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Beyond Imagined Blues and History | Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand Tour

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Uzbekistan
Beyond Imagined Blues and History | Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand Tour
Uzbekistan
Tashkent
Samarkand
Bukhara
Khiva
Urgench
Budget
Japanese Guide
Silk Road
History
Culture
City sightseeing
Free Time
Railway・Train
Travel details
USD 1,155 / per person
Note: The displayed price is a reference price converted from the local price using our exchange rate at the time this plan was proposed.
Duration Departure in 2026/7 | 7 days
Participants 2 person(s)(Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s))
Travel story
A classic route that efficiently visits the famous Silk Road cities of Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
Experience magnificent Islamic architecture adorned with blue tiles and a deep sense of history.
Enjoy dynamic Central Asian scenery such as deserts and rivers.
With a Japanese-speaking guide and private car, transfers and sightseeing are comfortable and smooth.
There is also free time, allowing you to explore the cities and their culture at your own pace.
Signature points
Covers the famous Silk Road cities
A route that efficiently visits Central Asia’s representative ancient cities: Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent.
Each city has its own distinct history and architectural beauty, allowing you to experience the depth of the Silk Road.
The appeal is that you can thoroughly cover the “classic highlights” in a single trip.
Peace of mind with a Japanese-speaking guide
A Japanese-speaking guide accompanies you throughout the entire itinerary, providing careful explanations of the history and background of the sights.
With transfers by private car included, even first-time visitors to Central Asia can enjoy the trip with confidence.
You can focus on the journey itself without worries about language or transportation.
Leisure time in Samarkand
In Samarkand, the highlight of the trip, a full day of free time is provided.
You can enjoy strolling around Registan Square, hopping between cafes, and more at your own pace.
Not only sightseeing, but also taking the time to savor the atmosphere of the city is a major attraction.
Other plans at this destination
Itinerary
Day1
    Arrival in Tashkent
  • Uzbekistan - Tashkent
  • Arrival in Tashkent Arrive in Tashkent on a flight you have arranged yourself.
  • Private car transfer Arrive at Tashkent International Airport.
    A guide and driver will welcome you.
    *At the airport reception, the guide and driver will be waiting at the arrival gate holding a sign with the guest's name. Because Tashkent Airport is small and has a single exit gate, the meeting point with the guide is designated in front of the exit gate.
    After that, you will be transferred to the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
  • Avant Hotel Twin room (2 people per room)
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Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:×

Day2
    From Tashkent to Urgench and Khiva
  • Uzbekistan - Tashkent
  • Breakfast A takeaway breakfast will be prepared.
  • Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
  • Flight transfer Depart for Urgench on an early morning flight at 05:50. A guide will accompany the flight from Tashkent to Urgench. [Japanese Guide]
  • Uzbekistan - Urgench
  • Private car transfer Upon arrival in Urgench, the driver will meet you and head to Khiva. [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch At a local restaurant en route.
  • Uzbekistan - Khiva
  • Khiva sightseeing After arrival, begin sightseeing in Khiva city.
    Khiva is one of the oldest and best-preserved cities in Central Asia, famous for the Ichon-Qala fortress and many historical monuments.


    Ichon-Qala, Kuhna Ark Palace, Kalta Minor, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Tosh Hovli Palace, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, Islam Khoja Minaret (optional). [Japanese Guide]
  • Khiva Residence Hotel Twin room (2 people per room)
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Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day3
    From Khiva to Bukhara
  • Uzbekistan - Khiva
  • Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel and drive to Bukhara (approx. 6 hours).
    Along the way, you can enjoy views of the Amu Darya River and the Kyzylkum Desert. There will be stops where you can take photos with camels. [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch At a local restaurant en route.
  • Uzbekistan - Bukhara
  • Bukhara sightseeing Upon arrival in Bukhara, visit the Sitrai Mokhi Khosa Palace. This palace was the summer residence of the Emir of Bukhara and features beautiful gardens, ponds, and intricately decorated architectural elements. [Japanese Guide]
  • Hotel Sarhad Bukhara Twin room (2 people per room)
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Day4
    Bukhara sightseeing
  • Uzbekistan - Bukhara
  • Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
  • Bukhara sightseeing Bukhara is an important ancient city in the history of Central Asia, known during the Islamic period as a center of learning and culture. It was one of the major cities on the Great Silk Road.


    Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Ark Fortress, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, Takiya Bazar, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Lyabi Hauz, Polo Hauz, Char Minar [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch At a local restaurant.
  • Hotel Sarhad Bukhara Twin room (2 people/room)
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Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day5
    From Bukhara to Samarkand
  • Uzbekistan - Bukhara
  • Breakfast A takeaway breakfast will be prepared.
  • Train transfer Take the 05:17 train from Bukhara to Samarkand; travel time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. [Japanese Guide]
  • Uzbekistan - Samarkand
  • Private car transfer The driver will meet you at the station at 07:40. [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch At a local restaurant along the way.
  • Samarkand sightseeing Upon arrival, begin city sightseeing. Samarkand is one of the major cities on the Great Silk Road, world-famous for its historical ruins and cultural heritage.


    Shahi-Zinda complex, Gur-e-Amir mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar
    In the evening, enjoy a light show at Registan Square. [Japanese Guide]
  • Light show viewing In the evening, watch a light show at Registan Square. [Japanese Guide]
  • Dinner At a local restaurant along the way.
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  • Arba | Hotel Samarkand Twin room (2 people/room)
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Day6
    Free time in Samarkand
  • Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free time After breakfast, you will have a full day free (free time).
    The hotel is located in the city center, about a 25–30 minute walk to Registan Square.
    It is also conveniently located for access to other attractions. [Japanese Guide]
  • Arba | Hotel Samarkand Twin room (2 people/room)
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Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Day7
    From Samarkand to Tashkent
  • Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Private car transfer After breakfast, the driver will pick you up at the hotel. Transfer to Tashkent (about 4 hours). [Japanese Guide]
  • Uzbekistan - Tashkent
  • Lunch At a local restaurant along the way.
  • Tashkent sightseeing Upon arrival in Tashkent, we will visit the following places.


    Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Square, Navoi Opera Theater, Japanese cemetery, ride on the Tashkent Metro, Amir Timur Museum [Japanese Guide]
  • Private car transfer In the evening, transfer to the airport; the tour ends. [Japanese Guide]
  • Departure from Tashkent Depart Tashkent on your own flight arrangements.

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 1
07/25(Sat)
    Arrival in Tashkent
  • Uzbekistan - Tashkent
  • Arrival in Tashkent Arrive in Tashkent on a flight you have arranged yourself.
  • Private car transfer Arrive at Tashkent International Airport.
    A guide and driver will welcome you.
    *At the airport reception, the guide and driver will be waiting at the arrival gate holding a sign with the guest's name. Because Tashkent Airport is small and has a single exit gate, the meeting point with the guide is designated in front of the exit gate.
    After that, you will be transferred to the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
  • Avant Hotel Twin room (2 people per room)
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Meals B/F:× LUN:× DIN:×

Day 2
07/26(Sun)
    From Tashkent to Urgench and Khiva
  • Uzbekistan - Tashkent
  • Breakfast A takeaway breakfast will be prepared.
  • Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
  • Flight transfer Depart for Urgench on an early morning flight at 05:50. A guide will accompany the flight from Tashkent to Urgench. [Japanese Guide]
  • Uzbekistan - Urgench
  • Private car transfer Upon arrival in Urgench, the driver will meet you and head to Khiva. [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch At a local restaurant en route.
  • Uzbekistan - Khiva
  • Khiva sightseeing After arrival, begin sightseeing in Khiva city.
    Khiva is one of the oldest and best-preserved cities in Central Asia, famous for the Ichon-Qala fortress and many historical monuments.


    Ichon-Qala, Kuhna Ark Palace, Kalta Minor, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasah, Tosh Hovli Palace, Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, Juma Mosque, Islam Khoja Minaret (optional). [Japanese Guide]
  • Khiva Residence Hotel Twin room (2 people per room)
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Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 3
07/27(Mon)
    From Khiva to Bukhara
  • Uzbekistan - Khiva
  • Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel and drive to Bukhara (approx. 6 hours).
    Along the way, you can enjoy views of the Amu Darya River and the Kyzylkum Desert. There will be stops where you can take photos with camels. [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch At a local restaurant en route.
  • Uzbekistan - Bukhara
  • Bukhara sightseeing Upon arrival in Bukhara, visit the Sitrai Mokhi Khosa Palace. This palace was the summer residence of the Emir of Bukhara and features beautiful gardens, ponds, and intricately decorated architectural elements. [Japanese Guide]
  • Hotel Sarhad Bukhara Twin room (2 people per room)
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Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 4
07/28(Tue)
    Bukhara sightseeing
  • Uzbekistan - Bukhara
  • Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Private car transfer The driver will pick you up at the hotel. [Japanese Guide]
  • Bukhara sightseeing Bukhara is an important ancient city in the history of Central Asia, known during the Islamic period as a center of learning and culture. It was one of the major cities on the Great Silk Road.


    Ismail Samani Mausoleum, Ark Fortress, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Mir-i-Arab Madrasah, Takiya Bazar, Ulugh Beg Madrasah, Lyabi Hauz, Polo Hauz, Char Minar [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch At a local restaurant.
  • Hotel Sarhad Bukhara Twin room (2 people/room)
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Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Day 5
07/29(Wed)
    From Bukhara to Samarkand
  • Uzbekistan - Bukhara
  • Breakfast A takeaway breakfast will be prepared.
  • Train transfer Take the 05:17 train from Bukhara to Samarkand; travel time is approximately 2 hours 20 minutes. [Japanese Guide]
  • Uzbekistan - Samarkand
  • Private car transfer The driver will meet you at the station at 07:40. [Japanese Guide]
  • Lunch At a local restaurant along the way.
  • Samarkand sightseeing Upon arrival, begin city sightseeing. Samarkand is one of the major cities on the Great Silk Road, world-famous for its historical ruins and cultural heritage.


    Shahi-Zinda complex, Gur-e-Amir mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar
    In the evening, enjoy a light show at Registan Square. [Japanese Guide]
  • Light show viewing In the evening, watch a light show at Registan Square. [Japanese Guide]
  • Dinner At a local restaurant along the way.
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  • Arba | Hotel Samarkand Twin room (2 people/room)
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Day 6
07/30(Thu)
    Free time in Samarkand
  • Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Free time After breakfast, you will have a full day free (free time).
    The hotel is located in the city center, about a 25–30 minute walk to Registan Square.
    It is also conveniently located for access to other attractions. [Japanese Guide]
  • Arba | Hotel Samarkand Twin room (2 people/room)
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Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:× DIN:×

Day 7
07/31(Fri)
    From Samarkand to Tashkent
  • Breakfast Breakfast at the hotel.
  • Private car transfer After breakfast, the driver will pick you up at the hotel. Transfer to Tashkent (about 4 hours). [Japanese Guide]
  • Uzbekistan - Tashkent
  • Lunch At a local restaurant along the way.
  • Tashkent sightseeing Upon arrival in Tashkent, we will visit the following places.


    Chorsu Bazaar, Amir Timur Square, Navoi Opera Theater, Japanese cemetery, ride on the Tashkent Metro, Amir Timur Museum [Japanese Guide]
  • Private car transfer In the evening, transfer to the airport; the tour ends. [Japanese Guide]
  • Departure from Tashkent Depart Tashkent on your own flight arrangements.

Meals B/F:⚪︎ LUN:⚪︎ DIN:×

Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation

As stated in the itinerary (3-star twin)

Flight (Int'l)

None

Flight (Dom.)

As stated in the itinerary

Railway

As stated in the itinerary

Bus

None

Car

As stated in the itinerary

Ferry/Boat

None

Other transp

None

Guide / Assistant

As stated in the itinerary

Activity

As stated in the itinerary

Meal

B/F:6  LUN:5  DIN:1 
As stated in the itinerary

Includes (Others)

・Private car
・Japanese-speaking guide
・Domestic flight ticket from Tashkent to Urgench
・All transportation used during the tour
・0.5L bottled mineral water per day
・High-speed train tickets
・Accommodation based on the itinerary and hotel list
・Meals as indicated in the itinerary
・Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary

Excludes (Others)

・International air tickets and airport taxes
・Overseas travel insurance, souvenirs, and other personal expenses
・Single room supplement (if applicable)
・Permits or fees for camera/video shooting
・Gratuities (tips)

Accommodation list
1

Tashkent

Avant Hotel

2person(s) 1rooms 

2

Khiva

Khiva Residence Hotel

2person(s) 1rooms 

3

Bukhara

Hotel Sarhad Bukhara

2person(s) 1rooms 

4

Samarkand

Arba | Hotel Samarkand

2person(s) 1rooms