Classical Tour to Uzbekistan
Classical Tour to Uzbekistan: Journey Through Time and Explore the Ancient Cities of Uzbekistan.
Step into the cradle of Central Asian civilization with our Ancient Cities Tour to Uzbekistan. This unforgettable journey takes you through four of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the region - Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara, and Khiva. Walk the same paths as Silk Road merchants, marvel at UNESCO-listed architecture, and immerse yourself in centuries of rich history, culture, and tradition. From the dazzling mosaics of Registan Square to the winding alleyways of Khiva’s Ichan Kala, each city tells a story of empires, scholars, and timeless beauty. Ideal for history lovers and cultural explorers alike.
Take your private guided tour in Uzbekistan
Tour duration
8 days/7 nights
Tour date
Flexible
Tour type
Private
Tour itinerary
Tashkent - Khiva - Bukhara - Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Tashkent
Tour language
English, Russian
Tour itinerary
Day 1: ... - Tashkent (Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours)
Arrive in Tashkent. STANTOURS driver will meet you at the Tashkent International Airport. (If you are arriving by an early morning flight, extra night at the hotel may be needed).
Start sightseeing from the Old City part of Tashkent. Visit Khast Imam - a cultic architectural complex and the religious center of Tashkent where the world famous Uthman Quran has been preserved. Khast Imam complex consists of Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheikh Mosque, Muyi Muborak Madrasah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum, New Khazrati Imam Mosque and the Muftiate building. Drive to Chorsu Bazaar - one of the oldest bazaars in Uzbekistan. After exploring the bazaar STANTOURS will arrange a lunch at the Central Asian Plov Center. Plov is cooked in a giant, wood-fired kazans. Enjoy your plov!
Have a short Tashkent metro ride. Visit Independence Square, Alisher Navoi State Academic Bolshoi Theatre, Amir Temur Square and Monument of Courage. Drop off at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva (Sightseeing tour duration: 4-5 hours)
05:00 Transfer to the Domestic Airport.
07:00 Domestic flight to Urgench.
08:30 Arrive in Urgench and transfer to Khiva (34 km). Arrive in Khiva. Leave your luggage at the hotel (check in from 14:00) and start your walking sightseeing tour in ancient Khiva. Explore the walled inner town of the city of Khiva - Itchan Kala. Visit Mukhammad Aminkhan Madrasah, Mukhammad Rahimkhan Madrasah, Kalta-Minor, Kunya-Ark, Juma Mosque, Tash-Khovli Palace, Minaret of Islam-Khoja, Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Khiva - Urgench - Bukhara
Breakfast at the hotel.
12:00 Check out. Free time.
15:40 Transfer to Urgench train station (30 km).
17:20 Transfer to Bukhara by night train.
23:15 Arrive in Bukhara and transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Bukhara (Sightseeing tour duration: 4-5 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Start your walking sightseeing tour in Bukhara. Visit Lyabi-Khauz ensemble, surrounding the pool on three sides, consists of the Kukeldash Madrasah - the largest madrasa in the city, on the north side of the pool, and two religious edifices built by Nodir Devon Begi: a khanqah (a lodging house for itinerant Sufis) and a madrasa, which stand on the west and east sides of the pool respectively. Visit Magoki-Attori Mosque (today, the mosque is used as a carpet museum), Chor-Minor Madrasah (alternatively known as the Madrasah of Khalif Niyazkul), Trade domes (there are four trading domes have only survived up to now), Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Miri-Arab Madrasah, Kalyan Minaret - one of the most prominent landmarks in Bukhara, Kalyan Mosque, Ark Fortress and Bolo-Khauz Mosque. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5: Bukhara - Samarkand (Free day)
Breakfast at the hotel.
12:00 Check out. Free time in the city.
15:00 Transfer to the train station.
16:11 Transfer to Samarkand by high-speed train Afrosiyob.
18:00 Arrive in Samarkand. Transfer to the hotel. Free time (we recommend visiting Gur-Emir and Registan to see a night view). Overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Samarkand (Tour duration: 5-6 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Transfer to Shakhrisabz (85 km) with a driver. Drive through the Aman-Kutan Gorge and Takhta-Karacha Mountain Pass. On the way stop to take a view at Teshiktosh (Stone with hole). The film "Apachen" (1973) was shot on this location - an area that looks incredibly like the American Southwest. Short stop at the top of the mountain pass. There is a tiny market where some local dried fruits can be bought.
Arrive in Shakhrisabz. Start your self-guided walking sightseeing tour. Visit Mausoleum of Jakhongir in Dor-us Saodat Memorial Complex, remains of Ak Saray Palace and Kok Gumbaz Mosque.
13:00 Meet your driver in the parking lot of Kok Gumbaz Mosque (we recommend having lunch at the Family Restaurant KishMish).
Drive back to Samarkand. Drop off at the hotel. Free time. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 7: Samarkand - Tashkent (Sightseeing tour duration: 5-6 hours)
Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square - The Pearl of Central Asia, Bibi-Khanum Mosque and Siab Bazaar - the largest market in Central Asia and the most visited place after Registan. After exploring the bazaar STANTOURS will arrange a lunch at the Plov Center.
Continue sightseeing. Visit Khazrat Khizr Mosque - the first mosque of Samarkand, Mausoleum of the first President of Uzbekistan Islam Karimov, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Ulughbek Observatory - one of the most significant observatories of the Middle Ages. Visit the Meros paper mill in Konigil village.
16:20 Transfer to the train station.
17:35 Transfer to Tashkent by high-speed train Afrosiyob.
20:08 Arrive in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Tashkent - ...
Breakfast at the hotel.
12:00 Check out. Free time.
Transfer to the Tashkent International Airport according to the flight time.
Transport
| Number of people | Vehicle type |
|---|---|
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| Sedan car with a/c (Chevrolet Lacetti, Chevrolet Cobalt) |
| 3-5 | Minivan with a/c (Hyundai Grand Starex), Minibus with a/c (Toyota Hiace, King Long, Joy Long) |
Accommodation in Tashkent
| Hotels type | Hotels |
|---|---|
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| Art Residence, Art Royal, Stars Plaza, Garnet Mir, Vatan Plaza or similar |
| Comfort | Shamsan, Corner, Silk Road Premium, Porto Bello or similar |
Accommodation in Khiva
| Hotels type | Hotels |
|---|---|
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| Bek Khiva, New Minor, Khiva Palace, New Star Boutique or similar |
| Comfort | Zarafshan Boutique, Orient Star, Erkin Palace, Asia Khiva or similar |
Accommodation in Bukhara
| Hotels type | Hotels |
|---|---|
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| Dendi Plaza, Edem Plaza, Al Imran, Nodirabegim Boutique or similar |
| Comfort | Labi Rud Boutique, Malika Bukhara, Omar Khayam, Amiran or similar |
Accommodation in Samarkand
| Hotels type | Hotels |
|---|---|
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| Zarina, Meros Boutique, Kamila Boutique, Amina or similar |
| Comfort | Samaria, Medina, Gur Emir Palace, Sangzor Boutique or similar |
Hotel or hotel room upgrade is available by request
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Tour price per person in USD for 2025-2026 |
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Number of people |
Standard |
Comfort |
Without hotels |
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1 |
1490 |
1680 |
1290 |
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2 |
890 |
1060 |
790 |
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3 and more |
880 |
1050 |
780 |
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Single supplement |
140 |
210 |
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Extra night |
30 |
40 |
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Traveling with children |
Children under 5 - free of charge; Children under 10 - half price |
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Best price guarantee: if you find a lower price - we'll beat it!
Tour price includes
- Uzbekistan Visa Support (LOI/e-visa)
- Accommodation based on standard double/twin room with breakfast (breakfast is available from 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. A lunch box for breakfast is possible for early departures on request at the Reception the day before)
- All airport/train station pick up/drop off services
- All transportation services during the tour according to the itinerary
- Local certified tour guide services in Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand
- Entrance tickets to all monuments and museums according to the itinerary (except in Shakhrisabz (to be paid directly at the places ≈6 USD in total per person))
- Tashkent-Urgench flight ticket ((economy class) checked baggage - 1 registered item weighing no more than 23 kg and measuring no more than 158 cm by the sum of three dimensions, hand luggage - 1 piece no more than 8 kg. The size of carry-on baggage must not exceed 115 cm in the sum of three dimensions)
- Urgench-Bukhara regional train ticket (night train with 2-person Compartment Sleeper)
- Bukhara-Samarkand high-speed train Afrosiyob ticket* (economy class)
- Samarkand-Tashkent high-speed train Afrosiyob ticket* (economy class)
- Welcome lunch at the Central Asia Plov Center in Tashkent
- Welcome lunch at the Plov Center in Samarkand
- A local prepaid SIM card with internet access per group (10 GB internet package)
- 24 hour customer service
*The high-speed train tickets may be unavailable if the booking is made less than 60 days before the departure date and it can be replaced with the most comfortable class of regular train tickets.
Tour price does not include
- Lunches and dinners (to be paid directly by tourists at the places, except of those listed in "included")
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Alteration of Itineraries
Complains
Smoking
Disclaimer
Price Policy
All prices quoted on the website of STANTOURS are based on costs at the time of publication. Prices are subject to change until your booking is made and partial (not less than 50%) payment is received.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your holiday at any time providing you notify the Company in writing. All cancellations must be made by the person who submitted the booking form. The following charges will be levied on any cancellation:
15 days or more prior to departure – 0% of tour cost, except for factual expenses already incurred – e.g., issued e-visas or invitation letters, bank transfer fees, cancellation fees for issued airline and train tickets, etc.
1-14 days prior to departure – 5% of tour cost + for factual expenses already incurred – e.g., issued e-visas or invitation letters, bank transfer fees, cancellation fees for issued airline and train tickets, etc.
Once the tour has started, no refund for any unused services to be provided will be given.
Cancellation by the Company
We reserve the right to cancel the contract between us for any reason prior to your payment of the full price of the trip. In this case, we will refund in full any amount that you have already paid us. After you have paid in full, we will only cancel the contract if circumstances beyond our control make it unavoidable. Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, civil or political unrest, natural disaster, or other force majeure circumstance. In the unlikely event that such circumstances arise, we will contact you immediately and offer you the choice of equivalent services or a full refund of all amount paid. No additional compensation will be paid over and above the total sum received from you.
Refund Policy
Refunds of any service fees will be processed within 90 (ninety) working days from the date of notifying You of the decision.
Payments
For all the services contracted, certain advance payment should be made to hold the booking, on confirmed basis and the balance amount can be paid either before your departure from your country or upon arrival in Uzbekistan but definitely before the commencement of the services.
An Agreement will be sent to the client together with the payment instructions.
If you do not pay your balance by the agreed time, the Company reserves the right to cancel your booking or pursue any unpaid amount.
All payments made to STANTOURS should be free of bank charges and credit card transaction surcharges. STANTOURS is not responsible for any charges levied or charged by third parties and/or financial institutions and payable by the client as a result of credit card or other payment transactions in connection with the purchase of a tour and will not refund or return any fees charged by such third parties in connection with payments made by clients to STANTOURS.
Booking with flexibility
STANTOURS permits you to postpone your booking/change to a different tour one-time and the new departure date must be prior to December 31, 2025.
Credit for Future Tours will be available for bookings 15 days before departure.
Rebooking of your tour must be made before December 31, 2025.
Credit for Future Tours will be available for bookings 15 days before departure.
Rebooking of your tour must be made before December 31, 2025.
Travel Insurance
STANTOURS does not provide travel insurance therefore the client must obtain travel insurance from their home country with the minimum recommended medical, evacuation, and repatriation coverage covering all applicable dates of any travel with STANTOURS and this insurance must cover personal injury and emergency medical expenses.
It is strongly recommended that clients also extend their coverage to include cancellation and all other expenses that might arise as a result of loss, damage, injury, delay or inconvenience occurring to the client.
The cost of the tour does not include any insurance coverage for the client, and that the client is required to obtain separate coverage at an additional cost to the tour price. When obtaining travel insurance the client must ensure the insurer is aware of the type of travel to be undertaken so that the insurer may properly cover travel on the applicable tour.
Alteration of Itineraries
It is unlikely that the Company will have to make changes to your tour. However, we may occasionally have to make changes either before or after you have booked. Most changes will be minor, and the Company will advise you of them as soon as possible.
The Company reserves the right to alter the itinerary after departure, without paying compensation, if it is in your interest to do so. Furthermore, the Company will not pay compensation if it is forced to cancel or in any way change the tour due to force majeure, such as war, riots, civil strike, industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, fire, adverse weather conditions, or other material external circumstances beyond the Company’s control.
Complains
Client agrees to bring any complaints regarding a tour to STANTOURS as soon as possible in order to provide STANTOURS with the opportunity to address such complaint properly. Client agrees to inform the head guide or other designated STANTOURS representative at the earliest opportunity.
STANTOURS assumes no liability for complaints that are not properly brought to the attention of STANTOURS with sufficient notice for STANTOURS to resolve or attempt to resolve any client complaints. Any complaint made after the completion of a tour must be received in writing by STANTOURS within 30 days of the end of the tour in question.
Smoking
STANTOURS forbids smoking in any vehicle operated by the Company. Frequent stops can be arranged for those who desire to smoke. All accommodation will be reserved with non-smoking rooms, unless the client specifically requires a smoking room. Confirmation is depending on hotel availability.
Disclaimer
STANTOURS has made all reasonable efforts to check the accuracy of the information contained in our website. STANTOURS cannot however accept any responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this site.
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