Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s Silk Road & Chimgan Mountains
Discover Uzbekistan through Tashkent’s colourful bazaars, Samarkand’s magnificent squares, and the charming streets of ancient Bukhara.
The experience
Overview
Discover Uzbekistan through Tashkent’s colourful bazaars, Samarkand’s magnificent squares, and the charming streets of ancient Bukhara. Complete your journey among the mountain landscapes of Chimgan and the turquoise waters of Charvak Reservoir, where, after days of cultural discovery, you can slow down and enjoy nature.
Route: Tashkent Samarkand Bukhara Tashkent Chimgan Tashkent
- Duration
- 4 days / 3 nights · Private journey
- Overnight stays
- 2 nights in Tashkent · 1 night in Bukhara
- Arrival
- Tashkent International Airport
- Departure
- Tashkent International Airport
Along the way
Schedule
- Day 1
Upon arrival in Tashkent, meet your driver and enjoy a private transfer into the city to begin discovering Uzbekistan’s capital. Hotel check-in is available at the standard check-in time; early check-in can be arranged at an additional cost.
Visit the Khast Imam Complex, where historic architecture and peaceful courtyards introduce you to the city’s cultural heritage.
Continue to Chorsu Bazaar, filled with fragrant spices, freshly baked bread, dried fruits, and traditional sweets. Experience the everyday rhythm of Tashkent and browse souvenirs made by local artisans.
Enjoy free time for lunch, with the opportunity to try traditional Uzbek plov.
In the afternoon, discover the modern side of the capital. Explore several beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro stations, then stroll through Independence Square and Amir Timur Square.
After the tour, transfer to your hotel and relax.
The full sightseeing programme requires a morning arrival. For later arrivals, the tour will be shortened accordingly.
- Day 2
Enjoy an early breakfast or a packed breakfast, check out, and transfer to the railway station for your train journey to Samarkand.
Upon arrival, meet your local guide and begin exploring one of the most remarkable cities of the Great Silk Road.
Visit the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the resting place of Amir Timur and members of his dynasty. Rich blue tones, golden decoration, and a magnificent dome create an atmosphere of grandeur.
Continue to Registan Square, framed by three monumental madrasahs. Take time to admire the mosaic-covered façades, discover the stories behind the ensemble, and capture memorable photographs.
After free time for lunch, explore the Shah-i-Zinda Complex, an avenue of mausoleums renowned for its intricate turquoise and blue tilework.
At the end of your sightseeing, transfer to the railway station and board your train to Bukhara. Upon arrival, meet your driver and enjoy a transfer to your hotel for check-in.
- Day 3
After breakfast and check-out, begin your discovery of Bukhara, a city of ancient madrasahs, historic trading quarters, and peaceful courtyards.
Visit the Ark Fortress, the former residence of Bukhara’s rulers, and admire the nearby Bolo-Hauz Mosque, known for its elegant portico supported by carved wooden columns.
Continue to the Poi-Kalyan Complex. The towering Kalyan Minaret, the mosque, and the façade of the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah form one of Bukhara’s most recognisable views.
Walk through the historic trading domes, where local artisans offer jewellery, textiles, ceramics, and handcrafted souvenirs. Complete your walk at the Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble, arranged around a historic pool.
Free time for lunch is included in the day’s schedule.
After the tour, transfer to the railway station and travel by train to Tashkent. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.
- Day 4
After breakfast and check-out, depart on a private countryside excursion to the Chimgan mountain region.
City views gradually give way to foothills, winding roads, and sweeping mountain panoramas. Along the way, stop for photographs and short walks.
Enjoy the fresh air and scenery of the Chimgan Mountains. An optional cable car ride can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to suitable weather and lift operation.
Continue to Charvak Reservoir, stopping at panoramic viewpoints to admire the water surrounded by mountains and capture your final holiday photographs.
Enjoy free time for lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Tashkent for your private airport transfer.
A late-evening flight is required to complete the tour on this day, allowing sufficient time for the return journey and airport check-in. If your preferred flight departs earlier, we recommend adding one more night in Tashkent and departing the following day.
Destination Highlights
- Tashkent and Chorsu Bazaar
- Samarkand and Registan Square
- Bukhara and Lyabi-Hauz
- Chimgan Mountains and Charvak Reservoir
Signature Experiences
- Travelling between Silk Road cities by train
- Exploring Tashkent’s decorated metro stations
- Walking through Bukhara’s trading domes
- Enjoying mountain viewpoints and the shores of Charvak Reservoir
Inclusions and Exclusions
What’s included
- 3 nights in selected hotels with breakfast: 2 nights in Tashkent and 1 night in Bukhara.
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers.
- Railway station transfers as specified in the itinerary.
- Train tickets for Tashkent — Samarkand, Samarkand — Bukhara, and Bukhara — Tashkent in the agreed travel class.
- Private air-conditioned transport for road-based excursions.
- Services of professional local guides speaking your preferred language.
- Bottled water during excursions and road transfers.
Not included
- International flights.
- Visa fees, if applicable.
- Travel insurance.
- Entrance fees to attractions and museums.
- Cable car tickets and additional activities.
- Lunches and dinners.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- An additional night in Tashkent, if required by your flight schedule.
- Personal expenses, tips, and any services not expressly listed as included in the tour price.
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Uzbekistan’s Silk Road & Chimgan Mountains
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