07 Apr 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,659pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £3,659
Escorted tour
Solo Uzbekistan & the Silk Road with Flights – 11 Days
Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent for solo travellers, with flights and a room of your own.
11 days
From £3,649 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 11-day holiday is designed for people travelling on their own, with a twin or double room of your own and no single supplement. Return flights from the UK are included, and a holiday director hosts the group, with specialist local guides. You stay nine nights in three-star hotels, with a night in flight on the way out, and breakfast and dinner on most days.
You fly to Khiva for a guided tour of its walled inner town, the Kalta Minor minaret and a handicrafts centre, then cross the Kyzylkum desert by road to Bukhara. Three nights here include a full-day guided tour, a puppet-making workshop and a visit to a miniature painting school, with free time to explore at your own pace.
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Three nights in Samarkand bring the Registan and the city’s great monuments, a spice teahouse tasting with a local artist and a visit to the Afrasiab Museum. You end with a panoramic tour of Tashkent, a melting pot of architecture, before your flight home.
The physical rating is low. This holiday suits solo travellers who want to discover the Silk Road in good company.
Trip highlights
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Khiva’s walled city (Day 2)
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The Kyzylkum desert (Day 3)
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A full day in Bukhara (Day 4)
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A puppet-making workshop (Day 4)
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Samarkand’s Registan (Day 7)
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The Afrasiab Museum (Day 9)
Your route
6 stops from Khiva to Tashkent
- Khiva Days 1–2
- Bukhara Days 3–5
- Kagan Day 6
- Samarkand Days 6–8
- Shahrisabz Day 8
- Tashkent Days 9–11
Why choose this tour
Designed for solo travellers, with a room of your own. Flights and most dinners included.
Best suited to
- Solo travellers
- History and architecture lovers
- First-time visitors to Central Asia
- Travellers who value company
Day-by-day itinerary
11 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom
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Day 1 · United Kingdom Fly to Khiva
Depart for Uzbekistan.
- Hotel
- Overnight flight
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Day 2 · Kalta Minor, Itchan Kala Khiva
A city tour.
- Hotel
- Orient Star Khiva
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 3 · Kyzylkum desert, Bukhara Bukhara
Across the desert.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 4 · Bukhara Bukhara
A full-day tour and puppet workshop.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5 · Bukhara Bukhara
A free day.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Bukhara, Samarkand Samarkand
To Samarkand.
- Hotel
- Orient Star Samarkand
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Registan Samarkand
Samarkand’s monuments.
- Hotel
- Orient Star Samarkand
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 8 · Samarkand Samarkand
A free day.
- Hotel
- Orient Star Samarkand
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 9 · Afrasiab Museum, Tashkent Tashkent
A museum and the train.
- Hotel
- The Elements Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 10 · Tashkent Tashkent
A panoramic tour.
- Hotel
- The Elements Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 11 · Tashkent Fly home
Fly back to the UK.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Khiva (1 night) Orient Star Khiva
- Bukhara (3 nights) Hotel
- Samarkand (3 nights) Orient Star Samarkand
- Tashkent (2 nights) The Elements Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from the UK
- Accommodation 9 nights with a room of your own
- Meals 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 8 dinners
- Road transport across the Kyzylkum desert
- Guided tours of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent
- Puppet-making workshop and spice teahouse tasting
- Holiday director and local guides
Not included
- Meals not included 8 lunches and 1 dinner
- Optional excursions
- Lunches on most days and drinks
- Tips
- Travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You are travelling as a couple
- You want a small group
- You want an active holiday
- You want luxury hotels
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–11 · Lunch: Day 4 · Dinner: Days 2–4 and 6–10
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Uzbekistan
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Departures & prices
From £3,649 per person, including flights. 5 upcoming departures.
Flights from UK airports.
13 Oct 2027
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,759pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £3,759
29 Mar 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,649pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £3,649
24 May 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,749pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £3,749
11 Oct 2028
Twin share
Incl. flights
Not sold tour only on this date
£3,749pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £3,749
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Is this only for solo travellers?
Yes, everyone has a room of their own with no single supplement.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from the UK.
Do I need a visa?
UK citizens don’t need a visa for Uzbekistan for stays of up to 30 days.
Is there free time?
Yes, free days in Bukhara and Samarkand.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast daily and dinner on most evenings.
Who hosts the holiday?
A holiday director with specialist local guides.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary