Uzbekistan — Madrasahs, Yurt & the Kyzylkum Desert - 2026

Uzbekistan — Madrasahs, Yurt & the Kyzylkum Desert – 2026

Combined, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan

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Bukhara Uzbekistan. Sunset over the famous Kalyan Poi Kalon, Poi Kalan or Po-i-Kalyan and Kalon Mosque with courtyard in the old town of Bukhara - Buxoro - Бухорo. Aerial Drone Point View at Sunset. Itchan Kala, Bukhara, Khorezm Region, Uzbekistan, Central Asia.

Tour Overview

Discover the timeless beauty of Uzbekistan on this 9-day journey through the legendary Silk Road. Explore the magnificent cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva, admire UNESCO-listed madrasahs and ancient monuments, and experience authentic local traditions. The tour also includes an exciting day excursion to Tajikistan’s stunning Seven Lakes, an unforgettable overnight stay in a traditional yurt camp in the Kyzylkum Desert, camel riding, local cuisine experiences, and breathtaking mountain scenery in the Ugam-Chatkal National Park. This itinerary perfectly combines history, culture, nature, and adventure in the heart of Central Asia.

Tour Plan

- Arrival in Tashkent; hotel check-in and welcome meeting; orientation walk in the city centre.
- Overnight: Tashkent. (Arrival airport transfer not included — quote on request.)

- Morning train Tashkent – Samarkand.
- Guided city tour with a local guide: Registan Square (Ulugh Beg, Sher-Dor and Tilla-Kari madrasahs),Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Gur-Emir Mausoleum (Tamerlane), Siab Bazaar.
- Wine tasting at a local winery.
- Overnight: Samarkand.

- Cross the Uzbekistan–Tajikistan border; full-day 4×4 jeep excursion to the Seven Lakes (Haft Kul) in the Fann Mountains, with lunch.
- Visit the Penjikent archaeological site (Sogdian ruins).
- Return across the border to Samarkand. Overnight: Samarkand. (No overnight in Tajikistan).

- Drive to Nurata (spring/heritage site), then continue to Lake Aydarkul: picnic on the lakeshore and camel ride onthe dunes.
- Overnight in a traditional yurt camp in the Kyzylkum desert; dinner with bonfire and live Uzbek music. (Shared external bathrooms.)

- Transfer to Bukhara.
- Cooking class with lunch hosted by a local family. Uzbekistan — Madrasahs, Yurt & Kyzylkum Desert
- Guided city tour: Chor Minor, Magoki-Attari, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Kalon Minaret, Trading Domes / Dome Bazaar, Lyabi-Hauz.
- Folklore dance show at the Nodir Divan-Begi Madrasah.
- Overnight: Bukhara.

- Long drive to Khiva across the Kyzylkum (red sands) desert.
- Remainder of the day free in Khiva. Overnight: Khiva.

- Guided tour of the Ichan-Kala (UNESCO): Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Kalta Minor Minaret, Juma Mosque, Kunya Ark Fortress, Tash-Hauli Palace; local bazaar.
- Transfer Khiva → Urgench airport; flight Urgench → Tashkent; transfer airport → hotel.
- Overnight: Tashkent.

- Day excursion to Ugam-Chatkal National Park: stops at Chinaras and Charvak Lake; horseback ride in Chimgan.
- Return to Tashkent; farewell dinner. Overnight: Tashkent.

• Breakfast and check-out. End of services. (Departure airport transfer not included — quote on request.)

Pricing

Group Size	Price
4 pax +1 free	1964 $ per person
8 pax +1 free	1539 $ per person
16 pax +1 free	1263 $ per person
Single supplement	136 $ per person
Domestic flight cost	86 $ per person, shown separately and not included in tour price

Included

Accommodation as above — 8 nights (7 hotel nights + 1 yurt night).

All breakfasts; lunch during the Seven Lakes excursion; lunch during the transfer to the desert camp; dinner at the yurt camp (bonfire + live music).

Train Tashkent – Samarkand.

Domestic flight Urgench – Tashkent.

Full-day 4x4 jeep excursion to the Seven Lakes (Tajikistan day trip).

Private transport with professional driver on Days 2–6.

Local English-speaking guide on Days 2–5.

Folklore dance show at a madrasah (Bukhara).

FOC tour leader / coordinator (1 per departure), accommodation shared with guests.

Not included

International flights to/from Uzbekistan.

Arrival (Day 1) and departure (Day 9) airport transfers — please quote separately on request.

Visa costs and processing, incl. Tajikistan entry permit/visa for the day excursion if required.

Meals and beverages where not indicated; personal expenses.

Tips and gratuities (kept personal, in line with the programme).

Travel insurance.

Hotels

Name of Hotel / Accommodation	Cost per pax: 10 twin rooms	Cost per pax for dinner
Tashkent – Hotel 3* (Days 1, 7, 8)	70 $	20$
Samarkand – Hotel 3* (Days 2, 3)	70 $	20$
Kyzylkum desert Traditional yurt camp — shared external bathrooms (Day 4)	70 $	20$
Bukhara – Hotel 3* (Day 5)	70 $	20$
Khiva – Hotel 3* (Day 6)	70 $	20$