The Silk Road of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan
Offset: 11 Trees
Tour length 11 days
Tashkent
Tashkent
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Travel along the fabled Silk Road past ancient caravanserais and across the remote Central Asian landscape on this trip that takes in the highlights of Uzbekistan. Marvel at incredible Islamic architecture and learn about a history that crosses cultures and spans millennia. Khiva - Step back in time as you walk the streets of this 'open air museum' Yurt stay - Sample nomadic life with when sleeping in a traditional felt tent Samarkand - Discover Timur's city, where Registan Square lies as its stunning blue mosaicked centrepiece. Navruz Festival departure - Book your space on the 15 March 2025 to join in with the Uzbek people during the Persian New Year Festival.
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Tour ID 124930
Tour length 11 days
Language English
Group size 18
Age range 16 - 85
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Starting point
45 Mirzamakhmud Musakhanov Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Hotel Uzbekistan, Hotel reception
12:00
End point
45 Mirzamakhmud Musakhanov Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Hotel Uzbekistan, Hotel reception
09:00
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Day 1: Join trip Tashkent. Afternoon exploring the Uzbek capital
Day 2: Fly to Urgench and take a walking tour of the ancient city of Khiva
Day 3: In Khiva, Free day to explore the Old Citadel or optional tour to desert castles
Day 4: Scenic drive through the vast plains of Central Asian Plateau to Bukhara
Day 5: In Bukhara, discover blue-tiled domes and minarets learn about the city's history
Day 6: Free day to explore Bukhara's sights further
Day 7: Drive to desert yurt camp via Nurata optional camel ride
Day 8: Drive to Samarkand afternoon exploration of the city's monuments including Registan Square
Day 9: In Samarkand, discover magnificent mosques and mausoleums free afternoon to explore further
Day 10: In Samarkand, free morning afternoon high-speed train to Tashkent
Day 11: Tour ends in Tashkent
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