Highlights of Uzbekistan
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Highlights of Uzbekistan
Use code BONUS10 to get an extra 10% off all tours — for a limited time only. T&Cs apply
10 days
Small Group
Budget
Light
English
Experience Overview
While it doesn't get a lot of attention, Uzbekistan is a life-changing destination for those who visit. These 10 days will take you through some of the greatest cultural highlights the country has to offer.
Includes
Activities
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Overnight in a Yurt, Aydar Kŭl Camp
- Amir Timur Mausoleum Visit
- Samarkand City Tour
- Shaki Zinda complex, the bazaar, Bibi Khanum, and Registan Square
- Free time in Samarkand
- Chashma Complex and Holy Spring Visit
- Fortress of Alexander the Great Visit
- Aidarkul Lake
- Authentic Uzbekistan dinner
- Evening Kazakh singing show
- Overnight in a Yurt
- Free time in Bukhara
- Bukhara City Guided Tour
- UNESCO-listed Khiva Ancient City Exploration
- Free time in Khiva
- Tashkent Guided City Tour
- Free time in Tashkent
Accommodation
- Hotels (8 nts), yurt (1 nt).
- 9 breakfasts, 1 dinner
Transport
- Private vehicle, walking.
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Highlights
- Connect with the locals in a desert yurt community
- Marvel at colourful mosaic buildings
- Gain an understanding of the cultures of Central Asia
- Visit the Chashma Complex dominated by ruins of Alexander the Great's fortress
- Visit Juma and Panjvakta mosques
- Stop by a holy spring believed to heal diseases.
Trip Details
10 days
Private vehicle, walking.
English
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Budget
Classic, Budget
Light
Itinerary
Day 1: Tashkent
Welcome to the eclectic capital of Uzbekistan, where modern skyscrapers mix with Soviet-era architecture and mosaic mausoleums. There are no activities planned until the evening welcome meeting, so get out there and explore.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - Harris Hotel
Day 2: Tashkent/Samarkand
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Activity - Amir Timur, known as Tamerlane, is an important figure to the city of Samarkand. He was a conqueror in the 14th century hoping to rebuild the empire of Genghis Khan and is considered the last of the great conquerors of the Eurasian steppe. Visit his mausoleum and learn more about his life and contributions.Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Visit the important sights of the city with a local guide. See the Shaki Zinda complex, Samarkand bazaar, Bibi Khanum, and Registan Square.Accommodation - Karvon Hotel Samarkand
Day 3: Samarkand
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Head out and discover more of Samarkand.Accommodation - Karvon Hotel Samarkand
Day 4: Samarkand/Aydar Kŭl Camp
Meals included: Breakfast,Dinner
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - The Chashma Complex in Nurata contains multiple important Islamic sights including the Juma Mosque and spring. The spring is believed to heal diseases and attracts many visitors.Activity - The city of Nurata was founded by Alexander the Great in 327BC and the remains of his fortress are still standing. The area is mentioned in many historical texts as being of strategic importance.Activity - Stay in traditional felt yurts and experience the way of life in the remote reaches of Uzbekistan.Accommodation - Yurt Camp Stay Aidarkul
Day 5: Aydar Kŭl Camp/Bukhara
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Free_time - Spend the afternoon wandering and get to know the city.Accommodation - Hotel As-Salam
Day 6: Bukhara
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - This is the perfect city for shopping or enjoying tea and snacks at a chaykhana.Activity - Join a local guide to visit the the Samanid Mausoleum, the Ark Citadel, and the Poi-i-Kalon complex. Wander around beautifully restored mosques, madrassas, and covered markets that make up the Old City.Accommodation - Hotel As-Salam
Day 7: Bukhara/Khiva
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Accommodation - Hotel Muso To'ra
Day 8: Khiva
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Khiva feels like a museum city, with well-preserved city walls and ancient monuments. Wander the city on a guided tour, learn about life here and its important place in history.Free_time - Continue exploring this historic town.Accommodation - Hotel Muso To'ra
Day 9: Khiva/Tashkent
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... yup, it is a plane, actually.Activity - Visit the city's highlights with a local guide. Ride the Russian-esque metro and visit the religious centre of the city and Museum of Applied Arts. Wander the neighbourhood streets and learn about daily life and history of the city and the Uzbek people.Free_time - Get out and explore the city.Accommodation - Harris Hotel
Day 10: Tashkent
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (unless otherwise stated)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We will do our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling.
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 10 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
While it doesn't get a lot of attention, Uzbekistan is a life-changing destination for those who visit. These 10 days will take you through some of the greatest cultural highlights the country has to offer.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 27 Mar 2026
Customer Reviews
10/22/2023
Excellent tour but with 2 concerns (hence 8/10). First concern was no earphones during the tour which meant I had to always be close to tour guide to hear. I would have preferred to be able to walk around while hearing him. Second concern was I shared cabin with someone who snored a lot so I could not get sleep. Please encourage people who snore to get single rooms by saying that anyone who wants a single room or snores should apply for single room.
10/18/2023
G Adventures ensured that I was well informed before the journey started. EVERYTHING was well organised and all the information needed for a well planned trip was provided. Questions were answered promptly, The Itinerary was extremely interesting and varied and the CEO was knowledgeable about each place that was visited. Nothing was too much trouble. I would say that G Adventures ensured that client safety was a priority.
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
10/22/2023
Excellent tour but with 2 concerns (hence 8/10). First concern was no earphones during the tour which meant I had to always be close to tour guide to hear. I would have preferred to be able to walk around while hearing him. Second concern was I shared cabin with someone who snored a lot so I could not get sleep. Please encourage people who snore to get single rooms by saying that anyone who wants a single room or snores should apply for single room.
10/18/2023
G Adventures ensured that I was well informed before the journey started. EVERYTHING was well organised and all the information needed for a well planned trip was provided. Questions were answered promptly, The Itinerary was extremely interesting and varied and the CEO was knowledgeable about each place that was visited. Nothing was too much trouble. I would say that G Adventures ensured that client safety was a priority.
10/08/2023
Everything is very well organized and you don't need to worry about anything
10/18/2023
Very well organised and jam packed itinerary but also free time for exploring meant you got the best of both
10/15/2023
Small group size, our guide was fantastic - knew so much about the places we were going and also very chilled and relaxed, an easy way to see places you make struggle to travel in solo.
10/15/2023
It was overall a great trip - very well organized!
10/11/2023
It was our second G Adventures trip. We have really enjoyed them both.
10/08/2023
Travelled with G before.
10/08/2023
It's good experience overall, however, you should pay more attention to the quality of the hotels.
10/08/2023
G Adventures have some great routes at a wonderful price. I have always had a good time on the trips.
10/08/2023
This is my third trip so far with G Adventures, and all three were excellent trips. It was well organized, and exceeded all my expectations.
10/04/2023
I have already done so to several friends and family!
10/04/2023
Trip was smooth and hassle-free. Guide provided interesting insight into the culture of the country.
10/04/2023
Excellent informed guide
10/04/2023
I enjoyed it & most of my family & friends have similar tastes
09/27/2023
Exceeded expectations of organization and service
09/27/2023
The wide variety of trips and destinations offered
09/27/2023
It was a great trip, with good people and very good and pleasant guide.
09/24/2023
The excellent programme and the people who made it
09/24/2023
Depends on age of friend/family member --- feel this kind of trip is not for the over 70s
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