Uzbekistan · 6 days
Silk Road in winter: 6 days
TashkentSamarkandBukharaKhiva
Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva without the crowds, by train, with long lunches, tea houses and museums.
Highlights
- Empty monuments
- Lower winter prices
- Tea houses and hammams
- The train to Khiva
Route map
By train
- TashkentDay 1 By train → Samarkand
- SamarkandDays 2–3 By train → Bukhara
- BukharaDay 4 By train → Khiva
- KhivaDays 5–6
Positions are exact; lines show the order of the route, not the road.
Day by day
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Day 1Tashkent Tashkent
Arrival, museums and the metro.
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Day 2Samarkand Samarkand
High-speed train; the Registan.
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Day 3Samarkand Samarkand
Shah-i-Zinda and Gur-e-Amir.
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Day 4Bukhara Bukhara
Train to Bukhara and a hammam.
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Day 5Train to Khiva Khiva
Morning in Bukhara, train to Khiva.
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Day 6Khiva and depart
Ichan-Kala, then Urgench airport.
Hotels, transport & meals
Accommodation
Hotels are chosen to match your budget, from boutique guesthouses to the best available.
Transport
Private vehicle with driver, plus trains or flights where they save time.
Meals
Details are confirmed in your proposal.
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Make it yours
Change the pace, upgrade hotels, add a night in a yurt camp or a day in the mountains. Tell us what to change and we’ll send a revised route and price.
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Questions about this tour
How does booking work?
Tell us your dates, group size and interests through the trip builder, the request form on any tour, or WhatsApp. We reply with a proposed itinerary and price. Once you are happy with it, we confirm hotels, guides and transport.
Can I change an itinerary?
Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. It can be shortened, extended, upgraded or combined with another country.
Is there any obligation when I ask for a proposal?
No. Proposals are free and you pay nothing until you decide to confirm your trip.
What is your cancellation policy?
Our cancellation terms are included with every proposal, before you pay anything.
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