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Discover the Silk Road country of Uzbekistan, from modern buzzing Tashkent to the fabled city of Khiva.
Journey back to the days of the Great Silk Road with the medieval cities, stunning architecture and turbulent history of Uzbekistan. Begin in modern, cosmopolitan Tashkent and voyage out into the deserts to uncover 2000-year-old fortress cities lost in the sands of time. Stand awestruck, as Genghis Khan once did, in front of Bukhara's Kalon Minaret, gaze upon Samarkand's mighty Registan Ensemble. Join a local family for dinner and learn a few things about making plov and raise a drink while you enjoy the colorful Khiva at sunset from a rooftop.
- Start
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Finish
- Tashkent, Uzbekistan
- Destination
- Uzbekistan
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PCJU
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 4 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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The largest city in Central Asia, Tashkent will surprise you with its Soviet legacy and it's contemporary culture.
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Join a local family in their home for a cooking class of the quintessential Central Asian rice dish - plov.
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Stop by the famed ceramics town of Gijduvan and visit a ceramics maker in their workshop.
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Explore the vast Chorsu Bazaar - one of Asia's oldest markets.
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Steeped in Silk Road history and immortalised in many a tale, the UNESCO-protected town of Khiva is as photogenic as it is legendary.
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Absorb the magic of Uzbekistan's "holiest city" as you tour the minarets, madressas and mosques of Bukhara.
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Witness the extraordinary architecture of Samarkand's Registan. This public square is one of the true wonders of the Islamic world.
Is this trip right for you?
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This trip is for anyone keen to get a glimpse into a part of the world steeped in Silk Road legend, with plenty of focus on the architecture and key historical sights of the country.
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As there are a number of long travel days, plenty of time spent on your feet and days can be hot and dusty you'll need excellent general health and fitness to get the most out if this trip.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- City Palace Hotel Tashkent or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
Optional Activities
- Tashkent - State History Museum of the Timurids - UZS6000
- Tashkent - Art Gallery of Uzbekistan - UZS5000
- Tashkent - Museum of Applied Arts - UZS10000
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
The arrival transfer is only valid if arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through us. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 14 days prior to travel, as we may not be able to confirm a request made within 14 days of travel.Accommodation
- City Palace Hotel Tashkent or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Tashkent - Kukeldash & Barak Khan Madressas
- Tashkent - Chorsu Bazaar
- Tashkent - Amir Timur Square
- Tashkent - Roman Catholic Church
- Tashkent - Khast Imom Complex & Moyie Mubarek Library Museum
- Tashkent - History Museum of the People of Uzbekistan
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
There will be private transport for the tour today (other than the section completed by metro), but there's also a lot of walking involved, so be sure to bring comfortable footwear and adequate sun protection.Accommodation
- Asia Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Samarkand - Ulugbek's Observatory
- Samarkand - Shakh-I-Zinda
- Samarkand - Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
- Samarkand - Afrosiab Museum
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Asia Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Samarkand - Plov cooking demonstration & family visit
- Samarkand - Registan
- Samarkand - Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Samarkand - Siob Bazaar
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Malika Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Gijduvan - Ceramics workshop
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Malika Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Bukhara - Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Bukhara - Ark Fortress
- Bukhara - Guided city tour
- Bukhara - Bolo Hauz Mosque
- Bukhara - Folklore & music performance
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Malika Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Bukhara - Walking tour
- Bukhara - Kalon Minaret & Mosque
- Bukhara - Chor Minor
- Bukhara - Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Arkanchi Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Khiva - Sunset drinks
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Arkanchi Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Khiva - Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum
- Khiva - Islom Hoja Minaret & Medressa
- Khiva - Juma Mosque
- Khiva - Tosh-Hovli Palace
- Khiva - Kunya Ark
- Khiva - Kuhna Ark
- Khiva - Kalta Minor Minaret
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- City Palace Hotel Tashkent or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinnersTransport
Private vehicle, high-speed train, Metro, PlaneAccommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Bukhara Boutique Hotel Feature Stay (3 nights)Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Tashkent - Kukeldash & Barak Khan Madressas
- Tashkent - Chorsu Bazaar
- Tashkent - Amir Timur Square
- Tashkent - Roman Catholic Church
- Tashkent - Khast Imom Complex & Moyie Mubarek Library Museum
- Tashkent - History Museum of the People of Uzbekistan
- Samarkand - Ulugbek's Observatory
- Samarkand - Shakh-I-Zinda
- Samarkand - Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
- Samarkand - Afrosiab Museum
- Samarkand - Plov cooking demonstration & family visit
- Samarkand - Registan
- Samarkand - Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Samarkand - Siob Bazaar
- Gijduvan - Ceramics workshop
- Bukhara - Ismail Samani Mausoleum
- Bukhara - Ark Fortress
- Bukhara - Guided city tour
- Bukhara - Bolo Hauz Mosque
- Bukhara - Folklore & music performance
- Bukhara - Walking tour
- Bukhara - Kalon Minaret & Mosque
- Bukhara - Chor Minor
- Bukhara - Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace
- Khiva - Sunset drinks
- Khiva - Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum
- Khiva - Islom Hoja Minaret & Medressa
- Khiva - Juma Mosque
- Khiva - Tosh-Hovli Palace
- Khiva - Kunya Ark
- Khiva - Kuhna Ark
- Khiva - Kalta Minor Minaret
Dates & availability - 2021 season
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 5kg for carry on. You can store excess luggage at the start point hotel.

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