Uzbekistan - Sites & Cities along the Silk Road13th Sep 2025
From:$6,820
Summary
On this tour we explore the sites and cities of the Silk Road, which once ran all the way from China to Europe, with Uzbekistan right at its heart. The steppes, deserts, mountains and gleaming blue-tiled cities tell a story of trade and conquest. Join us on the road to Khiva, Bukhara and fabulous Samarkand; cities built to dazzle the travellers who have passed by for thousands of years. For centuries, this is where not only goods, but knowledge, ideas, and cultures crossed from East to West. Travel in the footsteps of those ancient caravans, from grassy plain to desert, voyaging from city to city, crossing Uzbekistan on an unforgettable journey.
What to Expect
- Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites of Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Shakhrisyabz
- See the many ornate palaces in the city of Khiva
- Observe avant-garde art at the renowned Savitsky Art Museum
- Enter the magnificent Bibi-Khanym Mosque
Day by Day Itinerary
Tashkent
We arrive in Tashkent the modern capital of Uzbekistan and a city of ancient origins and transfer to our hotel. Due to the early hour of our arrival, there will be time to rest and catch up on sleep before lunch. In the afternoon we visit the Museum of Applied Arts of Uzbekistan housed in the beautifully crafted and decorated residence of a former diplomat. We will also take a walk in Independence Square and view the Monument of Courage. This evening, we enjoy a welcome meal together.
Meals included Lunch, Dinner
