12 Days / 11 Nights
Route:
Tashkent → Khiva → Bukhara → Samarkand → Panjakent (Tajikistan) → Marguzor Seven Lakes → Samarkand → Tashkent
Travel Style:
Cultural | Historical | Silk Road | Nature | Adventure
Best for:
Culture lovers, history enthusiasts, nature explorers, solo travelers, couples, and small groups
Short Description
Experience an unforgettable journey through the heart of Central Asia, combining the legendary Silk Road cities of Uzbekistan with the breathtaking mountain landscapes of Tajikistan. Discover the ancient streets of Khiva, the timeless architecture of Bukhara, the magnificent Registan Square in Samarkand, and the spectacular Seven Lakes nestled in the Fan Mountains. Along the way, enjoy authentic local hospitality, vibrant bazaars, scenic train journeys, and unforgettable cultural experiences across two fascinating countries.
Day 1 — Arrival in Tashkent
- Arrival at Tashkent International Airport
- Meet your tour leader and fellow travelers
- Hotel check-in
- Free time to relax
- Optional welcome dinner and evening walk through Tashkent
Overnight in Tashkent
Day 2 — Tashkent → Khiva
- Breakfast
- Orientation walk around Tashkent
- Free time to explore the capital
- Optional guided city tour or visit to the Institute of Sun
- Evening overnight train to Khiva
Overnight on the train
Day 3 — Discover Khiva
- Arrival in Khiva
- Hotel check-in
- Orientation walk through the ancient city
- Free time to explore Itchan Kala
- Optional visit to Islam Khoja Minaret and Khiva Old City
Overnight in Khiva
Day 4 — Khiva → Bukhara
- Breakfast
- Free morning in Khiva
- Evening train to Bukhara
- Arrival and transfer to the hotel
Overnight in Bukhara
Day 5 — Discover Bukhara
- Breakfast
- Orientation walk through the Old City
- Free time for independent sightseeing
- Optional guided city tour
- Optional traditional Hammam experience
Overnight in Bukhara
Day 6 — Bukhara → Samarkand
- Breakfast
- Leisure time in UNESCO-listed Bukhara
- Optional Uzbek cooking class
- Evening high-speed train to Samarkand
Overnight in Samarkand
Day 7 — Explore Samarkand
- Breakfast
- Free day to discover Samarkand
- Optional guided city tour
- Visit Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and Siyob Bazaar
- Optional Silk Paper Workshop at Konigil Village
Overnight in Samarkand
Day 8 — Samarkand → Tajikistan → Marguzor
- Breakfast
- Cross the Uzbekistan–Tajikistan border
- Visit Panjakent Bazaar
- Scenic drive through the Fan Mountains
- Explore four of the beautiful Seven Lakes (Marguzor Lakes)
- Dinner with a local family
Overnight at a family homestay in Marguzor
Day 9 — Seven Lakes Hiking Adventure
- Breakfast
- Guided hike from Lake 6 to Lake 7
- Picnic lunch surrounded by mountain scenery
- Free time to enjoy nature
- Traditional Tajik barbecue dinner
Overnight in Marguzor
Day 10 — Return to Samarkand
- Breakfast
- Drive back to Uzbekistan
- Border crossing
- Transfer to Samarkand
- Free evening to relax or explore the city
Overnight in Samarkand
Day 11 — Samarkand → Tashkent
- Breakfast
- Morning high-speed train to Tashkent
- Free afternoon for shopping or sightseeing
- Farewell evening with the group
Overnight in Tashkent
Day 12 — Departure
- Breakfast
- Transfer to Tashkent International Airport
- End of tour services
Tour Highlights
- Explore Uzbekistan's four legendary Silk Road destinations
- Visit the UNESCO World Heritage cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand
- Travel aboard comfortable overnight and high-speed trains
- Experience authentic Uzbek and Tajik hospitality
- Discover the colorful Panjakent Bazaar
- Visit the spectacular Seven Lakes in Tajikistan's Fan Mountains
- Hike to the remote Seventh Lake surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery
- Enjoy local cuisine, vibrant markets, and centuries of fascinating history
- Perfect combination of history, culture, and nature across two countries
Included
- Airport arrival transfer
- 11 nights accommodation (hotels, overnight train & homestay)
- Daily breakfast
- 1 picnic lunch
- 2 traditional dinners
- Overnight train (Tashkent–Khiva)
- Train tickets (Khiva–Bukhara, Bukhara–Samarkand, Samarkand–Tashkent)
- Private transportation in Tajikistan
- Border transfers
- Guided orientation walks
- Visits to Panjakent Bazaar and Marguzor Seven Lakes
- Professional English-speaking tour leader throughout the journey
Not Included
- International flights
- Uzbekistan & Tajikistan visa fees (if applicable)
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners (unless specified)
- Optional sightseeing tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Tips for guides and drivers
