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ViatorUzbekistan 6 Days Private Tour Khiva-Bukhara-Samarkand by Train
5.0(5)6 daysUrgench, Uzbekistan- Free cancellation
- Private tour
From$760
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the Silk Road, this journey is the perfect way to do it! You’ll wander through ancient cities like Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand, cross into mystical Turkmenistan, and stand in front of the breathtaking Darvaza Gas Crater — the “Door to Hell.”
Along the way, you’ll stay in cozy boutique hotels, taste authentic local dishes, and meet the people who keep these traditions alive. It’s not just a tour — it’s an adventure full of stories, colors, and unforgettable moments that you’ll be talking about for years.
• Check into a charming hotel – Anor Qal’a Hotel* • Evening walking tour through the UNESCO-listed Ichan Kala • Enjoy a rooftop welcome dinner under the stars with traditional Khorezmian dishes such as Shivit Oshi and Tukhum Barak
A, Boltaeva-41, Khiva, Uzbekistan
10:00 AM, Guided sightseeing of Khiva: • Kalta Minar Minaret • Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah • Kunya Ark Citadel • Tash-Khauli Palace • Pakhlavan Mahmud Mausoleum • Juma Mosque • Islam Khoja Minaret Optional: Khorezm flatbread-making workshop (extra $15 per person) 3:00 PM, Free time. We recommend visiting: • Nurillaboy Palace, an elegant 19th-century residence featuring interactive exhibitions (entrance ~10 USD)
kpoint • Meet your Turkmen guide and driver, then drive to Kunya Urgench • Sightseeing in Kunya Urgench: – Portal of Caravansaray – Mamun Minaret – II Arslan Mausoleum – Sultan Tekesh Mausoleum – Academy of Khorezm – Kutlug Timur Minaret – Turabek Hanum Mausoleum – Nejemeddin Kubra and Sultan Ali Mausoleums • Lunch at a local café • Afternoon drive to Darvaza Gas Crater, known as “The Door to Hell” (70 m wide burning crater formed in 1971) • Watch the mesmerizing fire spectacle at sunset • BBQ dinner and overnight stay in tents near the crater
Village of Bagyr, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
• Picnic-style breakfast at the camp • Drive to Gokdepe Horse Farm (310 km, 4–5 hrs) • Lunch in a cozy local café inside a traditional yurt • Visit the Gokdepe Fortress, scene of the 1880 battle against Russian forces led by General Skobelev • Explore the Gokdepe Mosque, notable for its turquoise domes and white marble architecture • Visit the Akhal-Teke Horse Farm, home to over 30 of Turkmenistan’s legendary Akhal-Teke horses – a unique 5,000-year-old breed admired by rulers such as Alexander the Great and Darius I • Drive to Ashgabat, check into the hotel • Overnight stay in Ashgabat
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
• Breakfast at the hotel Explore the “Las Vegas of Central Asia” on a full-day city tour: – Presidential Palace – Ruhyyet Palace – Wedding Palace (Palace of Happiness) – Modern “Yyldyz” Hotel – Constitution Monument – Arch of Neutrality – Monument & Park of Independence – Ertugrul Gazi Mosque – Ashgabat 2017 Sports Complex – Square of Revival (Galkynysh) – the new business and cultural center • Enjoy a leisurely stroll along Inspiration Park (Ylham Park) • Overnight stay in Ashgabat
Mary, Turkmenistan
• Breakfast at the hotel • Drive to Mary (370 km, ~4 hrs) with a short stop at Abiverd to visit the ruins of the Seyitjemaleddin Mosque • Continue to Bayramali (30 km) and explore the State Historical Reserve “Ancient Merv” – once called the “Queen of the World”, among the great Islamic capitals alongside Baghdad, Cairo, and Damascus • Learn about 11th–12th century Seljuk Merv, a thriving metropolis covering over 640 hectares and attracting scholars and merchants from across the Islamic world • Hear about its tragic fall in 1221, when Mongol forces destroyed the city and its monuments • Check into the hotel and rest • Overnight stay in Mary
Bakhowuddin Nakshbandi Street, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
• Breakfast and check-out from the hotel • Drive to Turkmenabat, then continue to the Farap–Alat border via the bridge over the Amu Darya River • Pass customs and cross into Uzbekistan • Drive to Bukhara and check into Emerald Hotel* • Dinner with folklore show at Nodir Devonbegi Madrasah (7:00 PM) • Overnight stay in Bukhara
Bukhara, Uzbekistan
10:00 AM, Guided sightseeing tour of Bukhara: • Poi-Kalon Architectural Ensemble • Miri-Arab Madrasah • Ark Citadel • Ulugh Beg Madrasah • Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah • Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble • Trading Domes and Caravanserai • Crafts Center 8:30 PM, Free time. Recommended visits: • Samanid Mausoleum (9th century) • Shukhov Tower • Overnight stay in Bukhara
Gijduvan Street. Kimsan, 24, Gijduvan, Uzbekistan
10:00 AM, Drive to the Summer Palace of the Emir of Bukhara 12:00 PM, Transfer to Gijduvan to visit a family of hereditary ceramic masters 1:00 PM, Workshop tour and introduction to traditional pottery-making 3:00 PM, Drive to Samarkand (~3 hrs) 6:00 PM, Arrival and check-in at Sharistan Art Hotel* Evening free time, recommended visit: • Registan Square illuminated at night
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
10:00 AM, Guided sightseeing by minivan: • Gur-Emir Mausoleum • Registan Square • Bibi-Khanym Mosque • Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis • Authentic Paper Mill (using 8th-century techniques) 4:00 PM, Free time. Recommended visit: • Siab Bazaar, for local crafts and dried fruits • Overnight stay in Samarkand
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
• Check-out from the hotel by 12:00 • Transfer to the airport, railway station, or another location in Samarkand
All travelers are picked up with note where their name will be written.
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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