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The turquoise domes of Samarkand, the holy city of Bukhara and walled Khiva β€” Uzbekistan is the dazzling heart of the ancient Silk Road, now easy to visit.

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Capital
Tashkent
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Currency
Uzbek Som (UZS)
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Language
Uzbek, Russian
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Best time
Apr–May, Sep–Oct
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Visa
Visa-free (many) / eVisa
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Avg daily budget
$30 – $230
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Tashkent (TAS)
Overview

Why travellers love Uzbekistan

Samarkand's Registan, Bukhara's old town and Khiva's walled city are among the most spectacular sights in Central Asia, linked by a fast train.

Visa rules have relaxed and it's affordable, safe and welcoming.

Where to go

Top places in Uzbekistan

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Samarkand

Samarkand

πŸ—“ 2 days

The Registan and turquoise domes.

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Bukhara

Bukhara

πŸ—“ 1–2 days

A living medieval Silk Road city.

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Khiva

Khiva

πŸ—“ 1 day

A walled open-air museum city.

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Tashkent

Tashkent

πŸ—“ 1 day

Modern capital and metro art.

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Plan day by day

Uzbekistan itineraries

Ready-made routes β€” tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Samarkand β†’ Bukhara β†’ Khiva
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$150 – $1,150
1–2

Samarkand

The Registan and turquoise domes.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History Β· Iconic
3–4

Bukhara

A living medieval Silk Road city.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
5

Khiva

A walled open-air museum city.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ History Β· Photography
Route
Samarkand β†’ Bukhara β†’ Khiva β†’ Tashkent
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$210 – $1,610
1–2

Samarkand

The Registan and turquoise domes.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History Β· Iconic
3–4

Bukhara

A living medieval Silk Road city.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ Culture Β· History
5–6

Khiva

A walled open-air museum city.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Photography
7

Tashkent

Modern capital and metro art.

πŸ—“ 1 day✨ City Β· Culture
Route
Samarkand β†’ Bukhara β†’ Khiva β†’ Tashkent
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$300 – $2,300
1–3

Samarkand

The Registan and turquoise domes.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· History Β· Iconic
4–6

Bukhara

A living medieval Silk Road city.

πŸ—“ 3 days✨ Culture Β· History
7–8

Khiva

A walled open-air museum city.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ History Β· Photography
9–10

Tashkent

Modern capital and metro art.

πŸ—“ 2 days✨ City Β· Culture
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Visa & entry

Uzbekistan visa requirements

Visa required?
Visa-free for many; eVisa for others
Allowed stay
30 days
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
Yes (official e-Visa)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
eVisa
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Visa rules change frequently. Many nationalities are now visa-free for 30 days; others apply for a quick online e-Visa. Always verify with the official Uzbekistan immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Uzbekistan visa guide β†’Use the visa checker β†’
Money

Uzbekistan budget guide

Budget

$30/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$230+/day
  • 4–5β˜… hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Uzbekistan budget guide β†’
Things to do

Top attractions in Uzbekistan

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Registan, Samarkand

Three towering tiled madrasahs.

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Bukhara old town

Minarets, madrasahs and trading domes.

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Khiva (Itchan Kala)

A perfectly walled desert city.

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Afrosiyob train

Fast rail between Silk Road cities.

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Plov & bazaars

Central Asian food and markets.

Get outside

Nature in Uzbekistan

All nature
Blog

Uzbekistan travel articles

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