Classic of Uzbekistan Tour – 7 Days from UAE

Tour Overview

Arabiers built the Classic of Uzbekistan for travellers who want real depth without a punishing pace. It is one of our Uzbekistan holiday packages, and every departure is private and customisable.

Here is a glimpse of what to expect on this 7-day journey:

Exploring UNESCO-listed old towns, mosques, madrasahs and royal mausoleums
Standing in the Registan, one of the most photographed squares in the world
Crossing the red sands of the Kyzylkum desert between Khiva and Bukhara
Wandering the covered trading domes and craft workshops of old Bukhara
Seeing Shah-i-Zinda and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque in Samarkand
Browsing Siab Bazaar in Samarkand and Chorsu Bazaar in Tashkent

Package Inclusions & Exclusions

Included land services and items to budget for separately are listed below.

Inclusions

Meet-and-greet on arrival and all airport/station transfers
Private air-conditioned vehicle throughout the tour
Licensed English-speaking guide in each city, with Arabic on request
Hotel accommodation in a double or twin room
Daily breakfast
All entrance tickets to sites in the programme
Uzbekistan tourist fee and government charges

Exclusions

International flights
Travel insurance
Lunches and dinners except where stated
Single-room supplement
Photo and video fees at sites
Personal expenses and tips
Anything not listed under inclusions

Itinerary Explained

Here’s how Arabiers has organised the 7 days:

Meet at Urgench airport and transfer to Khiva. Tour Ichan Kala, including the Kunya Ark, Pahlavan Mahmud mausoleum, Kalta Minor, Tash-Khovli Palace, Muhammad Rahim Khan madrasah and Juma Mosque.

Khiva → Bukhara

Travel about 450 km across the red sands of the Kyzylkum desert, followed by free time in Bukhara’s old city.

Bukhara old city

See the Ismail Samani mausoleum, Chashma Ayub, Bolo Hauz, the Ark citadel, Poi Kalon, the Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan madrasahs, covered trading domes and Lyabi-Hauz.

Bukhara → Samarkand

Drive to Samarkand and visit Registan Square, Gur-e-Amir and the Konigil Meros silk-paper workshop, with an evening at Eternal City park.

Samarkand monuments

Explore Shah-i-Zinda, the Imam Al-Bukhari complex, Ulugbek’s observatory, Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Siab Bazaar.

Drive to Tashkent and explore the Hast Imam complex, Chorsu Bazaar and Tashkent City Park. After breakfast on Day 7, transfer to the airport. Extra nights can be added on request.

Accommodation Plan

Hotels for the 4-star programme, or similar alternatives, are subject to availability.

Day	Location	Hotel	Star rate	Meal	Room
01	Khiva	Hotel Farovon	★★★★	B&B	1 DBL
02–03	Bukhara	Hotel Shahriston	★★★★	B&B	1 DBL
04–05	Samarkand	Continental Hotel	★★★★	B&B	1 DBL
06	Tashkent	Wyndham Tashkent	★★★★	B&B	1 DBL

For the 3-star programme, hotels are Khiva Residence, Garden Plaza in Bukhara, Marjon in Samarkand and Florence Boutique in Tashkent, or similar.

Package Prices

Per-person, land-only rates in AED. Larger private groups receive lower per-person rates.

Group size	Price per person
2 travellers	AED 3,895
4 travellers	AED 3,135
6 travellers	AED 2,775
10 travellers	AED 2,565
20 travellers	AED 2,440
30 travellers	AED 2,310
Single-room supplement	AED 655

Group size	Price per person
2 travellers	AED 4,825
4 travellers	AED 4,055
6 travellers	AED 3,685
10 travellers	AED 3,430
20 travellers	AED 3,325
30 travellers	AED 3,175
Single-room supplement	AED 1,640 (up to 10) · AED 1,560 (over 10)

All prices are per person and land-only. Share your dates and group size for a tailored quote.

Important Notes & FAQs

Visa: Uzbekistan is visa-free for 30 days for UAE passport holders and qualifying UAE residents, provided the residence visa is valid for at least 90 days on entry and the passport for at least 180 days.

Best time to travel: mid-March to mid-June and mid-September to mid-November. July and August are hot but quieter.
Where it starts: the tour begins in Urgench and ends in Tashkent. International flights are not included.
Every departure is private and can be customised.
On the road: all vehicles are insured and replaced if a force-majeure event prevents the journey from continuing.

No. Uzbekistan is visa-free for 30 days for UAE passport holders, and also for UAE residents of any nationality, provided the UAE residence visa is valid for at least 90 days on entry and the passport has at least 180 days validity.

Two peak seasons: mid-March to mid-June and mid-September to mid-November. July and August are hot but quieter, with better hotel value.

From AED 3,895 per person for two sharing, land-only, dropping as group size grows. It includes guiding, entrance fees, private transport, breakfasts and the tourist fee.

Yes. English guides are included at every city, with Arabic on request, plus Turkish, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.