Samarkand
Khiva
Tashkent
12 day tour Uzbekistan & the Silk Route
Reasons to love this ♥ Explore Uzbekistan’s cosmopolitan capital Tashkent, visiting Rakhimov’s Ceramic Studio and Museum of Applied Arts ♥ Visit One of the most ancient cities in Uzbekistan, Bukhara, dating back over 3000 years old ♥ Enjoy dinner with a local family who will provide a cooking demonstration of Pilav, a famous rice based dish in Uzbekistan ♥ Visit the Khovrenko Winery and sample a range of Samarkand wines ♥ Explore the ruins of Ak Saray Palace in Shakrisabz, one of the grandest architectural projects of the Timurid Empire ♥ Follow an ancient trading route across the Kyzyl Kum desert ♥ Visit the colossal Kalta Minor Minaret one of the country’s most recognisable landmarks because of the vibrant glazed ceramic tiles in shades of turquoise ♥ Available as a group escorted tour - ask for more details Your holiday includes ✓ Return flights ✓ 10 nights hotel accommodation and 1 night in flight ✓ 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 10 dinners ✓ Services of a tour director and local guide ✓ Transfers and transportation throughout Why not add? + Fergana Valley Stay from £849pp
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35 people Return flights from: London Heathrow
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Explore the rich and fascinating history of Uzbekistan with tours of its stunning mosques, immense citadels and breathtaking mausoleums.
Your adventure begins in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s cultural capital. Explore the Museum of Applied Arts home to exquisite Uzbek craftsmanship and Rakhimov’s Ceramic Studio where you’ll learn the traditional methods behind generations of intricate pottery. After exploring these 16th-century treasures, enjoy a change of pace with a visit to the vibrant Chorsu Bazaar and along Tashkent’s Broadway Street which leads you to the statue of Amir Temur and Independence Square. Pass by the grand Alisher Navoi Theatre Square and experience the artistry of the Tashkent Metro. Take the opportunity to wander through Khiva’s ancient streets on a guided tour. Gaze up at the UNESCO listed Ichan Kala, surrounded by towering mud brick fortifications. Explore the 12th-century fortress of
Kuhna Ark and wonder at the intricately tiled Pahlawan Mahmud Mausoleum. Your next destination brings you to one of the most ancient cities in Uzbekistan, Bukhara which is highly regarded as Central Asia’s holiest city. Explore some of its many architectural wonders including the formidable Ark Citadel, a 5th-century stronghold that once served as the royal residence and citadel for the Emirs of Bukhara. Samarkand is the epitome of a journey along the Silk Road. Take time to explore the Koni Ghil Paper Mill, renowned for making paper of such exquisite quality that only sultans, emirs and viziers could afford it. Take a train to Tashkent where you can enjoy a festive farewell dinner to round off this unforgettable trip.
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