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Tour Overview
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. Join a local family for a traditional cooking class and get to know the ins and outs of a traditional Uzbek village, then try your hand at various Silk Road art forms, including pottery and miniature painting. From medieval cities to charismatic communities, Uzbekistan has so much to uncover.
Trip Code: KFPU
Start
Tashkent
End
Tashkent
Destination
Uzbekistan
Meals
9 breakfasts, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Metro, High-speed train, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (2 nights)
Days
10
Max Group Size
Min 1 - Max 12
Min Age
15
Style
Premiumi
Physical
2i
Trip Highlights
Why you'll love this trip
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Stay within the walls of Uzbekistan’s history during a historical Feature Stay in either a converted madrasah (school) from the 15th and 16th centuries or a restored Silk Road merchant’s inn-turned-boutique-hotel in the UNESCO-listed Old City of Bukahara.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Create your own miniature painting in a local Bukharan art studio, learning traditional brushwork, pigments and Silk Road techniques over tea with a master artist.
Day by Day Itinerary
Itinerary
What's Included
Inclusions and activities
Meals
9 breakfasts, 5 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Metro, High-speed train, Plane
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Feature Stay (2 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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