Uzbekistan Travel Itinerary This undiscovered gem of Central Asia has a rich history due to its location on the legendary Silk Road. The great blend of the old and the new is a pleasant touch to the country. “But why has Uzbekistan been so under the radar?” The new president heavily invested in tourism by building a high-speed railway system and by making the visas much cheaper or free. One to two weeks is enough time to travel around Uzbekistan.