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Phone
+998 90 743 85 82
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Working Hours
Mon – Sat, 9:00 – 18:00
Location
9 Yalangtush Bakhadur Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Beknazar Berdiyev
Founder & Director
25 Years of Opening Central Asia to the World
With over 25 years of dedicated experience in Central Asian tourism, Beknazar Berdiyev has personally guided and organized journeys for more than 10,000 travelers from across Europe, Canada, and East Asia. His deep-rooted passion for the Silk Road's heritage and his unmatched knowledge of the region's culture, history, and hidden treasures led him to establish Sezam Voyages — a company built on authenticity, trust, and a genuine desire to share the wonders of Central Asia with the world.
Every itinerary crafted by Sezam Voyages reflects Beknazar's philosophy: travel should be transformative. From the ancient mosaics of Samarkand to the remote mountain passes of Kyrgyzstan, each journey is designed with meticulous attention to detail, deep local connections, and a commitment to creating memories that last a lifetime.
All Our Tours
FROM MULBERRY LEAF TO SILK
A Journey Only May Can Offer This exclusive itinerary invites you to witness something very few travellers ever experience: cocoon season in Uzbekistan. From mid-May to the end of the month, in the farms and shaded courtyards of the Fergana Valley, Uzbek families feed silkworms around the clock with fresh mulberry leaves, until the magical moment when the caterpillars — having multiplied their weight ten thousand times over — begin to spin a cocoon of silk thread: 1,500 metres of thread, produced in just 48 hours by a single worm. This journey allows you to follow the entire age-old process: from the picking of mulberry leaves to the rearing of silkworms, from the harvesting of cocoons to the reeling of silk thread, from dyeing baths with natural pigments to weaving on hand looms. And not in a museum, but alongside the silk farmers themselves and in the workshops of Margilan, the world capital of Uzbek silk. But this itinerary goes further than most: from the Fergana Valley, you will cross the border into Tajikistan to reach Khujand, the ancient Alexandria Eschate — "the farthest Alexandria", founded by Alexander the Great — and then Penjikent, the "Pompeii of Central Asia", a Sogdian city whose ancient frescoes bear witness to the splendour of Silk Road merchants. A border crossing that traces the exact route of the silk caravans from two thousand years ago.
FLAVOURS OF UZBEKISTAN
This 14-day journey invites you to discover Uzbekistan through a rare lens: its cuisine. From the colourful bazaars of the Fergana Valley to the inner courtyards of Bukhara, from the steppes of Karakalpakstan to the terraces of Samarkand, every stage combines heritage visits with authentic culinary experiences. You will do more than taste the dishes — you will head to the market to choose the ingredients yourself, then take part in their preparation alongside local people. A trip where history, architecture and gastronomy become one.
THE ARTISANS OF THE SILK ROAD
Uzbekistan is far more than turquoise domes and majestic madrasas. Along the Silk Road, a living heritage is handed down from generation to generation: woodcarvers in Khiva, silk weavers, miniature painters in Bukhara, ceramicists in Gijduvan. This journey invites you to step through the workshop doors and meet the hands that keep these centuries-old crafts alive.
THE JEWELS OF UZBEKISTAN
From the ancient oasis of Khorezm to the turquoise domes of Samarkand, this two-week circuit immerses you in the soul of Uzbekistan. You will explore cities inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, sleep under the stars in a yurt camp in the Kyzylkum Desert, and share daily life with Uzbek families in mountain villages. A complete itinerary weaving together great historic cities, unspoilt nature and authentic encounters.
SPLENDOURS OF THE SILK ROAD
This grand 35-day circuit is the ultimate Central Asian expedition. It crosses all five republics that are heirs to the Silk Road — from the Karakum Desert to the peaks of the Pamir, from the turquoise domes of Samarkand to the yurts of Kyrgyz nomads, from the crystalline lakes of the Fan Mountains to the spectacular canyons of Kazakhstan. This is a journey that embraces the dizzying diversity of the region: millennial civilisations, landscapes of breathtaking beauty, peoples with living traditions and legendary hospitality. An itinerary that does not merely skim the surface of Central Asia, but plunges deep into its heart.
TREASURES OF UZBEKISTAN
This grand 17-day circuit reveals the many faces of Uzbekistan, well beyond the beaten track. From the fertile Fergana Valley, cradle of silk, to the ghostly shores of the Aral Sea; from the lost fortresses of ancient Khorezm to the turquoise domes of Samarkand—this journey embraces two millennia of history, breathtaking landscapes and unforgettable encounters. A rare itinerary, designed for curious travellers who wish to discover Uzbekistan in depth.
UZBEK IMMERSION
From the ancient minarets of Khiva to the turquoise domes of Samarkand, this 12-day circuit takes you to the heart of Uzbekistan. You will trace the path of the Silk Road caravans, share in the joy of a traditional wedding in Bukhara, sleep beneath the stars in a desert yurt camp in the Kyzylkum and meet the master craftsmen who keep centuries-old traditions alive. A journey where legend and living hospitality become one.
THE ESSENCE OF UZBEKISTAN
This 8-day circuit is the perfect itinerary for a first discovery of Uzbekistan. In just one week, you will visit the three legendary Silk Road cities — Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand — each inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, each with a unique personality of its own. From the labyrinthine alleyways of Khiva, an open-air museum city on the banks of the Amu Darya, to the majesty of Bukhara the Noble with its 360 mosques, and on to the dazzling Registan Square in Samarkand, this journey is an immersion into a thousand years of Eastern civilisation. Between the cities, the crossing of the Kyzylkum Desert adds a touch of adventure and complete change of scenery.
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