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The Silk Road of Uzbekistan

11 days
4.5
(32)
Start and end in Tashkent
The Silk Road of Uzbekistan - Explore!
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Max group size:
18
Age range:
16 to 85
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
124930
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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

Start and end in Tashkent! With the In-depth Cultural tour The Silk Road of Uzbekistan, you have a 11 days tour package taking you through Tashkent, Uzbekistan and 4 other destinations in Uzbekistan. The Silk Road of Uzbekistan includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip Tashkent. Afternoon exploring the Uzbek capital
  2. Day 2 Fly to Urgench and take a walking tour of the ancient city of Khiva
  3. Day 3 In Khiva, Free day to explore the Old Citadel or optional tour to desert castles
  4. Day 4 Scenic drive through the vast plains of Central Asian Plateau to Bokhara
  5. Day 5 In Bokhara, discover blue-tiled domes and minarets; learn about the city's history
  6. Day 6 Free day to explore Bokhara's sights further
  7. Day 7 Drive to desert yurt camp via Nurata; optional camel ride
  8. Day 8 Drive to Samarkand; afternoon exploration of the city's monuments including Registan Square
  9. Day 9 In Samarkand, discover magnificent mosques and mausoleums; free afternoon to explore further
  10. Day 10 In Samarkand, free morning; afternoon high-speed train to Tashkent
  11. Day 11 Tour ends in Tashkent
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What's Included

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  • Transport
  • Optional Extras
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Where You'll Stay

Hotel
Yurt

Operated by Explore!

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Customer Reviews

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  • Itinerary
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    4.6
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Transport
    Excellent
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  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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  • A
    · November 2nd, 2023
    Loved 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 2023
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  • A
    · September 30th, 2023
    The cities were all special in their own way. The hotel staff were also very welcoming.
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 26th, 2023
    Samarkand Day trip to Amur Timur's masoleum
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · September 22nd, 2023
    Luvd all the cities.. the local tour guides were exceptional.
    Trip date: September 2023
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  • A
    · August 29th, 2023
    The 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 more
    Trip date: August 2023
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  • A
    · August 17th, 2023
    The architecture, rooftop meal sand the company
    Trip date: August 2023
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  • A
    · June 10th, 2023
    Khiva Old Citadel. Bukhara Samanid mausoleum. Samarkand Registan and Gur Emir.
    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · June 7th, 2023
    Absolutely loved the madrasa in Khiva, especially after the impersonal Hotel Uzbekistan
    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · May 31st, 2023
    Fascinating and very different country Fantastic architecture very cheap great tour leader
    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · April 17th, 2023
    Highlights were seeing the wonderful buildings and tilework.
    Trip date: April 2023
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The Silk Road of Uzbekistan
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  • Currency
    UZS
    Uzbekistan Sum
    Uzbekistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

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    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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