Tours in Uzbekistan
Tours to Uzbekistan are full of exotic, adventures and new bright impressions.
We offer you a big choice of tours to Uzbekistan. Undoubtedly everybody can find a tour to one's liking.
History and culture lovers find lots of excursion tours with visiting ancient cities of the East: Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Shakhrisabz, included to the list of world heritage by UNESCO. Also it will be interesting to visit other ancient cities Termez, Karshi, Kokand, “Gold” Ferghana valley with the center of traditional national useful arts in Rishtan, Marghilan, Shakhrikhan, Chust, Andijan.

ARAL SEA

The Aral Sea was once the largest closed saltwater lake in Central Asia. Until the 1960s, it covered an area of approximately 68,000 km², making it the fourth-largest was inland  sea in the world and the second-largest on the Eurasian continent (after the Caspian Sea). Its vast size led to it being called a "sea",  However, during the Soviet era, large volumes of water from the Amu Darya and Syr Darya rivers were diverted for agricultural irrigation, particular for cotton plantations. As a result, the Aral Sea has lost nearly  90% of its water over the past 60 years. This dramatic shrinkage has led to increased salinity, causing the extinction of many plant and anial species in and around the lake. The local climate has also changed, bringing hotter summers and colder, drier winters.

By 1989, due to the sharp decline in water levels, the Aral Sea split into two separate bodies:

 • The North (Small) Aral Sea

 • The South (Large) Aral Sea

In 2014, the eastern part of the South Aral Sea dried up completely, leaving only 7,297 km² of water. Although temporary spring floods in 2015 briefly increased the area to 10,780 km², it soon shrank again, measuring 8,303 km² by autumn of the same year.

Over the past 40 years, the area of ​​the Aral Sea has decreased nearly fourfold. The salinity of its waters has skyrocketed from 9-10 g/L to 70-84 g/L. Meanwhile, the coastline has retreated by 80 to 100 km, exposing over 4.5 million hectares of the former seabed. Today, the Aral Sea is divided into three separate parts.

By the 1980s, the once-thriving fishing town of Moynak, one of Uzbekistan's key Aral Sea ports, was left stranded from the water's edge. Today its landscpape is dominated  by rusting ships abandoned in the desert, earning it the eerie title of "ship graveyard".

The disappearance of the Aral Sea has been recognized as one of the greatest environmental disasters in modern history. Scientists, activists, and international organizations continue to study its effects, while travelers from around the world visit the region to witness this haunting transformation firsthand.

Despite its tragic past, the Aral Sea region now offers unique tourism opportunities. Visitors can explore historical routes, visit Moynak, and learn about the ongoing efforts to combat desertification and restore parts of the ecosystem.

TASHKENT

Tashkent is one of the ancient cities of Uzbekistan and Central Asia that has more than 2200 and today it is the capital of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The area is 327.9 km². The permanent population of the city today is over 3 million.

 In 2007, Tashkent was declared the center of Islamic culture. This is due to the presence of many historical Islamic buildings in the city and the fact that the Islamic University of Tashkent and the Islamic Institute of Tashkent named after Imam Bukhari are located in this city, and the cultural history of the city it is related to Islamic traditions. Today the famous Hasti Imam Complex in Tashkent is one of the favorite places of local and foreign tourists, and the architectural monument (16th-20th centuries) is formed around the tomb of the famous Imam Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Ali Ismail al- Kaffol Shashi. The cemetery and the surrounding architectural complex are named after the Imam. It is in this complex where the sacred manuscript "The Koran of Osman" written directly during the reign of Caliph Osman (644-656) is preserved. That is why all tourists visit this complex to see and visit the holy manuscript, which is known and popular in the Muslim world.

Tashkent is also the political center of the Republic of Uzbekistan. The majestic national, international administrative buildings are located in the capital. Unlike other cities, Tashkent is home to many theaters, museums, avenues, parks, luxury sports stadiums and beautiful and luxurious entertainment venues, as well as the most majestic and huge mosques in the country. Tashkent is also famous for its metro which is one of the most beautiful metro in the world with its beauty, luxury, decoration and ornamentation, attracting tourists from all over the world.

With its magnificent architecture, rich history and vibrant culture, Bukhara has captivated travelers from around the world for centuries. Today, it stands as one of the most important tourist destinations in Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bukhara is home to hundreds of historical monuments that reflect its glorious past.

BUKHARA

With a history spanning over 2,500 years, Bukhara has made an invaluable contribution to global civilization. Situated at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road, the city thrived as a hub of craftsmanship and commerce, shaping its identity as a center of culture and trade.

Beyond its stunning mosques and madrasas, Bukhara boasts grand mausoleums of renowned scholars, magnificent palaces, caravanserais, Turkish baths, and majestic turquoise-domed structures. The city’s bustling bazaars, nestled within the old quarters, transport visitors into a scene straight out of an Oriental fairytale. Bukhara holds the highest number of historical monuments in Uzbekistan, and its ancient streets are best explored on foot.

During the Middle Ages, Bukhara was considered the holiest city for Muslims in Central Asia, attracting scholars, thinkers, and travelers from across the Islamic world. It was the birthplace of many world-renowned figures, including:

 • Imam Al-Bukhari (9th century) – The compiler of the Hadith collection, one of the most significant works in Islamic tradition.

 • Abu Ali ibn Sina (Avicenna) (10th–11th centuries) – A legendary physician, philosopher, and scientist whose medical writings influenced Europe and the Islamic world.

 • Bahauddin Naqshband (14th century) – The founder of the Naqshbandi Sufi order, a key figure in Islamic mysticism.

Thanks to the contributions of scholars, poets, architects, and philosophers, Bukhara earned honorary titles such as “Bukhara Sharif” (The Noble Bukhara) and “Islamic Peak.” In the Middle Ages, only seven cities in the world were granted the prestigious title of “Sharif” due to their religious significance—Bukhara being one of them, alongside Mecca, Medina, Mazar-i-Sharif, Baghdad, Jerusalem, and Damascus. By the 9th century, Bukhara had also gained the title “Qubbat ul-Islam” (The Dome of Islam), cementing its status as a major center of Islamic culture, ethics, and jurisprudence in the East.

Today, Bukhara remains one of Uzbekistan’s most visited cities, continuously evolving as a leading tourist destination. Whether exploring its timeless streets, marveling at its historic landmarks, or immersing in its rich cultural heritage, visitors to Bukhara experience a journey through centuries of history, spirituality, and architectural grandeur.

SAMARKAND

The famous city of Samarkand is always mentioned in oriental folk tales, it has become a true city recognized all over the world for its ancient history and architectural monuments. Of the many famous ancient cities, only the legendary Samarkand is called the "Heart of the Great Silk Road." Since ancient times Samarkand has been described as the "Mirror of the World", "Pearl of the East", "The Beauty of the Earth", "Rome of the East". Equivalent to the ancient cities of Rome, Athens and Babylon, this city has a history of more than three thousand years. Since its founding, the city has played an important role in the political, economic and cultural life of Central Asia. The city's location at the crossroads of the Great Silk Road has led to the development of ancient handicraft weaving, the famous Samarkand paper, ceramics, blacksmithing, baking, confectionery, embroidery and other crafts.

The first written account of the city of Samarkand dates back to 329 BC. C., when it was conquered by the Greek-Macedonian army led by Alexander the Great. In the 6th-7th centuries in Samarkand it became part of the Turkish khanate. At the end of the 7th century, the beginning of the 8th century, armies of Arab invaders appeared that conquered all of Central Asia and spread Islam and the entire population of the region was invited to the new religion of Islam.

At the beginning of the 13th century, the territory of Samarkand was completely occupied by the Mongol army led by Genghis Khan and the city was almost completely destroyed, thousands of young and old were killed.

From the mid-fourteenth to the fifteenth centuries Samarkand and Central Asia experienced a new and unprecedented increase in economic, political, social and cultural life. The famous great commander, Emperor Amir Timur (Tamerlane), the founder of the great centralized state of Movarounnahr (Transaxonia) whose borders stretch from the borders of present-day eastern China to Istanbul, Turkey and from northern India to the Russian Volga region . During the reign of Timur Samarkand was chosen as the capital of this empire. These are the most prosperous and popular periods in Samarkand. During this time extensive urban planning and beautification work was carried out. Today, the monuments of Samarkand are beautiful and huge. In this city you can feel the breath of ancient history preserved in ancient ruins, madrasas, mausoleums and minarets. During the reign of Timur and the Timurids, Samarkand reached its peak.

In subsequent periods, it was annexed to the kingdoms and khanates of Central Asia and, from the 19th century, it was occupied by Tsarist Russia and then as part of the Soviet Union until our independence.

The architecture of ancient Samarkand has always fascinated everyone with its grandeur, grandeur, dazzling blue and beautiful tile ornaments, domes and minarets.

Samarkand's climate is continental-subtropical. Its convenient geographical location and wonderful climate have always attracted everyone. The architectural and historical monuments of Samarkand were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. 

KHIVA

Khiva is the city of "One Thousand and One Nights" and walking through its ancient streets and the surrounding historical buildings, we feel that we are returning to the old days. So that city has received the name of "open-air museum", it is one of the few cities in the world where an open-air city has been preserved in its historical state. In its monuments we see the most beautiful works of the master craftsmen of the Khorezm area oasis. Ichan Kala - Khiva's inner citadel is the only surviving monumental city in Central Asia, whose destiny in the past, its architectural monuments are closely related to the historical and cultural development of the oldest cultural oasis in the world.

Khiva was the first city in Central Asia to be inscribed on the World Heritage List by a special resolution of the 14th session of UNESCO in Canada on December 12, 1990.

In the Middle Ages, Khiva was the city of scholars. It should also be noted that there is another great scientist who grew up in the Khorezm region, and the science that he founded played an important role in the development of mankind. This scholar was the famous Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Musa al-Kharaizmi, who founded the science of algebra and the term is well-known from his book.

In his time, Khorezm was the center of international trade and an important part of the Great Silk Road.

SHAKHRISABZ

Shahrisabz, which means "Green City", is one of the oldest cities in Uzbekistan and is now one of the most touristical cities of the country. This city is the birthplace of one of the world's greatest comondants, Amir Temur (Tamerlane).

Temur, the founder of the great state empire Movarounnahr (Transaxonia) and chose Samarkand as his country's capital. However, even in his hometown, he constantly worked on beautification and did everything that is possible for the development of it, carrying out huge construction work. In fact, Shahrisabz was the second capital of the state after Samarkand.

By order of the ruler the best architects, builders and masters of architectural decoration were sent here and they exchanged their cultural traditions experiences on building constructions with local masters and built magnificent buildings together. Precious buildings, such as the White Palace- Ak Saray, mousoleums and mosques from the 14th-19th centuries, are the treasures of the Shahrisabz city.

Shahrisabz is reportedly 2,700 years old, equivalent to the age of Rome, known as the "Eternal City." The city is home to many iconic landmarks and its historic center was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2002. 

SURKHANDARYA

Surkhandarya is located in the SOUTHERN part of Uzbekistan. This region differs from other regions with its  sunny days and hot/cold weather.

Surkhandarya oasis is famous for its invaluable contribution to human civilization as one of the centers of world civilization. The oasis is described as the site of the first early human settlement. Remains of early human settlements from the Middle Paleolithic period have been found in the Boysun ranges. The bones of an 8-9 year old boy belongs Stone Age were found in the are of Teshiktash. This finding is known worldwide as the Neanderthal Man.

It is a cultural and historical area where folklore and written where literature developed. An Islamic theorist, Muhaddis al-Hakim al-Termizi (8th-9th centuries) lived and worked in ancient Termez. The great Andalusian (Spanish) Islamic scholar Muhyiddin ibn al-Arabi (1165-1240) considered himself a disciple of Hakim Termezi. Narrated by Imam al-Termizi on the hadith (Hadis - The words, deeds and confessions of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him) is the second largest source of information in Islam after the Quran), including Al-Jami' as Sahih or Sunani al-Termizi, Kitab al-Alilal, Kitab az-Zuhd and others.

Of the 359 historical monuments in the Surjandaryá region, 294 are archaeological, 26 architectural and 39 monumental. In connection with the 2,500th anniversary of the city of Termez, in 2001-2002 several historical and archaeological monuments, such as famous Jarqurgon Tower (12th century), the Sultan Saodat Complex (10-17th centuries), the remains of Chaghaniyon State Fortess in Denau, the Hakim Complex at Termizi (11-15th centuries), the remains of the Zurmala tower in Old Termez  were repaired. These monuments are famous for their antiquity. They were built according to the architectural traditions of Khorasan. 

In recent years, more and more people have become interested in the history and monuments of the Surkhandarya oasis, attracting the attention of foreign archaeologists. In addition, the region boasts beautiful mountains, breathtaking landscapes, ancient caves, and prehistoric cave paintings that captivate every visitor. Today, many historical monuments in the region remain unexcavated.

FERGANA VALLEY

The Fergana Valley is currently one of the country's new tourist destinations and is located in the mountains of Central Asia and three regions such as Fergana, Namangan and Andijan are called the Fergana Valley and it is a densely populated area of ​​the country. The Fergana province (population 3 million 752 thousand, 2019) is the most visited region of the valley today, in order to further increase the number of tourists in this region and the tourist infrastructure is being developed. The cities of Kokand, Rishtan and Margilan are currently tourist destinations.

KOKAND

Kokand was the capital of the Kokand Khanate, one of the three Khanate in Central Asia in the 18th-19th centuries. The period of the khanate is important in the history of the modern Uzbek state and on the national borders of present-day Central Asia. It is a city with many ancient and historical sites in the Fergana Valley, which is believed by historians to be over 2,000 years old. Since ancient times, this city has been an important city for the ancient caravan routes of the Great Silk Road and is still important for modern transportation.

RISHTAN

The city of Rishtan located near the city of Kokand. Throughout the centuries, the city has served as an important military and economic stronghold. In his time Chinese, Indian and later Russian merchants stopped here for their trades. Pottery has been developed in Rishtan since ancient times. The products of the famous Rishtan potters were very popular in eastern markets. Even today, the bowls, jugs, jugs and ceramics made by Rishtan masters are well known not only in Uzbekistan, but also in other countries. There are several pottery schools here, which are always interesting for foreign tourists.

MARGILAN

Margilan is a small town that has been world famous for thousands of years for its artisans, scientists. Margilan is said to have been one of the most important cities on the Great Silk Road in the 9th century. During the khanate of Kokand in 1710-1876, the city was the strategically important commercial center of the khanate.

In addition, there is in this city Margilan a Yodgorlik artisan factory that produces national silk products of the highest quality. Margilan has always been famous for its handwoven silk, cotton fabrics and silk rugs. Today the factory is open to all tourists and they can observe the production process. The oriental-style Margilan bazaar is very interesting for foreign tourists.