Uzbekistan Relaxed Group 10-day Tour 2025-2026

Tashkent – Arrival

Arrive in Tashkent, where an Advantour driver will greet you and transfer you to the hotel. Check-in is available from 14:00. The rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Tashkent.

Recommended places to visit in Tashkent:

• Alay Bazaar
• Amir Temur Museum
• History Museum
• Alisher Navoiy State Opera and Ballet Theatre
• Minor Mosque

Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva

At 11:00, begin a guided sightseeing tour of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan and the largest city in Central Asia. Start by exploring the Old City and visiting the Khast-Imam Complex, home to the world-renowned Quran of Caliph Uthman. The complex includes Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, the Mausoleum of Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi, and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari.

Next, head to the vibrant Chorsu Bazaar. Afterward, take a ride on the Tashkent Metro to the city center and explore Amir Timur Square and Independence Square, followed by a visit to the Applied Arts Museum.

In the evening, transfer to the domestic airport for a flight to Urgench, departing at 19:00 (1093 km, 2 hrs 20 min). Upon arrival in Urgench at 21:20, transfer to your hotel in Khiva (30 km, 35 min).

Overnight at the hotel in Khiva.

Duration of sightseeing tour in Tashkent: 5-6 hours

Khiva

After breakfast, start your sightseeing tour at 10:00. Begin by exploring the Ichan-Kala Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your tour will include visits to the Mukhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta Minor, Juma Mosque, Tosh-Khovli Palace, and the Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum.

Climb the Islom Khodja Minaret, the tallest minaret in Uzbekistan, and enjoy stunning panoramic views of Old Khiva from Kunya-Ark.

The afternoon is free for personal exploration.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Khiva.

Duration of sightseeing tour in Khiva: Approximately 6 hours

Khiva – Bukhara

After breakfast, enjoy some free time. At 13:40, transfer to Urgench train station. The train departs for Bukhara at 14:40, with an expected arrival time of 20:35. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bukhara.

Bukhara

After breakfast, start a walking tour of Bukhara. Visit the Lyabi Hauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, and the trading domes. Continue to see the Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrasah, and the Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs. Explore the Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, and the Mausoleums of Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional dinner and a national show at the Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bukhara.

Duration of sightseeing tour in Bukhara: 6-7 hours

Bukhara – Gijduvan – Bukhara

At 11:00, depart from Bukhara and drive to Gijduvan village (approximately 1 hour). Here, enjoy a masterclass and lunch at a local pottery workshop.

Gijduvan ceramics are well-known for their distinctive style, recognized throughout Uzbekistan. The pottery tradition has been passed down through generations, with the Narzullayev family continuing the legacy as the sixth generation of potters. Their work has earned Gijduvan international acclaim.

In the afternoon, return to Bukhara. Enjoy some free time to relax or explore on your own.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Bukhara.

Recommended places to visit in Bukhara:

• Medieval Baths
• House Museum of Fayzulla Khodjaev
• Naqshbandi Memorial Complex

Bukhara – Samarkand

After breakfast, meet your guide and driver at the hotel and begin exploring the outskirts of Bukhara. Visit Sitorai-Mokhikhosa, the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, which is a remarkable blend of Oriental and Russian architectural styles.

At 14:50, transfer to the Bukhara train station. The Afrosiyob high-speed train departs for Samarkand at 15:50, with an expected arrival at 17:25. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.

Overnight stay in Samarkand.

Samarkand

Meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby to begin the sightseeing tour of Samarkand. Explore the stunning Registan Square, the remains of the Bibi Khanum Mosque, and the vibrant Siab Bazaar. Visit the Ulugbek Observatory, the Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, and the Gur Emir Mausoleum, the final resting place of the great Tamerlane.

Enjoy free time in the evening.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Samarkand.

Duration of the sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours

Samarkand – Tashkent

After breakfast, check out of the hotel by noon. Enjoy some free time until the transfer to the Samarkand train station at 16:30. Board the Afrosiyob high-speed train to Tashkent at 17:30 (300 km), with a scheduled arrival at 19:40. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel in Tashkent.

Overnight stay at the hotel in Tashkent.

Recommended places for self-visit in Samarkand:

• Meros Paper Mill
• Afrasiab Museum
• Mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari
• Tomb of St. Daniel

Tashkent – Departure

Check out of the hotel by noon. You will have free time until your transfer to Tashkent International Airport. This marks the end of the 10-day Uzbekistan Relaxed Group Tour.