Explore the historical cities of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent with the 8-day Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour 2024-2025. Our most popular group tour takes you to the most visited cities in Uzbekistan, while also giving you an opportunity to meet fellow travelers from around the world. Enjoy the modernity of Tashkent, the medieval architectural ensembles of Samarkand, the serenity of Bukhara, and the history of Khiva, all while making the most of your time and money.
Make your journey even grander and forge more friendships by combining the Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour with group tours to Turkmenistan or Kyrgyzstan. Alternatively, book an extension to the Darvaza Gas Crater, the drying Aral Sea, once one of the world's largest inland salt lakes, the natural beauties of Aidarkul, a lake in the middle of the desert, or visit Penjikent, the most ancient city of Tajikistan.
Tour itinerary:
Arrive in Tashkent. Meet your driver and get transferred to the hotel. Check-in is from 14:00. Enjoy a rest day free from activities.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will get on a guided sightseeing tour in the capital of Uzbekistan, the largest city in Central Asia. You will begin with the exploration of the Old City, paying a visit to the Khast-Imam Complex that houses the world's oldest Quran, once commissioned by the third Caliph Uthman. This complex includes the Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Next, you'll proceed to Chorsu Bazaar and then take a ride on the Tashkent Metro to reach the city center, where the Applied Arts Museum is located. After a visit to the museum, you will take a walk through Navoi Theater to reach Amir Timur Square, where the Tashkent city tour ends.
Following the tour, transfer to the domestic airport for an evening flight to Urgench departing at 20:25 (1093 km, 1 h 30 min). Upon arrival in Urgench at 21:55, transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min).
Duration of sightseeing tour: approximately 5-6 hours
Following the tour, transfer to the domestic airport for an evening flight to Urgench departing at 20:25 (1093 km, 1 h 30 min). Upon arrival in Urgench at 21:55, transfer to the hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min).
Duration of sightseeing tour: approximately 5-6 hours
After breakfast start your sightseeing tour of Khiva, a highlight for many on the Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour. Visit Ichan-Qala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In Ichan-Qala Fortress visit Kunya-Ark, Sayeed Alauddin Mausoleum, Arab-Mukhamadkhan Madrasah, Oq-Masjid Mosque, Madrasah of Hodjan Berdi-biya, Shirgazikhan Madrasah, Abdullakhan Madrasah, Juma Mosque, Allakulikhan Madrasah, Tosh-Khovli Palace, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum, Minaret of Islom-Khoja. At 19:00 transfer to domestic airport flight* to Bukhara at 21:00 arriving in Bukhara at 22:00. Arrival in Bukhara, transfer to the hotel.
Tea/coffee break
*subject to availability and maybe substituted to transfer by train or by mini van
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Tea/coffee break
*subject to availability and maybe substituted to transfer by train or by mini van
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
After breakfast start walking sightseeing tour in Bukhara.
Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. In the evening enjoy a National Show at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah and a delicious dinner at the National house.
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Visit Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. In the evening enjoy a National Show at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah and a delicious dinner at the National house.
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Breakfast. Continue your Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour with a visit to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to the Mausoleum of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi and Chor-Bakr Necropolis. In the afternoon depart Bukhara and drive to Samarkand (470 km, 4-5 hrs.). Upon arrival at Samarkand check in at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
After breakfast, Samarkand sightseeing tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum – the mausoleum of Amir Timur, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory. Free time in the afternoon.
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Breakfast. Continue sightseeing tour in Samarkand. You will visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Farewell lunch in Samarkand.
At 16:30 transfer to the railway station to take the high-speed Afrosiyob train departing at 17:30 (300 km, 2 h 10 m) and arriving in Tashkent at 19:40. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Do you want to extend your adventures? Book extensions to explore virgin nature of Aidarkul or visit Penjikent, the most ancient city of Tajikistan.
At 16:30 transfer to the railway station to take the high-speed Afrosiyob train departing at 17:30 (300 km, 2 h 10 m) and arriving in Tashkent at 19:40. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
Tea/coffee break
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Do you want to extend your adventures? Book extensions to explore virgin nature of Aidarkul or visit Penjikent, the most ancient city of Tajikistan.
Price includes:
- Accommodation based on double room sharing throughout the tour, breakfasts included;
- Transportation throughout the tour, including airport/train station pick ups and drop offs;
- Sightseeing with an English speaking guide in each city;
- Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other sights;
- Economy class tickets for flights Tashkent-Urgench, Urgench-Bukhara;
- Economy class tickets for train Samarkand-Tashkent (on rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace this with the most-comfortable class of regular train);
- Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa;
- Folklore show program at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah and dinner at National house in Bukhara, farewell lunch in Samarkand and tea/coffee breaks Day 3–Day 7;
- English speaking tour leader from Advantour to escort the group of 8 persons and more.
Price doesn't include:
- Charges in hotels for additional services;
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- Camera fees, charged separately by museums;
- Travel insurance;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners).
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Single supplement: US$ 250
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Early Bird Discount for our upcoming group tours in 2025! Book your trip until January 1, 2025, and enjoy 10% off the total package price!
Group size: 1-16 persons
Please note that itinerary and prices are subject to change due to airline and train schedule changes, currency fluctuations and other unforeseeable events.
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Classic Uzbekistan Group Tour Reviews
Author: Alessandro P | Rating: 520 June 2024
Here are my opinions about the tour:
* ITINERARY: well planned, maybe some more activity in Khiva, we had a lot of free time, maybe visit the fortress in the desert...
* HOTELS: great accommodations in Tashkent and Bukhara, in Khiva and Samarkand ordinary accommodations.
*GUIDE: great job by Abror
* TRANSPORTATION: always in time and safe, great idea using flight between Khiva and Bukhara, it could an option also between Bukhara and Samarkand.
Thank you Anvar
Visited April 2024
* ITINERARY: well planned, maybe some more activity in Khiva, we had a lot of free time, maybe visit the fortress in the desert...
* HOTELS: great accommodations in Tashkent and Bukhara, in Khiva and Samarkand ordinary accommodations.
*GUIDE: great job by Abror
* TRANSPORTATION: always in time and safe, great idea using flight between Khiva and Bukhara, it could an option also between Bukhara and Samarkand.
Thank you Anvar
Visited April 2024
Author: Marie | Rating: 506 May 2024
Dear Anvar, thank you for a wonderful experience in Uzbekistan. A very surprising country and very friendly people. The tour was perfectly organised, all went so nice. Thank you!
Visited April 2024
Visited April 2024
Author: Carlotta | Rating: 514 June 2023
I wanted to catch the opportunity to thank you for the great experience.
And for your support and patience throughout the journey.
I recommended you to the female solo Travellers group and to all of my friends. ☺️
Visited June 2023
And for your support and patience throughout the journey.
I recommended you to the female solo Travellers group and to all of my friends. ☺️
Visited June 2023
Author: Adam | Rating: 527 May 2022
I want to express my gratitude for providing this opportunity for us to visit beautiful Uzbekistan. Our tour was fantastic. Everything was well organized. I definitely recommend your tour to others.
Visited May 2022
Visited May 2022
Author: Terri | Rating: 518 May 2022
In terms of logistics and planning the trip was wonderful. The guides and hotel selection are also good.
The tour in Samarkand felt a bit rushed - I would have liked to have more time to explore the sites before rushing to another place. The hotel in Samarkand was also a bit far from the key sites, compared to more central locations like the hotels in Khiva and Bukhara.
I would love to plan another trip with Advantour in future. All the best!
Visited April 2022
The tour in Samarkand felt a bit rushed - I would have liked to have more time to explore the sites before rushing to another place. The hotel in Samarkand was also a bit far from the key sites, compared to more central locations like the hotels in Khiva and Bukhara.
I would love to plan another trip with Advantour in future. All the best!
Visited April 2022
