
This extended Uzbekistan group tour showcases the history, architecture, and culture of Uzbekistan’s evocative Silk Road cities, including three UNESCO World Heritage sites. Follow in the footsteps of caravans as you journey to the fabled trading hub of Samarkand; explore Itchan-Kala, a maze of Islamic architecture within the walls of the old Khiva oasis; visit mosques and madrassahs in the 2,000-year-old city of Bukhara; and experience the blend of old and new in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent. Go further to explore some of Uzbekistan’s more remote destinations including Nukus, home of the renowned Savitsky art collection, the archaeological monuments of ancient Khorezm, the pilgrimage site of Nurata, and a yurt camp in the Kyzylkum Desert.
Tour itinerary:
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5 hours
Meals: dinner
*depending on road condition (some parts of the road are currently being renovated)
As the cafés and restaurants on the way are basic and offer limited menus, you may wish to take a packed lunch on this trip (your hotel or guide can help you arrange this the day before).
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 3-4 hours
Meals: dinner
Meals: picnic lunch
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Meals: dinner
- All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan type car, 3-7 pax by minivan/van, 8-16 pax by 30-seat bus);
- Accommodation throughout the tour;
- Meals as per itinerary;
- Sightseeing tour program with local English speaking guides;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- Economy class ticket for flight Tashkent-Nukus;
- Economy-class ticket for train Samarkand-Tashkent;
- Visa support for Uzbekistan tourist visa (if required);
- English-speaking tour leader to accompany group of 8 or more travellers.
- Tour leader for the whole duration of the tour (unless there are 8 or more travellers);
- Full board (lunches and dinners, unless otherwise stated);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- International flight tickets before and after the tour.
Accommodation:
Tashkent - 2 nights |
Navruz, Grand Capital, Praga or similar |
Nukus - 1 night |
Jipek Joli or similar |
Khiva - 2 nights |
Malika Kheivak, Orient Star or similar |
Bukhara - 3 nights |
As-Salom, K.Komil, Volida or similar |
Aydarkul - 1 night |
Oxus Adventure Yurt Camp, Safari Yurt Camp, Aidar Yurt Camp (in a shared yurt) |
Samarkand - 2 nights |
Platan, Meros, Orient Star or similar |