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10 Days | Discover the ancient Silk Road riches of Uzbekistan
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10 days
Start
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Finish
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Trip Code
KFPU
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Metro, High-speed train, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Bukhara Feature Stay (2 nights), Khiva Feature Stay (2 nights)
From £2,195(10 days)
Trip Informations
Journey back to the days of the Great Silk Road on a 10-day Premium adventure through Uzbekistan. Explore the cosmopolitan capital of Tashkent, marvel at glorious architecture in Samarkand, discover the holy sites of Bukhara and visit the ancient monuments of Khiva. Encounter a friendly welcome at every turn, join a local family for a traditional cooking class and get to know the ins and outs of a traditional Uzbek village. From medieval cities to charismatic communities, Uzbekistan has so much to uncover.
Why you’ll love this trip
Travel with a local leader who will share the magic of Uzbekistan's ‘holiest city’ in Bukhara, tell the ancient tales of historic Khiva and guide you through the extraordinary architecture of Samarkand.
Uncover Tashkent’s Soviet legacy and its contemporary culture. Explore the vast Chorsu Bazaar and embrace the hustle and bustle of one of Asia's oldest markets.
Immerse yourself in Uzbek culture when you visit a typical local village, learn the art of sewing suzani, chat to the friendly villagers and share a traditional lunch together.
Stay within the walls of Uzbekistan’s history during historical Feature Stays in an old Jewish house converted into a boutique hotel in Bukhara, and a centuries-old medressa turned opulent hotel in Khiva.
Understand local life through food by joining a local family in Samarkand for a cooking class, where you’ll learn about the popular Central Asian rice dish of plov. Then, enjoy a taste of Khorezmian culture during a family cooking class in Khiva.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
Is this trip right for you?
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 to be reasonably fit to get the most out if this trip.
The Central Asian diet relies heavily on meat based dishes. Dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian and gluten free, are not well know in Uzbekistan, and may have very limited options.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Metro, High-speed train, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Bukhara Feature Stay (2 nights), Khiva Feature Stay (2 nights)
Activities
Tashkent - welcome dinner
Tashkent - Chorsu Bazaar
Tashkent - Amir Timur Square
Tashkent - Khast Imom Complex & Moyie Mubarek Library Museum
Tashkent - City tour
Tashkent - Metro tour
Samarkand - Shakh-I-Zinda
Samarkand - Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum
Samarkand - Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Samarkand - Siob Bazaar
Samarkand - Registan Square
Samarkand - City tour
Samarkand - Plov cooking demonstration & family visit
Samarkand - Ulugbek's Observatory
Samarkand - Afrosiab Museum
Samarkand - Handmade paper workshop
Samarkand - Uzbek Bagizagan winery visit and tasting
Gijduvan - Ceramics workshop
Shofirkon - Uzbek village and silk suzane making family visit
Bukhara - Folklore & music performance
Bukhara - Ismail Samani Mausoleum
Bukhara - Ark Fortress
Bukhara - Bolo Hauz Mosque
Bukhara - Chor Minor
Bukhara - Kalon Minaret & Mosque
Bukhara - Chashma Ayub Mausoleum
Bukhara - Bolo Hauz Complex
Bukhara - Taki Zargaron Trading Dome
Bukhara - Lyabi Khauz Complex
Bukhara - City tour
Bukhara - Sitorai Mohi Hosa Palace
Khiva - Islom Hoja Minaret & Medressa
Khiva - Juma Mosque
Khiva - Tosh-Hovli Palace
Khiva - Kunya Ark
Khiva - Kalta Minor Minaret
Khiva - Sunset drinks
Khiva - Muhammad Rahim-khan Medressa
Khiva - Muhammad Amin-khan Medressa
Khiva - Khorezmian cuisine cooking class
Add on activities
Tashkent - State Museum of History of Uzbekistan - UZS50000
Tashkent - Art Gallery of Uzbekistan - UZS20000
Tashkent - Museum of Applied Arts - UZS25000
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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 a domestic flight from Urgench to Tashkent. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 5kg for carry on.
4. Due to changes to the airline’s flight schedule, on some departures the domestic flight to Tashkent on Day 9 will be in the afternoon instead of the morning. All included activities will remain unchanged.
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