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Tour Overview
Journey back to the days of the Great Silk Road on an 18-day Premium adventure through Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. Explore the cosmopolitan capital of Tashkent, marvel at the architecture in Samarkand, discover the holy sites of Bukhara and visit the ancient monuments of Khiva. Get to know the ins and outs of an Uzbek village and go on hikes in Sharyn Canyon and Jety Oguz Valley. Spend a night in a traditional yurt camp alongside the massive alpine lake of Issyk Kul, plus visit a family-owned winery for a tasting, have lunch in a small traditional village and enjoy a masterclass of local cuisine from a Dungan family. With all this and more, what’s holding you back from your next adventure?
Trip Code: KFPUK
Start
Tashkent
End
Almaty
Destination
Uzbekistan
Meals
17 breakfasts, 10 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Train
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (14 nights) Feature Stay (3 nights).
Days
18
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
3i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Spend a memorable night in a yurt camp near the second-largest alpine lake in the world, plus sleep within the walls of Uzbekistan’s history at a historical property in Bukhara – your two Feature Stays.
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Understand local life through food by joining local families for cooking classes in Samarkand and Khiva. Feast on delicious local cuisine at a family-owned winery in Almaty, a Dungan family home and in the remote Kyzyl-Tuu village.
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Uncover Tashkent’s Soviet legacy and the magic of Uzbekistan's ‘holiest city’ in Bukhara. Hear ancient tales of Khiva and be guided through the architecture of Samarkand.
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Head off the tourist track and see some incredible natural landscapes – on this trip, you’ll visit Sharyn Canyon (nicknamed the little brother of the Grand Canyon), Jety Oguz, Skazka Canyon and Lake Issyk Kul.
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Soak up some of the layered history and diverse architecture of two former Silk Route cities – Almaty in Kazakhstan and Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
17 breakfasts, 10 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Train
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (14 nights) Feature Stay (3 nights).
Included activities
- Tashkent - welcome dinner
- Tashkent - Amir Timur Square
- Tashkent - Khast Imom Complex & Moyie Mubarek Library Museum
- Tashkent - Metro tour
- Tashkent – Pottery Class and Ceramic Studio Visit
Optional activities
Is This Trip Right for You?
Is this trip right for you?
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There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.
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This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.
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Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.
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