Uzbekistan in 9 days: ancient cities & mountain nature
The complete Uzbekistan: four Silk Road cities, UNESCO heritage and the alpine forests of Zaamin National Park — the "Uzbek Switzerland". Small group, local operator, no middlemen.
Main photoRegistan, Samarkand
No middlemen, no worries
We are a local team. You pay the tour operator directly — no agency chains — and get a fair price with personal support at every step.
Direct tour operator
No middlemen or markups — we organise everything ourselves, on the ground in Uzbekistan.
Small group
Up to 12 people — more personal attention, less rush and waiting.
24/7 support
We stay in touch from the moment you book until your flight home.
All inclusive
Hotels, guide, transfers, domestic flight and entrance tickets — already in the price.
Five destinations — one journey
A loop with a domestic flight to Khiva, overland through the Silk Road oases, then a day in the Zaamin mountains on the return stretch.
Tashkent · Days 1, 9
The modern capital: Khast-Imam, Kukeldash Madrasah, Chorsu Bazaar.
Khiva · Days 2–3
Itchan Kala — a living medieval city frozen in time, UNESCO World Heritage.
Bukhara · Days 3–5
Soul of the Silk Road: Poi-Kalyan, Lyabi-Hauz, trading domes, the Ark fortress.
Samarkand · Days 5–7
Glory of the Timurids: Registan, Gur-Emir, Shah-i-Zinda.
Zaamin · Day 8
Zaamin National Park — the "Uzbek Switzerland" at 2,000 m, ancient juniper forests.
The main highlights
UNESCO sites and places worth flying to Uzbekistan for — including the wild Zaamin mountains.
SamarkandRegistan Square
Three madrasahs in turquoise mosaic — the symbol of Uzbekistan, fully UNESCO-listed.
SamarkandShah-i-Zinda
An avenue of mausoleums in shimmering blue mosaic — the most atmospheric spot in Samarkand.
SamarkandGur-Emir
Tamerlane's mausoleum beneath a ribbed turquoise dome — a masterpiece of Timurid architecture.
KhivaItchan Kala
The entire inner walled city of Khiva — minarets, madrasahs and ancient mud-brick walls.
BukharaPoi-Kalyan
The great minaret and mosque that legend says even Genghis Khan spared.
BukharaLyabi-Hauz
An ancient pond beneath mulberry trees — the living heart of Bukhara in the evening.
9 days, day by day
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Airport meet-and-greet and hotel transfer. First taste of the capital: the Khast-Imam complex with the world's oldest Quran manuscript, Kukeldash Madrasah and the colourful Chorsu Bazaar.
- Airport transfer and hotel check-in
- Khast-Imam, Kukeldash Madrasah, Chorsu Bazaar
A morning domestic flight to Urgench (~1.5 h), then transfer to Khiva. First immersion in Itchan Kala — the medieval walled city — as the sun goes down.
- Domestic flight Tashkent – Urgench
- Transfer to Khiva (30 min)
- Evening walk through Itchan Kala
Morning in Khiva — deeper into the walled city: Islam Khoja Minaret, Kuhna Ark citadel, Juma Mosque. Then the scenic desert drive to Bukhara through the Kyzylkum.
- Islam Khoja Minaret, Kuhna Ark, Juma Mosque
- Desert drive through the Kyzylkum to Bukhara
A full day in Bukhara — one of the best-preserved medieval cities on earth, entirely UNESCO-listed. Towering minaret, trading domes and the great Ark fortress. Folklore dinner in the evening.
- Poi-Kalyan, Lyabi-Hauz, trading domes, Ark fortress
- Folklore show with traditional dinner
Transfer to Samarkand (train or car, ~3 h). Optional stop in Shakhrisabz — birthplace of Tamerlane. Arrival and evening walk around the illuminated Registan.
- Bukhara–Samarkand transfer
- Optional Shakhrisabz stop
- Evening Registan
Registan Square, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory — a full day among Samarkand's greatest masterpieces.
- Registan Square — three madrasahs, 15th–17th c.
- Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda
- Ulugbek Observatory
Bibi-Khanym Mosque — once the largest in the Islamic world — and the fragrant Siab Bazaar next door. Afrasiyab Museum in the afternoon. Free evening in Samarkand.
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siab Bazaar
- Afrasiyab Museum
- Free evening in the old town
Free morning in Tashkent before your flight. Last souvenirs, one final Uzbek breakfast — then transfer to Tashkent International Airport. The Silk Road stays with you long after you leave.
- Free morning in Tashkent
- Transfer to Tashkent International Airport
What is included in the price
Full transparency: below is everything included and what you pay separately.
Included
- 3*–4* hotels with breakfast (8 nights)
- Guided tours with a professional guide (all 9 days)
- Transfers and journeys by comfortable transport
- Entrance tickets to museums and sights
- Domestic flight Tashkent – Urgench
- Folklore show and dinner in Bukhara
- Zaamin National Park day trip with tasting
Not included
- International flights
- Medical insurance
- Lunches and dinners (except the included Bukhara dinner)
- Tips for guides and drivers
Where you will stay
3–4* hotels with breakfast in the centre of each city. Names are placeholder — add your real hotels.
Hotel "Name" 4*
City centre · nights 1 & 9
Boutique hotel "Name" 3*
City centre · 1 night
Hotel "Name" 4*
City centre · 2 nights
Hotel "Name" 4*
City centre · 2 nights
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Upcoming groups
Places are limited — group up to 12. Book your preferred date early.
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Frequently asked questions
Citizens of many countries enter Uzbekistan visa-free. We will confirm the exact rules for your nationality when you book.
The group is small — up to 12 people. It makes moving around easier and the guide can give personal attention to everyone.
Yes. We can adapt the route, dates and hotels for you or your group — write to us in the booking form below.
A deposit confirms your booking; the balance is paid online or on arrival. We discuss the details after your request.
Breakfasts at the hotels are included in all 8 nights, plus a folklore dinner in Bukhara and a Zaamin tandoor tasting on day 8. Other meals are independent — to let you discover local food freely.
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