stop |
| 18:35β18:37 | Walk Ulugbek β Abdullazizkhan Madrasah | Walk Β· 20 m |
| 18:37β18:50 | Abdullazizkhan Madrasah β facade + photo stop | Short stop |
| 18:50β18:55 | Walk Abdullazizkhan β Tim Abdulla Khan Trading Dome | Walk Β· 160 m |
| 18:55β19:05 | Tim Abdulla Khan Trading Dome β walkβthrough / crafts area | Short stop |
| 19:05β19:10 | Walk Tim Abdulla Khan β Toqi Telpakfurushon | Walk Β· 130 m |
| 19:10β19:20 | Toqi Telpakfurushon β trading dome (walkβthrough) | Short stop |
| 19:20β19:25 | Walk Toqi Telpakfurushon β Magoki Attori Mosque | Walk Β· 130 m |
| 19:25β19:35 | Magoki Attori Mosque β photo stop / short visit (time dependent) | Short stop |
| 19:35β19:45 | Jewish Synagogue β short stop (time dependent) | Walk Β· 500 m |
| 19:45β20:05 | ChorβMinor β iconic fourβtower landmark (time dependent) | Walk Β· 950 m |
| 20:05β20:25 | LyabiβHauz Ensemble β evening atmosphere (time dependent) | Walk Β· 750 m |
Realistic finish (Bukhara Old Town route):
Core route (up to Trading Domes loop): with Train 766F β 18:50β19:30; with Train 770F β 19:20β20:00.
Extended tail (Synagogue / ChorβMinor / LyabiβHauz): add ~30β60 minutes depending on pace.
Walking today: long Old Town day β 7β11 km including inside sites.
Day 4 β Bukhara surroundings by vehicle + return to Old Town (comfortable pace)
- 07:30β08:30 β breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 β meet guide + driver in the hotel lobby, start the route.
- 13:00β14:00 β lunch break reserved. Lunch is not included (pay on spot).
- ~19:30β21:00 β dinner in the Old Town area (time may shift).
Timing note: the table below is an example schedule. Real timing depends on queues, traffic and pace. The finish-time range below is the reference.
| Time | Program (Bukhara region) | Mode / Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00β10:05 | Bahauddin Naqshbandi Complex β key pilgrimage / Sufi heritage site | Transport Β· 13.3 km |
| 10:35β11:45 | Sitorai MokhiβKhosa Palace β summer palace of the last emirs | Transport Β· 14.4 km |
| 12:15β12:45 | ChorβBakr Necropolis β photogenic historic complex | Transport Β· 12.2 km |
| 13:00β14:00 | Lunch break (reserved) β lunch not included | β |
| 14:25β15:05 | Fayzulla Khodjaev HouseβMuseum β traditional merchant house | Transport Β· 8.3 km |
| 15:20β15:40 | ChorβMinor β short revisit / best photo time | Transport Β· 2.0 km |
| 15:40β15:55 | ChorβMinor β hotel / Old Town area | Walk / short transfer Β· 700 m |
| 16:00β17:30 | Old Town free time (craft workshops, tea stop, photos) β optional guided support | Walk (easy) |
Realistic finish: back to the hotel around 17:30β18:00 (traffic dependent).
Walking today: light β 2β4 km including inside sites.
Day 5 β Bukhara β Khiva by road (Kyzyl-Kum Desert day) + evening walk
- 07:30β08:30 β breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 β departure Bukhara β Khiva (Kyzyl-Kum Desert).
- 13:00β14:00 β lunch break reserved. Lunch is not included (pay on spot; stop depends on logistics).
- ~17:30β18:30 β arrival in Khiva (approx.; depends on road and stops), hotel checkβin upon arrival (policy: after 14:00).
- Evening: rest + short orientation walk near IchanβKala (timing dependent).
- ~19:30β21:00 β dinner (time may shift depending on arrival).
Real travel time today: typically ~7β8 hours driving + breaks (conditions dependent).
Realistic finish (Khiva evening walk): usually 19:30β20:00 after checkβin (arrival time dependent).
Walking today: easy β 1β3 km (evening orientation walk).
Day 6 β Khiva (UNESCO) full objectβbyβobject walking day in IchanβKala + folklore show
- 07:30β08:30 β breakfast at the hotel.
- 09:00 β meet the local guide, start IchanβKala walking route.
- 13:00β14:00 β lunch break reserved. Lunch is not included (pay on spot).
- ~19:00β20:30 β folklore show + dinner as per program (time may shift).
Timing note: the table below is an example schedule. Real timing depends on queues and pace. The finish-time range below is the reference.
| Time | Program (Khiva UNESCO β object by object) | Mode / Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00β09:10 | Ota Darvaza β main gate / entry point (start orientation) | β |
| 09:10β09:12 | Ota Darvaza β Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah | Walk Β· 50 m |
| 09:12β09:45 | Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah β Khivaβs largest madrasah; today it functions as a hotel complex. (inside visit + context) | Visit |
| 09:45β09:46 | Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah β Kalta Minor | Walk Β· 30 m |
| 09:46β10:05 | Kalta Minor β unfinished minaret with unique turquoise tiles (photo + story) | Short stop |
| 10:05β10:08 | Kalta Minor β Kukhna Ark Palace | Walk Β· 210 m |
| 10:08β10:40 | Kukhna Ark Palace β fortress and residence of Khivaβs rulers | Visit |
| 10:40β10:45 | Kukhna Ark Palace β Muhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah | Walk Β· 350 m |
| 10:45β11:05 | Muhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah β short visit / facade + context | Short stop |
| 11:05β11:07 | Muhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah β Juma Mosque | Walk Β· 160 m |
| 11:07β11:35 | Juma Mosque β famous wooden columns (inside visit) | Visit |
| 11:35β11:38 | Juma Mosque β Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum | Walk Β· 230 m |
| 11:38β12:05 | Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum β key spiritual landmark (inside visit) | Visit |
| 12:05β12:08 | Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum β Sherg'ozixon Madrasasi | Walk Β· 180 m |
| 12:08β12:20 | Sherg'ozixon Madrasasi β short stop / context | Short stop |
| 12:20β12:22 | Sherg'ozixon Madrasasi β Islam Khoja Minaret | Walk Β· 110 m |
| 12:22β12:45 | Islam Khoja Minaret β tallest in Khiva (optional climb time dependent) | Visit |
| 12:45β12:50 | Islam Khoja Minaret β Ak Mosque | Walk Β· 240 m |
| 12:50β12:58 | Ak Mosque β short visit / photo stop | Short stop |
| 12:58β13:00 | Ak Mosque β Bathhouse of Anusha Khan | Walk Β· 18 m |
| 13:00β14:00 | Lunch break (reserved) β lunch not included | β |
| 14:00β14:02 | Bathhouse of Anusha Khan (outside / photo) β Palvan Darvaza | Walk Β· 10 m |
| 14:02β14:08 | Palvan Darvaza β gate / orientation point | Short stop |
| 14:08β14:10 | Palvan Darvaza β Alakulikhan | Walk Β· 18 m |
| 14:10β14:25 | Alakulikhan (madrasah / trading context) β short stop | Short stop |
| 14:25β14:28 | Alakulikhan β Kutlugh Murad Inak Madrasahs | Walk Β· 110 m |
| 14:28β14:40 | Kutlugh Murad Inak Madrasahs β short visit / photo stop | Short stop |
| 14:40β14:45 | Kutlugh Murad Inak Madrasahs β Allakuli Khan Caravanserai | Walk Β· 200 m |
| 14:45β15:05 | Allakuli Khan Caravanserai β trade route context (short visit) | Short stop |
| 15:05β15:06 | Allakuli Khan Caravanserai β Tash Khauli Complex | Walk Β· 50 m |
| 15:06β15:45 | Tash Khauli Complex β palace interiors and courtyards (main afternoon highlight) | Visit |
| 15:45β16:30 | Workshops / photo time / optional monuments (time dependent) | Walk (easy) |
Realistic finish (Khiva UNESCO walking day): sightseeing typically ends around 16:30β17:15. If guests add extra shopping or a minaret climb, it can reach ~17:30β18:00.
Walking today: compact distances between monuments + inside sites β 4β7 km.
Day 7 β Transfer to Urgench airport β flight HY52 β Tashkent highlights route + farewell dinner
Flight Urgench β Tashkent
- HY52: dep 09:20 β arr 12:00
Breakfast: early departure β breakfast box is provided subject to hotel policy.
- 06:45 β meet in Khiva hotel lobby, transfer to Urgench airport.
- 09:20β12:00 β flight HY52 to Tashkent.
- 12:20β12:50 β transfer to the hotel, luggage drop.
- 13:00β14:00 β lunch break reserved. Lunch is not included (pay on spot).
- After 14:00 β hotel checkβin (standard policy).
- ~20:10β21:00 β farewell dinner (time may shift depending on the city route finish).
Timing note: the table below is an example schedule. Real timing depends on traffic, queues and pace. The finish-time range below is the reference.
| Time | Program (Tashkent β object by object) | Mode / Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 14:30β15:15 | KhastβImam β historic religious center | Transport Β· 14 km |
| 15:15β15:25 | KhastβImam β Chorsu Bazaar | Transport Β· 2 km |
| 15:25β16:05 | Chorsu Bazaar β market experience (food, spices, bread) | Visit |
| 16:05β16:15 | Chorsu Bazaar β Kokaldash Madrasah | Walk Β· 600 m |
| 16:15β16:30 | Kokaldash Madrasah β short stop / photo | Short stop |
| 16:30β16:40 | Kokaldash β Chorsu Metro | Walk Β· 600 m |
| 16:40β17:05 | Metro tour: Chorsu β Pahtakor β Cosmonauts (architectural stations) | Metro |
| 17:05β17:15 | Cosmonauts station β Museum of Applied Arts | Transport Β· 1 km |
| 17:15β17:55 | Museum of Applied Arts β crafts and interior heritage | Visit |
| Optional |
State Museum of Arts β only if time allows (adds ~50β60 min) Distance from Applied Arts Museum: transport ~2.7 km. |
Transport Β· 2.7 km |
| 18:05β18:25 | Amir Temur Square β central landmark | Transport Β· 2.3 km |
| 18:25β18:35 | Amir Temur Square β βCourageβ Monument | Transport Β· 2.6 km |
| 18:35β18:45 | βCourageβ Monument β short photo stop (time dependent) | Short stop |
| 18:45β19:15 | Mustaqillik Maydoni (Memorial Square, Ezgulik arch, fountain area) + walk segment | Walk Β· 1.3 km |
| 19:15β19:40 | Walk to Alisher Navoiy Theater (finish point for city walk) | Walk Β· 1.3 km |
Realistic finish (Tashkent highlights route): without the optional State Museum of Arts β 19:10β19:40; with it included β 19:40β20:20 (traffic + museum time dependent).
Walking today: ~3.8 km between points + inside sites β 5β8 km.
Day 8 β Departure from Tashkent
- 07:30β09:00 β breakfast at the hotel (exact hours depend on hotel policy).
- Any time β transfer to Tashkent airport according to flight time (recommended 3 hours before international flights).
- Tour ends.
Walking today: none (transfer day).
Operational note: timings are approximate and may shift due to train/flight schedules, traffic, queues, and site access. The route logic, key highlights and comfort pacing remain consistent.
Highlights β what you will see
Key sights by city. Click βMoreβ for a practical description and photos (you can replace later).
Tashkent
Old city heritage + bazaar life + metro architecture.
Samarkand
Registan and the core Silk Road monuments.
Bukhara
Living old town + LyabiβHauz evenings.
Khiva (UNESCO)
IchanβKala walking day inside the walls.
Highlights list
- Tashkent: KhastβImam complex Β· Chorsu Bazaar Β· Amir Temur Square Β· metro stations route (as per program)
- Samarkand: Gurβe Amir Β· Registan Square Β· BibiβKhanym Mosque Β· Siab Bazaar Β· ShahβiβZinda Β· Ulugbek Observatory
- Bukhara: Samanid Mausoleum Β· Ark Citadel Β· PoβiβKalyan Β· trading domes area Β· LyabiβHauz (time dependent tail)
- Khiva: IchanβKala monuments: Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah Β· Kalta Minor Β· Kukhna Ark Β· Juma Mosque Β· Pakhlavan Mahmud Β· Tash Khauli
Hotels included in the Guaranteed Uzbekistan tour
Below are the hotels included in the guaranteed group tour route: TashkentβSamarkandβBukharaβKhiva. Click βMoreβ for a full description and photos.
Manor (Tashkent)
Practical location for train logistics.
Diplomat Premium (Samarkand)
Near the Registan area.
Nodirabegim (Bukhara)
Old town atmosphere near LyabiβHauz.
New Star Boutique (Khiva)
Inside IchanβKala area.
Why these hotels
- Tashkent β Manor: chosen for practical access to the railway station (smooth Afrosiyob logistics on departure mornings).
- Samarkand β Diplomat Premium: selected for proximity to the Registan area (reduces wasted driving time on sightseeing day).
- Bukhara β Nodirabegim: located near LyabiβHauz (best Old Town atmosphere + walking access to core sights).
- Khiva β New Star Boutique: inside/near IchanβKala (UNESCO zone access and strong evening atmosphere).
Hotel notes
- Rooming: double/twin standard; single room on request (supplement may apply).
- Registration: hotels handle registration automatically for overnight stays.
- Checkβin/out: standard hotel policy; early checkβin/late checkβout may be extra.
Whatβs included
- π¨ Accommodation (double/twin) in the listed hotels (or equivalent by availability)
- π Train tickets TashkentβSamarkand, SamarkandβBukhara (economy / per program)
- βοΈ Domestic flight UrgenchβTashkent (economy / per program)
- π½οΈ Meals (breakfast + dinner) as per program
- π€ Guided tours in English (other languages on request)
- ποΈ Entrance fees as per program
- π Airβconditioned transport according to the itinerary
- π§ Water 1.5 L per person per day (as per program)
- π Visa support if needed (requirements depend on passport)
Dinners format (what to expect)
- Set menu designed to show Uzbek cuisine (varies by city).
- Typically includes: starter/soup, main dish, salads for the table, bread, water.
- Vegetarian requests are possible if informed in advance.
Whatβs not included
- βοΈ International flights to/from Tashkent
- π Early checkβin / late checkβout
- π΅ Personal expenses
- π‘οΈ Travel insurance
- π Visa fees (if applicable)
Comfort & safety
- Transport: airβconditioned vehicle + Afrosiyob trains where optimal.
- Walking: historic centers are best explored on foot (easy to moderate).
- Long day: Bukhara β Khiva is a transfer day; breaks are planned.
- Documents: entry rules depend on citizenship; we confirm current visa requirements before booking.
What to pack for March/April
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Layers (cool mornings/evenings possible)
- Light jacket / windbreaker
- Sun protection (sunglasses, SPF)
- Personal medications + small firstβaid basics
FAQ β Guaranteed Uzbekistan tour
What exactly is included in the $1,200 price?
Included:
- Hotels: 7 nights (double/twin) in the listed hotels (or equivalent).
- Meals: breakfasts + dinners.
- Transport in Uzbekistan: Afrosiyob trains (TashkentβSamarkand, SamarkandβBukhara) + A/C vehicle + UrgenchβTashkent domestic flight.
- Guiding: English city tours with a guide.
- Tickets: entrance fees for the sights listed in the program.
- Water: 1.5 L per person per day.
Not included: international flights, lunches, insurance, visa fees (if applicable), personal expenses, early checkβin/late checkβout, singleβroom supplement.
What does βguaranteed departureβ mean for these dates?
The tour runs on fixed dates. Once you book, your seat is confirmed for that departure.
When are the final train/flight timings confirmed?
After booking, once tickets are issued based on availability. We then send the confirmed timetable and meeting/pickup times.
How much walking should we expect on the busiest days?
Typical busiest days (including walking between sights + inside monuments):
- Day 3 (Bukhara Old Town): ~7β11 km
- Day 7 (Tashkent): ~5β8 km
- Day 2 (Samarkand): ~5β7 km
- Day 6 (Khiva): ~4β7 km
Will we have one guide for the whole trip?
Guiding is organized by city: you meet a local guide for the sightseeing parts in each city. English is standard; other languages are available on request.
What extra costs should I plan for during the tour?
- Lunches (daily).
- Drinks beyond the included water.
- Tips (optional).
- Personal spending (shopping, snacks).
- Optional extras (single room, early checkβin/late checkβout, extra museums/activities in free time).
What is the cancellation & refund policy?
See the full rules here: Return Policy & Refunds. 24+ hours before the tour start time: no CAJ cancellation fee; closer cancellations may have a fee, and tickets can affect the refundable amount.
Book / Buy the Guaranteed Uzbekistan tour
How booking works (simple)
- Choose a guaranteed date (see Dates section).
- Send details: number of travelers, room type, guide language.
- Pay online or confirm via WhatsApp.
- Receive confirmation: meeting instructions + final schedule confirmation.
WhatsApp booking: +998 90 922 30 73 (WhatsApp)
Send us: dates + travelers + room type (twin/double/single) + guide language.
Cancellation & refunds
- See our Return Policy for full rules and timelines.
- 24+ hours before start: no CAJ cancellation fee.
- Less than 24 hours: fees may apply; tickets may have special conditions.
Planning links (useful pages)
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| UZ0604 |
$1200
06.04.2026
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$1200
13.04.2026
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5 pax | Buy |
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$1200
27.04.2026
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| NVA2026 |
$1400
20.03.2027
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1 pax | Buy |
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