8-Day Silk Road Tour
Tour Description
During the 8-day Silk Road tour, you will discover Uzbekistan's four famous cities — Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. You will discover historical monuments, local culture, and national dishes.
During the trip, city tours with a guide, a plov and bread baking masterclass, the Gijduvan pottery workshop, a folklore night in Bukhara, and a journey to Khiva through the Kyzylkum Desert await you.
Tour Highlights
• Travel through Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva
• City tours with professional guides
• Famous historical sites such as Registan, Shah-i Zinda, and Ichan-Kala
• Plov cooking and bread baking masterclass
• Getting acquainted with Gijduvan pottery traditions
• National dinner and folklore show in Bukhara
• Journey to Khiva through the Kyzylkum Desert
• Evening stroll along the ancient streets of Khiva
Itinerary
Day 1 Tashkent-arrival
Arrival at Tashkent International Airport.
Meeting at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Hotel check-in and free time to rest after the journey.
Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 2 Tashkent-Samarkand
After breakfast at the hotel, the city tour of Tashkent begins accompanied by a professional guide.
During the tour, the following sights will be visited:
• Amir Timur Square
• Independence Square
• Khazrati Imam Complex
• Kukaldash Madrasah
• Chorsu Bazaar
• Center of Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan
• Tashkent Metro
Entrance tickets to all sights specified in the program are included in the tour price.
After the city tour, transfer to the railway station and departure for Samarkand by high-speed train.
Upon arrival in Samarkand, transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 3 Samarkand
After breakfast at the hotel, the tour of Samarkand's historical and cultural monuments begins with a professional guide.
During the program:
• Registan Square
• Bibi-Khanym Mosque
• Amir Timur Mausoleum — Gur-i Amir
• Shah-i Zinda Complex
• Heritage paper production workshop
famous places will be visited.
In the evening, there will be an opportunity to return to Registan Square and watch the laser and light show against the background of historical architecture.
Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 4 Samarkand-Gijduvan-Bukhara
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, visit an ethno-courtyard in Samarkand. Here, guests will get closely acquainted with the process of cooking traditional Uzbek plov and baking bread in a tandoor.
Plov cooking and bread baking masterclass.
Afterwards, departure from Samarkand to Bukhara by car.
Along the way:
• Traditional pottery workshop and museum in Gijduvan
• Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa — summer residence of the Emirs of Bukhara
places will be visited.
Arrival in Bukhara, hotel check-in, and rest.
Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 5 Bukhara
After breakfast at the hotel, a walking tour through the ancient part of Bukhara begins accompanied by a professional guide.
During the tour:
• Lyabi-Khauz Complex
• Ancient trading domes of Bukhara
• Ismail Samani Mausoleum
• Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum
• Bolo-Khauz Complex
• Ark of Bukhara
historical monuments will be visited.
In the evening, a dinner and traditional folklore show will be organized in a national Uzbek restaurant. Guests will enjoy national music, dancing, and the atmosphere of local culture.
Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 6 Bukhara-Khiva
After breakfast at the hotel, departure from Bukhara to Khiva by car.
The road passes through the Kyzylkum Desert — one of the most famous deserts in Central Asia. During the journey, there will be an opportunity to observe the desert landscapes of Uzbekistan.
Upon arrival in Khiva, hotel check-in and rest.
In the evening, free time for a walk along the ancient streets of Khiva. An opportunity to enjoy the evening atmosphere and historical architecture of Ichan-Kala.
Overnight in Khiva.
Day 7 Khiva-Tashkent
After breakfast at the hotel, a full city tour through the historical center of Khiva — Ichan-Kala begins accompanied by a professional guide.
During the tour, you will get acquainted with the main historical and architectural monuments of Khiva, including:
• Ichan-Kala
• Kunya-Ark Citadel
• Kalta Minor Minaret
• Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah
• Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasah
• Juma Mosque
• Tosh Hovli Palace
• Islam Khodja Minaret and Madrasah
• Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
After the city tour, transfer to the airport.
Urgench → Tashkent domestic flight.
Upon arrival in Tashkent, transfer from the airport to the hotel and check-in.
Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 8 Tashkent-departure
Breakfast at the hotel.
Free time depending on the flight time.
Transfer to Tashkent International Airport at the designated time.
End of the 8-day Silk Road tour in Uzbekistan.
During the trip, guests discover the heritage of the Great Silk Road, starting from the modern and historical appearance of Tashkent to the majestic architecture of Samarkand, the ancient streets of Khiva, and the unique Ichan-Kala of Khiva.
Included
Included in the Tour Price
• 7 nights hotel accommodation in a double/twin room
• Daily breakfasts at hotels
• Tourist tax for each night
• Airport and railway station transfers
• Intercity car transport according to the program
• Tashkent → Samarkand train ticket
• Professional guide service in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva
• Entrance tickets to historical monuments specified in the program
• Plov cooking and bread baking masterclass in Samarkand
• Visit to the Gijduvan pottery workshop
• National dinner and folklore show in Bukhara
Not included
Not Included in the Tour Price
• International airfares
• Urgench → Tashkent domestic flight
• Uzbekistan visa and visa-related expenses (if required)
• Lunches and dinners not specified in the program
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses
• Additional services and excursions outside the program
Prices by group size
| Group Size | Price (Per person) |
|---|---|
| 15 pax + 1 FOC | $950.00 |
| 8-14 pax | $1050.00 |
| 4-7 pax | $1150.00 |
| 2-3 pax | $1250.00 |
| 1 pax | $1350.00 |
Notes:
— Please note: CARAVAN TOURS has the right to replace the listed hotels with another of the same level if they are full.
— Airline and train schedule is subject to change based on availability during the booking process.
— Payment: 100% prepayment must be made at least 3 days before arrival.
Cancellation fees:
- ✅ 30 days or more — 100% refund
- ⚠️ 29–15 days — 50% refund
- ⚠️ 14-7 days — 30% refund
- ❌ 6 days or less — Non-refundable
