Tashkent – Nukus – Aral Sea – Khiva – Dashoguz-Darvaza – Ashgabat -Mary – Bukhara – Gijduvov – Samarkand – Tashkent
This 14-day journey through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan is a deep exploration of the legendary Silk Road, designed for travelers who want more than just sightseeing. It combines iconic historical cities, living traditions, and striking desert landscapes into one seamless Central Asian experience.
In Uzbekistan, the tour takes you through the timeless masterpieces of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand—cities that once stood at the crossroads of global trade and culture. You will walk through UNESCO World Heritage sites, explore grand madrassas and mosques, wander vibrant bazaars, and experience the rhythm of local life shaped by centuries of history.
Crossing into Turkmenistan, the journey reveals a completely different yet equally fascinating world. From the monumental white-marble architecture of Ashgabat to ancient archaeological sites and the unforgettable Darvaza Gas Crater burning in the Karakum Desert, this part of the tour highlights the country’s mystery, contrasts, and unique identity.
Carefully paced and professionally guided, this tour balances cultural immersion, comfort, and adventure. It includes thoughtfully selected accommodations, guided excursions, and smooth overland and domestic travel—allowing you to focus entirely on discovery. Ideal for culturally curious travelers, this program offers a rare opportunity to experience two of Central Asia’s most remarkable destinations in one unforgettable journey.
Day 1 Overnight stay in Tashkent: Tower hotel *
Day 2 Overnight stay in Tashkent: Tower hotel *
Day 3 Overnight in traditional yurts, surrounded by the silence of the desert
Day 4 Overnight stay in Khiva: Anor qal’a*
Day 5 Overnight stay in Khiva: Anor qal’a*
Day 6 Overnight stay in tents near the crater
Day 7 Overnight stay in Ashgabat: Sport Hotel*
Day 8 Overnight stay in Ashgabat: Sport Hotel*
Day 9 Overnight stay in Mary: Mary Hotel*
Day 10 Overnight stay in Bukhara: Emerald Hotel*
Day 11 Overnight stay in Bukhara: Emerald Hotel*
Day 12 Overnight stay in Samarkand: Shahristan Art Boutique Hotel*
Day 13 Overnight stay in Samarkand: Shahristan Art Boutique Hotel*
Day 14 Morning Transfer to Tashkend And End of the Tour
• Pick-up at Tashkent International Airport and transfer to Hotel
• Check into a charming hotel – Tashkent Tower Hotel
Overnight stay in Tashkent: Tower hotel *
10:00 AM Start of the guided city tour by private minivan.
Visit highlights:
• Khast Imam Complex and Manuscripts Museum
• Chorsu Bazaar
• Independence Square
• Plov Center (local cuisine experience)
• Romanov Palace
• Amir Timur Square & Broadway
• Observation deck of Hotel Uzbekistan
Overnight stay in Tashkent: Tower hotel *
07:00 AM, Morning flight to Nukus
• Stop in Nukus, capital of Karakalpakstan
o Optional visit to the Savitsky Art Museum, housing avant-garde Soviet art and ethnographic treasures
• Continue to Muynaq, once a thriving Aral Sea port
o Visit the Ship Graveyard, a field of rusted boats now stranded in desert
o Learn about the Aral Sea’s history at the Muynaq Local Museum
• Cross the desolate, breathtaking Ustyurt Plateau — with canyon views, fossilized sea beds, and herder camps
• Arrive at your yurt camp on the banks of the retreating Aral Sea
• Enjoy a warm dinner under the stars around a bonfire
• Overnight in traditional yurts, surrounded by the silence of the desert
07:00 AM
• Wake up to a tranquil sunrise over the Aral Sea
• Enjoy a traditional breakfast at the camp
• Explore the surroundings:
o Walk along the receded shoreline
o Climb nearby cliffs or canyons for panoramic photo opportunities
o Optional: visit local shepherd settlements for tea
• Midday departure through the Ustyurt Plateau back to Nukus
• Arrival in Nukus by 17:00 and transfer to Khiva
Overnight stay in Khiva: Anor qal’a*
10:00 AM, Guided sightseeing of Khiva:
• Kalta Minar Minaret
• Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah
• Kunya Ark Citadel
• Tash-Khauli Palace
• Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum
• Juma Mosque
• Islam Khoja Minaret
• Optional: Khorezm flatbread-making workshop (extra $15 per person) 3:00 PM, Free time.
We recommend visiting:
• Nurillaboy Palace, an elegant 19th-century residence featuring interactive exhibitions (entrance ~10 USD)
Overnight stay in Khiva: Anor qal’a*
• Drive to the Uzbekistan–Turkmenistan border and cross via Shavat–Dashoguz checkpoint
• Meet your Turkmen guide and driver, then drive to Kunya Urgench
• Sightseeing in Kunya Urgench:
– Portal of Caravansaray – Mamun Minaret
– II Arslan Mausoleum
– Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum
– Academy of Khorezm
– Kutlug Timur Minaret
– Turabek Hanum Mausoleum
– Nejemeddin Kubra and Sultan Ali Mausoleums
• Lunch at a local café
• Afternoon drive to Darvaza Gas Crater, known as “The Door to Hell” (70 m wide burning crater formed in 1971)
• Watch the mesmerizing fire spectacle at sunset
• BBQ dinner
Overnight stay in tents near the crater
• Picnic-style breakfast at the camp
• Drive to Gokdepe Horse Farm (310 km, 4–5 hrs)
• Lunch in a cozy local café inside a traditional yurt
• Visit the Gokdepe Fortress, scene of the 1880 battle against Russian forces led by General Skobelev
• Explore the Gokdepe Mosque, notable for its turquoise domes and white marble architecture
• Visit the Akhal-Teke Horse Farm, home to over 30 of Turkmenistan’s legendary Akhal-Teke horses – a unique 5,000-year-old breed admired by rulers such as Alexander the Great and Darius I
• Drive to Ashgabat, check into the hotel
Overnight stay in Ashgabat: Sport Hotel*
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Explore the “Las Vegas of Central Asia” on a full-day city tour:
– Presidential Palace
– Ruhyyet Palace
– Wedding Palace (Palace of Happiness)
– Modern “Yyldyz” Hotel
– Constitution Monument
– Arch of Neutrality
– Monument & Park of Independence
– Ertugrul Gazi Mosque
– Ashgabat 2017 Sports Complex
– Square of Revival (Galkynysh)
– the new business and cultural center
• Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Inspiration Park (Ylham Park)
Overnight stay in Ashgabat: Sport Hotel*
• Breakfast at the hotel
• Drive to Mary (370 km, ~4 hrs) with a short stop at Abiverd to visit the ruins of the Seyitjemaleddin Mosque
• Continue to Bayramali (30 km) and explore the State Historical Reserve “Ancient Merv” – once called the “Queen of the World”, among the great Islamic capitals alongside Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus
• Learn about 11th–12th century Seljuk Merv, a thriving metropolis covering over 640 hectares and attracting scholars and merchants from across the Islamic world
• Hear about its tragic fall in 1221, when Mongol forces destroyed the city and its monuments
• Check into the hotel and rest
Overnight stay in Mary: Mary Hotel*
• Breakfast and check-out from the hotel
• Drive to Turkmenabat, then continue to the Farap–Alat border via the bridge over the Amu Darya River
• Pass customs and cross into Uzbekistan
• Drive to Bukhara and check into Emerald Hotel*
• Dinner with folklore show at Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah
(7:00 PM) Overnight stay in Bukhara: Emerald Hotel*
10:00 AM, Guided sightseeing tour of Bukhara:
• Poi-Kalon Architectural Ensemble
• Miri-Arab Madrasah
• Ark Citadel
• Ulugh Beg Madrasah
• Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah
• Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble
• Trading Domes and Caravanserai
• Crafts Center 8:30 PM, Free time. Recommended visits:
• Samanid Mausoleum (9th century)
• Shukhov Tower
Overnight stay in Bukhara: Emerald Hotel*
10:00 AM, Drive to the Summer Palace of the Emir of Bukhara 12:00 PM, Transfer to Gijduvan to visit a family of hereditary ceramic masters 1:00 PM, Workshop tour and introduction to traditional pottery-making 3:00 PM, Drive to Samarkand (~3 hrs) 6:00 PM, Arrival and check-in at Sharistan Art Hotel* Evening free time, recommended visit:
• Registan Square illuminated at night
Overnight stay in Samarkand: Shahristan Art Boutique Hotel*
10:00 AM, Guided sightseeing by minivan:
• Gur-Emir Mausoleum
• Registan Square
• Bibi-Khanym Mosque
• Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis
• Authentic Paper Mill (using 8th-century techniques) 4:00 PM, Free time. Recommended visit:
• Siab Bazaar, for local crafts and dried fruits
Overnight stay in Samarkand: Shahristan Art Boutique Hotel*
• Morning Transfer to Tashkent
• Free time in Tashkent Free time. Optional afternoon visits:
• Magic City Park with musical fountains
• Seoul Moon Riverside Promenade
• Roman Catholic Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
End of the tour
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even for solo travelers
From 3223$ per person
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