Need information on planning a trip to Uzbekistan

Hello, We’re a senior couple planning to spend around 3 weeks in Uzbekistan, either starting at the end of March or mid-April. We’ll begin in Khiva (Urgench) and finish in Tashkent (via Termez). We prefer traveling independently as much as possible, at our own pace, and are considering hiring drivers for specific legs of our journey. Here’s our rough itinerary: 4 nights in Khiva 4 in Bukhara 5 or 6 in Samarkand (we’d like to do a day trip to the Seven Lakes in Tajikistan) 2 in Termez Then Tashkent and the Fergana Valley 2 in Tashkent Does this seem balanced? Any suggestions? We’re not planning to go as far as the Aral Sea or stay in a yurt camp. Is the weather favorable at the end of March (risk of rain)? Or would mid-April be better? What’s the typical cost for a driver’s services? Thank you in advance for any tips that could help us with our plans. Andrea

Hi,

If it helps, here’s the itinerary suggested by a well-known local tour operator. You can pick out useful info from it: file:///C:/Users/larri/Downloads/Programme%20pour%20JEAN-CLAUDE%20LARRIESTE.pdf

Have a great trip! Larri

Hello Andma, I’m Abbos, a French-speaking guide in Uzbekistan, and I also organize tours in Uzbekistan and to the Seven Lakes in Tajikistan. If you’d like, I can offer my services to help plan your trip to Uzbekistan. Here’s how to reach me: aboss85@mail.ru +998979110595 (WhatsApp number)

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Hello, We’re a senior couple planning to spend about 3 weeks in Uzbekistan, either starting at the end of March or mid-April. We’d like to begin in Khiva (Urgench) and finish in Tashkent (via Termez). We prefer traveling independently at our own pace and are considering hiring drivers for specific legs of our journey. Here’s our rough itinerary: 4 nights in Khiva 4 in Bukhara 5 or 6 in Samarkand (we’d like to do a day trip to the Seven Lakes in Tajikistan) 2 in Termez Then Tashkent and the Fergana Valley 2 in Tashkent Does this seem balanced? Any suggestions? We’re not planning to visit the Aral Sea or stay in a yurt camp. Is the weather favorable at the end of March (risk of rain)? Or would mid-April be better? What’s the typical cost for a driver’s services? Thank you in advance for any tips that could help us with our plans. Andrea