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THE JEWELS OF UZBEKISTAN

14 days / 13 nights Max 20

From

€2.80

/ per person

Duration14 days / 13 nights

Group Size20

Guaranteed Departure2+

CategoryCombined Tours

Details

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.

Highlights

Khiva, open-air museum city, jewel of Khorezm and UNESCO World Heritage Site Bukhara the Noble, its 360 mosques and the enchanting Lyabi-Khauz ensemble Night in a yurt in the Kyzylkum Desert, with Kazakh singing under the stars Camel ride through the dunes and a swim in Lake Aydarkul Village immersion in Ukhum and Hayat, with a trek to Bronze Age petroglyphs Samarkand, pearl of the Silk Road — Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e Amir Shakhrisabz, birthplace of Tamerlane, UNESCO World Heritage Site Afrosiyob high-speed train from Samarkand to Tashkent

Itinerary (14 days)

Urgench – Transfer to Khiva Arrival at Urgench Airport. Your private driver welcomes you and takes you to Khiva (approx. 35 km, 40 min). Check-in at the hotel and time to rest after your journey. In the late afternoon, first discovery of Khiva, one of the legendary cities of the Khorezm oasis. Former capital of the Khanate of Khiva until 1920, this fortified city is today an open-air museum inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Behind its ochre earthen ramparts, over a thousand years of history unfold: the Kunya-Ark citadel, former residence of the khans; the Kurinish-Khana reception hall, adorned with sumptuous blue and white majolica tiles and finely carved wooden doors; alleyways lined with nineteen madrasas; and the impressive Djuma Mosque, whose 218 carved columns — some dating back to the 10th century — create an evocative forest of wood offering welcome shade. Lunch and dinner in town. Overnight at hotel in Khiva.

Included & Not Included

What's Included

Accommodation in 3-4★ hotels (or equivalent) in double rooms Night in a yurt camp in the Kyzylkum Desert Nights with local families in the villages of Ukhum and Hayat Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner All transfers and overland transport in a private air-conditioned vehicle Train ticket Samarkand – Tashkent (Afrosiyob high-speed train; in case of unavailability, a comfort-class ticket on a regular Sharq or Nasaf train) English-speaking guide accompanying the group throughout the tour All entrance fees to sites, monuments and museums mentioned in the programme Mineral water available in the vehicle

What's Not Included

International flights Travel insurance / repatriation Alcoholic beverages and beverages not mentioned Personal expenses and tips Single room supplement (available in hotels only) – €195 Anything not mentioned in "The Price Includes"