Grand Silk Road of Uzbekistan
Journey highlights. Twelve days is what it takes to do the four great cities properly and still have room for the country in between them.
Next departure: 1 Oct 2026
12 daysfrom£1,633/ per person
See holiday detailsThe 5-day Express Uzbekistan Tour Package from Malaysia is a fast-paced journey through the three great cities of Uzbekistan — Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara.

The 5-day Express Uzbekistan Tour Package from Malaysia is a fast-paced journey through the three great cities of Uzbekistan — Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. It’s a passage through centuries: from a modern capital of glass and steel to majestic medieval madrasas, and further into ancient fortresses and soaring minarets.
The tour begins in Tashkent, where 21st-century buildings, Soviet-era monuments, and Islamic architecture stand side by side in vivid contrast. From there, you’ll board the Afrosiab high-speed train to Samarkand to admire the city’s Timurid-era masterpieces. The final stop is Bukhara, sacred and storied, known for its many mosques and atmospheric historic quarters.
This tour is brief, and much will remain for another visit — but if you have just five days and want to experience the cultural heart of Central Asia, the Express Uzbekistan Tour Package from Malaysia will show you its brightest highlights and leave you with vivid, lasting memories.
Arrive in Tashkent. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Free time.
Your knowledgeable guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Tashkent, marking the beginning of your exciting Tashkent city tour. Begin at the Courage Monument, which commemorates the 1966 earthquake and honours the resilience of the people of Tashkent, before continuing to the historic Old City. Visit the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi, walk past the Khast-Imam Complex, view the exterior of the Islamic Civilization Center, and stroll along the newly developed Zarkaynar Street. Next, explore Chorsu Bazaar and a local pottery gallery, then ride the beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro to the modern city centre. Enjoy free time for lunch on Taras Shevchenko Street, known for its lively dining scene, then continue to the State Museum of Applied Arts and admire the elegant facade of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, concluding the tour at Amir Timur Square, where your Tashkent city tour comes to an end. Free time. After the tour or later in the evening you can visit the Islamic Civilization Center in Tashkent on your own (optional). Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Morning transfer to the railway station for the high-speed train Afrosiyob ride to Samarkand (journey time 2 h 10 min). A guide and driver will meet you at the station, which will be the starting point of the Samarkand tour. The tour program includes visits to the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, the Bibi Khanum Mosque, the Shahi-Zinda Necropolis, the Ulugbek Observatory, and Siab Bazaar. Late in the evening you will be transferred to the railway station for the train to Bukhara. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours Lunch break 13:00-14:00
At 10:00, meet your guide at the hotel and take a walking sightseeing tour in the historic center of Bukhara, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visit the Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble and the Magoki-Attori Mosque. See the Chor-Minor Madrasah and explore the trade domes, as well as the Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs. Visit the Kalyan Minaret, the Kalyan Mosque, and the Miri-Arab Madrasah. Continue to the legendary Ark Fortress and the Bolo-Khauz Mosque, and then visit the Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. In the evening, you will take a flight to Tashkent. On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Transfer to Tashkent International airport. End of Express Uzbekistan Tour Package from Malaysia.
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The catalogue records the accommodation standard shown below. Exact hotel names and room categories are confirmed with your booking.
| Group size | Standard | Comfort | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | £1,679 | £2,259 | £3,040 |
| 2 persons | £1,034 | £1,352 | £1,779 |
| 3 persons | £944 | £1,125 | £1,515 |
| 4 persons | £853 | £1,034 | £1,406 |
| 5 persons | £799 | £980 | £1,343 |
| Single supplement | +£191 | +£299 | +£572 |
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