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12-day Uzbekistan Grand tour: Nukus to Tashkent
Trip Introduction
🗓️ duraTION: 12 days / 11 NIGHTS all year round
🌎 Uzbekistan: Tashkent→ Nukus → Khiva→ Buhka→ Samarkand→ Tashkent
Start in the capital city of Tashkent, where Soviet modernism meets Islamic heritage, then fly west to Nukus for the Savitsky Museum before following the ancient Silk Road eastward through Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
This journey combines iconic UNESCO cities, desert landscapes, and authentic Uzbek encounters.
Trip code: CBT251203
Itinerary
🥢 Meal Codes: B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Day 1: tashkent arrival (-)
Tashkent arrival, the capital of Uzbekistan.
Overnight in Tashkent.
Accommodation: Tashkent (2 nights)
Day 2: tashkent (B/D)
Hotel breakfast
Full day: Museum of Applied Arts, Independence Square, metro, dinner included.
Overnight in Tashkent.
Accommodation: Tashkent
Day 3: Tashkent → Nukus (B)
Hotel breakfast and check ou.
Fly to Nukus, meet & greet upon arrival.
Visit the Savitsky Museum, renowned for its Soviet avant-garde art collection. Overnight in Nukus.
Accommodation: Nukus (1 night)
Day 4: Nukus → Khiva (B)
Hotel breakfast and check out.
Journey through the desert to Khiva. Stop at Chilpik Kala Fortress for a visit.
Evening stroll in the walled city (Itchan Kala).
Overnight in KhivaAccommodation: Khiva (2 nights)
Day 5: Khiva (B)
Hotel breakfast.
Excursion in Khiva Ichan Kala. Ichan –Kala (UNESCO World Heritage List) with towers, a heavily fortified citadel called Kunya-Ark – the Old Fortress, palace- fortress Kurynysh-khana, Juma mosque the Seyid Allauddin mausoleum, the Pakhlavan–Makhmud mausoleum, the caravanserai, the Tash-Khauli palace.
Overnight in Khiva.Accommodation: Khiva
Day 6: Khiva →bukhara (B/L)
Hotel breakfast and check out.
Drive to Bukhara via Kyzylkum desert along Caravan road.
Picnic lunch included.
Arrive in Bukhara and enjoy a relaxed evening.
Overnight in Bukhara.
Accommodation: Bukhara (3 nights)
Day 7: bukhara (B/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Discover the old town: Ark Fortress, Kalon Minaret, Lyabi-Hauz square.
Dinner with folk performance.
Overnight in Bukhara.Accommodation: Bukhara
Day 8: bukhara (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Further discoveries: Samanid Mausoleum, Chor Minor, local bazaars, artisan workshops.
Overnight in SamarkandAccommodation: Bukhara
Day 9: bukhara → samarkand (B)
Breakfast and check out.
Drive to Samarkand from Bukhara (320 km, 5 hrs). On the road visit Raboti Malik and Sardoba in Navoi.
Evening walk: Registan Square
Overnight in Samarkand.Accommodation: Samarkand (2 nights)
Day 10: samarkand (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Explore Samarkand’s Timurid heritage: Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis.
Overnight in SamarkandAccommodation: Samarkand
Day 11: Samarkand → Tashkent (B/D)
Breakfast at hotel.
Visit Observatory of Ulugbek, visit Necropolis Shakhi-Zinda and ensemble of mausoleums of the 11th-19th centuries, the necropolis of Samarkand rulers and nobles. Visit also a Silk Paper Factory.Afternoon Free Time at leisure to enjoy and walk in old part of Samarkand city on their own.
At 16:30 transfer to railway station to take the fast-speed Afrosiyob train to Tashkent at 17:35. Scheduled arrival time is 20:07.
Farewell dinner included in a local Restaurant.
Overnight in Tashkent.Accommodation: Tashkent (1 night)
Day 12: Tashkent (B)
Breakfast at hotel and check out. Hotel airport transfer, departure.
Trip ends.
tour details
tour Duration
12 Days / 11 Nights
Size of group
Daily departure, min. 2 (guaranteed)
accommodation
- 11 nights including daily hotel breakfast except overnight train
- Choose your preferred class: Comfort or Deluxe
- 3 dinners & 1 picnic lunch
- Happy to arrange more culinary experiences upon request.
Internal transport
- Bullet Train: Samarkand → Tashkent (Afrasiayab)
- Domestic Flight (Economy Class): Tashkent → Nukus (Uzbekistan Airways)
- Transfers: All airport and train station to hotel round-trip transfers by private vehicle.
sightseeing
- All mentioned tours, excursions, and river cruises.
- Includes: All first-entry admission tickets to sights.
- Guide Service: Professional local English-speaking guide service in each city.
TRAVEL MOMENTS
General Information
Practical Essentials (Logistics & Money)
These are the non-negotiable basics for a smooth trip.
Visa & Registration: Check visa requirements for your passport (e.g., 30-day visa-free for many). Keep your hotel registration slips from every stay over 3 days; you may need to show them upon departure.
Money: Cash is King. While cards work in upscale Tashkent spots, you will need local currency (Uzbek Som) for markets, taxis, and most restaurants. Bring new, crisp US Dollars/Euros for exchange.
Health & Safety: Do not drink tap water. Rely on bottled water. The country is generally very safe, but standard travel precautions apply. Have good travel insurance.
Visa & Registration: Check visa requirements for your passport (e.g., 30-day visa-free for many). Keep your hotel registration slips from every stay over 3 days; you may need to show them upon departure.
Money: Cash is King. While cards work in upscale Tashkent spots, you will need local currency (Uzbek Som) for markets, taxis, and most restaurants. Bring new, crisp US Dollars/Euros for exchange.
Health & Safety: Do not drink tap water. Rely on bottled water. The country is generally very safe, but standard travel precautions apply. Have good travel insurance.
Cultural Etiquette (Do's & Don'ts)
Respecting local customs is key to a positive experience.
Dress Modestly: Cover shoulders and knees, especially when visiting religious sites and in conservative cities like Bukhara and Khiva.
Mind Your Hands: Always use your right hand (or both hands) for eating, handing over money, and giving/receiving objects. The left hand is considered unclean.
Public Behavior: Avoid public displays of affection (holding hands is generally fine, but more is frowned upon). Be respectful and patient in all interactions.
Dress Modestly: Cover shoulders and knees, especially when visiting religious sites and in conservative cities like Bukhara and Khiva.
Mind Your Hands: Always use your right hand (or both hands) for eating, handing over money, and giving/receiving objects. The left hand is considered unclean.
Public Behavior: Avoid public displays of affection (holding hands is generally fine, but more is frowned upon). Be respectful and patient in all interactions.
The Journey (Food, Weather & Sights)
Food & Drink: Embrace the hearty cuisine like Plov (pilaf) and Shashlik (kebabs). You will be constantly offered Green Tea — accepting it is a sign of respect for hospitality.
Ideal Travel Seasons: The best times to visit are the shoulder seasons: Spring (April-June) and Autumn (September-October) to avoid the extreme summer heat and cold winters.
Must-See Sights: The classic Silk Road route covers the legendary cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, each offering a unique perspective on history, from majestic grandeur to a perfectly preserved museum-city.
Ideal Travel Seasons: The best times to visit are the shoulder seasons: Spring (April-June) and Autumn (September-October) to avoid the extreme summer heat and cold winters.
Must-See Sights: The classic Silk Road route covers the legendary cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, each offering a unique perspective on history, from majestic grandeur to a perfectly preserved museum-city.
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