Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan Tour Packages from UAE

Uzbekistan sits at the center of the old Silk Road, and Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva still show it: blue-tiled domes, centuries-old madrasas, and city walls built for trade caravans, not tourists. Makani's Uzbekistan tours cover hotels, transport, and a full route between these cities and the capital, Tashkent, with Arabic-speaking support from booking to landing. Whether you're after a short Tashkent city break or a complete Uzbekistan tour package across all four cities, the plan is built around what you actually want to see.

Our Uzbekistan Packages

A Samarkand-heavy itinerary looks nothing like a Tashkent city break, and neither one looks like a loop through all four cities in ten days. We build each route around how much time you have and which cities actually interest you, not a fixed circuit that hits every stop whether you asked for it or not.

Why Makani

Why Book Your Uzbekistan Holiday with Makani

Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva are each a half-day apart by road or a few hours by train, and getting the order wrong wastes a full day of a short trip. Makani plans the route first, then books around it, so you’re not the one figuring out train schedules in a language you don’t read.

The Only Gold-Classified Agency in the UAE

Makani holds the UAE Department of Tourism’s Golden Classified Certification, backed by 22 years of hands-on experience arranging trips for UAE travelers.

Direct Partnerships, No Middlemen

We contract directly with hotels and airlines, so you’re not paying for extra commission layers baked into a generic booking site.

A Route Planned Before You Book

Every Uzbekistan itinerary is built city-by-city first, with transport and hotel nights arranged to match, not assembled after the fact.

Things to Do

Best Things to Do in Uzbekistan

Eight experiences our UAE travelers can’t stop talking about.

01

Registan Square

Three Islamic-era madrasas facing one square in Samarkand.

02

Bukhara Old City

Centuries-old mosques, minarets, and trading domes.

03

Itchan Kala, Khiva

A walled inner city with preserved monuments.

04

Amir Timur Square, Tashkent

Central city space surrounded by modern landmarks.

05

Chimgan Mountains

Cable car rides and winter skiing near Tashkent.

06

Charvak Reservoir

A mountain lake stop for boating and views.

07

Magic City, Tashkent

A modern leisure area with rides and walking spaces.

08

Local Bazaars

Traditional shopping for spices, textiles, and handmade goods.

FAQ

UAE citizens (Emirati passport holders) can enter Uzbekistan visa-free for up to 30 days, under a decree in place since 2019. UAE residents holding other nationalities get the same 30-day exemption, as long as their UAE residence visa has at least 90 days of validity left and their passport is valid for at least 180 days. Holders of travel or refugee documents are the one exception, and still need a sticker visa even with UAE residency.
April to June and September to October offer the mildest weather for visiting Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva on foot. Summer turns hot across the country, especially in Bukhara, while winter can be cold enough for snow in Tashkent and near the Chimgan Mountains.
The official currency is the Uzbek Som (UZS). Cards are accepted in Tashkent's hotels and malls, but cash is still needed at bazaars in Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Exchange offices and banks generally offer better rates than hotels.
Uzbek is the official language, with Russian still widely spoken, especially in Tashkent. English is limited outside hotels and major tourist sites, so a guide or driver helps in smaller cities like Khiva.
Yes, Uzbekistan has a low crime rate and is considered one of the safer countries in Central Asia for tourists. Standard precautions apply at busy bazaars, and registering your stay is usually handled automatically by hotels.
Registan Square in Samarkand, the walled old city of Khiva, and Bukhara's historic center rank among Uzbekistan's most visited sites, alongside Tashkent's modern squares and parks.
Uzbekistan has a continental climate with hot, dry summers that can pass 35°C and cold winters that drop below freezing, particularly in Tashkent and the mountains. Spring and autumn stay mild across all four cities, which is why most travelers time their trip around them.