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Uzbekistan Culture Tour

Sunny Guided Tour to Uzbekistan: Explore ancient cities Tashkent, Khiva, Samarkand, Shakhrisabz and Bukhara - the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia. Explore local culture and traditions and enjoy the charm of Uzbekistan

Take your guided sightseeing tour in Uzbekistan

Duration 9 days/8 nights
Tour date Flexible
Tour type Private
Tour itinerary Tashkent - Bukhara - Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Tashkent - Kokand - Fergana - Rishtan - Margilan - Tashkent
Tour language English, Russian

Tour itinerary

Day 1
... → Tashkent
Sightseeing: 6–7 hours

Arrive in Tashkent. UZBEKISTAN CITY TOURS driver will meet you at the Tashkent International Airport. (If you are arriving by an early morning flight, extra night at the hotel may be needed).

Start sightseeing from the Old City part of Tashkent. Visit Khast Imam - a cultic architectural complex and the religious center of Tashkent where the world famous Uthman Quran has been preserved. Khast Imam complex consists of Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Muyi Muborak Madrasah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, New Khazrati Imam Mosque and the Muftiate building. Drive to Chorsu Bazaar - one of the oldest bazaars in Uzbekistan. After exploring the bazaar UZBEKISTAN CITY TOURS will arrange a lunch at the Central Asian Plov Center. Plov is cooked in a giant, wood-fired kazans. Enjoy your plov!

Have a short Tashkent metro ride. Visit Independence Square, Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Amir Temur Square and Monument of Courage. Drop off at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2
Tashkent → Bukhara
Sightseeing: 4–5 hours
07:00 Transfer to the train station.
08:30 Transfer to Bukhara by high-speed train Afrosiyob.
12:42 Arrive in Bukhara. Transfer to the hotel. Leave your luggage at the hotel (check in time is from 14:00) and have your lunch.
14:30 Start your walking sightseeing tour in Bukhara. Visit Lyabi-Khauz ensemble, surrounding the pool on three sides, consists of the Kukeldash Madrasah - the largest madrasa in the city, on the north side of the pool, and two religious edifices built by Nodir Devon Begi: a khanqah (a lodging house for itinerant Sufis) and a madrasa, which stand on the west and east sides of the pool respectively. Visit Magoki-Attori Mosque (today, the mosque is used as a carpet museum), Chor-Minor Madrasah (alternatively known as the Madrasah of Khalif Niyazkul), Trade domes (there are four trading domes have only survived up to now), Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Miri-Arab Madrasah, Kalyan Minaret - one of the most prominent landmarks in Bukhara, Kalyan Mosque, Ark Fortress and Bolo-Khauz Mosque. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Bukhara
Free day

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free day in Bukhara. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4
Bukhara → Samarkand
Free day

Breakfast at the hotel.

12:00 Check out. Free time in the city.
14:20 Transfer to the train station.
16:22 Transfer to Samarkand by high-speed train Afrosiyob.
18:05 Arrive in Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel. Free time (we recommend visiting Gur-Emir and Registan to see a night view). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5
Samarkand → Shakhrisabz → Samarkand
Tour duration: 5–6 hours

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Transfer to Shakhrisabz (85 km) with a driver. Drive through the Aman-Kutan Gorge and Takhta-Karacha Mountain Pass. On the way stop to take a view at Teshiktosh (Stone with hole). The film "Apachen" (1973) was shot on this location - an area that looks incredibly like the American Southwest. Short stop at the top of the mountain pass. There is a tiny market where some local dried fruits can be bought.

Arrive in Shakhrisabz. Start your self-guided walking sightseeing tour. Visit Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex, remains of Ak Saray Palace and Kok Gumbaz Mosque.

13:00 Meet your driver in the parking lot of Kok Gumbaz Mosque (we recommend having lunch at the Family Restaurant KishMish).

Drive back to Samarkand. Drop off at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 6
Samarkand → Tashkent
Sightseeing: 5–6 hours

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square - The Pearl of Central Asia, Bibi-Khanum Mosque and Siab Bazaar - the largest market in Central Asia and the most visited place after Registan. After exploring the bazaar UZBEKISTAN CITY TOURS will arrange a lunch at the Plov Center.

Continue sightseeing. Visit Khazrat Khizr Mosque - the first mosque of Samarkand, Mausoleum of the first President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Ulughbek Observatory - one of the most significant observatories of the Middle Ages. Visit the Meros paper mill in Konigil village.

16:20 Transfer to the train station.
17:40 Transfer to Tashkent by high-speed train Afrosiyob.
20:12 Arrive in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7
Tashkent → Kokand → Fergana
Sightseeing: 4–5 hours
06:30 Transfer to the Tashkent train station.
08:10 Transfer to Kokand by train.
12:29 Arrive in Kokand. Start sightseeing. Visit Jami Mosque, Norbutbiy Madrasah and Khudoyarkhan Palace. Drive to Fergana city (82 km). Visit Akhmad Al-Fergani Park. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8
Fergana → Rishtan → Margilan → Tashkent
Sightseeing: 4–5 hours

Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Drive to Rishtan to visit Art Ceramic Factory. After enjoying pottery workshop drive to Margilan. Visit Said Akhmad Khoja Madrasah. Here you can find a number of craftsmen producing handmade carpets and silk. Visit traditional market and Yodgorlik Silk Factory where can be seen the production process of silk with traditional Ikat patterns.
15:00 Transfer to train station.
16:03 Transfer to Tashkent by train.
21:10 Arrive in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 9
Tashkent → ...

Breakfast at the hotel.

12:00 Check out. Free time.

Transfer to the Tashkent International Airport according to the flight time.

Transport & Accommodation

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Transport

Number of people Vehicle type
1-2 Sedan car with a/c (Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cobalt)
3-5 Minivan with a/c (Hyundai Grand Starex)
6+ Minibus with a/c (Toyota Hiace, King Long, Joy Long) or Bus
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Accommodation in Tashkent

Accommodation type Accommodation
Standard option Art Residence, Art Royal, Vatan Plaza, Marmaris Saray or similar
Comfort option Coco, Corner, Silk Road Premium, Florence Boutique, Rivana Boutique, Sayyoh or similar
Comfort Plus Ateca, Oscar Boutique, Ichan Qala, Frankfort Expo or similar
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Accommodation in Fergana

Accommodation type Accommodation
Standard option Toj Mahal, Emin Hotel, Reikartz or similar
Comfort option Asia Fergana,Chu Palace or similar
Comfort Plus Asia Fergana,Chu Palace or similar
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Accommodation in Bukhara

Accommodation type Accommodation
Standard option Dendi Plaza, Edem Plaza, Al Imran or similar
Comfort option Labi Rud, Malika Bukhara, Omar Khayam or similar
Comfort Plus Paradise Plaza Luxury, Wyndham, Sahid Zarafshon, Amiran Boutique or similar
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Accommodation in Samarkand

Accommodation type Accommodation
Standard option Siab Boutique, Status Inn, Zarina, Meros Boutique, Mevlana or similar
Comfort option Kok Saroy Plaza, Medina, Gur Emir Palace, Sangzor or similar
Comfort Plus Hilton Garden Inn, Continental, Kosh Havuz Boutique, Kohinur Plaza or similar
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Hotel or hotel room upgrade is available by request.

Private tour price

(updated on July, 29, 2026)
Price per person in USD for 2026–2027
Number of people Without hotels Standard option Comfort option Comfort Plus
1 1425 1910 2130 2920
2 860 1175 1310 1680
3 and more 850 1160 1300 1670
Single supplement 0 185 275 415
Extra night 0 35 45 80
Traveling with children Children under 5 - free of charge; children under 10 - half price
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Price includes

  • Uzbekistan Visa Support (LOI/e-visa);
  • Accommodation based on standard double/twin room with breakfast (breakfast is available from 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. A lunch box for breakfast is possible for early departures on request at the Reception the day before);
  • All airport/train station pick up/drop off services;
  • All transportation services during the tour according to the itinerary;
  • Local certified tour guide services according to the itinerary;
  • Entrance tickets to all monuments and museums according to the itinerary(expect in Shakhrisabz (to be paid directly at the place ≈6 USD per person));
  • Tashkent-Bukhara regional train ticket* (night train with 2-person Compartment SV Sleeper);
  • Bukhara-Samarkand high-speed train Afrosiyob ticket* (economy class);
  • Samarkand-Tashkent high-speed train Afrosiyob ticket* (economy class); *The high-speed train tickets may be unavailable if the booking is made less than 60 days before the departure date and it can be replaced with the most comfortable class of regular train tickets.
  • Welcome lunch at the Central Asia Plov Center in Tashkent;
  • Welcome lunch at the Plov Center in Samarkand;
  • A local SIM card with self-activation capability per group (The subscription fee (≈6 USD) is paid by Customer);
  • 24 hour customer service

Price does not include

  • Lunches and dinners (to be paid directly by tourists at the places, except of those listed in "included").
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