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TREASURES OF UZBEKISTAN

17 days / 16 nightsMax 20

From

€3.40

/ per person

Duration17 days / 16 nights

Group Size20

Guaranteed Departure2+

CategoryCombined Tours

Details

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.

Highlights

Fergana Valley, cradle of ikat silk and traditional ceramics Savitsky Museum in Nukus, the “Louvre of the Steppes,” home to the world’s second-largest collection of Russian avant-garde art Aral Sea by 4×4, overnight in a tent on the shore, Muynak ship graveyard Ancient fortresses of Ayaz-Kala and Toprak-Kala, vestiges of a thousand-year-old civilisation Khiva, an open-air museum city, UNESCO World Heritage Site Bukhara the Noble, its 360 mosques and trading domes Samarkand, jewel of the Silk Road—Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e Amir Shahrisabz, birthplace of Tamerlane, UNESCO World Heritage Site Afrosiyob high-speed train from Samarkand to Tashkent

Itinerary (17 days)

Arrival at Tashkent International Airport. Meet and greet by your driver and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and time to rest. In the afternoon, a first discovery of the Uzbek capital—a city of contrasts where Islamic heritage and Soviet modernity stand side by side. Visit the Barakhan Madrasa and the Hasti-Imam Complex, which houses one of the oldest copies of the Quran in the world: the Othman Manuscript, dating from the 7th century. Plunge into the bustle of Chorsu Bazaar, a vast covered market beneath a turquoise dome piled high with spices, dried fruits, golden flatbreads and embroidered suzanis. Visit the Kukaldash Madrasa (16th century), the Museum of the History of the Uzbek People and Independence Square. Discover the Tashkent Metro, whose lavishly decorated stations are considered among the most beautiful in the world. Lunch and dinner in the city. Overnight at the hotel in Tashkent.

Included & Not Included

What's Included

Accommodation in 3–4-star hotels (or equivalent) in double rooms Overnight in a tent on the shores of the Aral Sea (shared accommodation) Domestic flight Tashkent – Nukus Full board: breakfast, lunch and dinner All transfers and ground transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle (4×4 for the Aral Sea section) Train ticket Samarkand – Tashkent (Afrosiyob high-speed train; if unavailable, comfort-class ticket on a regular Sharq or Nasaf train) English-speaking tour guide throughout the circuit All entrance fees to sites, monuments and museums listed in the programme Traditional dance and costume show (Day 14) Mineral water provided in the vehicle

What's Not Included

International flights Travel/repatriation insurance Alcoholic beverages and drinks not mentioned Personal expenses and tips Single room supplement (available in hotels only) – €240 Anything not mentioned under “The Price Includes”