- Tour Operator:
- Explore!
- Max group size:
- 18
- Age range:
- 16 to 85
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 124930
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Mingle with the locals in the lively Chorsu market
- Visit the most romantic city on the Silk Road
- Admire Islamic architecture and browse bustling bazaars
- Sample nomadic life with nights in traditional felt tents
- Discover the cultural gem of Samarkand
Itinerary
- Introduction
- 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 Bokhara
- Day 5 In Bokhara, discover blue-tiled domes and minarets; learn about the city's history
- Day 6 Free day to explore Bokhara'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
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Optional Extras
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Operated by Explore!
Explore is a global adventure travel company with 42 years’ experience in providing exciting and authentic travel experiences. With over 350 trips in around 100 countries, Explore’s expertly crafted itineraries combined with award-winning tour leaders, small group sizes and a commitment to responsible travel ensure unforgettable travel experiences in extraordinary destinations. Whether it's wildlife, culture, walking and trekking, a polar voyage, cycling or a family adventure, our trips will give you once-in-a-lifetime experiences, every day. Recently B Corp Certified, Explore has sustainability in its DNA and is committed to having a positive impact on the places it visits.
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Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- ASian· November 2nd, 2023Loved it all but the highlights were Samarkand (the great view from the hotel roof), the fort trip and the visit to the Ulug-Beg Observatory. Our main guide Marat was really good and informative, and the local guide in Bokhara was also particularly good.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ACarolyn· September 30th, 2023The cities were all special in their own way. The hotel staff were also very welcoming.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ADavid· September 26th, 2023Samarkand Day trip to Amur Timur's masoleumTrip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AFennis· September 22nd, 2023Luvd all the cities.. the local tour guides were exceptional.Trip date: September 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAndrew· August 29th, 2023The big highlight was Khiva, especially the wonderful family hotel we stayed in. Uzbekistan is a wonderful country with lovely people. The historic architecture of this central Asian country is amazing, and everything is so well cared for. The tour... Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APaul· August 17th, 2023The architecture, rooftop meal sand the companyTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASookfun· June 10th, 2023Khiva Old Citadel. Bukhara Samanid mausoleum. Samarkand Registan and Gur Emir.Trip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APamela· June 7th, 2023Absolutely loved the madrasa in Khiva, especially after the impersonal Hotel UzbekistanTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AColin· May 31st, 2023Fascinating and very different country Fantastic architecture very cheap great tour leaderTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASusan· April 17th, 2023Highlights were seeing the wonderful buildings and tilework.Trip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
Dates & Availability
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- Saturday25 May, 2024Tuesday4 Jun, 2024EnglishMultiple Room Types$2,540
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