Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand

Uzbekistan and the Silk Road, from Tashkent (2027) (without international flights)
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7 Days / 6 Nights

Circuit details

  • Domestic flight Tashkent-Urgench, economy class.
  • Transfer from Tashkent airport to hotel in Tashkent.
  • Transfer from hotel in Samarkand to Samarkand airport.
  • Air-conditioned transportation.
  • 6 nights in a hotel + 1 early check-in upon arrival in Tashkent.
  • 7 breakfasts and 6 lunches.
  • Happy hour for tea and coffee in Bukhara.
  • Spanish-speaking guide during visits.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and historical sites (unless otherwise specified in the itinerary).
  • Plus travel assistance insurance.

-International flights.

-Visa processing (currently free for Spanish nationals).

-Dinners.

-Drinks during lunch.

-Personal expenses.

-Tips for guides, drivers, and porters at hotels (€45 per person, payable locally).

-Optional insurance.

-Late check-out.

-Photo permits and taxes at historic sites (payable locally).

-Any other service not specified as included.

-Flights: Once tickets have been issued, they are non-refundable. Name change not allowed.

-Ground Services:

  *From the moment of confirmation, €30 per reservation.

  *Up to 46 days prior to tour departure: Cancellation free of charge.

  *Between 45 and 31 days prior to tour departure: 30% penalty of the total amount.

*Between 30 and 21 days prior to tour departure: 60% penalty of the total amount.

  *Between 20 and 3 days prior to tour departure: 70% penalty of the total amount.

  *Within 48 hours prior to tour departure: 100 % penalty.

  *In case of NO SHOW: 100% penalty.



-Guaranteed departures for 2 or more passengers.

-The order of visits may vary, but always maintain the content of the trip.

-Possible changes in accommodation: If it is not possible to confirm the planned hotels for any of the departures, an alternative will be offered to the client depending on availability.

-Hotels: Hotels in Uzbekistan are very simple, almost all low-rise buildings without an elevator. The hotel category is based on Uzbekistan regulations, with most hotels being privately run and without stars. The quality of the hotels does not correspond to European standards. As a general rule, rooms in different hotels will be available from 2:00 PM and must be vacated on the day of departure before 12:00 PM.

-Triple rooms: Triple rooms are practically non-existent in Uzbekistan. They will always be double rooms and at most will have a folding bed or sofa bed for the third person, so we do not recommend them for 3 adults.

-Packing tips: Light and comfortable clothing is recommended, such as shirts, cotton suits, sun hats, and comfortable shoes for walking in summer. It is also advisable to use sunscreen. When visiting some monuments and places of worship, we recommend that tourists wear clothing that covers their head, legs, and arms, especially women.

-Luggage: In the event of delayed or lost luggage by the airlines, it will be the passenger's responsibility to manage the claim and call the company directly to process the delivery or compensation that may apply. In Uzbekistan, you must go to the airport to retrieve delayed or lost luggage (this is not the case in Europe, where the airline is responsible for taking it to the hotel where the passenger is staying). Luxotour will not be responsible for any processing due to lost, delayed, or broken luggage.

-People with reduced mobility: Many places, hotels, and transportation are not adapted for wheelchairs; please check and notify us before booking. Any additional costs for assistance required throughout the tour will be borne by the client.

-Special Foods: Cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc.) must be communicated prior to arrival in Uzbekistan, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of special diet or menu, as the menu variety is not very wide. In the event of receiving such a request, the restaurants will be notified so they can try to adapt the agreed menu as much as possible within the limits of what is available. If the passenger requests something different from what is offered on the menus, they will be responsible for any additional costs that the restaurants may apply. In these cases, the guide will help passengers whenever possible to find the best menu options for meals, but it is important to keep in mind that the final responsibility lies with the passengers themselves.

-Tipping: We know that this is a very sensitive issue, but due to the high demand at the destination and the limited supply of Spanish-speaking guides, professional guides only work with groups with whom they are guaranteed a tip. Therefore, to avoid problems, please note that each passenger must tip €45 (per person) upon arrival in the country for the guide, drivers, and porters in hotels without elevators.

-Consumer Withdrawal: The tour is sold as a closed package, so there will be no refunds or discounts for services that customers decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate due to personal, medical, flight schedules, or other events.

-Behavior during the trip: If a passenger's behavior jeopardizes the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group or the hotels, the passenger will be forced to leave the tour without any discount or refund for any services they cannot enjoy.

-Credit Card: Hotels generally require passengers to provide a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee in order to provide telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibars, laundry services, room service charges, etc.

-Personal Documentation and Entry Requirements for Uzbekistan: It is the client's responsibility to inform themselves of the current regulations regarding entry and exit to the country they are traveling to, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour assumes no responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit, and entry regulations vary from country to country and may also be modified at short notice and without prior notice.

The published price for children is valid for children up to age 10 and only when sharing a room with two adults. Children 11 and older pay as adults.

Day 1: TASHKENT

Arrival at Tashkent International Airport, customs and passport control, and transfer to the hotel (the driver will be waiting in the Arrivals Terminal after passport control and customs). Early morning arrival at the hotel for breakfast and to leave your luggage in your room. Afterwards, we depart for our first glimpse of the city, beginning our panoramic tour of the old town: Earthquake Monument, Khasti Imam Architectural Complex (16th-17th centuries), Barak Khan Madrasa, Kafal Shohi Madrasa, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Chorsu Bazaar, and the exterior of Kukeldash Madrasa. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, the panoramic tour will take us to the modern part of the city: Independence Square (formerly Lenin Square), covering twelve hectares, comprises the Monument to Independence and Humanitarianism, inaugurated in 1991; there we will visit the World War II Memorial, which includes a statue honoring those who died in the war and the arch with storks at the entrance to the square; the Romanov Palace (exterior visit), designed by the architects Geyntselman and Benois and built in 1891, also known as the Palace of Grand Duke Nikolai Romanov, where he was exiled in 1874 after being accused of stealing several jewels from the Russian royal family; Opera and Ballet Square, where the Navoi Opera House is located, designed by the Soviet architect Alexei Shchusev and built between 1942 and 1947, with a capacity for 1,400 spectators; and finally we will arrive at Amir Temur Square where the tour ends. Accommodation.

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Day 2: TASHKENT - URGENCH - KHIVA

Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Urgench. Upon arrival, transfer to Khiva, an oasis city nestled in the Kyzylkum Desert, a city with over 2,500 years of history that has witnessed both brutal battles and glorious rebirths. Once in the city, our panoramic tour of the City of a Thousand and One Nights will begin, starting at the Ichan-Kala Architectural Complex: Kalta Minor Minaret (exterior visit), Mohamed Amin-Khan Madrasa (now a hotel), Mohamed Rakhim-Khan Madrasa, Kunya Ark Castle, Juma Mosque (Friday Mosque) with its famous columns, Islom Khodja Minaret (exterior visit) and Madrasa, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum (patron saint of the city), Tash Hovli Palace and its Harem, Allakuli-Khan Madrasa, and Caravan-Saray. Lunch at a local restaurant. At sunset, we will enjoy an authentic experience, a moment of relaxation on a terrace where we can immerse ourselves in the city's unique atmosphere while enjoying a glass of wine accompanied by fruit and cheeses (weather permitting). Overnight stay.

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Day 3: Khiva - Bukharan

Breakfast and departure by road to Bukhara. Today we will travel 450 km and the journey will take between 7 and 8 hours. Lunch en route. Arrival at the hotel in Bukhara and rest of the afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.

Noble Bukhara, the sacred pillar of Asia. The legendary city of the Great Silk Road. The only city in Central Asia with almost 2,000 UNESCO World Heritage sites, and you can still feel the ancient atmosphere wandering through the old town.

Optional: If you wish, you can travel this route on one of Uzbekistan's new domestic trains. Please inquire about the supplement. (Tickets are non-transferable and issued 62 days prior to departure. Subject to availability.)

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Day 4: BUKHARA

Breakfast at the hotel and departure for a panoramic tour of the city, beginning with the Samanid Mausoleum, the Chasmai Ayub Mausoleum and Sacred Spring (also known as "the spring of Saint Job"), the Bolo-Hauz Mosque (exterior visit), and the Ark Citadel, the oldest structure in the city and the residence of the Emirs of Bukhara. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we continue our tour of Bukhara at the Lyabi Hauz Architectural Complex, the heart of the city, which includes the Kukeldash Madrasa (exterior visit) and the Nodir Devon Begi Madrasa, built around the city's largest pond, and then visit Bukhara's oldest mosque, the Magoki Attory Mosque (exterior visit). Next, we'll pass through the Three Markets, a 16th-century complex of domed buildings known as the First (Toki-Sarrafon), Second (Toki-Telpakfurushon), and Third (Toki-Zargaron) Domes. These vaulted structures were once connected by numerous galleries for trade and artisan workshops. En route, we'll visit the Ulugbek Madrasa (exterior view only) and the Abdulaziz-Khan Madrasa (exterior view only). We'll stop at a traditional house nestled among the historical monuments, where we'll enjoy aromatic spiced tea and a selection of typical Silk Road sweets. A truly authentic break to savor local hospitality and the essence of tradition. Today's tour concludes at the city's most iconic square, the Poi-Kalon Architectural Complex, home to the Kalon Minaret, which represents Bukhara's history during the 11th and 7th centuries; the Poi Kalon Mosque (12th century), one of the largest in Central Asia; the Miri Arab Madrasa (exterior visit only); and finally, the intriguing Chor Minor monument, an architectural gem hidden among the old houses of the Old Town. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

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Day 5: BUKHARA - SAMARKAND

Breakfast at the hotel and departure by road to Samarkand. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a panoramic tour of this legendary Central Asian city. We will see the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, meaning "Tomb of the King," as it contains the tomb of Timur (Tamerlane) and his family. Our tour concludes at the country's most iconic square, Registan Square, with its three grand madrasas: Tilla-Kari Madrasa, Ulugbek Madrasa, and Sher-Dor Madrasa. Immediately after our visit, you can enjoy the nighttime atmosphere and illumination of the square from a viewpoint with a privileged location overlooking this impressive monumental complex, which will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable images of your trip. Return to the hotel and overnight stay.

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Day 6: SAMARKAND

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to visit a factory where tissue paper is still traditionally produced. Afterwards, we will visit the Ulugbek Observatory and its museum, the Shakhi-Zinda Architectural Complex, the Bibi-Khanum Mosque, and the Siab Bazaar. Lunch at a local restaurant and return to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight stay.

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Day 7: SAMARKAND

Breakfast at the hotel and free time until your transfer to Samarkand airport.