Central Asia Tours

Central Asia Tours introduce you to the five ‘Stan’ countries of the former Soviet Union, and on Uzbekistan Combined Tours you’ll delve not only into this delightful nation but into one or more of its neighboring countries. Tours range from day trips to three-week expeditions covering Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and, of course, Uzbekistan. Each journey blends a variety of cultural, historical or nature expeditions that have been crafted around tourists’ recommendations and the input of local travel connoisseurs who know the land’s most alluring destinations.

Scroll through our Central Asia Tours for a complete list of multi-country excursions that pass through Uzbekistan.

Top 10 must visit places during the Central Asia Private Tours

Uzbekistan

Samarkand is the most famous historical city in Central Asia. Its majestic monuments amazed travelers hundreds of years ago, and they will undoubtedly amaze you today.

Bukhara is an ancient city with labyrinthine streets in the eastern quarters and a rich architectural diversity: the Chor-Minor madrasah, the Samanid mausoleum, the Ark fortress, and others.

Turkmenistan

Ashgabat is the "white city" of Central Asia. Almost all the buildings here are covered with white marble. The city has many unusual modern monuments, distinguished by their large size.

Darvaza is a gas crater in the heart of the Karakum Desert. A massive hole in the ground, in which a fire has been blazing for half a century, has rightfully earned the nickname "Gate to Hell."

Tajikistan

Dushanbe is a quiet and peaceful city with interesting historical museums. It's pleasant to stroll through the parks, sit in an Eastern teahouse, and not far from the city is the Hissar Fortress.

The Seven Lakes are a magnificent natural monument in the Fann Mountains. This chain of mountain lakes stretches along a long gorge of a single river, and each has its own color. It will take a whole day to see all the lakes!

Kyrgyzstan

Burana is a mysterious minaret tower standing in a green valley. It is the last monument of the great city of Balasagun. Climbing it, you can enjoy the beautiful landscape of the Tien Shan Mountains.

Issyk-Kul is a huge lake surrounded by mountains. On the northern shore, there are dozens of sanatoriums and boarding houses, well-maintained beaches, as well as places for active and ethno-tourism.

Kazakhstan

Astana – the capital of Kazakhstan, which gained its modern appearance in the early 21st century. It is pleasant to stroll among the architectural monuments and visit many cultural museums here.

Turkestan – one of the oldest cities in Kazakhstan. It is home to medieval monuments, among which the mausoleum of Ahmed Yassawi stands out, included in the UNESCO heritage list.

Highlights of Central Asia Tours

Silk Road in Central Asia. During your journey, you will be able to visit places that once formed part of the trade route from China to Europe. Among such places are Tash Rabat in Kyrgyzstan, Hissar in Tajikistan, Otrar in Kazakhstan, Bukhara and Samarkand in Uzbekistan, and Kunya-Urgench in Turkmenistan.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Central Asia. On your trip, you will be able to see the most majestic human creations that were built hundreds of years ago. These are mainly monumental mausoleums and ancient mosques, as well as several fortresses over 2000 years old.

Central Asian Cuisine. Gastronomic tourism is an exciting way to get acquainted with new countries. On a tour of Central Asia, you will discover a multitude of culinary delights: you can try authentic Uzbek pilaf, Kazakh beshbarmak, and many more interesting dishes, juicy salads, and refreshing dairy drinks.

Culture and traditions of Central Asia. Each nation has its unique features, and even here, neighboring peoples differ significantly. Some were farmers, others nomads; some lived in the steppe for thousands of years, some in the mountains, and some in the desert, and all of this has shaped their distinct customs and rituals. However, there is one common trait among the people of Central Asia – hospitality!

Central Asia Tours