During thousands of years Silk Road was the most important way in the world which connected China with Europe through th Central Asia. Today Uzbekistan is an independent country and has some the most interesting places for visiting. This tour consist of visiting the greatest cities that were very developed at the peak time of Great Silk Road. Open Uzbekistan with this 9 days absolutely amazing trip. We will start from Tashkent then visit Urgench, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand cities. We will visit wall rounded Khiva city with labyrinth of twisted streets and medieval mosques and tombs. Going to South of Silk Road, we will see beautiful Islamic architecture of Bukhara and Samarkand. Classic tour is perfect for tourists who want to know the real Uzbekistan. You will visit all Pearls of Great Silk Road including Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. We offer you to spend over a week in the charming atmosphere of «1001 nights», that you will never forget.

Briefly tour information

We will start our tour from exploring Tashkent and visiting its main tourist attractions. In the evening, we will transfer you to the airport to fly to our next destination – Khiva city. Khiva is one of the most beautiful cities of Great Silk Road and was almost saved in its original beauty. Then our trip will continue in Bukhara city. Beautiful Kalyan minaret was saved from total destruction by Gengiz-Khan in 1220. At those times city was mostly ruined. Our next destination will be Samarkand. City survived after conquering by Islam, wasted by Mongolian Horde but was reborned, and achieved its blossom peak under Tamerlane’s ruling.

Main tour highlights 

Tashkent – interesting walk at one of the oldest and hilarious bazaars - Chorsu. You will see daily life of city and talk with local people. 

Khiva – visiting the most romantic city on the Silk Road, and, probably, the best saved historical city, which is under UNESCO protection. 

Bukhara – you will enjoy city walks, delight gorgeous Islamic architecture, authentic and active bazaars, drink tea near the beautiful Lyabi House pool.

Samarkand - you will open a new cultural pearl of Silk Road and visit 3 impressing reconstructed medrese, which are standing on three sides of Registan square . 

Kyzylkum desert – trip to the famous Middle Asia desert (7-8 hours) and stop on the Amudarya branch.

Metros paper factory – visiting Kongil village to see manufacturing process of famous Samarkand's paper made by ancient technology.

Chor-su bazaar – explore the oldest oriental bazaar of Tashkent. You can buy there souvenirs and to see the process of baking delicious Uzbek bread and try local dishes.