9-day Tour to Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan & Tajikistan
Kazakhstan
Discover Uzbekistan`s rich culture and history on this group 9-day tour starting from Tashkent. Follow your experienced guides to the legendary cities in Kazakhistan and Tajikistan as well.
Silk Road Cultural Tour: Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan
This 9-day guided tour explores ancient cities across Central Asia, including Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan, suited for history and culture enthusiasts.
Highlights
- Learn about the history and culture of Central Asian regions
- Visit ancient cities in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan
- Explore the old Bazaar, a traditional Eastern market known for Uzbek hospitality
- Enjoy a scenic train ride through the Kyzylkum Desert to Bukhara
- Discover historic sites in Turkestan, Khiva, Bukhara, Penjikent, and Samarkand
Itinerary
Day 1: Tashkent
Arrival at Tashkent International Airport and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent – Shymkent – Turkestan - Tashkent
Early transfer to the Uzbekistan-Kazakhstan border and then to Shymkent. Visit historic sites related to the Great Silk Road caravans. Tour the Yassawi Complex, Rabiyabegim Mausoleum, pre-Mongolian underground mosque, Caravanserai, and new Friday Mosque in Turkestan. Return to Tashkent and transfer to the hotel.
Day 3: Tashkent to Khiva
Flight to Urganch, meet your guide and transfer to Khiva. Explore Khiva’s Itchan Kala fortress. Return to the hotel.
Day 4: Khiva to Bukhara
Take the train from Khiva to Bukhara, passing through the Kyzylkum Desert. Transfer to the hotel upon arrival.
Day 5: Bukhara
Full-day guided tour including Lyab-i-Hauz ensemble, Nodir Devon Begi Madrasah, Bolo-khauz Mosque, Ark of Bukhara, Maghak-i 'Attari Mosque, Trading Domes, Chasma Ayub Mausoleum, Great Minaret of the Kalon, Poi Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, and Ulugbek Madrasah. Return to hotel.
Day 6: Bukhara to Samarkand
Morning visit to Chor Bakr memorial complex, Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace, Ismail Samani Mausoleum, and Chor Minor Madrasah. Afternoon train from Bukhara to Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel on arrival.
Day 7: Samarkand – Penjikent – Seven Lakes – Samarkand
Transfer to the Jartepa border, meet guide and driver in Tajikistan. Visit Rudaki Museum, Penjikent ruins, and Seven Lakes. Return to Samarkand via the border crossing.
Day 8: Samarkand to Tashkent
Explore Samarkand visiting Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan, Bibi Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, Shah-i-Zinda Ensemble, and Ulugh Beg Observatory. Evening high-speed train to Tashkent. Transfer to hotel on arrival.
Day 9: Tashkent
Full-day excursion in Tashkent visiting Amir Timur Square, Amir Temur Museum, Khast Imam Square, Kukeldash Madrasah, and Chorsu Bazaar. Evening transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
Includes
- Local English-speaking guide (other languages available on request*)
- All transfers and transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
- Entrance tickets to all monuments and museums as per itinerary
- Domestic economy flight from Tashkent to Urganch
- Regular train ticket (Khiva to Bukhara) in economy class
- High-speed train tickets (Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent) in economy class**
- One lunch at Central Asia Plov Center in Tashkent
Excludes
- Accommodation
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners except as noted
- International airfare
- Camera and video fees
Important Information
- *Non-English speaking guides may be unavailable if booking is made less than 60 days before departure. English guides will replace if necessary.
- **High-speed train tickets may be unavailable if booked less than 60 days before departure and replaced with top class regular train tickets or transportation.
- All departures are guaranteed with a minimum of one participant.
- The tour can be customized upon request.
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund.
Book early to secure preferred guides and train tickets. Carry a valid passport for border crossings. The best time to visit is spring or autumn for comfortable weather.
