Uzbekistan

The heart of the Silk Road, where the blue domes of the old cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva amaze visitors.

Uzbekistan lies in the heart of Central Asia and is a doubly landlocked country, with terrain dominated by the Kyzylkum Desert, eastern mountains and the Fergana Valley. Samarkand's Registan Square, the old city of Bukhara and Khiva's Itchan Kala inner town are all UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcasing Timurid-era and Islamic architectural art. The capital, Tashkent, blends Soviet-era character with modern city life, and in the west you can visit the remains of the Aral Sea. The best seasons are April to May and September to October, and summers are scorching. The main gateway is Tashkent International Airport, and high-speed trains connect Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara.

Destinations

• Tashkent
• Samarkand
• Bukhara
• Khiva
• Fergana Valley (Kokand & Rishtan)
• Nukus & Aral Sea
• Termez
• Nurata & Aydarkul Lake

Itineraries

• In-Depth Uzbekistan Grand Loop – A comprehensive loop covering the four ancient cities plus Fergana Valley, Nukus, and the desert mountain villages of N…
• Classic Uzbekistan Silk Road Rail Tour – Connect Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva by high-speed rail, including a day trip to Shahrisabz.
• Silk Road Cities to Fann Mountains Cross-Border Route – Explore Bukhara and Samarkand, cross the border on foot, and travel through the Seven Lakes and Fann Mountains to Dusha…
• Fergana Valley Silk & Ceramics Loop – Take the train from Tashkent into the valley to visit the Palace of Khudayar Khan in Kokand, Rishtan ceramics, and Marg…
• Aral Sea Ship Graveyard & Khorezm Fortresses – Take an off-road vehicle to spend the night in a yurt on the shores of the Aral Sea, then head south to Khiva via deser…
• Turkmenistan Overland: Khiva to Bukhara – Enter via Shavat and exit via Farap, connecting four classic Turkmen highlights on the way to Bukhara.
• Overland Journey Across Turkmenistan: Khiva to Bukhara – Enter via Shavat and exit via Farap, incorporating the Caspian canyons, mountain villages, and Gonur Depe into the over…
• Tashkent to Samarkand via Khujand – A northern Tajik route connecting Tashkent and Samarkand, featuring Khujand, Istaravshan, and the Seven Lakes.
• Tajikistan Traverse: From Tashkent to Samarkand – Traverse western Tajikistan using shared transport, traveling from Khujand and Dushanbe to Panjakent and the Seven Lake…