Destinations

Where to go in Uzbekistan

Five places that cover almost every trip to the country — what each one is like, when to come, how to get there and which of our tours include it.

Samarkand region · 2h10 by train from Tashkent

Samarkand

The capital of Amir Temur's empire and the most photographed city on the Silk Road — Registan, Gur-e-Amir and Shah-i-Zinda.

Bukhara region · 3h40 by train from Tashkent

The best-preserved medieval town in Central Asia: trading domes, the Poi-Kalon ensemble and the Ark Fortress, all walkable.

Khorezm region · walled city of Ichan-Kala

A complete walled city. Ichan-Kala is a UNESCO site you can walk end to end, best seen in the evening when the day groups leave.

Capital of Uzbekistan · international airport

Where every trip starts: the airport, the train station, the metro with its mosaic stations, bazaars and Soviet-modernist architecture.

Jizzakh region · national park, 1,800–2,500 m

Uzbekistan's mountain resort: juniper forests, cool summers and the country's most popular destination for corporate and family retreats.