13 days tour Grand Uzbekistan

Tashkent – Nukus – Aral Sea – Khiva – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent – Kokand – Fergana – Tashkent

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Nukus Muynak yurt camp
Nukus Aral Sea Ship
Nukus Moynaq Ship
Tashkent Beshqazon
Samarkand Registan 1
Samarkand Papaer Mill 1
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Khiva Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah 2
Bukhara Poi-Kalon Mosque
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  • Offered in: English and 4+
  • 13 days
  • Pick up offered
  • Private tour

This 2 weeks private tour of Uzbekistan is a deep and immersive journey along the legendary Silk Road, designed for travelers who want comfort, flexibility, and authentic experiences. Traveling with a private vehicle, driver, and expert local guides, you will explore Uzbekistan’s most iconic cities while enjoying the freedom of a personalized itinerary.

The journey begins in Tashkent, the modern capital, before flying to Nukus and venturing into one of Central Asia’s most dramatic landscapes — the Aral Sea. You will cross the vast Ustyurt Plateau, visit the haunting Ship Graveyard of Muynaq, and spend a night in traditional yurts under the desert stars.

From there, the tour continues to the UNESCO-listed cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand, where centuries of history come alive through grand madrasahs, mosques, palaces, and lively bazaars. Ancient fortresses such as Ayaz-Kala, artisan workshops in Gijduvan, and the cultural heart of Samarkand’s Registan Square reveal the artistic and architectural heritage of the region.

The final days take you to the Fergana Valley, famous for its silk production and ceramic traditions, with visits to Kokand, Rishtan, and Margilan. Throughout the tour, you will enjoy carefully selected hotels, guided sightseeing, and free time to explore at your own pace.

This private Uzbekistan tour is ideal for travelers seeking history, culture, photography, and unique desert experiences, all delivered with professional service and local expertise.

Tashkent: Tower hotel  or similar

Khiva: Anor qal’a or similar

Bukhara Emerald Hotel or similar

Samarkand: Shahristan Art Boutique Hotel* or similar

Fergana: Saroy Gardens Hotel or similar

Included

Excluded

  • Boutique or 3 star hotels
  • Breakfast x 9
  • Dinner x 2
  • All inclusive during Aral sea activity (2 lunch + 1 dinner)
  • 1 domestic flight (Tashkent-Nukus)
  • Admission fee
  • 1 bottle of water per person per day
  • WiFi on board
  • Private transportation
  • Meals
  • Any other personal expenses
  • International Flights
  • Gratuities (Optional)

Tour itinerary

Day 1 – Arrival in Tashkent

• 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, Optional visit to the Savitsky Art Museum, housing avant-garde Soviet art and ethnographic treasures
• Continue to Muynaq, once a thriving Aral Sea port. Visit the Ship Graveyard, a field of rusted boats now stranded in desert. 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*

09:00 — Departure to Karakalpakstan.

Excursion to ancient desert fortresses:

• Ayaz-Kala Fortress

• Kyrk-Kyz Kala Fortress

These archaeological sites date back over 2,000 years and offer panoramic desert views and insight into

ancient Khorezm civilization.

13:00 — Transfer to Bukhara by private vehicle.

Arrival and hotel check-in at Emerald Hotel (or similar).

19:00 — Free time. Optional visit:

• Chor Minor Madrasah

Overnight: Bukhara Emerald Hotel or similar

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

• Early morning transfer to the railway station
• Train journey to Kokand

Visit in Kokand:
• Khudoyar Khan Palace
• Jami Mosque

• Afternoon drive to Fergana
• Check-in and free evening

Overnight stay in Fergana

• Morning drive to Rishtan
– Visit ceramic workshops and observe master potters at work

• Continue to Margilan
– Visit the famous Silk Factory
– Learn about traditional silk production

• Visit a local bazaar filled with colors and daily life
• Return to Fergana in the evening

Overnight stay in Fergana

• Morning transfer back to Tashkent (train or private transport)
• Transfer to the international airport or another agreed location

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