Essential Uzbekistan
The Silk Road cities in a compact, well-organized journey.
— Quick facts
Essential Uzbekistan
Destination
Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Ideal period
April – June, September – October
Ideal for
First-timers, couples, friends
Formula
Tour with local guides, fast trains and internal flight
Pace
Dynamic but balanced
— Why we chose
Essential Uzbekistan
It's the perfect itinerary to experience Uzbekistan for the first time. In eight days you touch all the symbolic cities of the Silk Road without wearing yourself out, with the fast train linking the great caravan capitals and a domestic flight that carries you into the Khiva desert. A compact, complete, surprising journey.
Experiences included
The stages
Customize your journey
Every Mauna proposal starts from a conversation with you. We can adjust the trip length, the pace of the stops, the hotel category and the experiences to live along the way. We guide you step by step through the itinerary, sharing practical advice based on our first-hand knowledge of the destination.
The Mauna service
- Personalized consultation before departure
- Itinerary designed around the season and your interests
- Careful selection of guides, accommodations and activities
- Dedicated assistance throughout the planning process
- Support before, during and after your journey
Perfect for you if…
- You love history, art and great civilizations
- You are fascinated by Islamic architecture and bazaars
- You are looking for an authentic, still off-the-beaten-path destination
- You want to walk between squares, madrasas and turquoise domes
- You love good food and genuine hospitality
This journey may not be ideal if…
- You want a mostly beach destination
- You prefer very short holidays in a single place
- You dislike moving between different cities
- You are not interested in history and culture
Always included with Mauna
- Flights to and from Italy
- Carefully selected accommodations
- Car rental or transfers included
- Medical and baggage insurance
- Fully customizable itinerary
- Support before and during the journey
- Destination personally explored by our team
The activities described in the itinerary represent the experiences you can enjoy during the journey. Some may be optional and will always be clearly indicated. If the journey includes domestic flights, they are always included.
Frequently asked questions
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