Bespoke route · Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan — 13 days / 12 nights
Tashkent · Khiva · Shavat · Kunya-Urgench · Darvaza · Ashgabat · Merv · Alat · Bukhara · Samarkand · Tashkent
ABOUT THE ROUTE
Embark on a fascinating journey through the ancient cities of Uzbekistan and the unique landscapes of Turkmenistan, where the legends of the East come to life. Discover magnificent medieval architecture, vast desert landscapes, and the striking contrasts of Turkmenistan’s modern capital.
Meet skilled artisans crafting silk fabrics, fine ceramics, and world-famous carpets, and explore the rich cultural heritage shaped by centuries of Silk Road history.
Taste traditional cuisine filled with aromatic spices, experience the vibrant atmosphere of bustling bazaars, and enjoy the warm hospitality of the local people.
This tour offers a rare opportunity to explore two distinct worlds of Central Asia — the historical richness of Uzbekistan and the authentic, untouched charm of Turkmenistan — and truly feel their history, culture, and spirit.
Tour Prices
| Tour Cost in USD | Economic Option | Comfort Option |
| Tour cost for a group of 2 persons | 2015 USD/ per person | 2560 USD/ per person |
| Tour cost for a group of 3 persons | 1900 USD/ per person | 2240 USD/ per person |
| Tour cost for a group of 4 persons | 1645 USD/ per person | 2070 USD/ per person |
| Tour cost for a group of 5 persons | 1535 USD/ per person | 1920 USD/ per person |
| Tour cost for a group of 6 persons | 1445 USD/ per person | 1850 USD/ per person |
| Tour cost for a group of 7 persons. | 1395 USD/ per person | 1800 USD/ per person |
| Tour cost for a group of 8 persons | 1365 USD/ per person | 1715 USD/ per person |
| Tour cost for a group of 9 persons | 1335 USD/ per person | 1685 USD/ per person |
| Tour cost for a group of 10 persons | 1315 USD/ per person | 1665 USD/ per person |
| Tour cost for a group of 11 persons | 1300 USD/ per person | 1645 USD/ per person |
| Tour cost for a group of 12 persons | 1285 USD/ per person | 1630 USD/ per person |
Single supplement: 300 USD in comfort option, 160 USD in Economy option
Economy: 3★ hotels, standard transportation, best value option.
Comfort: 4★ hotels, upgraded accommodation and transportation, higher level of comfort and services.
TRIP PROGRAMME
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrival in Tashkent
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Tashkent.
After breakfast, meet your guide and start the city tour.
Visit the Old City and Khast Imam Complex, including:
- Barak-Khan Madrasa
- Tillya Sheikh Mosque
- Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum
Visit the Center of Islamic Civilization. Continue to Chorsu Bazaar, where you can see local food, spices, and traditional products. Walk through Independence Square and Amir Timur Square.
Overnight in Tashkent.
Tashkent – Ugam-Chatkal National Park – Tashkent – Khiva
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to the Chimgan Mountains, located about 85 km from Tashkent. Enjoy beautiful nature and mountain views.
Visit the modern Amirsoy Resort and take a cable car up to 2,290 meters for panoramic views of the mountains.
Free time for a short walk and relaxation in the fresh mountain air.
Return to Tashkent. On the way, stop at Charvak Lake for lunch.
Transfer to the airport. Flight to Urgench
Meet the driver and transfer to Khiva.
Overnight in Khiva.
Khiva
Khiva is an ancient city where every street feels like a story.
After breakfast, meet your guide and start a walking tour inside Ichan Kala, the old city.
Visit:
- Kalta Minor Minaret
- Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa
- Kunya Ark (former ruler’s residence)
- Juma Mosque with wooden columns
Enjoy lunch with traditional Khorezm dishes.
In the afternoon, visit Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, one of the most beautiful places in Khiva.
Continue to local madrassas, caravanserai, and handicraft shops.
Free time in the evening for walking, photos, or relaxing.
Overnight in Khiva.
Khiva – Shavat (Border)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your driver and transfer to the Shavat border.
Shavat Border – Darvaza Gas Crater
Meet the group at the Shavat border. After border procedures, meet your guide and driver. Drive to Ancient Khorezm and visit old fortresses and historical sites.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, drive to the Darvaza Gas Crater in the Karakum Desert.
Explore the crater, also known as the “Gates of Hell.”
Dinner near the crater under the open sky.
Overnight at a desert campsite near Darvaza.
Darvaza – Ashgabat
Breakfast near the Darvaza Gas Crater.
Drive to Ashgabat.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Independence Park and the Arch of Neutrality.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Overnight in Ashgabat.
Ashgabat – City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start a full-day city tour of Ashgabat.
Visit:
- Turkmen Carpet Museum
- National Museum of Turkmenistan
- Old Nisa (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Ahal – Teke Horses
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue exploring the city and its main landmarks.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Ashgabat.
Ashgabat – Mary – Farab Border
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Mary.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Visit Ancient Merv (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and explore its ruins and historical sites.
Continue to Turkmenabat.
Transfer to the Farab border. Assistance with border procedures.
Cross the border to Uzbekistan (Alat).
Meet the driver and transfer to Bukhara.
Hotel check-in.
Overnight in Bukhara.
Bukhara City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your guide and start the city tour of Bukhara.
Visit:
- Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Ark Fortress
- Chashma Ayub
- Bolo Hauz Mosque
Continue to the Poi Kalon Complex:
- Kalon Minaret
- Kalon Mosque
- Mir-i-Arab Madrasa
Explore the old trading domes and bazaars.
Visit:
- Magoki Attori Mosque
- Ulugh Beg Madrasa
- Abdulaziz Khan Madrasa
- Lyabi Hauz Complex
Free time in the evening.
Overnight in Bukhara.
Bukhara – Samarkand
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet your driver and start the trip outside Bukhara.
Visit:
- Bahauddin Naqshbandi Complex
- Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace (summer residence of the emir)
- Chor Bakr Necropolis
Transfer to the train station. Take the high-speed train Afrosiyob at 16:16 to Samarkand. Arrival at 18:05.Free time in the evening.
Overnight in Samarkand.
Samarkand City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your guide and start the city tour.
Visit:
- Registan Square (Ulugh Beg, Tillya-Kari, Sherdor Madrasas)
- Bibi Khanum Mosque
- Shah-i-Zinda Complex
- Gur Emir Mausoleum (Tamerlane’s tomb)
Continue to Siab Bazaar to see local food and daily life.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight in Samarkand.
Samarkand – Tashkent
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet your guide and continue the tour.
Visit:
- Ulugh Beg Observatory
- Samarkand Paper Factory
- Khoja Daniyar Mausoleum
Transfer to the train station.
Take the high-speed train Afrosiyob at 17:35 to Tashkent. Arrival at 20:08.
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Tashkent.
Departure Day
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for departure.
The order and content of days may be adjusted to departure dates and weather.
CONDITIONS
What’s included
- Accommodation with breakfast in Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan
- Guided sightseeing tours and local guides according to the itinerary
- Transportation in both countries, including air-conditioned vehicles during tours in Uzbekistan
- Meet-and-assist services at Alat and Shavat border crossings
- Domestic flight: Tashkent – Urgench
- Afrosiyob high-speed train tickets: Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent
- Entrance fees to historical sites in Uzbekistan and museums in Turkmenistan
- Mineral water during the tour (1 litre per person per day in Uzbekistan, except arrival and departure days)
- Turkmenistan visa support (Letter of Invitation — LOI)
- Barbecue at the yurt campsite near Darvaza
What’s not included
- Meals (except breakfasts and the included barbecue at Darvaza)
- Turkmenistan visa fee payable at the border
- Migration tax in Turkmenistan ($14)
- Travel insurance and medical expenses
- Early hotel check-in
- Photography fees at historical monuments
ROUTE GEOGRAPHY
Places on the route
1Tashkent
2Khiva
3Ashgabat
4Bukhara
5Samarkand
Tashkent
Modern Eastern Capital
Khiva
Ancient Walled City
Ashgabat
White Marble Capital
Bukhara
Historic Silk Road
Samarkand
Magnificent Timurid Architecture
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Q&A
Questions and answers
Do I need a visa to travel to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan?
Visa requirements depend on your nationality. For Turkmenistan, visa support, including a Letter of Invitation (LOI), is included in the tour price. The visa fee and migration tax ($14) are paid separately. Please confirm visa requirements before booking.
How do we travel between cities during the tour?
The itinerary combines comfortable road transfers, a domestic flight from Tashkent to Urgench and Afrosiyob high-speed trains between Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent. Border crossings between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan are organised with local assistance.
What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
Two accommodation options are available: Economy with 3-star hotels and Comfort with 4-star hotels. Both options include breakfast. During the visit to the Darvaza Gas Crater, guests stay overnight at a desert campsite.
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