Uzbekistan Without Rush: 9 Days at a Comfortable Pace
This tour is designed for those who want to see the main highlights of Uzbekistan without sacrificing comfort and relaxation. Full excursion days here alternate with free days — time for unhurried walks, shopping at oriental bazaars, resting at the hotel, or visiting local teahouses at your own pace.
The route takes you through four iconic cities — Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva — introducing you to ancient madrasahs, mausoleums and fortresses, while leaving enough time to truly feel the atmosphere of each place rather than just rushing past the sights.
A perfect choice for travelers who value a balance between a rich itinerary and a calm, comfortable pace of travel.
Highlights
Free days in Samarkand and Bukhara for rest and shopping
Sunset over the fortress walls of Itchan Kala in Khiva
Evening walk around the Lyab-i Hauz ensemble in Bukhara
Registan Square and the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
Center of Islamic Civilization in Tashkent
A comfortable, unhurried travel pace
Day-by-day itinerary
Airport pickup, transfer and hotel check-in. Lunch. City tour: the Center of Islamic Civilization, the Hazrati Imam complex, Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Temur Square, and the Tashkent Metro. Overnight in Tashkent.
Breakfast. Travel by high-speed train to Samarkand. Hotel check-in and rest. Visit the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum and Registan Square. Evening walk through the old town. Overnight in Samarkand.
Excursion program: the memorial complex of Imam al-Bukhari, the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the Siab Bazaar, and the Ulugbek Observatory. Overnight in Samarkand.
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for walks, shopping, and cafés at your leisure. We recommend visiting a teahouse at the Siab Bazaar and local craft workshops. Time to relax at the hotel. Overnight in Samarkand.
Breakfast. Travel by train to Bukhara. Hotel check-in and rest. Evening walk around the Lyab-i Hauz ensemble. Overnight in Bukhara.
City tour: the Ark Fortress, the Poi Kalyan ensemble, the Kosh Madrasah complex, Chor Minor, and Bukhara's trading domes. Overnight in Bukhara.
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Sitorai Mokhi Khosa residence and the Bahauddin Naqshband complex. The rest of the day is free: shopping, crafts, and relaxation. Overnight in Bukhara.
Breakfast. Transfer to Khiva. Hotel check-in. Walk through the ancient city of Itchan Kala, watch the sunset from the fortress walls. Free time: bazaar, souvenirs. Overnight in Khiva.
Transfer to Tashkent. Transfer to the international airport. End of the tour.
