Recommended Itineraries

Perfect plans to discover Uzbekistan according to your available time

🏛️ Classic Route (5 days)

The essentials of Uzbekistan: Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara

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Cities:

Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara

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Budget:

$400-600 per person

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Accommodation:

3-4 star hotels

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Transport:

Afrosiyob train + flights

Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent

Orientation

Morning:

  • Arrival at international airport
  • Hotel check-in and rest
  • Time zone adaptation

Afternoon:

  • Visit to Chorsu Bazaar
  • Old City exploration
  • Walk through modern center

Evening:

  • Dinner with traditional plov
  • Early rest due to jet lag

Tip:

Exchange money at the airport and buy a local SIM card to have internet from day one.

Day 2: Tashkent → Samarkand

Travel

Morning:

  • Afrosiyob train to Samarkand (2.5h)
  • Arrival and hotel check-in
  • Lunch at local restaurant

Afternoon:

  • Visit to Registan
  • Exploration of the three madrasas
  • Photo session in the square

Evening:

  • Night light show
  • Dinner at traditional restaurant

Tip:

Book train tickets in advance, especially in high season (April-May and September-October).

Day 3: Complete Samarkand

Exploration

Morning:

  • Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
  • Ulugh Beg Observatory
  • Lunch at local family home

Afternoon:

  • Bibi-Khanym Mosque
  • Siab Bazaar (local market)
  • Shah-i-Zinda Complex

Evening:

  • Uzbek cooking class
  • Dinner with prepared dishes

Tip:

The cooking class is a unique experience. You'll learn to make authentic plov and meet local families.

Day 4: Samarkand → Bukhara

Transfer

Morning:

  • Train to Bukhara (1.5h)
  • Arrival and installation
  • Lunch in historic center

Afternoon:

  • Poi-Kalyan Complex
  • Kalyan Minaret
  • Mir-i-Arab Madrasa

Evening:

  • Dinner in traditional courtyard
  • Night walk through historic streets

Tip:

Bukhara is perfect for walking. The historic center is compact and every corner has something interesting.

Day 5: Bukhara → Tashkent

Farewell

Morning:

  • Ark Fortress
  • Samanid Mausoleum
  • Souvenir shopping

Afternoon:

  • Return train to Tashkent
  • Farewell dinner
  • Last shopping at Chorsu

Evening:

  • Rest at hotel
  • Preparation for departure flight

Tip:

Save time for souvenirs. Best prices are in bazaars, but bargain with respect.

🏛️ Complete Route (10 days)

Deep experience: all main cities + Ferghana Valley

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Cities:

Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Khiva → Ferghana

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Budget:

$800-1200 per person

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Accommodation:

Mix of hotels and traditional houses

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Transport:

Train + domestic flights + car

🏙️ Phase 1: Tashkent (2 days)

Complete exploration of the capital, museums, artistic metro and modern Uzbek life

🏛️ Phase 2: Samarkand (2 days)

Total immersion in Tamerlane's city, including lesser-known sites

🕌 Phase 3: Bukhara (2 days)

The holy city with time for authentic experiences and artisan workshops

🏰 Phase 4: Khiva (2 days)

The museum city with accommodation inside medieval walls

🏔️ Phase 5: Ferghana Valley (2 days)

Silk crafts, ceramics and authentic Uzbek rural life

✨ Exclusive Experiences

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Artisan Workshops

Silk in Margilan, ceramics in Rishtan, carpets in Bukhara

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Family Accommodation

Nights in traditional houses with local families

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Gastronomic Route

Cooking classes, local markets and family dinners

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Desert Adventure

Kyzylkum camp with camels and starry skies

📋 Planning Tips

🗓️ Best time to travel

Spring (April-May)

Perfect climate, flowers in bloom, temperatures 20-25°C

Autumn (September-October)

Pleasant temperatures, fewer tourists, golden colors

Summer (June-August)

Very hot (40°C+), only recommended for experienced travelers

💼 What to bring

Clothing:

  • Modest clothing for religious sites
  • Scarf for women
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • Light jacket for nights

Useful:

  • European plug adapter
  • Basic medicine kit
  • Camera with extra batteries
  • Cash (euros or dollars)

🏨 Important bookings

  • Book trains 1-2 weeks in advance
  • Hotels in high season fill up quickly
  • Domestic flights have limited schedules
  • Special experiences require advance booking

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