Uzbekistan: 10-Day Silk Road & Aral Sea Adventure

• Arrival in Tashkent.
• Meet & greet at the airport by our representative.
• Private transfer to the hotel and early check-in (if needed).
• Free time to rest after the flight or explore the city on your own.

Accommodation: Tashkent – Standard / Comfort hotel

• Transfer to Tashkent airport for the morning flight to Nukus.
• Drive to Muynak, once a busy fishing port on the Aral Sea.
• Visit the famous Ship Cemetery – rusting ships stranded in the desert.
• Learn about the history and environmental tragedy of the Aral Sea at the local museum.
• On the way back to Nukus, stop at Mizdakhan necropolis and the ruins of Gyaur-Kala.

Accommodation: Nukus – Standard / Comfort hotel

• Morning visit to the Savitsky Art Museum (subject to opening days).
• Departure from Nukus towards Khiva.
• En route, stop at the ancient desert fortresses Ayaz-Kala and Toprak-Kala.
• Continue through the Kyzylkum desert to Khiva.
• Evening arrival and check-in at the hotel inside or near the old city.

Accommodation: Khiva – Standard / Comfort hotel

• Full-day guided walking tour in Ichan-Kala (the walled old town of Khiva).
• Visit Kunya-Ark fortress, Kalta Minor minaret, Islam-Khoja complex and Juma Mosque.
• Walk along narrow streets, old caravanserais and traditional houses.
• Enjoy panoramic views from one of the city walls or minaret rooftops (if accessible).
• Free time in the evening for photos and shopping.

Accommodation: Khiva – Standard / Comfort hotel

• Early departure from Khiva to Bukhara.
• Drive across the Kyzylkum Desert (approx. 475 km, ~7 hours).
• Photo stops and short breaks along the way.
• Arrival in Bukhara in the evening and hotel check-in.

Accommodation: Bukhara – Standard / Comfort hotel

• Full-day guided walking tour in Bukhara’s historical center.
• Visit Lyabi Hauz ensemble, Poi-Kalon complex (minaret, mosque & madrassah), Ark fortress.
• Explore the old trading domes and traditional craft shops.
• Optional evening: folk show or traditional dinner (on request).

Accommodation: Bukhara – Standard / Comfort hotel

• Depart Bukhara and drive towards Shakhrisabz via the Takhta Karacha mountain pass (weather permitting).
• In Shakhrisabz, visit Ak-Saray Palace ruins, Kok Gumbaz Mosque and Dorus-Saodat complex.
• Continue to Samarkand in the afternoon.
• Arrival in Samarkand and check-in at the hotel.

Accommodation: Samarkand – Standard / Comfort hotel

• Full-day guided tour of Samarkand.
• Visit Registan Square, the heart of Timurid Samarkand.
• Explore Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
• Visit Ulugbek Observatory and Gur-Emir Mausoleum (tomb of Tamerlane).

Accommodation: Samarkand – Standard / Comfort hotel

• Free morning in Samarkand for last visits, shopping or cafes.
• Transfer to the railway station.
• Afternoon / early evening high-speed train “Afrosiyob” to Tashkent (e.g. 17:28–19:44, schedule subject to change).
• Arrival in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel.

Accommodation: Tashkent – Standard / Comfort hotel

• City tour in Tashkent (depending on flight time).
• Possible visits: Khast-Imam complex, Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent Metro, Amir Timur Square.
• Free time for final shopping and walks.
• Transfer to the airport for departure flight.

Accommodation: —

• Domestic flight: Tashkent → Nukus (20kg baggage).
• High-speed train: Samarkand → Tashkent (Afrosiyob, economy or standard class).
• Private vehicle transportation for the entire tour according to the program.
• Accommodation in Standard or Comfort hotels (shared double / twin rooms).
• Early check-in on arrival day (subject to schedule).
• Daily breakfasts at hotels.
• Local English-speaking guides in Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand.
• All entrance tickets to museums and monuments listed in the program.
• Tourist taxes and local permits where required.
• Transfers to / from airports and railway stations according to the program.

• International air tickets to / from Uzbekistan.
• Visa fees (if required for your citizenship).
• Lunches and dinners (unless otherwise mentioned).
• Personal / medical / travel insurance.
• Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, etc.).
• Tips for guides and drivers.
• Single room supplement.

Single supplement: $266 (Standard), $452 (Comfort)

Tashkent, Nukus, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand: Standard or Comfort level hotels, centrally located or close to main attractions.

Exact hotel names will be confirmed at the time of booking depending on travel dates and availability, but we always choose clean, well-reviewed properties suitable for international travelers.