We are open 7 days a week from 2 January View our opening hours
The Award-Winning Tour Specialist
Every Tour on Sale - Choose from Free Flights or Sensational Single Supplement Savings - Save up to £1,680pp Offer ends: 31 Jan 2026 View Offers
Enjoy this in-depth tour throughout Uzbekistan, famous for its ancient cities, beautiful mosques and mausoleums, as you travel the ancient trade route - the Silk Road. Following in the footsteps of conquerors, merchants and adventurers, this magical journey winds alongside rushing rivers tranquil lakes, mighty mountains and starkly beautiful deserts.
Our Ultimate Uzbekistan tour will see you exploring the most iconic sites, delving into deep-rooted culture and dining on delicious cuisine.
Heart of the ancient city of Samarkand, famous for its architecture and a popular stop along the Silk Road
Explore the historic walls of the Ark Fortress
See the architecture of Itchan Kala, Khiva’s walled inner city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Wander the bustling Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent, alive with colorful stalls and local traders
Visit the workshop of the renowned Rakhimov family, Akbar and Alisher, and discover the rich history of Uzbek ceramics. Explore their unique collection of exquisite handcrafted pieces and see traditional techniques brought to life.
Enjoy a wine tasting at Bagizagan Winery in Samarkand, sampling a selection of local vintages. Explore the wine museum and learn about the rich history of winemaking in this historic Silk Road region.
Step into the bustling world of Uzbekistan’s bazaars, where vibrant colours, rich aromas, and lively chatter fill the air. Wander through stalls brimming with handwoven carpets, intricate ceramics, spices, and local delicacies.
Fly overnight to Tashkent. Depending on your time of arrival, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Explore the historic old town, visiting Barak Khan Madrassah and Tila Shaikh Mosque, home to precious Islamic archives. Wander the vibrant Chorsu Bazaar, then visit the Rakhimov family ceramics workshop. Finish the day in modern Tashkent at Amir Temur Square and the strikingly decorated Tashkent Metro.
Rise early for your flight to Nukus. Begin your day at the Igor Savitskiy Museum—often called the 'Louvre of the Desert', home to Russian avant‑garde art, Soviet-era masterpieces, and fascinating Karakalpak treasures. Then, drive 200 km to Khiva, stopping at Chalpik Kala, an ancient Zoroastrian funerary site, and Toprak Kala, the historic fortress town of Khorezm.
Step inside Ichan Kala, Uzbekistan’s first UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Kukhna Ark Fortress, the turquoise Islom-Khodja Minaret, and Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. Visit Madrassah Rakhimkhon, the striking Kalta Minor Minaret, and the 19th-century Tash Hauli Palace. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Khoresmian folklore performance.
Travel across the iconic Kyzyl Kum Desert, the 'Red Sands,' along the ancient Silk Road. Enjoy photo stops of the desert landscapes and a visit to the Amudarya River, the legendary Oxus. Arrive in Bukhara in the late afternoon, ready to explore this historic city.
Spend a full day exploring Bukhara’s historic centre on foot. Begin at the Lab-i-Khauz ensemble and continue to the city’s landmarks and hidden gems, including Nadir Khon Madrassah, Poi Kalon Minaret and Mosque, and the Ulugbek and Aziz Khan Madrassahs. Enjoy lunch at the home of master suzani maker and explore his workshop. In the afternoon, visit the Ark Fortress, Bala Hauz Mosque, Ismail Samani Mausoleum, and Chashma-Ayub. Conclude at the Hunarmand workshops near Lyabikhauz, witnessing traditional crafts such as block printing, metal chasing, embroidery, carving, miniature painting, and goldwork.
This morning, explore Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa, the former summer residence of the emir, a stunning blend of Russian and local architectural styles. Later, travel by train to Samarkand, arriving in the late afternoon and ready to begin your next adventure.
Explore the highlights of Samarkand, starting at the iconic Registan Square with its three stunning madrassahs: Ulug-Bek, Tillya-Kori, and Sher-Dor. Visit Gur Emir, the mausoleum of conqueror Tamerlane, and the grand Bibi-Khanum Mosque. Wander the Silk Road bazaar, admire the Shahi Zinda necropolis, and end the day with a tour and tasting at Bagizagan winery.
Travel 90 km south of Samarkand to Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of conqueror Amir Timur. Explore the city’s highlights, including the ruins of Ak-Sarai Palace, Dorus-Tilavat cemetery, and Kok-Gumbas Mosque, before returning to Samarkand in the afternoon.
Explore Ulugbek’s 15th-century Observatory and the ancient settlement of Afrosiab. Enjoy some free time to shop in Samarkand before continuing by train to Tashkent, taking in the changing landscapes along the way.
Transfer to the airport. Fly to UK, arriving home the same or following day.
Our tours feature hand-picked properties selected for their comfort, modern amenities and convenient location for sightseeing. We occasionally include a stay in a guesthouse or lodge where we feel the character of the property will enhance your tour, or to allow access to a more unique and memorable location. Here is a taster of the type of hotels you will be staying in on your tour.
Winter and Summers in can be uncomfortably cold and hot respectively so the best time to visit Uzbekistan is in the spring (April to May) and autumn (September to early November).
Places Visited: UK - Tashkent (2N) - Nukus - Khiva (2N) - Bukhara (2N) - Samarkand (3N) - Tashkent (1N) - UK
If your tour departs in less than 30 days, please call our travel experts to book. Read our Price Match Promise
Save up to £1,680 per person - for a limited time only
Choose from Partner Flies Free or Sensational Single Supplement Savings for Solos
PLUS no flights supplements to fly From Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Belfast.
This offer is combinable with your Wendy Wu Loyalty discount.
Fetching Price Information - please wait
Dedicated Solo departures are available on selected dates for this tour.
These solos-only departures feature smaller group sizes of up to 18, along with free airport lounge access.
There are no dedicated Solo departures for this year. You can enjoy any of our tours with no Single Supplement on our Happy to Share option or explore the solo departures in other years.
The same great Wendy Wu tour - just with an extra level of comfort. Enjoy relaxed 5-star city hotels, unique properties, and overnight cruises, each selected to deliver an elevated experience. See Upgraded Tour Hotels above for more details.
Rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 6591 reviews on 
Read our latest articles or travel inspiration, exciting news about our destinations and all things Wendy Wu Tours
More than 25 years expertise offering extraordinary tours
