8 days

Uzbekistan Essentials

Discover a variety of cultural treasures and picturesque cities on your Uzbekistan Essentials trip.

1199€ p.p.

1199€ p.p.

from 899€ p.p.
(5/5)
5/5
Travel duration
8 days
Price p. person
from 899€
Max. Guests
16 guests

What is included?

What awaits you

In our "Essentials Travel" category, we have found a great way to offer you unique round trips without breaking your budget! We offer an optimized version of the trips, where the costs are kept as low as possible, but you can still enjoy unforgettable travel experiences. In 8 days, experience an intensive journey into the fascinating culture of Uzbekistan, explore the historic cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, discover majestic sights and enjoy the picturesque landscape along the Amu Darya River. This trip is rounded off with delicious food, breathtaking architecture and moments of relaxation, making this perfect blend of culture, adventure and tranquillity an unforgettable experience!

What awaits you

In our "Essentials Travel" category, we have found a great way to offer you unique round trips without breaking your budget! We offer an optimized version of the trips, where the costs are kept as low as possible, but you can still enjoy unforgettable travel experiences. In 8 days, experience an intensive journey into the fascinating culture of Uzbekistan, explore the historic cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, discover majestic sights and enjoy the picturesque landscape along the Amu Darya River. This trip is rounded off with delicious food, breathtaking architecture and moments of relaxation, making this perfect blend of culture, adventure and tranquillity an unforgettable experience!
Travel duration
8 days
Price p. person
from 899€
Max. Guests
16 guests

What is included?

What makes our trips
so special

Round trip Uzbekistan: Travel details

Click on individual days for details

You have the option of booking your flights separately or contacting us quickly and easily via WhatsApp for a personalized flight offer. If you book your flight yourself, please plan your journey so that you arrive at the airport in the afternoon to start your Uzbekistan adventure together in the evening. If you add the flight to your booking, we will be happy to take care of it for you.

After landing at the airport in Tashkent, your guide will be waiting to take you to your accommodation for the night. You will spend your first evening and the first night of your round trip through Uzbekistan in a beautiful hotel in the center of Tashkent. After you have had time to arrive relaxed, you will have the opportunity to get to know your fellow travelers over dinner in the Sim Sim restaurant.

Dinner

Private transfer (approx. 10 km/25 min.)

Khan Orda Hotel

Your highlight today: Explore the capital Tashkent

Start the day invigorated with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and get ready for a 5-hour city tour of Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan. Discover the beauty of Hazrati Imam Complex (from the outside), the Tashkent Chorsu Bazaar, the Monument of Courage and stroll along Broadway Street to Amir Temur Square. An exciting day full of discoveries awaits you!

Breakfast

Khan Orda Hotel

Your highlight today: Experience the magic of Tashkent and Samarkand!

Today you have the opportunity to explore Tashkent for yourself. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and indulge in the wide variety of dishes on offer. Afterwards, you can take time for a relaxing walk to explore more of the surrounding area and enjoy the fresh air. In the evening, you take the train from Tashkent to Samarkand. After your arrival, you check into your hotel and then have free time to stroll through Samarkand at night. Enjoy the atmosphere and be enchanted by the beauty of this city!

Breakfast

Evening train (approx. 269 km/2 hours 15 minutes)

Jakhongir B&B Guest house

Your highlight today: Exploration tour through Samarkand

Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and fortify yourself for an exciting day. Today, a half-day city tour of Samarkand awaits you. You will visit the Gur Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, the Bibi Khanum Mosque and the Siab Bazaar. Here you can buy traditional Uzbek bread (non) and parvarda (national sweets) and discover the diverse flavors of the region. Afterwards, you will have free time to explore the beauty of Samarkand on your own and enjoy the unique atmosphere of this historic city.

  Breakfast

Jakhongir B&B Guest house

Your highlight today: Experience the city of Bukhara and take part in a traditional cooking course

Today your day begins with an exciting train journey from Samarkand to Bukhara. After your arrival, you can drop off your luggage at the hotel and freshen up. A fascinating half-day city tour of Bukhara is then on the program. You will visit the Lyabi Hovuz complex and the monuments of Nasriddin Afandi, explore the trading domes, admire the exterior of the madrasas of Ulugbek and Abdullazizkhan and the Poi Kalon complex. Afterwards, you can explore Bukhara on your own and experience the beauty of this historic city.
An authentic cooking class with a local family awaits you at 18:00. There you will learn how to prepare the traditional dish plov. Afterwards, you will enjoy this delicious dish together in the family home and round off the day in a relaxed atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the world of Uzbek cuisine and let the flavors seduce you!

Breakfast, dinner

Express train (approx. 229 km/1 hour 45 minutes)

ANSI B&B Guest House

Your highlight today: Marvel at the impressive beauty of the Amu Darya River

After bidding farewell to the fascinating city of Bukhara, you will continue your journey by bus towards Khiva. During the journey, you can admire the picturesque landscape along the Amu Darya River and make a stop at a viewpoint to enjoy the majestic beauty of the river. As night falls, you finally reach the historic jewel of Khiva. After checking into your hotel, you can explore the narrow streets and magnificent buildings of the city and be enchanted by its unique atmosphere. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Khiva and be enchanted by its beauty.

Breakfast

Bus (approx. 450 km/6-8 hours)

Orient Star Khiva Hotel

Your highlight today: Half-day city tour through Khiva with a visit to the impressive sights

Today, your adventure begins with a half-day city tour of Khiva. You will visit the impressive sights such as Kunya Ark, the Madrasah of Muhammad Amin Khan, the Kalta Minar Minaret, the Juma Mosque and Minaret, the Mausoleum of Pakhlvan Makhmud, the Islam Khoja Minaret and the Tash-Hauli Palace. After the tour, you will have free time to explore the beauty and charm of the city for yourself.

Breakfast

Orient Star Khiva Hotel

The last day of your trip has begun. Enjoy another hearty, traditional breakfast at the hotel before setting off on your return journey. You will be driven to Urgench airport, from where you can take your flight home. Use the time at the airport to prepare for your journey home and to reflect on the memories of this unforgettable trip. We are already looking forward to the next adventure with you!

Breakfast

Private transfer (approx. 30km/1 hour)

If you book your flights separately, you can flexibly plan your return flight on the day of departure. We would be happy to welcome you again on your next adventure!

Your Guide

During your trip you will be accompanied by Yuriy Kim, who was born in Uzbekistan, in Bukhara, and has been working as a tour guide and local guide for 24 years. He speaks all local languages - Uzbek, Turkmen, Tajik and Russian. Yuriy is fascinated by history, religions and local craftsmanship from different parts of Central Asia. He is one of our great guides, but it may be that an equally fantastic guide will accompany you on your trip. In the TripLegend WhatsApp group, you can find out who your guide will be before the start of your trip and even have the opportunity to contact him or her in advance. Look forward to an unforgettable travel experience!

Travel period

Accommodation

Khan Orda Hotel

Name: Khan Orda Hotel

Overnight stays: 2 (1st and 2nd day)

Location: Tashkent

Room category: Standard room

Equipment: Air conditioning, Shower, Bed linen, Towels, Fridge, WLAN, TV

The air-conditioned rooms of the Khan Orda Hotel welcome you with a refreshing atmosphere that will make you feel like you have finally arrived and get you in the mood for the journey ahead full of anticipation.

Jakhongir B&B Guest house

Name: Jakhongir B&B Guest house

Overnight stays: 2 (3rd and 4th day)

Location: Samarkand

Room category: Standard room

Equipment: Restaurant, bar, shower, Air conditioning, TV, WLAN, flower garden, terrace, bed linen, towels

After arriving in Samarkand, you can relax in the Hotel Jakhongir B&B Guest House, where you will stay in colorful, air-conditioned rooms with traditional wall decorations and enjoy a private bathroom with shower. Start your day with a delicious breakfast at the hotel and indulge yourself at the hotel bar.

ANSI B&B Guest House

Name: ANSI B&B Guest House

Overnight stays: 1 (day 5)

Location: Bukhara

Room category: Standard room

Equipment: Bed linen, Towels, Air conditioning, Shower, Fridge, Coffee machine, WiFi, TV, Restaurant, Terrace, Shared lounge

Before you set off to discover the city, the ANSI B&B Guest House invites you to freshen up and get ready. Enjoy the numerous amenities such as the cozy hotel restaurant and the inviting terrace. Let yourself be enchanted by the comfortable, air-conditioned rooms and the sociable communal lounge, the perfect places to relax and unwind.

Orient Star Khiva Hotel

Name: Orient Star Khiva Hotel

Overnight stays: 2 (6th and 7th day)

Location: Khiva

Room category: Standard room

Equipment: WLAN, TV, bed linen, towels, shower/bathtub, restaurant, breakfast buffet, garden

Welcome to the Orient Star Hotel, your charming retreat in the historic city of Khiva! After a long journey through the picturesque landscape along the Amu Darya River, air-conditioned comfort awaits you here in an authentic, traditional madrasah that will make you feel like you are part of a fairy tale. Let yourself be pampered in this enchanting retreat and experience unforgettable moments!

What makes our trips
so special

Important information

Do you offer trip cancellation insurance?

Should you not be able to fly for health reasons, there is a Travel cancellation insurancee.g. from HanseMerkur.

What is the minimum number of participants for the trip?

This trip has a minimum number of 8 guests. If this number is not reached 30 days before the scheduled date, TripLegend has the right to cancel the trip.

Can I arrive earlier or leave later?

You can individually plan a few days in advance or add a few days to all our trips, as it suits you best. Of course, we are also happy to give you tips for accommodation!

With whom do I share a double room?

As standard, you will share a double room (2-4-bed room if applicable) with a fellow traveler of the same gender, but you are of course also welcome to book a single room.

What does your collaboration with local partners look like in concrete terms?

For us, supporting locals means working only with local guides, staying in local, family-run hotels, and eating at local restaurants. We often have a social/environmental cause that we incorporate into our trips (from volunteering at a wildlife rescue center in Namibia to the support of Buddhist monks in Nepal in their daily work or visiting a school in a Soviet ghost town in Kyrgyzstan and bringing soccer balls, books, pens, etc.).

General information

Please note that the itinerary, activities and hotels may be subject to change. These changes may occur without notice due to availability, inclement weather, seasonal changes or other circumstances beyond our control. We will always do our best to ensure that this has little or no impact on your experience.

How much should you tip the guide?

The amount of tip is not fixed. However, we would recommend a tip between 30 and 50€ per person for the entire trip (this also depends on the size of the group). If there is a driver for the day in addition to your guide, it would be nice if he also receives between 15 and 25€ per person for the entire trip.

Your travel highlights
  • Experience historic cities and breathtaking sights
  • Discover the variety of local products at the Tashkent Chorsu Bazaar
  • Admire the beauty of Uzbek architecture
  • Get to know the culture and history of Uzbekistan
  • Marvel at the picturesque landscape along the Amu Darya River
  • Prepare a traditional dish of Uzbek cuisine and let yourself be seduced by the diverse flavors
Catering
  • 7x breakfast (breakfast boxes)
  • 2x dinner
Accommodation
(These or comparable accommodations)
  • 2x overnight stays at the Khan Orda Hotel
  • 2x overnight stays at Jakhongir B&B Guest house
  • 1x overnight stay at ANSI B&B Guest House
  • 2x overnight stays at the New Star Boutique Hotel

Transport

  • Transportation during the trip
  • Airport transfer
Other included services
  • Welcome dinner on the day of arrival in the Sim Sim restaurant with local cuisine
  • Plov cooking course in a local family home in Bukhara with dinner
  • Water bottles for the route
  • English-speaking experienced guide
  • Detailed vaccination and packing list (PDF)
  • 110% CO2 offset for flight and travel
  • 1 tree planted per person
  • 24/7 Whatsapp support through TripLegend before and during the trip
Before the trip
Upgrades 
  • Supplement single room per person (300€)
Info: As standard, you will share a double room (possibly 2-4 bed room) with a fellow traveler of the same gender
On site
  • Admission prices for monuments
  • Extra meals
  • Drinks
  • Tips (We recommend 5€ per day)
  • Personal expenses
You have the option of booking your Uzbekistan round trip with or without a flight included. If required, you can simply request your flights for the round trip via WhatsApp and we will send you a personalized offer. All our selected flights are operated by renowned airlines. For a flight from/to Germany, you can also book our "train to flight" offer.

German nationals do not require a visa for a stay of up to 30 days.

In addition to the standard vaccinations according to the RKI, travel vaccinations against hepatitis A, and for long-term stays or special exposure also against hepatitis B, typhoid, rabies and FSME are recommended.

Please note that the itinerary, activities and hotels may be subject to change. These changes may occur without notice due to availability, inclement weather, seasonal changes or other circumstances beyond our control. We will always do our best to ensure that this has little or no impact on your experience.

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