Trains connect Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. The desert section to Khiva is travelled by road, and the flight from Urgench avoids retracing the entire route to Tashkent.
8-Day Guaranteed Uzbekistan Tour
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✅ Fixed dates · 8 days / 7 nights · starts and ends in Tashkent
Four Silk Road cities in one clearly planned journey
Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Khiva → Tashkent. This Guaranteed Uzbekistan Tour combines local guided visits, two train journeys, the Bukhara–Khiva road transfer and a domestic flight back from Urgench.
Standard departures, including New Year: US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room, or US$1,300 in a single room. Navruz, 20–27 March 2027: US$1,400 per person in a double or twin room; single-room price on request. International flights are not included.
Each published departure has its own order link. Payment creates an order; it does not by itself confirm the booking or guarantee the departure. CAJ.UZ confirms the booking in writing only after checking the requested guiding language and securing the required trains, domestic flight, hotels and other services. A departure becomes guaranteed only after at least two places have been fully paid for, CAJ.UZ has secured the required services and sent written confirmation. If, 30 calendar days before the tour starts, fewer than two places are fully paid, CAJ.UZ will offer the affected paid traveller in writing the same published programme, inclusions and operating conditions as a private tour for one traveller, with single occupancy in a single room, at a final total price of US$1,600; every amount already paid is credited and only the balance is due. If the traveller does not accept the private tour offer in writing, CAJ.UZ cancels the booking without penalty and refunds 100% of the amount actually paid for the tour, with no deductions by CAJ.UZ or any supplier. This special rule applies to all published departures, including New Year and Navruz, only when the minimum group is not formed or CAJ.UZ cannot confirm the departure; a voluntary traveller cancellation remains subject to the general Terms and Refund Policy.
CAJ’s honest route — your tour in 30 seconds
- Route: Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Khiva → Tashkent.
- Format: fixed-date group tour, 8 days / 7 nights; the status of each departure is shown with its date. If fewer than two places are fully paid 30 calendar days before the start, the special private-tour-or-full-refund rule applies.
- Who it suits: first-time visitors who are comfortable with an organised group itinerary, local guides in each city, active sightseeing days and one long road journey.
- Transport: two train journeys, the Bukhara–Khiva road journey and the Urgench–Tashkent domestic flight.
- Walking: approximately 4–7 km on foot on active days over steps, paving and uneven surfaces.
- Longest road journey: Bukhara–Khiva is approximately 450 km and normally takes about 8–9.5 hours including comfort stops and lunch; this is journey duration, not walking time.
- Three principal highlights: Registan Square, Bukhara’s historic centre and Ichan Kala.
- Included Day 3 experience: the programme lists a family-hosted plov cooking class and dinner in Bukhara.
- Included: 7 nights, 7 hotel breakfasts during service hours (packed breakfast for an early departure only after hotel confirmation), 6 dinners, local guides, standard entrance fees required for scheduled guided visits, transfers, both train tickets, the domestic flight and water. Optional admissions expressly marked as payable separately are excluded.
- Not included: international flights, lunches, travel insurance and visa fees.
- Price: from US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room; Navruz is US$1,400 per person in a double or twin room. The shortfall private-tour option is a final total of US$1,600 for one traveller with single occupancy; it applies to all published departures, including New Year and Navruz, and is not the initial group-booking single-room price.
- Guide model: local guides lead city visits; a permanent escort between cities is not included.
The route through the eyes of a local operator
In Samarkand and Bukhara, luggage is stored while sightseeing begins. Later check-in avoids shortening the scheduled guided visits.
Local guides work in each sightseeing city; there is no permanent escort between cities. State your preferred guiding language when placing the order. CAJ.UZ confirms the available group language in writing after checking the services; separate languages within one group cannot be guaranteed.
The full Tashkent programme can run as published only if a morning Urgench–Tashkent flight scheduled to arrive by 12:30 is available and confirmed. After a schedule change or delay, the order, duration and, if necessary, number of visits are adjusted.
Three landmarks and one included food experience
The programme combines guided visits to Registan, Bukhara’s historic centre and Ichan Kala with a plov cooking class and dinner in Bukhara on Day 3.
Samarkand
Registan Square
Registan is visited with a local guide on Day 2 after Shah-i-Zinda, Siab Bazaar and Bibi-Khanym Mosque.
Bukhara
The historic centre over two days
Days 3 and 4 include the Samanid Mausoleum, Ark Citadel, Poi-Kalyan, trading domes and Lyabi Hauz.
Khiva
A full guided day inside Ichan Kala
The programme includes an independent evening walk on Day 5 and a guided walking tour of Ichan Kala on Day 6.
Included on Day 3
Plov cooking class and dinner in Bukhara
The published programme includes a family-hosted plov cooking class followed by dinner.
Is this itinerary right for you?
- this is your first visit to Uzbekistan and you want to see its four main cities;
- you prefer an organised group tour on a fixed departure date;
- you are comfortable with active sightseeing days and one long road journey;
- you are happy to explore each city with a local guide.
- you want a slower-paced holiday with several free days;
- you are unable to walk 4–7 km on active sightseeing days;
- you require one tour escort throughout the entire journey;
- you need private transport only and a fully flexible schedule.
- each traveller’s nationality and passport details;
- your international arrival and departure times;
- whether you require a double room, twin room or single room;
- your preferred language for guided tours;
- any mobility, dietary or health requirements.
Departure dates, prices and accommodation
US$1,200 in a double or twin room
Price per person. Single room: US$1,300 per person, subject to availability.
US$1,200 in a double or twin room
Price per person. Single room: US$1,300. A New Year’s Eve gala dinner is not included unless it is specifically listed in the confirmation.
US$1,400 in a double or twin room
Price per person. The single-room price is available on request. Special events are included only when confirmed in writing.
Choose your departure date
Each tour lasts 8 days / 7 nights. For 16 departures, including New Year, the price is US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room, or US$1,300 in a single room. The Navruz departure is US$1,400 per person in a double or twin room; its single-room price is available on request. Each card opens the order page with that departure selected. Payment creates an order, while written booking confirmation follows only after CAJ.UZ has checked and secured the required services.
October 2026
12–19 OctoberOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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19–26 OctoberOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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26 October–2 NovemberOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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November 2026
2–9 NovemberOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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9–16 NovemberOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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16–23 NovemberOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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December 2026
21–28 DecemberOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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28 December–4 January · New YearOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
A New Year’s Eve gala dinner is not included unless it is specifically listed in the confirmation.
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January 2027
11–18 JanuaryOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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February 2027
15–22 FebruaryOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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22 February–1 MarchOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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March 2027
8–15 MarchOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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20–27 March · NavruzOpen for bookings
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Saturday → Saturday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,400 per person in a double or twin room · single room — price on request
Navruz falls on Day 2. Festive activities are included only to the extent stated in the confirmation.
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April 2027
5–12 AprilOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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12–19 AprilOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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19–26 AprilOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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26 April–3 MayOpen for bookings
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Monday → Monday · 8 days / 7 nights
US$1,200 per person in a double or twin room · US$1,300 in a single room
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Understanding the status: “Open for bookings” means the departure is accepting orders but is not yet guaranteed. Payment creates an order and is not the same as written booking confirmation. “Guaranteed departure” means at least two places have been fully paid for, the required services have been secured, and CAJ.UZ has confirmed the departure in writing. If fewer than two places are fully paid 30 calendar days before the start, CAJ.UZ applies the special private-tour-or-full-refund rule. Until you receive written confirmation, do not buy non-refundable international tickets specifically for this departure.
What happens after you choose a departure
- Place the order for your selected departure. The order page carries the selected date. Add the number of travellers, room type and preferred guiding language, then review the applicable terms before payment.
- Wait for written booking confirmation. CAJ.UZ checks the guiding language, trains, domestic flight, hotels and other required services. The booking and current departure status are confirmed only in writing after those checks.
If fewer than two places are fully paid 30 calendar days before the tour starts, CAJ.UZ writes to the affected paid traveller with the fallback offer. CAJ.UZ can operate the same published programme, inclusions and operating conditions privately for one traveller with single occupancy at a final total price of US$1,600; all tour payments already made are credited, so only the balance is due. If the private offer is not accepted in writing, CAJ.UZ cancels the booking without penalty and refunds 100% of the amount actually paid for the tour, with no deductions by CAJ.UZ or any supplier. The rule applies to all published departures, including New Year and Navruz.
What is included
- 7 nights in the selected room type: double, twin or single, according to the fare paid;
- 7 hotel breakfasts during service hours; for an early departure, a packed breakfast is provided only after hotel confirmation;
- 6 dinners;
- drinking water — 1.5 litres per person per day.
- train tickets for Tashkent–Samarkand and Samarkand–Bukhara;
- domestic flight from Urgench to Tashkent;
- transfers to and from railway stations and airports as specified in the programme;
- air-conditioned transport for sightseeing and the Bukhara–Khiva journey.
- local guides in Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent;
- standard entrance fees required for the scheduled guided visits; the Day 6 minaret climb and any other admission expressly marked as optional or payable separately are not included;
- coordination of tickets, meetings and transfers;
- visa support only if required for the traveller’s nationality and confirmed in writing by CAJ.UZ; visa fees are not included.
Where the 6 dinners are provided
| Day | City | Arrangement |
|---|---|---|
| Day 2 | Samarkand | Dinner at a local restaurant. |
| Day 3 | Bukhara | Family-run plov cooking class and dinner. |
| Day 4 | Bukhara | Dinner in the city. |
| Day 5 | Khiva | Dinner after the journey and hotel check-in. |
| Day 6 | Khiva | Dinner. A folklore show is included only if it is specifically listed in the departure confirmation. |
| Day 7 | Tashkent | Farewell dinner. |
Menu: A fixed group menu with a main course, salad or appetiser, bread and water. Specific dishes vary by city. Vegetarian meals and dietary restrictions must be stated when booking.
Not included
- international flights;
- travel insurance;
- consular or visa fees.
- lunches;
- alcohol and additional drinks;
- the Day 6 minaret climb and any other optional admission identified in the programme as payable separately;
- souvenirs, personal purchases and gratuities.
- single-room accommodation if the double- or twin-room fare was selected and paid;
- a single room for Navruz unless its price has been confirmed in advance;
- room upgrades and additional nights;
- guaranteed early check-in and late check-out.
Inclusion rule: A service is included only when it is listed in the programme and the written booking confirmation.
Route and transport between cities
The main intercity journeys are made by train, road and domestic flight. Exact service numbers and departure times are confirmed after ticketing and stated in the voucher. Approximate distances: Tashkent–Samarkand, about 344 km by rail; Samarkand–Bukhara, about 256 km by rail; Bukhara–Khiva, about 450 km by road; Khiva–Urgench Airport, about 35 km by road; and Urgench–Tashkent, about 720 km by air. These are planning figures rather than guaranteed mileage: the actual route, station and hotel locations, road diversions, traffic, comfort stops, weather and carrier schedule affect the distance or journey time.
8 days / 7 nightsStarts and ends in Tashkent
4 major citiesTashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
Mixed transport2 trains, road transport and a domestic flight
By rail
Days 2–3
Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara
1
Tashkent → Samarkandapprox. 344 km by rail
Morning train followed by the Samarkand tour after arrival.
Exact time stated in the voucher
2
Samarkand → Kogon / Bukharaapprox. 256 km by rail
Morning train, meet-and-greet at Kogon station and sightseeing in Bukhara.
Transfer included
To Khiva and back
Days 5–7
Bukhara → Khiva → Urgench → Tashkent
3
Bukhara → Khivaapprox. 450 km by road
Drive across the Kyzylkum Desert: normally about 8–9.5 hours in total, including comfort stops and lunch.
Lunch en route is not included
4
Khiva → Urgench → Tashkentapprox. 35 km road + 720 km air
Transfer to Urgench Airport and a domestic flight to Tashkent.
Flight and baggage allowance as shown on the issued ticket
Important: A permanent tour escort between cities is not included. On arrival, travellers are met by a driver and/or local guide as specified in the final voucher.
Day-by-day tour itinerary and schedule
How to read the itinerary: the times shown for sightseeing, lunches, dinners and road transfers form the tour’s working schedule. Time windows are shown for trains and the domestic flight: the carrier confirms the exact service or flight number and time when the ticket is issued, after which these details are added to your voucher. When CAJ.UZ receives an order, it checks whether suitable services can support the programme. The booking is confirmed only in writing after those checks; if the available timetable requires a substantial change, your tour manager will agree the revised schedule with you before tickets are issued.
Day 1 — Arrival in Tashkent
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| According to your international flight time | Meet outside the arrivals hall at Tashkent International Airport and transfer to the hotel. | The meeting time will correspond to the flight details provided in your booking. |
| After 14:00 | Standard hotel check-in. | If you arrive early, you may leave your luggage at reception; guaranteed early check-in is available at an additional charge. |
| Rest of the day | Free time to relax after your flight. | No sightseeing is scheduled on Day 1. If you arrive late, you will have less time to rest before the early train on Day 2. |
End of day: at leisure · Walking: minimal.
Day 2 — Tashkent → Samarkand
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| Before the train departs | Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the railway station. | The vehicle will collect you 60–75 minutes before departure. Hotel breakfast is included; if departure is before service hours, CAJ.UZ requests a packed breakfast, which is provided only after hotel confirmation. |
| As shown on your ticket | Travel to Samarkand by train. | The full programme requires an available morning train scheduled to arrive no later than 10:30. The specific train is confirmed after ticketing and stated in the voucher. |
| 11:15–12:00 | Ulugh Beg Observatory. | Meet your local guide and driver outside the railway station; your luggage will remain in the vehicle. |
| 12:15–13:15 | Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis and a panoramic stop at the Hazrat Khizr Mosque. | The walking route includes steps and uneven surfaces. |
| 13:15–14:15 | Lunch break. | Lunch is not included and is payable directly. |
| 14:15–15:25 | Siab Bazaar and Bibi-Khanym Mosque. | The order of these two sights may change depending on how busy the bazaar is. |
| 15:40–16:50 | Registan Square. | Guided visit to the ensemble with your local guide. |
| 17:05–17:45 | Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum. | In winter, the order of the sights may change so that indoor visits take place before the ticket offices close. |
| 18:00–18:30 | Transfer to the hotel and check-in. | Your room will be prepared according to the confirmed accommodation type. |
| 19:30–21:00 | Dinner at a local restaurant. | Set menu as specified in the itinerary; drinks outside the menu are payable separately. |
End of day: approximately 21:00 · Walking: 5–7 km.
Day 3 — Samarkand → Bukhara
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30–08:30 | Breakfast at the hotel. | The vehicle pick-up time will be advised the previous evening. |
| Before the train departs | Transfer to Samarkand railway station. | The vehicle will collect you 60–75 minutes before departure. |
| As shown on your ticket | Travel by train to Kogon station. | The full programme requires an available morning train scheduled to arrive no later than 12:00. The specific train is confirmed after ticketing and stated in the voucher. |
| 12:15–13:15 | Meet your local guide and driver, transfer from Kogon to Bukhara and leave your luggage at the hotel. | Check-in takes place after the sightseeing tour so that the itinerary is not shortened. |
| 13:15–14:00 | Lunch break. | Lunch is not included and is payable directly. |
| 14:00–15:00 | Samanid Mausoleum and Chashma Ayub Mausoleum. | Short walks between the sights. |
| 15:10–16:25 | Bolo Hauz Mosque and the Ark Citadel. | The citadel includes inclines, steps and uneven surfaces. |
| 16:40–17:25 | Poi-Kalyan architectural ensemble. | In winter, indoor visits take place before the ticket offices close. |
| 17:25–18:10 | Walk through the trading domes of the old city. | The Ulugh Beg and Abdulaziz Khan madrasas, Magoki Attori and Lyabi Hauz are included in the continuation of the route on Day 4. |
| 18:10–18:40 | Hotel check-in and a short rest. | Your room type will be confirmed in the voucher. |
| 19:00–21:00 | Family-hosted plov cooking class and dinner. | Please advise us of any dietary requirements in advance. |
End of day: approximately 21:00 · Walking: 5–7 km.
Day 4 — Bukhara and its surroundings
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30–08:30 | Breakfast at the hotel. | Meet your guide and driver in the lobby. |
| 09:00–12:45 | Bahauddin Naqshband Complex, Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa Palace and Chor Bakr Necropolis. | Travel between the sights by vehicle, with short walks at each stop. |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch break. | Lunch is not included and is payable directly. |
| 14:15–15:25 | Fayzulla Khodjaev House Museum and Chor Minor. | Visits are conducted with your local guide. |
| 15:40–17:30 | Ulugh Beg and Abdulaziz Khan madrasas, Magoki Attori, the trading domes and the Lyabi Hauz ensemble. | This continues the old-city route begun on Day 3. |
| 17:30–18:30 | Free time to stroll, visit craft workshops and take photographs. | Your guide will advise the meeting point for dinner. |
| 19:30–21:00 | Dinner in Bukhara. | Set menu as specified in the itinerary; drinks outside the menu are payable separately. |
End of day: approximately 21:00 · Walking: 4–6 km.
Day 5 — Bukhara → Khiva via the Kyzylkum Desert
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30–08:30 | Breakfast at the hotel. | Your luggage will be loaded into the vehicle before departure. |
| 09:00 | Depart Bukhara for Khiva through the Kyzylkum Desert. | Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, with comfort stops en route. |
| 13:00–14:00 | Stop for lunch at your own expense. | The stopping place will depend on road conditions. |
| 17:30–18:30 | Arrive in Khiva and check in at the hotel. | The arrival time depends on road and weather conditions and the duration of the stops. |
| Until 19:30 | Rest or take a short independent walk near Ichan Kala. | A guide is not provided during this period. |
| 19:30–21:00 | Dinner at a local restaurant. | If you arrive late, dinner will be rescheduled accordingly. |
End of day: approximately 21:00 · Travel time: normally about 8–9.5 hours in total, including comfort stops and lunch.
Day 6 — Khiva and the Ichan Kala fortress
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| 07:30–08:30 | Breakfast at the hotel. | Meet your guide in the lobby or at the Ata Darwaza gate, as stated in your voucher. |
| 09:00–13:00 | Ata Darwaza, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa, Kalta Minor, Kunya Ark, Muhammad Rahim Khan Madrasa, Juma Mosque and Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. | The main route is on foot within Ichan Kala. |
| 13:00–14:00 | Lunch break. | Lunch is not included. |
| 14:00–16:30 | Islam Khoja Complex, Palvan Darwaza, Allakuli Khan Caravanserai and Tash Khauli Palace. | The minaret climb and other optional admissions are payable separately unless they are listed in your voucher. |
| 16:30–18:30 | Free time for photographs, a stroll and souvenir shopping. | Return to the hotel independently unless your guide advises otherwise. |
| 19:00–20:30 | Dinner. | A folklore performance is added only after the venue has been confirmed and will be stated in your voucher; dinner itself remains included. |
End of day: approximately 20:30 · Walking: 4–7 km.
Day 7 — Urgench → Tashkent
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| Before the flight | Breakfast and transfer from Khiva to Urgench Airport. | The vehicle will collect you approximately 2 hours 15 minutes before departure. Hotel breakfast is included; if departure is before service hours, CAJ.UZ requests a packed breakfast, which is provided only after hotel confirmation. |
| As shown on your ticket | Domestic flight from Urgench to Tashkent. | The full programme requires a confirmed morning flight scheduled to arrive no later than 12:30. The specific flight depends on availability and is stated in the voucher. |
| By 13:45 | Collect your luggage, meet your local guide and driver, transfer to the hotel and check in or leave your luggage. | The times below apply when the flight arrives as scheduled by 12:30. After a schedule change or delay, the order and duration of visits are adjusted; the full list of visits cannot then be guaranteed. |
| 13:45–14:30 | Lunch break. | Lunch is not included and is payable directly. |
| 14:45–15:30 | Museum of Applied Arts. | The museum is scheduled first so that the visit takes place before the ticket office closes. |
| 15:45–16:30 | Khast Imam Complex. | Visit with your local guide; dress requirements will be advised in advance. |
| 16:40–17:20 | Chorsu Bazaar and an exterior view of Kukeldash Madrasa. | Time at the bazaar may be adjusted depending on the day of the week and how busy it is. |
| 17:20–17:50 | Discover the architecture of the Tashkent Metro. | The route includes several central stations. |
| 17:55–18:30 | Independence Square. | Walk through the square’s memorial and park areas. |
| 18:40–19:20 | Amir Temur Square and the Alisher Navoi Theatre. | Final city stops and photo opportunities. |
| 19:30–21:00 | Farewell dinner. | Set menu as specified in the itinerary; drinks outside the menu are payable separately. |
End of day: approximately 21:00 · Walking: 5–7 km.
Day 8 — Departure from Tashkent
| Time | Itinerary | Important information |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00–10:00 | Included breakfast at the hotel. | If the transfer leaves before regular breakfast hours, CAJ.UZ requests a packed breakfast. It is provided only after hotel confirmation and is stated in the voucher. |
| By 12:00 | Check out of your room. | If you have a late flight, you may leave your luggage at the hotel; late check-out is available at an additional charge. |
| 3 hours 30 minutes before your international flight | Meet your driver in the lobby and transfer to Tashkent Airport. | Scheduled arrival at the airport is approximately 3 hours before departure; the exact pick-up time will be stated in your final voucher. |
End of the tour.
Hotels included in the tour
The programme lists the standard hotels used on this route. If a specific hotel is unavailable for your chosen date, we will agree a comparable alternative with you in advance.
Tashkent
Manor
A convenient choice for the start and end of the tour, well placed for early train departures and transfers in Tashkent.
- Standard double or twin accommodation
- Wi-Fi, air conditioning, TV and safe
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Accommodation subject to availability
Samarkand
Diplomat Premium
A hotel near the Registan area, reducing unnecessary transfers on the sightseeing day and leaving more time for Samarkand’s main monuments.
- Close to the main sights
- Double or twin rooms as specified
- Wi-Fi and 24-hour reception
- Accommodation subject to availability
Bukhara
Nodirabegim
An atmospheric hotel near Bukhara’s historic centre, convenient for walks through the old city and evenings around Lyabi Hauz.
- Near the old city
- Traditional interior
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Accommodation subject to availability
Khiva
New Star Boutique
A boutique hotel in Khiva’s historic area, well suited to a full walking tour of Itchan Kala and evenings in the old city.
- Inside or close to Itchan Kala
- Historic-building atmosphere
- Breakfast at the hotel
- Accommodation subject to availability
Accommodation by city
| City | Nights | Base hotel | Why it works for this itinerary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tashkent | 2, on the first and final nights | Manor or a comparable hotel | Convenient for the airport welcome, the morning station transfer and the final flight home. |
| Samarkand | 1 | Diplomat Premium or a comparable hotel | One night between arrival from Tashkent and the morning train to Bukhara. |
| Bukhara | 2 | Nodirabegim or a comparable hotel | Two consecutive sightseeing days without changing hotels or moving luggage. |
| Khiva | 2 | New Star Boutique or a comparable hotel | You can begin the Itchan Kala walking tour in the morning and return to the hotel after the evening programme. |
How your room is confirmed
The base fare includes a double room with one large bed or a twin room with two separate beds. State your preference when booking; it will be recorded in the confirmation.
A single room is subject to availability and charged at the published single-room fare for the chosen departure.
The hotel name and room type are stated in the voucher. If the base hotel is unavailable, a comparable replacement will be agreed in advance.
Check-in and check-out: Standard check-in is after 14:00 and check-out is before 12:00 unless the voucher for a specific hotel states otherwise. Guaranteed early check-in, late check-out and additional nights are charged separately.
Season, clothing and physical demands
Generally comfortable sightseeing weather, with cooler mornings and evenings. Bring closed shoes, a light jacket and layers.
Freezing temperatures, snow, wind and short daylight hours are possible. The order of outdoor sites may change; warm windproof clothing and shoes with non-slip soles are essential.
Spring weather is changeable, with possible sunshine, rain and cool evenings. The 20 March departure falls during Navruz; special events are included only when confirmed in writing.
Special departures: For the 28 December departure, the dinner arrangements for 31 December and road services on 1 January are checked in advance. A New Year’s Eve gala dinner is not included unless it is specifically listed in the voucher. For the 20 March departure, the Navruz festive programme is likewise included only after written confirmation.
| What to consider | Actual demands |
|---|---|
| Walking tours | In Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, expect approximately 4–7 km of walking on active sightseeing days over paving, steps and occasional uneven surfaces. |
| Long driving day | The Bukhara–Khiva road journey normally takes about 8–9.5 hours including comfort stops and lunch; actual time depends on the route, road conditions, traffic and weather. This is journey duration, not walking time. |
| Early departures | On train and domestic-flight days, departure may be before standard breakfast hours. In that case, CAJ.UZ requests a packed breakfast; it is provided only after hotel confirmation and is then stated in the voucher. |
What to bring
- comfortable closed shoes with non-slip soles;
- season-appropriate outerwear and several layers;
- sun and rain protection;
- personal medication and a small first-aid kit;
- your passport and copies of documents for hotels, trains and the domestic flight.
Transfers, schedules and actual demands
The published programme defines the planned route, overnight stays and included services. After an order is placed, CAJ.UZ checks the required transport and guiding language. Exact train and flight numbers and timings, transfers and meeting times depend on the confirmed services and are stated in the voucher after ticketing.
| Route section | Operating condition | Demands |
|---|---|---|
| Tashkent → Samarkand | Morning train scheduled to arrive no later than 10:30. | Sightseeing after arrival; 5–7 km on foot. |
| Samarkand → Bukhara | Morning train to Kogon scheduled to arrive no later than 12:00. | Sightseeing after arrival; 5–7 km on foot. |
| Bukhara → Khiva | Drive across the Kyzylkum Desert with comfort stops and a lunch break. | Road-journey duration: normally about 8–9.5 hours including comfort stops and lunch. Walking is separate and limited to brief stops and any independent evening walk after arrival. |
| Urgench → Tashkent | Morning flight scheduled to arrive no later than 12:30. | Sightseeing after landing; up to 7 km on foot. |
Who accompanies the travellers
Sightseeing in Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent is led by local guides. A permanent escort between cities is not included. Travellers take the trains and domestic flight independently; on arrival, the group is met by a driver and/or local guide as specified in the voucher. State your preferred guiding language when placing the order. CAJ.UZ confirms the available group language in writing after checking the services; separate languages within one group cannot be guaranteed.
From choosing a departure to written confirmation
Select the date, number of travellers and room type, and state your preferred guiding language.
Payment creates an order for the selected departure. It does not by itself confirm the booking or the services.
CAJ.UZ checks the guiding language, hotels, trains, domestic flight, transfers and other required services. The booking and current departure status are confirmed only in writing after these are secured. If the two-place minimum has not been reached 30 calendar days before departure, CAJ.UZ sends the affected paid traveller the special private-tour-or-full-refund offer in writing.
Before making other travel arrangements
- Do not buy non-refundable international flights specifically for this departure until CAJ.UZ has confirmed the booking in writing.
- Place the order through the official Tour 1 order page.
- Read the Booking Terms and Return Policy before payment.
- For a voluntary cancellation by the traveller, issued rail and air tickets, special fares, hotels and other supplier commitments may carry separate cancellation and refund conditions. The special minimum-group rule applies only when the minimum group is not formed or CAJ.UZ cannot confirm the departure. If the affected traveller does not accept the private tour offer in writing, CAJ.UZ cancels the booking and provides the 100% refund of the amount actually paid for the tour, with no deductions by CAJ.UZ or any supplier. The refund is returned to the original payer and original payment method and CAJ.UZ processes it within five business days. Bank processing time, currency conversion differences and third-party bank charges remain outside CAJ.UZ’s control. A voluntary traveller cancellation remains subject to the general Terms and Refund Policy.
What CAJ.UZ confirms in writing
The selected date, price shown with the order, room request and preferred guiding language.
Whether the requested language, hotels and transport services have been secured, whether the booking and departure are confirmed, and, if the minimum group is not formed at the 30-day checkpoint, the paid traveller’s US$1,600 private-tour or 100% refund options.
Hotels, trains, domestic flight, baggage allowance, transfers, meeting points and accepted special requests.
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FAQ — questions before booking
When does the selected departure become guaranteed?
Each published departure has an order link. Payment creates an order but does not itself confirm the booking or guarantee the departure. CAJ.UZ confirms the booking only after checking the requested guiding language and securing the required services; guaranteed-departure status also requires at least two fully paid places and written CAJ.UZ confirmation. If the minimum has not been reached 30 calendar days before the start, CAJ.UZ writes to the affected paid traveller with the special private-tour-or-full-refund options.
Can a solo traveller join?
Yes. The initial group-booking single-room price is US$1,300 on standard departures, including New Year; the Navruz group-tour single-room price must be confirmed before payment. US$1,600 is not the initial checkout price: it is the minimum-group fallback only. If fewer than two places are fully paid 30 calendar days before the start, CAJ.UZ offers the paid solo traveller the same published programme, inclusions and operating conditions as a private tour for a final total of US$1,600 with single occupancy, crediting all amounts already paid so that only the balance is due. If the traveller does not accept the private tour offer in writing, CAJ.UZ cancels the booking without penalty and refunds 100% of the amount actually paid for the tour, with no deductions by CAJ.UZ or any supplier. This applies to all published departures, including New Year and Navruz.
Is there one tour escort between the cities?
No. Local guides lead the visits in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. Travellers take the trains and domestic flight independently. State your preferred guiding language with the order; CAJ.UZ confirms the available group language in writing after checking the services. Separate languages within one group cannot be guaranteed.
When are the exact trains, flight and baggage allowance confirmed?
After receiving the order, CAJ.UZ first checks whether suitable train and flight arrangements can support the programme. Exact train numbers, seats, domestic flight time and baggage allowance are confirmed after ticketing and stated in the final voucher.
What happens if a listed hotel is unavailable?
CAJ.UZ agrees a comparable alternative in advance. The hotel, city, room type and accommodation terms are recorded in the written confirmation and final voucher.
What cancellation and refund terms apply?
A voluntary traveller cancellation remains subject to the general Terms and Refund Policy; issued tickets, special fares and supplier commitments may be partly or fully non-refundable. A separate special rule applies only when the minimum group is not formed or CAJ.UZ cannot confirm the departure. If fewer than two places are fully paid 30 calendar days before departure and the affected paid traveller does not accept the US$1,600 private tour offer in writing, CAJ.UZ cancels the booking without penalty and guarantees a refund of 100% of the amount actually paid for the tour, with no deductions by CAJ.UZ or any supplier. The refund is made to the original payer and original payment method and processed by CAJ.UZ within five business days; bank processing time, currency conversion differences and third-party bank charges remain outside CAJ.UZ’s control.
Useful planning links
- Guaranteed Uzbekistan tours (2026–2027)
- All Uzbekistan tours
- Tashkent travel guide · Samarkand travel guide · Bukhara travel guide · Khiva travel guide · Urgench travel guide
- Uzbekistan visa support · Uzbekistan travel advice
- Uzbekistan trains and Afrosiyob
- Prefer a private departure? Private 8-day Uzbekistan tour — Tour 6
- Contact us
Place an order for your chosen departure
Before payment: Select the departure, number of travellers and room type, and state your preferred guiding language. Payment creates an order; written booking confirmation follows only after CAJ.UZ has checked and secured the required services. The group-tour single-room price for Navruz must first be confirmed by a manager. If fewer than two places are fully paid 30 calendar days before the start, the affected paid traveller may choose the same tour privately for a final total of US$1,600 with single-room accommodation or cancel without penalty for a 100% refund of the amount actually paid for the tour. This applies to every date, including New Year and Navruz. Review the Booking Terms and Return Policy before placing the order.
Ready to place your order?
The order page lets you select the departure, number of travellers and room type. Payment is not the same as written booking confirmation; the 30-day minimum-group shortfall rule protects an affected paid solo traveller.
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