6-Day Private, Meals Included

6-Day Private, Meals Included. Rated 4.9 across 48 reviews. Runs 6 days. From $800.

Overview

Six days, four cities, one private group: this tour from Silk Tour Ltd runs from Tashkent to Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and back to Tashkent, with the long hops covered by a domestic flight and trains between cities. A licensed local guide meets the group in each place, so the historical context comes from someone who lives there rather than one escort travelling the whole route. The package is aimed at travellers who want the classic Silk Road circuit without handling bookings, tickets and transfers themselves.

Accommodation, five breakfasts, internal train tickets, ground transport in an air-conditioned vehicle, and hotel pickup are all part of the price. Twin rooms in centrally located boutique hotels are standard, with a single room supplement available. One review after another mentions how much of the practical load the operator carries: drivers waiting at airports and stations, and an organiser who provided support over WhatsApp when needed.

The itinerary is also adjustable. The operator invites customisation by email at no or small charge, and reviewers describe requests being accommodated, including a night in a traditional yurt and stops at fortress ruins on the road. Solo travellers and couples have written about the tour, and reviewers describe having free time to explore on their own.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Tashkent arrival and pickupHotel pickup is included, and the operator communicates the meeting details at booking. Several reviewers describe drivers already waiting at the airport on arrival.
2. Flight to UrgenchThe group flies from Tashkent to Urgench to reach Khiva. This flight ticket is not included in the tour price.
3. KhivaTime in Khiva with a local licensed guide, then onward travel by train toward Bukhara.
4. BukharaGuided touring in Bukhara with a city-based guide.
5. Train to SamarkandRail travel from Bukhara to Samarkand, with sightseeing and a guide on arrival.
6. Train to TashkentThe final leg returns to Tashkent by train, where the city portion of the tour wraps up with a local guide.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what past travellers and the listing suggest you prepare for before booking.

• Budget for extras. Museum entrance fees of US$75 per person, the Tashkent to Urgench flight at US$100 per person, and a US$100 single room supplement are not in the tour price. Tips for the driver and guides are also excluded. Five breakfasts are included across the six days.
• Customise by email. The operator says the tour can be adjusted at no or small charge if you email your desired changes in advance. Reviewers report successful requests, including a yurt stay and extra stops at historical sites.
• Pace and travel. This is a moving itinerary across four cities in six days, with flights, trains and road travel in between. Reviewers note there is a lot of travel between cities, and the listing says most travellers can participate.
• Evenings are yours. One reviewer mentions having enough free time to explore independently. Guides are open to flexibility during the day too, and reviewers say they were comfortable asking for adjustments.
• Communication. Reviewers repeatedly praise the organiser's responsiveness and quick answers to messages. It is worth saving the contact details from your booking confirmation before you arrive.
• Visa check. The listing directs travellers to check Uzbekistan's visa policy before booking. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps, so travellers with limited mobility should raise this with the operator before booking. Museum entry fees, the domestic flight, a single supplement and tips all sit outside the package price. One reviewer reported a scheduling mismatch that caused an hour's wait for a guide, and another was disappointed that a closed museum was swapped without advance notice. The tight cancellation window of 24 hours before the start time also leaves little room for late changes.

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