Silk Road Splendor: Premium Uzbekistan
Experience the Silk Road in premium style. From rooftop champagne at sunset over Khiva’s ancient walls to private ceramic masterclasses with Gijduvan’s finest artisans, this 10-day journey elevates Uzbekistan’s legendary cities to new heights of luxury and cultural depth.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Tashkent Welcome
Airport VIP meet and greet. Transfer to the Hyatt Regency Tashkent. Welcome dinner at a traditional restaurant with views over the city.
Day 2: Tashkent’s Hidden Gems
Premium guided tour: Khast Imam Complex and the 7th-century Uthman Quran, Chorsu Bazaar, and the Museum of Applied Arts. Afternoon private tour of Tashkent’s stunning metro stations — each uniquely designed by different Soviet-era artists.
Day 3: Samarkand Arrival
First-class Afrosiyob train to Samarkand. Afternoon exploration of Registan Square with expert art historian. Evening light show illuminates the madrasahs.
Day 4: Samarkand – Tamerlane’s Capital
Premium guided tour of Gur-i-Amir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, and the Shakhi-Zinda laneway of mausoleums. Traditional plov cooking class with a local family. Private silk carpet weaving demonstration.
Day 5: Bukhara via Ceramic Masters
Journey to Bukhara. Stop in Gijduvan at the studio of master ceramicist Alisher Narzullayev (6th generation). Participate in a private pottery workshop creating your own piece. Arrive at Bukhara’s boutique Minzifa Hotel.
Day 6: Bukhara the Noble
Explore Bukhara: the Kalyan Minaret, Mir-i Arab Madrasah, the Ark Fortress, and the 9th-century Samanid Mausoleum. Visit a traditional Jewish house in the old quarter. Rooftop dinner overlooking the Kalyan Minaret.
Day 7: Bukhara to Khiva via Desert Fortresses
Drive across the Kyzylkum Desert. Visit the 2,000-year-old fortresses of Ayaz Kala and Toprak Kala — once mighty Khorezm outposts. Arrive at Khiva’s Orient Star Hotel inside the Ichan Kala walls.
Day 8: Khiva – The Living Museum
Full day exploring Khiva’s perfectly preserved old city. Climb the 45m Islam Khoja Minaret for panoramic views. Champagne at sunset atop the ancient city walls. Traditional Khorezm dance performance.
Day 9: Return to Tashkent
Morning at leisure in Khiva. Fly to Tashkent. Afternoon at the State Museum of History. Farewell dinner at Tashkent’s finest restaurant.
Day 10: Departure
VIP transfer to Tashkent International Airport.
Included
- 9 nights in premium hotels and boutique properties
- Daily breakfast, 4 lunches, 3 dinners with wine
- First-class train tickets
- Domestic flight Urgench-Tashkent
- Private guide (art historian trained)
- Private pottery workshop in Gijduvan
- Plov cooking class
- All entrance fees and exclusive experiences
- 24/7 concierge service
