12 Days in Uzbekistan — Grand Cultural & Nature Tour
Price
Negotiable
The price is agreed individually. Tell us the ages of any children so we can prepare your quote.
Request a tourDescription
Experience the best of Uzbekistan on a 12-day journey through Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, the Nuratau Mountains and Lake Aydarkul, Samarkand, the Chimgan Mountains, and the Fergana Valley. Travel seamlessly by domestic flight and high-speed trains, with a scenic desert drive to a traditional yurt camp by Aydarkul. Enjoy immersive cultural experiences including a lively folklore show, a visit to the Konigil Paper Mill, and traditional wine tasting. Wander through Silk Road cities filled with mosques, madrasahs, and caravanserais, then unwind amid mountain landscapes and lakeside serenity. Meet local artisans in the Fergana Valley and watch centuries-old crafts come to life. This grand itinerary blends iconic heritage, desert adventure, mountain escapes, and rich cultural encounters into one unforgettable journey.
Live tour guide
Highlights
- •Khiva UNESCO Ichan-Kala
- •Bukhara & Folklore show
- •Aydarkul yurt camp & camel/horse riding
- •Samarkand, Chimgan, Fergana Valley
Itinerary
Day 1 – Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent. Meet & greet at the airport. Transfer to hotel. Free time. Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 2 – Tashkent → Urgench → Khiva
Morning city tour: Hazrati-Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar, Kukeldash Madrasa, Museum of Applied Arts, Independence Square, Museum of Victims of Repression. Afternoon flight to Urgench. Transfer to Khiva. Dinner. Overnight in Khiva.
Day 3 – Khiva
Full-day sightseeing in Ichan-Kala (UNESCO): Kunya-Ark, Kalta Minor, Shergazi-Khan Madrasa, Alla-Kuli Khan Complex, Juma Mosque, Tosh-Hovli Palace, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, city walls and gates. Dinner. Overnight in Khiva.
Day 4 – Khiva → Bukhara
Drive through the Kyzyl-Kum Desert (approx. 450 km). Stop at the Amu Darya River. Lunch en route. Arrival in Bukhara. Dinner. Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 5 – Bukhara
Full-day sightseeing: Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub, Bolo-Hauz Mosque, Ark Fortress, Kalyan Minaret & Mosque, Mir-i-Arab and Ulugbek Madrasas, Toki-Zargaron, Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble. Evening folklore show at Nadir Divan Begi. Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 6 – Bukhara → Nurata → Aydarkul (Yurt Camp)
Visit Gijduvan Pottery Workshop, Rabat-i Malik Caravanserai & Sardoba. Continue to Aydarkul Lake. Optional camel or horse riding. Dinner by campfire with Kazakh akyn songs. Overnight in traditional yurt.
Day 7 – Aydarkul → Samarkand
Free morning at the yurt camp. Transfer to Samarkand. Evening free. Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 8 – Samarkand
Sightseeing: Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis, Khazret-i-Khizr Mosque, Ulugbek Observatory, Siyob Bazaar. Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 9 – Samarkand → Tashkent
Visit Konigil Village (traditional silk paper making) and Samarkand Wine Factory (tasting). Afternoon high-speed train to Tashkent. Farewell dinner. Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 10 – Chimgan Mountains & Charvak Lake
Full-day excursion to Chimgan Mountains and Charvak Lake. Cable car ride or Amirsoy Resort visit, petroglyphs. Return to Tashkent. Overnight.
Day 11 – Tashkent → Fergana Valley
Train to Kokand. Visit Khudoyar Khan Palace, Jami Mosque, Norbut-biy Madrasa. Continue to Rishtan (ceramics workshop) and Fergana. Overnight in Fergana.
Day 12 – Fergana → Tashkent (Departure)
Visit Margilan Yodgorlik Silk Factory and Akhmad Al-Fergani Park. Drive back to Tashkent. Transfer to the airport. Departure.
What's Included
- ✓Accommodation.
- ✓All transportation & transfers.
- ✓Train tickets.
- ✓Tashkent–Urgench flight.
- ✓Professional local guides.
- ✓Daily breakfasts.
What's Not Included
- ✗Lunch and dinner
- ✗Personal expenses
- ✗Travel insurance
- ✗Tips
What do I need to bring?
Bring your passport, comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, a reusable water bottle and layers for changing temperatures. Mountain routes need warm clothing and weather protection even in summer. Confirm the packing list, entry documents and any permits for your itinerary before departure.