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About This Tour
A 13-day Uzbekistan route through Tashkent, Khiva, and Bukhara, a desert yurt camp, a two-night homestay in Ohum Village with petroglyph hikes and wildlife-watching, and Samarkand. Adapted from a small-group experience — Voyzo runs this exclusively as a private tour for your group only.
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.
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Arrival
Arrival pickup at Tashkent International Airport, Uzbekistan.
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Day 1 — Tashkent
Airport arrival and hotel transfer; free time to settle in.
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Day 2 — Tashkent
A city tour of the Khast-i-Imam religious complex, the Kukeldash and Juma Mosques, Chorsu Bazaar, and Amir Temur and Independence Squares.
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Day 3 — Khiva
A domestic flight to Urgench, then a tour of the UNESCO-listed walled city of Ichan Kala, including the Juma Mosque, the Kunya Ark fortress, and the Tash-Khauli Palace.
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Day 4 — Khiva to Bukhara
A seven-to-eight-hour drive across the Kyzylkum Desert, with a stop at the Amu Darya river.
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Day 5 — Bukhara
The Poi-Kalyan complex, the Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, the Kalyan Mosque, and the Museum of Carpets.
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Day 6 — Bukhara
The Chor Minor mosque, the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa summer residence, the Ark Citadel, and the Bolo-Hauz Mosque.
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Day 7 — Into the Desert
A ceramics workshop stop in Gijduvan, a family lunch at the 11th-century Rabat-i Malik caravanserai, the ruins of Alexander the Great's citadel, and an overnight yurt camp with a camel ride and campfire dinner.
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Day 8 — Ohum Village
A drive to a village homestay, meeting your host family, a traditional lunch, a village walk, and a lesson in preparing plov.
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Day 9 — Ohum Village
A guided valley hike to a petroglyph site and the Mausoleum of Hazrati Boboy Eshon, followed by a second hike to Hayat village to observe the endangered Severtzov's sheep.
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Day 10 — Samarkand
A lunch stop in Mitan village for traditional bishaks pastries and plov, then on to Samarkand.
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Day 11 — Samarkand
The Registan's three madrasahs, the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and the Shah-i-Zinda ensemble, with an evening traditional costume showcase.
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Day 12 — Samarkand to Tashkent
The Ulugbek Observatory, a silk carpet workshop, a silk paper village, and a winery tasting, before a high-speed train to Tashkent.
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Day 13 — Departure
Breakfast, then a transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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Departure
The trip ends in Tashkent with a private transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel
What's Not Included
Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses
Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?
Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees
Important Information
Know Before You Book
Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.
Know Before You Go
We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.
Special Requests
Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes — though the original itinerary this is adapted from was run as a small group alongside other travelers, Voyzo runs it exclusively and privately for your group, with a private driver and English-speaking guide throughout.
Two nights with a host family in a rural village near Nurata, including a plov-cooking lesson, a valley hike to a petroglyph site, and a second hike to see the endangered Severtzov's sheep — the most immersive, least-touristed stretch of this itinerary.
Yes — day 7 includes an overnight stay in a traditional desert yurt camp near Nurata, with a camel ride and a campfire dinner, before continuing to the Ohum Village homestay.
Yes — 11 nights in hotels plus 1 night in a yurt camp, all with daily breakfast, plus select lunches at homestays and the yurt camp. Admission fees and activities per the itinerary are included.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.
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