Asia Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan May 7-18, 2026

Uzbekistan is the Central Asian destination that you’ve been dreaming about. Magnificent blue-domed mosques, towering minarets, atmospheric Silk Road cities and ancient bazaars are coupled with the region’s best accommodation, easiest transportation and great value for money. It’s the most visited of the Central Asian republics.

Travel to Uzbekistan is also easier than ever, so if you are at all tempted to see the glories of Uzbekistan’s iconic Silk Road cities, then all the planning you need is here.

12 Day Uzbekistan Tour includes airfare from JFK.  Other cities available

Package Includes

• Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed

Round trip flights New York-Tashkent, Tashkent-New York and internal flight flight, Tashkent to Urgench

• 10 nights accommodation
  • 3 nights Tashkent  Courtyard by Marriott Tashkent
  • 2 nights Khiva  Hotel Asia Khiva
  • 3 nights Bukhara  Devon Hotel
  • 2 nights Samarkand Royal
  • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
• Baggage handling
• All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
• 26 meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 7 dinners
• Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned vehicles
• Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
• Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
• Active itinerary with unique cultural features

Tour Highlights

Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.

• In Tashkent, tour Khazrati Imam Complex, home to exquisite mosques, monuments, and madrasas
• Visit Muyi Muborak Madrasa and view one of the oldest copies of the Koran
• Travel to Toprak Kala, an ancient settlement on the edge of the Kyzylkum Desert
• Tour the walled city of Khiva, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Visit the revered Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum in Khiva, built in honor of the legendary poet
• Discover the beauty of Bukhara, one of the most important ancient cities in Uzbekistan
• Watch a cooking demonstration of pilav, a traditional rice dish, followed by a home hosted dinner
• Tour the cultural heritage monument of Chor Minor, part of Bukhara’s World Heritage Center
• Explore Samarkand, brimming with history, the most romantic of the Silk Road cities
• Walk to iconic Registan Square with its colorful mosaics, blue domes, and lofty arches
• Tour Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis of sparkling blue mausoleums grouped along medieval streets
• Visit the Ulugbek Observatory, once the finest and most advanced in the Islamic world

†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Not Included:
Optional tours and gratuities.

DAY 1, Depart for Uzbekistan
Depart on your flight to Tashkent, Uzbekistan*
*For flights departing on day 1 and arriving in the early hours of day 2, a room will be available for you upon arrival.

DAY 2, – Discover Tashkent
Welcome to Uzbekistan with its ancient cities accented by turquoise domes, desert landscape and towering minarets. Transfer to your hotel and check-in to the room that will be ready for early arrivals. Balance of the day is at leisure to rest and relax. This evening, attend an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 5 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 3 PM
Overnight: Tashkent
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 3,  Khazrati Imam Complex, Visit Chorsu Bazaar
The cultural tour of Tashkent begins at Khazrati Imam Complex, religious center of the city and home to many exquisite mosques, monuments, and madrasas (centers of Islamic learning) dating back to the 15th century. View the blue-domed Barak-Khan Madrasa with its imposing gateway and visit Muyi Muborak Madrasa. Passing the Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and Tillya Sheih Mosque, arrive at the bustling Chorsu Bazaar with its bright green dome and acres of spices, sweets, fresh-baked breads, and crafts. Afterward, take a ride on the metro, known for its beautifully decorated stations. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the Museum of Applied Arts occupying a home with bright carvings and decorative ceramics. Stop at the Monument of Courage Earthquake Memorial, dedicated to the resilience of the city and its people after the devastating 1966 earthquake. Next, drive by the Forum Palace and Amir Temur Square once dominated by a huge statue of Karl Marx. Tonight, dinner is at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Tashkent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, – Flight to Urgench, Toprak Kala, Ulli Khovli Complex
Rise very early this morning for your flight to Urgench. From here, travel to one of the most valuable monuments of Ancient Khorezm, Toprak Kala or “Earth City,” located on the edge of the Kyzylkum Desert. Visit this ancient settlement which was once the capital of Khorezm. Continue the journey to the Ulli Khovli Complex, a 17th century fortress built by the permission of Khiva Khan. Upon arrival, have lunch before getting acquainted with the culture of the Turkmen people and gaining insight into the history of the area. In the afternoon, head to Khiva. On arrival, check into the hotel. Tonight, dinner is at a local restaurant with folklore show
Overnight: Khiva
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, – Medieval Old Town of Khiva
Today, explore medieval Khiva that served as a major trading post on the Silk Road. Walk along the ancient streets within the walled city, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, in the historic complex of Ichan-Kala, visit the revered Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum with its courtyards and intricate tilework. The mausoleum was built in honor of the legendary poet and philosopher who became Khiva’s patron saint. View the distinctive turquoise-tiled Kalta Minor Minaret, one of the iconic symbols of Khiva. Pause at the elegant Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa decorated with bright geometric patterns of glazed bricks. Then, head to Kunya Ark, the Khiva rulers’ own fortress and residence, built in the 12th century. View remnants of the khans’ harem, stables, arsenal, barracks, mosque, and jail. Continue to Muhammad Rahim-khan Madrasa, one of the largest madrasas in Central Asia. Tour the palace of Tash Khauli, known for its lavish interiors adorned with ceramic tiles, carved stone, and woodwork. The palace features over 150 rooms across nine courtyards. After a traditional lunch, on to the grand Djuma Mosque and the Islam Khodja Mosque with its striking minaret, one of the jewels of Khiva
Overnight: Khiva
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 6, – Travel to the Holy City of Bukhara
This morning, embark on a long drive to Bukhara. Please note that this will be the longest bus ride of the tour. As you travel through the Kyzylkum Desert, witness the depth of Uzbekistan’s natural terrain. Stop at a local desert restaurant for lunch. Arrive in Bukhara late in the afternoon, and check into your hotel
Overnight: Bukhara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 7, – Bukhara City Tour
Discover the beauty of Bukhara, one of the most important ancient cities in Uzbekistan, dating back nearly 1000 years before Alexander the Great conquered Central Asia. Begin with a city tour which includes visits to splendid Ismail Samani Mausoleum, a world-famous architectural masterpiece and to Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum that dates from the 12th century. Continue to Bolo Khauz Mosque followed by the 5th century Ark Fortress, former residence of the emirs of Bukhara. Next, have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, head to the architectural complex of Poyi-Kalon that includes the Kalon Mosque, large enough to hold 10,000 people. View the Madrasas of Abdul Aziz Khan and Mir-I-Arab. Proceed to Liab-I Khaouz Square that encompasses the Nadir Devon Begi Madrasa and the Kukeldash Madrasa. Visit the Ustoz Shogird Center, dedicated to preserving traditional Uzbek crafts. Watch students learn the art of miniature-style painting. Tonight, watch a cooking demonstration of pilav, a traditional rice dish, followed by a home hosted dinner.
Overnight: Bukhara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8, – Bukhara’s Treasures
Embark on an excursion to the Bahouddin Naqshbandi Memorial Complex, built in memory of the patron of Bukhara. Next, tour Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace, the country residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, Alim Khan. Return to Bukhara and have lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Chor Minor, a historic mosque which was part of a madrasa complex. Later, explore the city’s buzzing bazaar, offering rows of shops selling jewelry, carpets, and wood carvings. Conclude with a local folk show with traditional music and dance
Overnight: Bukhara
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY 9, – Travel to Samarkand, Guri Amir Mausoleum, Registan Square
Depart Bukhara and drive to Samarkand. The city, steeped in history, grew prosperous at the crossroads between East and West. Samarkand, considered the most romantic of the Silk Road cities, is adorned by decorative domes and minarets and is a melting pot of many different cultures and traditions. Upon arrival, have lunch at a local restaurant. Next, check into your hotel with time to settle in. Begin the city tour at the sumptuous Guri Amir Mausoleum, the final resting place of Timur (Tamerlane), the Turco-Mongol conqueror. Its interior is covered with elegant turquoise arabesques and inscriptions in gold. Explore iconic Registan Square, the world-famous symbol of Central Asia with its colorful mosaics, blue domes, and lofty arches. This plaza is surrounded by three impressively decorated madrasas of the 15th to 17th centuries; Ulugbek Madrasa, Sherdor Madrasa and Tilya Kori Madrasa. Tonight, savor Uzbek specialties for dinner
Overnight: Samarkand
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10, – Shah-i-Zinda, Necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory, Afrasiab Museum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siab Market, Wine Cellar
Tour Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis that includes sparkling blue mausoleums, embellished with some of the richest tile work in the Muslim world. These mausoleums, strategically grouped along the narrow medieval streets are an important place of pilgrimage. On to the Ulugbek Observatory, once known as the most advanced in the Islamic world. Proceed with a visit to Afrasiab Museum, located at the historic site of Afrasiab, the ancient city which was destroyed by the Mongols in the early 13th century. The museum is dedicated to the city’s history, showcasing over 20,000 artifacts. Next, travel to the sacred Mausoleum of Daniel, the Old Testament biblical prophet. Pilgrims from all over the world come here to worship. Continue to the Bibi-Khanym Mosque with its glistening blue domes, built as the largest mosque in the world enriched by stately minarets and carved marble décor. A jewel in Tamerlane’s empire, the mosque was constructed as a tribute to his wife. Afterward, walk through the energetic Siab Market, a special place where you can feel the dynamic atmosphere of this ancient city. Afterward, head to a local wine cellar for tasting of some of their bold and robust wines along with two types of brandy. Tonight, have dinner at a local restaurant
Overnight: Samarkand
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY 11, – Sirdarya Region, Tashkent
Travel from Samarkand back to Tashkent, stopping along the way for photo opportunities at Sirdarya River, the longest river of Central Asia. Have lunch at a café in the Sirdarya Region, known for its local fish, particularly carp, walleye, snakeheads, catfish, and pike. Arrive in Tashkent in the afternoon and check into your hotel. Bid farewell to Uzbekistan and your Tour Manager during dinner
Overnight: Tashkent
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 12, – Depart Uzbekistan
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight

Deposit Amount:  1,610.00.  Travel insurance recommended.

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