Ancient Cultures of Uzbekistan & Tajikistan: 13 Days
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About This Tour
A 13-day route through Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand, crossing the southern Termez border into Tajikistan for Dushanbe, a Fann Mountains homestay near Iskanderkul Lake, and Khujand. This trip spends most of its nights in Uzbekistan: 9 nights across Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Termez, before crossing the border for 3 nights in Tajikistan — Dushanbe, a homestay near Iskanderkul Lake in the Fann Mountains, and Khujand, on the way back to Tashkent. Every night's hotel (or homestay) is confirmed in whichever country you're actually in that day.
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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 transfer to your hotel; free time to rest or explore.
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Day 2 — Khiva
A city tour of Tashkent's Khast-i-Imam Complex and Chorsu Bazaar, then a domestic flight to Urgench and transfer to Khiva.
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Day 3 — Khiva
The UNESCO-listed walled old town of Itchan Kala, including the Juma Mosque, the Kunya Ark fortress, and the Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum.
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Day 4 — Khiva to Bukhara
A 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 Madrasa of Ulugbek, the Lyab-i Hauz ensemble, and the Bolo-Hauz Mosque.
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Day 6 — Bukhara to Samarkand
The Chor Minor mosque and the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa summer palace, with a stop at the Rabat-i Malik caravanserai, en route to Samarkand.
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Day 7 — Samarkand
The Registan, the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and Siab Bazaar.
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Day 8 — Shahrisabz & Termez
The Jahongir Mausoleum and Ak-Saray Palace in Shahrisabz, Timur's birthplace, before continuing to Termez.
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Day 9 — Into Tajikistan: Dushanbe
The Al-Hakim at-Termizi mausoleum, a border crossing into Tajikistan, and a visit to the Hissar Fortress before continuing to Dushanbe.
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Day 10 — Dushanbe to Iskanderkul
The National Museum of Ethnography and Dushanbe's Oriental Bazaar, then a drive into the Fann Mountains for a homestay in Saritag village near Iskanderkul Lake.
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Day 11 — Iskanderkul to Khujand
Breakfast with your host family, then a drive to Khujand, with visits to its Historical Museum and Temurmalik Fortress.
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Day 12 — Khujand to Tashkent
The Sheikh Muslihiddin Mosque and Panjshanbe Bazaar, before a border crossing back into Uzbekistan and a transfer 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
The transfers, drivers, and guides throughout are private, aside from the one night with a host family near Iskanderkul Lake.
3 of the 12 nights — one in the capital, Dushanbe, one at a homestay near the alpine Iskanderkul Lake in the Fann Mountains, and one in Khujand. The rest of the trip (9 nights) is in Uzbekistan, entered and exited via the Termez border crossing in the south.
One night in Saritag village in the Fann Mountains, staying with a local family near Iskanderkul Lake — a genuine break from hotels, with home-cooked meals included.
Yes — 11 nights in 3- or 4-star hotels plus 1 homestay night, all with daily breakfast. Admission fees and activities per the itinerary are included; most lunches and dinners are on your own.
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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