01 2311800Ultimate Uzbekistan
11 nights / 12 days
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Enjoy this in-depth tour throughout Uzbekistan, famous for its ancient cities, beautiful mosques and mausoleums, as you travel the ancient trade route - the Silk Road. Following in the footsteps of conquerors, merchants and adventurers, this magical journey winds alongside rushing rivers tranquil lakes, mighty mountains and starkly beautiful deserts.Please note from 2027 the maximum group size will be 20 passengers.
B Breakfast Included
L Lunch Included
D Dinner Included
Day 1 - Fly overnight to Tashkent
Fly overnight to Tashkent. Depending on your time of arrival, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Day 2 - Fly overnight to Tashkent
Fly overnight to Tashkent. Depending on your time of arrival, enjoy the rest of your day at leisure.
Day 3 - Discover Tashkent
Explore the historic old town, visiting Barak Khan Madrassah and Tila Shaikh Mosque, home to precious Islamic archives. Wander the vibrant Chorsu Bazaar, then visit the Rakhimov family ceramics workshop. Finish the day in modern Tashkent at Amir Temur Square and the strikingly decorated Tashkent Metro.
Day 4 - Journey to Khiva
Rise early for your flight to Nukus. Begin your day at the Igor Savitskiy Museum—often called the 'Louvre of the Desert', home to Russian avant-garde art, Soviet-era masterpieces, and fascinating Karakalpak treasures. Then, drive 200 km to Khiva, stopping at Chalpik Kala, an ancient Zoroastrian funerary site, and Toprak Kala, the historic fortress town of Khorezm.
Day 5 - UNESCO Itchan Kala
Step inside Ichan Kala, Uzbekistan's first UNESCO World Heritage site. Explore Kukhna Ark Fortress, the turquoise Islom-Khodja Minaret, and Pakhlavan Makhmud Mausoleum. Visit Madrassah Rakhimkhon, the striking Kalta Minor Minaret, and the 19th-century Tash Hauli Palace. In the evening, enjoy a traditional Khoresmian folklore performance.
Day 6 - Journey across the Kyzyl Kum Desert
Travel across the iconic Kyzyl Kum Desert, the 'Red Sands,' along the ancient Silk Road. Enjoy photo stops of the desert landscapes and a visit to the Amudarya River, the legendary Oxus. Arrive in Bukhara in the late afternoon, ready to explore this historic city.
Day 7 - Explore historic Bukhara
Spend a full day exploring Bukhara's historic centre on foot. Begin at the Lab-i-Khauz ensemble and continue to the city's landmarks and hidden gems, including Nadir Khon Madrassah, Poi Kalon Minaret and Mosque, and the Ulugbek and Aziz Khan Madrassahs. Enjoy lunch at the home of master suzani maker and explore his workshop. In the afternoon, visit the Ark Fortress, Bala Hauz Mosque, Ismail Samani Mausoleum, and Chashma-Ayub. Conclude at the Hunarmand workshops near Lyabikhauz, witnessing traditional crafts such as block printing, metal chasing, embroidery, carving, miniature painting, and goldwork.
Day 8 - Train to Samarkand
This morning, explore Sitora-i-Mokhikhosa, the former summer residence of the emir, a stunning blend of Russian and local architectural styles. Later, travel by train to Samarkand, arriving in the late afternoon and ready to begin your next adventure.
Day 9 - Samarkand & Wine Tasting
Explore the highlights of Samarkand, starting at the iconic Registan Square with its three stunning madrassahs: Ulug-Bek, Tillya-Kori, and Sher-Dor. Visit Gur Emir, the mausoleum of conqueror Tamerlane, and the grand Bibi-Khanum Mosque. Wander the Silk Road bazaar, admire the Shahi Zinda necropolis, and end the day with a tour and tasting at Bagizagan winery.
Day 10 - Discover Shakhrisabz
Travel 90 km south of Samarkand to Shakhrisabz, the birthplace of conqueror Amir Timur. Explore the city's highlights, including the ruins of Ak-Sarai Palace, Dorus-Tilavat cemetery, and Kok-Gumbas Mosque, before returning to Samarkand in the afternoon.
Day 11 - Return to Tashkent
Explore Ulugbek's 15th-century Observatory and the ancient settlement of Afrosiab. Enjoy some free time to shop in Samarkand before continuing by train to Tashkent, taking in the changing landscapes along the way.
Day 12 - Depart Tashkent
Transfer to the airport. Fly to UK, arriving home the same or following day.
