An 11-day Silk Road route through Tashkent, a crossing into Tajikistan for Khujand and Penjikent, then back into Uzbekistan for Samarkand, Shahrisabz, and Bukhara. This trip spends most of its nights in Uzbekistan: 8 nights across Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara, with 2 nights across the border in Tajikistan — Khujand and Penjikent, reached via a scenic drive through the Zeravshan Valley. Every night's hotel 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 hotel transfer, with a city tour of the Hazrati Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Temur Square, and Independence Square.
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Day 2 — Into Tajikistan: Khujand
A border crossing into Tajikistan and a tour of Khujand, including Panjshanbe Bazaar and the Sheikh Muslihiddin Mosque and Mausoleum.
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Day 3 — Khujand to Penjikent
A scenic drive through the Zeravshan Valley, with a stop in Istaravshan to see the Mug Teppa Fortress, before continuing to Penjikent's Central Bazaar and Museum of Archaeology.
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Day 4 — Back to Uzbekistan: Samarkand
A border crossing back into Uzbekistan, with a stop at the Sarazm UNESCO World Heritage Site before continuing to Samarkand.
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Day 5 — Samarkand
The Registan, the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and Siab Bazaar.
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Day 6 — Samarkand
The Ulugbek Observatory, the Afrasiyab Museum, and the Konigil silk paper workshop.
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Day 7 — Shahrisabz Day Trip
Timur's birthplace, including the ruins of the Ak-Saray Palace and the Kok Gumbaz Mosque, before returning to Samarkand.
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Day 8 — Journey to Bukhara
A train journey to Bukhara, with a tour of the Samanid Mausoleum, the Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, and the Poi-Kalyan complex.
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Day 9 — Bukhara
The Lyab-i Hauz ensemble, the Chor Minor, and the Kukeldash Madrasah.
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Day 10 — Bukhara to Tashkent
A free morning in Bukhara, with optional visits to the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa summer palace, before an evening train back to Tashkent.
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Day 11 — Departure
A private 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 — Voyzo runs it exclusively for your group, with a private driver and English-speaking guide throughout.
2 of the 10 nights — one in Khujand, Tajikistan's second-largest city, and one in Penjikent, near the ancient Sarazm UNESCO World Heritage Site. The rest of the trip (8 nights) is in Uzbekistan.
A 4th-millennium BC archaeological site near Penjikent and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — one of the oldest farming settlements in Central Asia, visited on day 4 as the route crosses back into Uzbekistan.
Yes — 10 nights of accommodation in double or twin rooms with daily breakfast. Most other meals are on your own, so you can choose where to eat.
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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