Cultural holidays

Uzbekistan Silk Road

Tashkent, the Registan in Samarkand, Bukhara's old town and walled Khiva, linked by high-speed train.

Trip at a glance

Duration8 days / 7 nights
Starts inTashkent
RouteTashkent · Samarkand · Bukhara · Khiva
Places4 destinations
CountryUzbekistan
Ideal forCultural holidays, Photography holidays
Trip stylePrivate, customisable
Package codeNX-9KJVF9

Best time to visit: April to June; September to October

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Registan – Samarkand

Trip overview

Tashkent, the Registan in Samarkand, Bukhara's old town and walled Khiva, linked by high-speed train.

The route spends 1 night in Tashkent, 2 nights in Samarkand, 2 nights in Bukhara and 2 nights in Khiva, so you get time for the main sights without changing hotels every day. It suits cultural holidays and photography holidays, and every day can be shortened, swapped or extended.

Highlights

Khast Imam ComplexChorsu BazaarTashkent MetroRegistanShah-i-ZindaGur-e-AmirKalyan Minaret and MosqueLyabi-HauzArk FortressItchan Kala

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Tashkent

Arrive via Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and transfer to your hotel
Check in and settle in
Later: Chorsu Bazaar: Domed market of spices, dried fruit and bread

Day 2Tashkent to Samarkand

Travel from Tashkent to Samarkand by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Samarkand hotel
Bibi-Khanym Mosque: Vast 15th-century mosque

Day 3Samarkand: Siab Bazaar and Registan

Siab Bazaar: Market for bread, nuts and dried fruit
Registan: Three tiled madrasas around a square

Day 4Samarkand to Bukhara

Travel from Samarkand to Bukhara by private vehicle, with stops on the way
Check in at your Bukhara hotel
Ark Fortress: Citadel of Bukhara's emirs

Day 5Bukhara: Lyabi-Hauz and Trading domes

Lyabi-Hauz: Pool square framed by madrasas
Trading domes: Covered bazaars of carpets and ceramics

Day 6Bukhara to Khiva

Travel from Bukhara to Khiva by road or train, or fly where it saves time (we compare options in your quote)
Check in at your Khiva hotel
Juma Mosque: Hall of more than 200 carved wooden columns

Day 7Khiva: Tash Hauli Palace and Walk the old town at night

Tash Hauli Palace: Khan's palace and harem courtyards
Walk the old town at night

Day 8Depart from Khiva

Breakfast and hotel check-out
Transfer to Urgench Airport (UGC) for your journey home

How this version is planned

Licensed local guides at the major heritage sites
Timed tickets booked for sites that need them
Craft, music or cooking experiences added where they fit
Time built in to explore old quarters on foot
Sunrise and sunset kept free for shooting

This is a suggested itinerary. Sightseeing order may change with opening days, weather and local conditions; your final plan is in your written quote.

Good to know

Tashkent: Spend your first and last nights in Tashkent; it fits easily around the direct flights.
Samarkand: See the Registan twice: in daylight for the tiles and after dark when it is lit up.
Bukhara: Stay inside the old town so you can walk out early before the tour groups arrive.
Khiva: Fly one way between Tashkent and Urgench to save a long day on the road.

At a glance

Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Route: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva
Ideal for: Cultural holidays, Photography holidays
Best time: April to June; September to October; April to May; September to October
Trip style: Private, customisable
Package code: NX-9KJVF9

Plan this trip

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Prices depend on dates, hotel category and group size, so we quote each trip individually.

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Typically included

Hotel stay for 7 nights with daily breakfast (hotel category as per your quote)
Airport transfers and sightseeing as per the itinerary (private or shared, stated in your quote)
Entry tickets for the sightseeing listed in your quote
Visa documentation guidance before you travel
Trip support from our Chennai team on WhatsApp

Not included

International flights unless added to your quote
Visa fees and travel insurance
Lunch and dinner unless stated
Optional activities and personal expenses
City or tourism taxes payable at hotels where applicable
GST and TCS as applicable under Indian tax rules

Final inclusions are listed in your written quote.

FAQs

Questions about this trip

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. This is a private, customisable itinerary. We can add or remove nights, change hotels, swap sightseeing and adjust the pace before you book.

When is the best time for this trip?

Tashkent: April to June; September to October. Samarkand: April to June; September to October. Bukhara: April to June; September to October. Khiva: April to May; September to October.

How do I start the trip from Chennai?

The trip begins in Tashkent (Tashkent International Airport (TAS), with direct flights from Delhi). We can add return flights from Chennai or any other city to your quote.

How much does this package cost?

We quote each trip individually because the price depends on travel dates, hotel category, room sharing and group size. Request a quote and we send a price on WhatsApp.

What documents do I need?

A passport valid for at least six months beyond your return date is commonly required. Visa and entry rules for Indian citizens vary by country and change, so we confirm the current requirements from official sources when you book.