A comprehensive route for travellers who want to understand Uzbekistan beyond its most famous monuments. Meet craftspeople in the Fergana Valley, cross the mountains to Shahrisabz, experience family life in Vobkent and explore the complete arc of the Silk Road from Samarkand to Khiva.
Journey highlights
- Fergana Valley craft traditions, family workshops and local markets
- Shahrisabz, birthplace of Amir Timur, across a dramatic mountain route
- Guided discovery and free time in Samarkand and Bukhara
- Village life, home-cooked cuisine and an overnight stay in Vobkent
- The complete walled city of Ichan-Kala in Khiva
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Tashkent
Meet your guide, transfer to your hotel and settle into Uzbekistan's capital.
Tashkent at leisure
Explore museums, markets and modern neighbourhoods at your own pace, with optional guided experiences available.
Tashkent → Kokand → Fergana
Travel by train to Kokand, explore the valley's cultural heritage and continue by road through renowned craft centres.
Fergana Valley
Meet artisans in family-run workshops and experience the markets and everyday traditions of one of Uzbekistan's most authentic regions.
Fergana → Tashkent → Samarkand
Return to Tashkent by train and connect with the high-speed service to Samarkand.
Discover Samarkand
Spend a full day with your guide among the city's monumental squares, mausoleums and historic neighbourhoods.
Shahrisabz excursion
Cross scenic mountain landscapes to Amir Timur's birthplace, explore its historical remains and return to Samarkand.
Samarkand at leisure
Choose traditional paper making, wine tasting, a cooking class or simply absorb the city at your own pace.
Samarkand → Bukhara
Travel by high-speed train and begin with a guided walk through Bukhara's UNESCO-listed old town.
Explore Bukhara
Continue through monuments and trading domes before a free afternoon in the old city.
Village life in Vobkent
Meet local families, share home-cooked Uzbek cuisine and spend the night in a traditional village setting.
Bukhara → Khiva
Fly to Urgench and continue to Khiva for your first guided exploration of Ichan-Kala.
Khiva → Tashkent
Enjoy a relaxed morning and final guided walk before flying from Urgench to Tashkent.
Departure
Private transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your onward flight.
What's included
- ✓3- to 4-star hotels and daily breakfast
- ✓All specified private transport and transfers
- ✓English-speaking guide, entrance fees, trains and domestic flights
- ✓Vobkent village experience and overnight stay
Not included
- ✗International flights and travel insurance
- ✗Lunches and dinners unless specified
- ✗Optional masterclasses and activities
- ✗Personal expenses
Your route
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