8-Day Uzbekistan Tour: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva

Updated: 9 June 2026

✅ 8 days · Tashkent → Samarkand → Gijduvan → Vabkent → Bukhara → Khiva → Urgench → Tashkent · from US$782 per person

8-Day Uzbekistan Tour: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva

This private cultural tour is built for travellers who want Uzbekistan’s classic Silk Road cities in one well-paced itinerary: Tashkent, Samarkand, Gijduvan, Vabkent, Bukhara and Khiva, with the return to Tashkent via Urgench. The programme includes hotels in the selected category, guided sightseeing, entrance tickets, meals according to the programme, air-conditioned transport, the Tashkent → Samarkand train and a folklore show in Khiva. The Urgench → Tashkent airfare is not included in the base price and is calculated separately for your travel date.

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Important: the price is per person and depends on hotel category, room type, group size and selected options. The domestic flight from Urgench to Tashkent is calculated separately. Exact train and flight times, hotel names and service confirmations are provided in writing for your selected date.

In brief: this is an 8-day cultural tour of Uzbekistan on the route Tashkent → Samarkand → Gijduvan → Vabkent → Bukhara → Khiva → Urgench → Tashkent. It includes accommodation in 3-star or 4-star hotels, local English-speaking guides, entrance tickets, meals according to the programme, air-conditioned transport, the Tashkent → Samarkand train, mineral water on excursion days, photo and video fees at sights, a Khiva folklore show and visa support if required. The Urgench → Tashkent flight ticket is separate and is added to the final calculation.

Quick facts

Tour type: private / tailor-made cultural route from 2 travellers
Duration: 8 days / 7 nights
Country: Uzbekistan
Route: Tashkent → Samarkand → Gijduvan → Vabkent → Bukhara → Khiva → Urgench → Tashkent
Start / finish: Tashkent / Tashkent
Accommodation: 3-star or 4-star hotels, according to the selected option
Guiding: local English-speaking guides by city; other languages on request and subject to availability
Meals: according to the programme
Train: Tashkent → Samarkand economy-class railway ticket included
Flight: Urgench → Tashkent airfare not included; calculated separately
Base price: from US$782 per person in a 3-star double/twin room, from 2 participants
Booking: online through /en/buy/6 or via CAJ.UZ manager confirmation

Choose this tour if…

You want the classic Uzbekistan route in one trip: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva.
You prefer a structured private itinerary with hotels, guides, tickets and transfers arranged for you.
You want Khiva included, not only Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara.
You are travelling as a couple, family or small private group from 2 people.
You are planning a first trip to Uzbekistan from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Turkey, India, Malaysia, Singapore, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait or another country and want the logistics handled locally.

This tour may not be the right fit if…

You want a very slow, resort-style trip with long free days in each city.
You expect the Urgench → Tashkent flight to be included in the base price.
You want guaranteed fixed departure dates rather than a date-based private itinerary.
You want named hotels guaranteed before the date and availability are checked.
You need a guide language other than English guaranteed without a written availability check.

Prices and how the final quote is calculated

Prices are per person and depend on hotel category and room type. The published base price does not include the Urgench → Tashkent airfare. Your final written quote shows the room option, selected hotel category, flight cost and any optional services.

3-star · double / twin

US$782 per person

Base option from 2 participants, in a standard double or twin room.

3-star · single

US$878 per person

For travellers who prefer their own room in the 3-star category.

4-star options

from US$954 per person

Double/twin: US$954. Single: US$1,106.

Price table

Option	Price	Basis	Booking
3-star hotel · double/twin room	US$782 per person	From 2 travellers, standard double or twin room	Book this option
3-star hotel · single room	US$878 per person	Single occupancy in the 3-star category	Book this option
4-star hotel · double/twin room	US$954 per person	From 2 travellers, standard double or twin room	Book this option
4-star hotel · single room	US$1,106 per person	Single occupancy in the 4-star category	Book this option
Full-route escort guide	+US$400	Optional service, if confirmed	Add on request

Price note

The price is shown per person in the selected hotel category. Current availability and the final price are confirmed by CAJ.UZ for your travel date. The Urgench → Tashkent flight ticket is not included in the base price and is calculated separately. No price validity date is shown here unless it is confirmed in the operator/admin system.

What is included, and what is paid separately?

Included

Core services

Accommodation in standard double/twin rooms with private facilities.
Early check-in on arrival day in Tashkent, if confirmed in the final booking.
Tashkent → Samarkand railway ticket in economy class.
Meals according to the sightseeing programme.
All excursions in the programme with local English-speaking guides.
Entrance tickets according to the programme.
Air-conditioned transport for excursions and transfers.
One 1.5-litre bottle of mineral water per person on excursion days.
Photo and video fees at sights, where such fees apply.
Folklore show in Khiva.
Visa support for Uzbekistan if required.

Not included

Separate costs

Urgench → Tashkent economy-class airfare.
Early check-in and late check-out unless specifically included.
Travel insurance.
Excess baggage over 20 kg.
Personal expenses.
Uzbekistan visa fee, if applicable.

Optional

On request

Full-route escort guide: +US$400 if confirmed.
Guide languages other than English, subject to availability.
Hotel category upgrade or additional nights.
Urgench → Tashkent flight ticket added to the final calculation.

Hotels and comfort level

The tour can be booked with 3-star or 4-star accommodation. Hotels are confirmed for the selected date and may be replaced with a similar category if the first option is unavailable. The focus is practical comfort, clean rooms and workable logistics rather than overpromising a specific hotel before availability is checked.

3-star

Practical comfort

A good choice if you want the full route and guided sightseeing while keeping the budget more controlled.

4-star

Higher comfort level

A stronger option if you prefer more comfortable hotels but want to keep the same cultural itinerary.

Or similar

Final hotel confirmation

Exact hotel names are confirmed in writing after availability is checked for your date.

Route logic

The route moves east to west through the main Silk Road cities, then returns to Tashkent by domestic flight from Urgench. This avoids backtracking by road after Khiva and keeps the itinerary realistic for 8 days.

Stage	Place	Why it matters
Arrival	Tashkent	A soft landing in the capital, with old city, metro, bazaars and modern city layers.
Rail connection	Tashkent → Samarkand	The train keeps the first long move efficient and comfortable.
Silk Road highlight	Samarkand	Registan, Timurid monuments, bazaars and the astronomy heritage of Ulugbek.
Craft and road day	Rabat-i-Malik → Gijduvan → Vabkent	A meaningful transfer day with ceramics, caravanserai history and regional stops.
Old city depth	Bukhara	A walkable historical core with Ark, Poi-Kalyan, trading domes and Lyabi-Hauz.
Desert crossing	Bukhara → Kyzylkum → Khiva	A long road section that connects the oases and shows the scale of the landscape.
Walled old city	Khiva / Ichan-Kala	A compact, highly atmospheric old town with palaces, minarets, madrasahs and city walls.
Return	Urgench → Tashkent	The domestic flight brings the route back to the capital without another long road day.

Distance and logistics notes

City sightseeing is arranged by practical clusters rather than by artificial kilometre-by-kilometre promises. Exact driving time depends on hotel location, parking, traffic, opening hours and group pace.

Segment	Planning logic	Approximate distance / timing
Khast Imam → Center for Islamic Civilization	One old-city cluster in Tashkent.	Short walk or short vehicle hop, depending on access.
Chorsu → Kukeldash	One market-and-madrasa cluster.	Short city section.
Tashkent → Samarkand	Rail segment included in the base programme.	Approx. 300–330 km by rail route; exact train time confirmed by ticket.
Samarkand → Rabat-i-Malik → Gijduvan → Vabkent → Bukhara	Road transfer with cultural stops.	Approx. 290 km by road, depending on routing and stops.
Bukhara → Khiva	Long desert transfer through the Kyzylkum route.	Approx. 440–450 km by road.
Khiva → Urgench Airport	Final domestic flight connection.	Approx. 30–35 km by road.
Urgench → Tashkent	Domestic flight, ticket calculated separately.	Flight time depends on the confirmed schedule.

Detailed day-by-day itinerary — 8 days

How to read this itinerary

Timings are planning timings: the final order and exact times are confirmed in the voucher.
Train and flight times: confirmed by ticket for the selected travel date.
City sightseeing: planned by logical clusters to reduce unnecessary driving.
Restaurants and venues: named where they appear in the original programme; the final venue is confirmed for your date.

Day 1 — Tashkent: arrival, city tour and dinner

Meals: dinner.

Meet at Tashkent International Airport and transfer to the hotel.

After a short rest, start the Tashkent sightseeing programme with a local English-speaking guide if timing allows.

Time	Programme	Duration
On arrival	Meet your driver or CAJ.UZ representative at Tashkent International Airport and transfer to the hotel.	—
After check-in	Short rest at the hotel. The sightseeing part is adjusted to the confirmed flight arrival time.	—
Planning time	Khast Imam Complex — the spiritual heart of old Tashkent, including madrasahs and mosques around the historic square.	45 min
Planning time	Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan — a new cultural and educational complex near Khast Imam; visit is subject to opening hours and access rules.	45 min
Planning time	Chorsu Bazaar — Tashkent’s main traditional market, with spices, bread, dried fruit and everyday city life.	45 min
Planning time	Kukeldash Madrasa — a historic madrasa near Chorsu, usually viewed from the outside or visited if access is available.	25 min
Planning time	Tashkent Metro — a short ride through several architecturally distinctive stations.	35 min
Planning time	Independence Square and Amir Temur Square — the modern civic centre of the capital.	45 min
Evening	Dinner at Al-Aziz or a comparable confirmed restaurant.	1 h 30 min

Notes:

The sightseeing part of Day 1 is adapted to the confirmed arrival time.
Khast Imam and the Center for Islamic Civilization are treated as one old-city cluster.
Comfortable shoes are recommended for the market, metro and square walks.
The order of visits may change because of traffic, opening hours, access rules and group pace.

Day 2 — Tashkent sightseeing and train to Samarkand

Meals: breakfast, dinner.

Train information

Route: Tashkent → Samarkand.
Included: economy-class railway ticket.
Important: exact train time and station details are confirmed for the selected date and shown in the final voucher.

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel and check-out with luggage.

09:00 Meet your guide and continue the Tashkent city tour before the train to Samarkand.

Time	Programme	Duration
08:00	Breakfast at the hotel and check-out with luggage.	—
09:00–09:40	Friendship of Peoples Square — a broad city square showing the Soviet and post-Soviet layers of Tashkent.	40 min
09:50–10:30	Abdul Kasim Sheikh Mausoleum and craft centre — workshops for traditional woodcarving, metalwork and applied arts.	40 min
10:45–11:45	Museum of Applied Arts — ceramics, embroidery, woodcarving and decorative traditions in a richly decorated historic house.	1 h
12:00–12:25	Monument of Courage — memorial to the 1966 Tashkent earthquake.	25 min
12:40–13:20	Alay Bazaar — a local market for fruit, produce and everyday Tashkent life.	40 min
Afternoon	Transfer to the railway station for the confirmed train to Samarkand.	—
Train time TBA	Tashkent → Samarkand train. The ticket is included in economy class; exact time and train are confirmed for the selected date.	approx. 2–3 h
On arrival	Meet the driver at Samarkand railway station and transfer to the hotel.	—
Evening	Dinner at Karimbek or a comparable confirmed restaurant.	1 h 30 min

Notes:

Your luggage stays with the vehicle or follows the confirmed logistics plan.
The station meeting point in Samarkand is shown in the voucher.
Exact train time depends on the ticket available for your travel date.
The order of Tashkent visits may change because of traffic and museum opening hours.

Day 3 — Samarkand: monuments, bazaar and cooking masterclass

Meals: breakfast, dinner.

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet your local English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby and start the Samarkand sightseeing day.

Time	Programme	Duration
08:00	Breakfast at the hotel.	—
09:00–10:15	Registan Square — Samarkand’s signature ensemble of three madrasahs.	1 h 15 min
10:30–11:15	Gur-Emir Mausoleum — the Timurid dynasty mausoleum and one of the key monuments of Samarkand.	45 min
11:20–11:50	Ak-Saray Mausoleum and Rukhabad Mausoleum — quieter Timurid-era stops close to the main route.	30 min
12:10–12:50	Bibi-Khanum Mosque — a monumental mosque connected with the Timurid period.	40 min

Lunch break

Time	Programme	Duration
13:00–14:00	Lunch break in a convenient part of the route. Lunch is handled according to the final confirmed meal plan.	1 h

Second part of the route

Time	Programme	Duration
14:00–14:35	Siab Bazaar — sweets, bread, nuts, dried fruit and lively market scenes.	35 min
14:50–15:50	Shah-i-Zinda — a narrow avenue of richly tiled mausoleums, one of Samarkand’s most atmospheric sites.	1 h
16:00–16:25	Hazrat Khizr Mosque — elevated views over the city and a meaningful religious site.	25 min
16:40–17:10	Khoja Daniyar Mausoleum — a site linked in local tradition with the Prophet Daniel.	30 min
17:25–18:10	Afrasiab Museum and Ulugbek Observatory — archaeology and astronomy in one final historical layer.	45 min
Evening	Dinner in a private home with a kazan-kebab masterclass.	1 h 30 min

Blue tilework and Islamic architecture in Samarkand — Samarkand: tilework, domes and Timurid architecture

Notes:

The day has a moderate to long walking component.
Photography rules can vary by monument and museum.
The cooking masterclass venue is confirmed for the selected date.
The order of visits may change because of opening hours, tickets, traffic and group pace.

Day 4 — Samarkand → Rabat-i-Malik → Gijduvan → Vabkent → Bukhara

Meals: breakfast, dinner.

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel and check-out with luggage.

09:00 Meet the driver in the hotel lobby and start the road transfer to Bukhara.

Time	Programme	Duration
08:00	Breakfast at the hotel and check-out with luggage.	—
09:00	Meet the driver in the hotel lobby and leave Samarkand for Bukhara.	—
Late morning	Rabat-i-Malik — remains of a medieval caravanserai on the historic Silk Road route.	30 min
Midday	Gijduvan ceramics workshop — meet local masters and see the craft process; masterclass format depends on the confirmed visit.	1 h
Afternoon	Abdulkhaliq Al-Gijduvani memorial complex — a Sufi heritage site connected with the Khojagon tradition.	30 min
Afternoon	Vabkent Minaret — a Karakhanid-era minaret and an important stop before Bukhara.	25 min
Evening	Arrival in Bukhara, hotel check-in and dinner at Lyabi Hauz or a comparable confirmed restaurant.	—
After dinner	Optional short walk in the old town if arrival time and pace allow.	30 min

Notes:

This is a road day with sightseeing stops, not a full walking day.
The timing depends on traffic, road conditions and the duration of craft visits.
Wear comfortable clothes for the transfer.
Short stops may be adjusted if road conditions or daylight require it.

Day 5 — Bukhara: walking tour of the old city

Meals: breakfast, dinner.

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet your local English-speaking guide in the hotel lobby. Start the walking tour of old Bukhara.

Time	Programme	Duration
08:00	Breakfast at the hotel.	—
09:00–09:35	Samanid Mausoleum — one of Central Asia’s finest examples of early Islamic brick architecture.	35 min
09:45–10:10	Chashma Ayub — a mausoleum and sacred spring in the old part of Bukhara.	25 min
10:20–10:45	Bolo Hauz Mosque — elegant wooden columns and a peaceful poolside setting.	25 min
10:55–11:45	Ark Fortress — the former citadel and residence of Bukhara’s rulers.	50 min
12:00–13:00	Poi-Kalyan Ensemble — Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Mir-i-Arab Madrasa.	1 h

Lunch break

Time	Programme	Duration
13:00–14:00	Lunch break in a convenient old-town location. Lunch is handled according to the final confirmed meal plan.	1 h

Second part of the route

Time	Programme	Duration
14:10–14:40	Trading Domes — covered market passages that once served Silk Road merchants.	30 min
14:50–15:15	Bukhara Synagogue area — a reminder of Bukhara’s Jewish heritage and old-town neighbourhood life.	25 min
15:25–16:20	Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble — the old pool, madrasahs and the statue of Khoja Nasreddin.	55 min
16:20	End of the walking tour and return to the hotel or free time in the old town.	—
Evening	Dinner at Minzifa or a comparable confirmed restaurant.	1 h 30 min

Kalyan Minaret and old Bukhara skyline — Bukhara: Kalyan Minaret and the old city

Poi-Kalyan architectural ensemble in Bukhara — Bukhara: the Poi-Kalyan ensemble

Evening atmosphere around Lyabi-Hauz in Bukhara — Bukhara: evening atmosphere near Lyabi-Hauz

Notes:

Bukhara is the main walking day of the tour.
The walking distance depends on the final order of visits and hotel location.
Comfortable shoes are strongly recommended.
The order of visits may change because of opening hours, access rules and group pace.

Day 6 — Bukhara → Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa → Kyzylkum Desert → Khiva

Meals: breakfast, dinner.

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.

Start with Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa before leaving the Bukhara region, then continue through the Kyzylkum Desert towards Khiva.

Time	Programme	Duration
08:00	Breakfast at the hotel and check-out.	—
09:00–10:15	Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa Palace — the former summer residence of the last emir of Bukhara.	1 h 15 min
10:30	Start the long road transfer from Bukhara to Khiva.	—
Daytime	Kyzylkum Desert road — a long overland section with practical stops on the way.	approx. 6–7 h road time
If time allows	Amu Darya area stop — short photo or rest stop, depending on road conditions and timing.	15–20 min
Evening	Arrival in Khiva and check-in at the hotel in or near the Ichan-Kala area.	—
Evening	Dinner and folklore show at Toza-Bog / Khan residence or a comparable confirmed venue.	1 h 30 min

Notes:

This is the longest road day of the tour.
Road time depends on weather, traffic, stops and road conditions.
Short desert or Amu Darya stops are possible if timing allows.
Keep water, sunglasses and a light layer handy for the transfer.

Day 7 — Khiva: Ichan-Kala, then Urgench → Tashkent flight

Meals: breakfast, dinner.

Flight information

Route: Urgench → Tashkent.
Important: the airfare is not included in the base price unless CAJ.UZ confirms otherwise in writing.
Exact time: confirmed after checking the flight schedule and seat availability for your date.

08:00 Breakfast at the hotel.

09:00 Meet your local English-speaking guide and start the walking tour inside Ichan-Kala.

Time	Programme	Duration
08:00	Breakfast at the hotel.	—
09:00–09:35	Kalta Minor and Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa — Khiva’s most recognisable blue-tiled landmark and a major madrasa.	35 min
09:45–10:30	Kunya-Ark Citadel and Ak-Sheikh-Bobo Bastion — the khan’s fortress and elevated viewpoint.	45 min
10:40–11:20	Juma Mosque — a forest of carved wooden columns from different periods.	40 min
11:30–12:10	Pahlavan Mahmud Complex — one of Khiva’s most important religious and architectural sites.	40 min
12:20–12:45	Shergazi Khan Madrasa — a historic madrasa within the old city.	25 min

Lunch break

Time	Programme	Duration
13:00–14:00	Lunch break inside or near Ichan-Kala. Lunch is handled according to the final confirmed meal plan.	1 h

Second part of the route and flight connection

Time	Programme	Duration
14:00–14:35	Islam Khoja Minaret and Madrasa — a vertical symbol of Khiva and one of the best-known skyline features.	35 min
14:45–15:10	Kutlug Murad Inak Madrasa and Anusha Khan Bathhouse — urban life, education and historic bath culture.	25 min
15:20–16:10	Tash-Hauli Palace — palace courtyards, tilework and royal residential architecture.	50 min
16:15–16:45	Khiva city walls — final walk along the Ichan-Kala perimeter area.	30 min
Evening	Dinner in Khiva, then transfer to Urgench Airport for the confirmed flight to Tashkent.	—
Flight time TBA	Urgench → Tashkent flight. Airfare is not included in the base price and is calculated separately.	approx. 1 h 30 min
On arrival	Meet the driver in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel.	—

Carved wooden door and ornament detail in old Khiva — Khiva: old-town details, doors and ornament

Notes:

Khiva is mostly a walking day on uneven old-city surfaces.
The airport transfer is planned around the confirmed flight time.
The Urgench → Tashkent ticket is a separate cost in the final calculation.
Final arrival time in Tashkent depends on the confirmed flight schedule.

Day 8 — Tashkent: departure

Meals: breakfast.

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meet the driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to Tashkent International Airport according to your departure flight.

Time	Programme	Duration
Morning	Breakfast at the hotel.	—
Hotel policy time	Check-out from the room and settle any personal extras.	—
According to flight time	Meet the driver in the hotel lobby and transfer to Tashkent International Airport.	—
Service ends	End of the 8-day Uzbekistan tour.	—

Notes:

Transfer time depends on the international flight schedule.
A breakfast box depends on hotel policy if the departure is early.
Late check-out is separate unless included in the final confirmation.
Services end at the airport or another written agreed point in Tashkent.

What you will see

A compact overview of the main cities and sights on this route.

City / area	Key sights	Why it matters
Tashkent	Khast Imam, Center for Islamic Civilization, Chorsu Bazaar, Kukeldash, metro, Independence Square, Amir Temur Square	A capital with old-city, Soviet and modern layers.
Samarkand	Registan, Gur-Emir, Bibi-Khanum, Siab Bazaar, Shah-i-Zinda, Afrasiab Museum, Ulugbek Observatory	The visual and historical centrepiece of the Silk Road route.
Gijduvan / Vabkent	Ceramics workshop, Abdulkhaliq Al-Gijduvani, Vabkent Minaret, Rabat-i-Malik nearby	A useful cultural break between Samarkand and Bukhara.
Bukhara	Samanid Mausoleum, Chashma Ayub, Bolo Hauz, Ark, Poi-Kalyan, Trading Domes, Lyabi-Hauz	A dense old city where much of the sightseeing works on foot.
Khiva	Ichan-Kala, Kalta Minor, Kunya-Ark, Juma Mosque, Pahlavan Mahmud, Islam Khoja, Tash-Hauli	A compact walled city with palaces, minarets, madrasahs and city walls.
Urgench	Airport connection for the return to Tashkent	The practical gateway for the domestic flight after Khiva.

Train, flight and transfers

Train included

Tashkent → Samarkand

Economy-class railway ticket is included. Exact departure time is confirmed for your date and shown in the voucher.

Flight separate

Urgench → Tashkent

The route includes this flight segment, but the airfare is calculated separately and added to the final quote.

Transfers

Air-conditioned transport

Transfers and excursion transport are arranged according to the confirmed programme and ticket times.

Planning from outside Uzbekistan?

This itinerary works well for international travellers flying to Tashkent from North America, the United Kingdom and Ireland, Europe, Turkey, India, Southeast Asia and the Gulf region. If you are travelling from the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, Turkey, India, Malaysia, Singapore, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar or Kuwait, CAJ.UZ checks the tour services for your date and advises on document or visa support according to your passport. This page does not replace official entry rules; final visa requirements depend on nationality and travel date.

Online booking, payment, confirmation and cancellation

How online booking works

You can submit the booking through /en/buy/6.
Payment creates an order in the CAJ.UZ system.
The tour becomes confirmed after CAJ.UZ checks traveller details and secures hotels, guides, transport, train tickets and flight arrangements in writing.
Online payment does not automatically guarantee every hotel, seat, flight, guide or service before the written confirmation is sent.
Passport scans may be requested for hotels, train tickets, flight tickets and service arrangements.

Payment methods

Visa and Mastercard payment is available through the official CAJ.UZ booking/payment flow.
Bank transfer or cash payment may be available if arranged with CAJ.UZ in writing.
CAJ.UZ does not ask you to send full card details or CVV by email, chat or WhatsApp.

Cancellation and refund logic

24 hours or more before the tour starts: CAJ.UZ does not charge its own service cancellation fee.
Less than 24 hours before the tour starts: cancellation charges may apply.
Flight tickets, train tickets, special fares and supplier-confirmed services may be partly or fully non-refundable.
Approved refunds are processed according to CAJ.UZ policy and supplier rules, normally back to the original payer and payment method.

Useful pages: Online payment · Booking terms · Cancellation and refunds

Why book with CAJ.UZ?

Local operator: CAJ.UZ / Central Asia Journeys works directly in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
Route coordination: hotels, guides, transfers, entrance tickets, train tickets and domestic flight planning are tied into one itinerary.
Clear exclusions: the Urgench → Tashkent airfare is shown as separate instead of hidden inside unclear wording.
Practical confirmation: final hotels, tickets, meeting points and timings are sent in writing.

How to book this 8-day Uzbekistan tour

Booking steps

Send your date: travel date, number of travellers, room type and preferred hotel category.
Services are checked: hotels, guides, transport, Tashkent → Samarkand train and Urgench → Tashkent flight options.
Final quote is prepared: base tour price plus domestic airfare and any options.
Order is created: use the booking page when you are ready to proceed.
Written confirmation follows: once the services are checked and secured.
Before travel: you receive voucher details, meeting points, ticket information and final operational notes.

Ready to check your date?

Open the booking page or send your travel date, number of travellers, room preference and guide-language request on WhatsApp.

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FAQ — 8-day Uzbekistan tour

Clear answers before you book.

How long is this Uzbekistan tour?

The tour lasts 8 days and 7 nights.

Which cities are included?

The route is Tashkent, Samarkand, Gijduvan, Vabkent, Bukhara, Khiva, Urgench and back to Tashkent.

Where does the tour start and finish?

It starts in Tashkent and finishes in Tashkent.

Is this a private tour or a fixed group departure?

It is planned as a private, date-based itinerary from 2 travellers. It is not presented as a guaranteed fixed-departure group tour.

What hotel categories are available?

You can choose 3-star or 4-star accommodation, subject to availability for your dates.

What is the difference between the 3-star and 4-star options?

The route and core services stay the same. The difference is the hotel category and room price.

What is included in the price?

Accommodation in the selected category, early check-in in Tashkent if confirmed, the Tashkent to Samarkand train in economy class, meals according to the programme, local English-speaking guides, entrance tickets, air-conditioned transport, water on excursion days, photo and video fees at sights, a folklore show in Khiva and visa support if required.

What is not included?

The Urgench to Tashkent airfare, travel insurance, visa fees, excess baggage over 20 kg, personal expenses, and early check-in or late check-out unless specifically included.

Is the Tashkent to Samarkand train included?

Yes. The Tashkent to Samarkand railway ticket is included in economy class. The exact train time is confirmed for the selected date.

Is the Urgench to Tashkent flight included?

No. The flight is part of the route, but the airfare is not included in the base price and is calculated separately.

Why is the Urgench to Tashkent flight calculated separately?

Domestic airfare changes by date, fare class, baggage rules and seat availability, so it is safer and clearer to calculate it for the exact travel date.

Are entrance tickets included?

Yes, entrance tickets for the programme sights are included.

Are lunches included?

Meals are provided according to the programme. Lunches are not presented as automatically included unless written in the final confirmed offer.

What guide language is standard on the English page?

Local English-speaking guides are the standard service for this page. Other languages can be requested and depend on availability.

Can I add an escort guide for the whole route?

Yes. A full-route escort guide is available as an optional service for US$400, if confirmed.

Which other guide languages can be requested?

Russian, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish and other languages may be requested, subject to availability.

Is visa support included?

Visa support is included if it is required for your passport and travel case.

Is the visa fee included?

No. Visa fees are not included.

Can travellers from the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Europe, India, Malaysia, Singapore or the Gulf book this tour?

Yes. The tour can be requested by international travellers. Entry rules and any visa requirements are checked according to passport nationality and travel date.

Can I book online?

Yes. Use the booking page for tour ID 6 or ask CAJ.UZ to check your date and final price first.

Can I pay by Visa or Mastercard?

Yes, card payment is available through the official CAJ.UZ payment flow when the order is created.

Does online payment instantly confirm every service?

No. Payment creates an order. Final confirmation is sent in writing after CAJ.UZ checks traveller details and secures the hotels, guides, transport, train and flight arrangements.

What happens after online payment?

CAJ.UZ checks the services, confirms the order in writing, and then provides the voucher, meeting points, tickets and final operational notes.

What if the train or flight schedule changes?

Transfers and the daily flow are adjusted to the confirmed ticket times. Final timing is shown in the voucher.

Can the route or hotel category be changed?

Yes. Changes can be requested, and the final price is recalculated in writing.

Can I cancel the tour and get a refund?

If you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour starts, CAJ.UZ does not charge its own service cancellation fee. Supplier rules, flight tickets, train tickets, special fares and confirmed services may affect the refundable amount.