Uzbekistan: See & Experience it ALL in 8 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

8 days
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
View all 13 photos
5/5 Excellent
100+ reviews  
100%
Save this trip to your favorites or other list
Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.

Health Safety

Cancellation Policy
Private Guided
You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat ...
12%
$2,462
From$2,160
See departure dates

Member Savings

Save up to $700!

Sign in to see which companies give additional
savings to Travelstride Members (it’s free)

Unlock Savings

Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Walking within the Inner Walls of a ‘Living Museum’ Town Called Khiva
    • Having a Traditional Dinner Inside a Native’s Home
    • Cruising Along the Silk Road
    • Familiarizing with Central Asia’s Arguably Most Spiritual City, Bukhara
    • Getting a Massage at a Traditional Bathhouse (a.k.a. Hammam)
    • Wine & Cognac Tasting at a Historic Winery
    • Exploring Uzbekistan’s Arguably Prettiest City, Samarkand
    • Visiting Outdoor Food Stalls & Centuries-Old Markets
    • Watching a Folkloric Concert
    • Seeing Uzbekistan’s Modern Capital, Tashkent

What's this trip about?

    You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityTashkent
End CitySamarkand

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Relaxing Retreats
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Uzbekistan

Attractions

  • Bukhara
  • Khiva
  • Samarkand
  • Tashkent

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Photography
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • International Airfare *For VIP members only (ask us for details)
    • Lodging *Some restrictions apply
    • Male or Female Tour Guides
    • Tours in English
    • All Ground Transportation
    • All Activities in the Itinerary Below
    • All Entry Fees
    • Your Own On-Call Concierge
    • Breakfasts
    • Dinner x 1

Popular Trips

Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Arriving into Central Asia’s Most Popular Country & Having a Traditional Dinner Inside a Native’s Home

Our tour starts in the capital that is Tashkent. Your tour with us today starts officially at 5:00pm. Please be in the lobby at this time, as your tour guide and driver should be waiting for you there. We are taken via a quick drive to a native Uzbek’s home. There we ...

Day 2: Discovering the Characteristically Soviet Capital & Then Relocating to Khiva

Rebuilt as a model Soviet city following the 1966 earthquake, the capital of Uzbekistan is characteristically different from the historic gems that are Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. Nonetheless, Tashkent retains much of its charm: bazaars, mosques and more. Not least, Tashkent is home to the best restaurants in the country. In the evening, we take a flight from Tashkent to Khiva.

Day 3: Walking Through 600 Years of History in a ‘Living Museum’ Town

The old town of Khiva retains more than 50 historic monuments and 250 old houses. Having an English-speaking and professional tour guide lead us through the beautiful streets makes all the difference in our day. The most spectacular area of Khiva is called “Ichan Kala...

Day 4: Cruising Along the Silk Road & Getting a Massage in a Turkish Bathhouse

We relocate from Khiva to one of Central Asia’s most spiritual destinations, Bukhara. Located on the Silk Road, this city has long served as a center of trade, scholarship, culture and religion. UNESCO has listed the historic center as a World Heritage Site. We spend ...

Day 5: Exploring the Country's Most Spiritual Destination Followed by Folkloric Music & Dancing

Home to about 140 architectural monuments, our private driver as well as our tour guide show us Bukhara’s historical attractions. People have inhabited the region around Bukhara for at least five millennia and the city has existed for half that time. We feel the herit...

Day 6: Uzbekistan's Showcase City & Most Popular Destination

After exploring Bukhara some more, we relocate to Samarkand. This city is undoubtedly a must-see destination for any traveler visiting Central Asia. Samarkand is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Central Asia, prospering from its location on the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean. In 2001, UNESCO added Samarkand to its World Heritage List.

Day 7: Wine & Cognac Tasting at a Vintage Winery, Ancient Crafts & Stunning City Architecture

Along with sightseeing, we see how Samarkand has carefully preserved the traditions of ancient crafts: gold embroidery, silk weaving, engraving on copper and painting on wood. Another highlight for today is a visit to the Khovrenko winery. Its history dates back to th...

Day 8: Our Tour Ends Today

Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Samarkand (no additional charge) or Tashkent (an additional charge), whichever you prefer.

Want a tailor-made trip instead?

Your trip, your way, planned by an expert:

  • You choose budget, destinations, activities, transport & lodging type
  • Expert designs the itinerary for you, and once approved, takes care of logistics
Design custom trip

Dates & Availability

Price From $2,160
Price per day$270
Last Updated: 4/17/2024

Check Current Availability, prices, specials with Charlie The Traveler.

The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

Travelstride Gift Card
One card, thousands of extraordinary trips
Gifts Card

Charlie The Traveler Reviews & Ratings

5/5  Excellent
Excellent
826
Great
30
Average
0
Disappointing
0
Terrible
0
H

Harper A.

Feb 2023

Written on

What I liked about this trip compared to others I have been with other touring companies is this trip was not centered on adrenaline-pumping activities.

What I liked about this trip compared to others I have been with other touring companies is this trip was not centered on adrenaline-pumping activities. Many compani...

C

Colton D.

Feb 2023

Written on

I have absolutely no regrets as the trip was a unique experience that I would not have gotten if I planned the trip myself.

I was bored of “normal” vacations and wanted something different and interesting. Upon finding CharlieTheTraveler’s trips and seeing positive reviews across the boar...

N

Norah D.

Feb 2023

Written on

This was such a great trip and totally worth it!

Traveling is rarely worth the stress and headaches planning causes. However, I found CharlieTheTraveler was incredibly easy to book through. The Uzbekistan was right...

A

Addilyn Douglas

Feb 2023

Written on

The trip to Uzbekistan was unique and original, which was right down my alley.

The trip to Uzbekistan was unique and original, which was right down my alley. I felt it was well-organized and flowed perfectly for what I was looking for in a trip...

J

Jocelyn S.

Feb 2023

Written on

I am still impressed with how much the tour guide provided by CharlieTheTraveler knew about the area.

I am still impressed with how much the tour guide provided by CharlieTheTraveler knew about the area. From the first day, I felt safe as we explored an area I would ...

Write a Review

Other Charlie The Traveler Reviews

T

Tali

Apr 2024

Written on

Thank you guys for setting up this trip.

Thank you guys for setting up this trip. We spent 7 days in Palawan and Coron island and enjoyed every day. The remote coordinator worked very well for us through Wh...

A

Ankur

Mar 2024

Written on

Our trip to Iceland was absolutely stunning and Charlie the Traveler curated an amazing and adventurous trip for us that kept in mind all of the attractions that were on our list and many other gems this beautiful country has to offer.

Our trip to Iceland was absolutely stunning and Charlie the Traveler curated an amazing and adventurous trip for us that kept in mind all of the attractions that wer...

T

Tonita

Mar 2024

Written on

Awesome Philippine Adventure

Charlie provided incredible guides with great knowledge, stories and expertis...

Write a Review

Travelers also viewed

Tour Operator

Charlie The Traveler

Local Expert
Verified by Travelstride as locally operated and in the top of their field for customer reviews, local knowledge, and safety.
View Profile

Discovering the world through CharlieTheTraveler is a life-changing experience, one which leaves customers with memories to last a lifetime. Few of us have the time and patience to research where to go and what to do and where to eat and how to get around. We, at CharlieTheTraveler, figured out the ins and outs of traveling without the stress and exhaustion that accompany it. We take care of it all so you can spend your time enjoying rather than ‘planning’, plus we know how to not waste time and money. If you want to truly see and do it all and not miss worthwhile destinations and activities, then we are the right company for you.

Why we love this operator
Travelers report that traveling with CharlieTheTraveler is a life-changing experience, in the best possible way.
What they’re known for
Doing detailed research and preparation to create perfect trips that uncover the best things to do and places to eat.

About Travelstride

Find your perfect trip

An epic selection of pre-planned trips on every continent, for every style. Thousands of itineraries from over 1,000 trusted travel companies.

Save time

Use simple search and comparison tools to easily find the best trip. Don't sweat the logistics — travel providers plan for you.

Save money

Book directly with the operator. See inclusive packages for the best values, and get access to amazing deals.

Travel confidently

Read unbiased user reviews, pick the operator that suits your needs, and connect with them directly.

Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights
    • Although airfare is not included in the price, we will find you the exact flights you need. Just ask.
    • Below are the domestic flights needed for this tour:
    • Day 2: Tashkent to Urgench
    • Day 4: Urgench to Bukhara
    • Insurance
    • Although travel insurance is not included in the price, we can recommend a company which provides comprehensive coverage. Note all customers are required to have travel insurance for this tour.
    • Additional Services
    • Alcohol
    • Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries)

Accommodation

,Below are the names of the hotels where we commonly have our travelers stay. Note this is subject to availability. Our tours include the first night of accommodation, the hotel included is always selected as 4-5 Star by American standards - always unique and great customer service. We can also book 3 Star and boutique properties on behalf of our guests. Please inquire if interested. Night 1: Tashkent, Preferred Accommodation: The Hyatt Regency or Hampton by Hilton Nights 2-3: Khiva, Preferred Accommodation: Erkin Palace Nights 4-5: Bukhara, Preferred Accommodation: Sahid Zarafshon Hotel Nights 6-7: Samarkand, Preferred Accommodation: Hotel DiliMah Premium Luxury This tour includes lodging for 1 night. However, upon request, we can book accommodation for you for all nights at establishments which meet your needs. For years, we automatically included 5-star hotels in our travel packages. In the interest of our customers, we ultimately decided to reduce the price of our tours and encourage specifically those with higher expectations to simply request room upgrades. Why? Some of our customers want simple and clean but ultimately cheap rooms. Some of our customers want 4-star hotels and are willing to pay more. Others want nothing short of 5-star extravagance. There isn’t a way to uphold ONE standard for hotels in our travel packages considering everyone has a different budget. What we CAN uphold are the standard and quality of our tours, all of which offer nothing short of a first-class experience. Again, upon request, we can upgrade your room type for the night included as well as book lodging for all nights on this tour. Let us know and we will provide you with pricing options. Uzbktstan
Guides
Our tour guides/drivers are licensed, speak English and know how to bring excitement to your day. What we deliver is the complete opposite of the cookie-cutting tours the big corporations offer, leaving you in complete boredom. Although our tour guides/drivers are attentive, accommodating, and engaged, they also know when to give you your private space and free time. It's a perfect balance. *Female guides are available upon request. Note that this entire tour is exclusive to you and whomever else you may book on behalf of.
Cancellation policy

What Happens If I Cancel This Trip?

To confirm your tour, full payment is needed at the time of your purchase. However, refunds are offered. You will receive a full refund if canceling at least 91 days in advance from the departure date. Cancelling between 90-60 days prior to departure entitles you to a 50 percent refund. Cancelling between 59-31 days prior to departure entitles you to a 25 percent refund. Canceling 30 days or less prior to departure is not eligible for a refund. Cancellation requests need to be made by email and become effective on the date received by CharlieTheTraveler.

What Happens If You, CharlieTheTraveler, Cancel This Trip?

In the unlikely event CharlieTheTraveler needs to cancel this trip, such as because of very poor weather conditions, we will give you a full refund for the tour within 14 business days of the cancellation. Note: We are not a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund, nor is this transaction covered by the Restitution Fund.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Meals Included

Dinner in an Uzbeki home is included on this tour. We do our best to ensure you are being offered healthy and tasty local cuisine.

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Although we get customers of all ages and from several countries, our statistics show most people who book are 30 to 65 years old and from USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. We welcome your kids specifically and only when the tour is exclusive to you and your group-meaning other customers are not joining you. We define kids as anyone under 18 years old. In order to make the tour exclusive to you and your group, your booking would need to be for 4 persons or more for any of our tours except Iceland. For our Iceland tour, your booking would need to be for 8 persons or more. Regarding the cost of bringing a non-adult, we do deduct from the total based on the amount of activities you request we remove from the tour. Note that reducing the total price of the tour by removing activities is something offered for non-adults only. Adults can opt out of activities but the total price does not change.
Additional Information
  • Lodging x 1 Night
  • Dinner x 1 Night
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • All Entry Fees
  • Private Transportation
  • English-Speaking Tour Guides *Female guides upon request
  • Note that while entry fees are included in your tour price, the fees to take photos and videos while insider the attractions are not. Uzbekistan has a ‘unique’ policy on taking photos and videos while inside most tourist-visited buildings. If you do not take photos and videos after entering the attractions, then there are no fees to be concerned about. Each attraction has its own pricing for photo-taking and filming.
Trip ID
charli-charli-UzSeExAlClTr

Become a member

(it's free)
  • Save up to $700 per person
  • Access members-only specials
  • Personalize trip recommendations
Sign up and save
Top Tour Companies on Travelstride:
All 1,600+ companies >
Sign in to reveal savings up to $700 per person!