Combined ToursGuaranteed from 4 travelers

UZBEK IMMERSION

12-day / 12-night Max 20

From

€2.06

/ per person

Duration12-day / 12-night

Group Size20

Guaranteed Departure4+

CategoryCombined Tours

Details

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.

Highlights

In-depth visits to the legendary Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Shakhrisabz, with their UNESCO World Heritage monuments Encounters with master craftsmen: woodcarvers of Khiva, miniature painters of Bukhara, silk paper makers of Samarkand Participation in a traditional Uzbek wedding ceremony in Bukhara – a unique immersion into living traditions A night in Kazakh yurts in the Kyzylkum Desert, camel ride and traditional songs beneath the stars Swimming in Lake Aydarkul, a secret oasis at the edge of the desert Qualified English-speaking guide throughout the tour

Itinerary (12 days)

First light of the East Arrival in Tashkent in the morning. Welcome at the airport and transfer to the hotel. After some time to rest, the discovery of the Uzbek capital begins. Visit the historic heart of Tashkent: the Hasti Imam complex, guardian of Central Asia’s spiritual treasures, where one of the world’s oldest manuscripts of the Quran is preserved – the celebrated Othman Quran (7th century). Discovery of the Barakhan Madrasa and the Kukeldash Madrasa (16th century), followed by an immersion into the vibrant Chorsu Bazaar, one of Central Asia’s oldest markets, where stalls overflow with spices, dried fruits and golden bread. Lunch and dinner in town. Overnight at the hotel.

Included & Not Included

What's Included

Accommodation in double rooms in 3–4★ hotels and one night in a yurt camp Full board All ground transfers in a private air-conditioned vehicle Domestic flight Tashkent – Urgench Train ticket Khiva – Bukhara Afrosiyob high-speed train ticket Samarkand – Tashkent (should the Afrosiyob be unavailable, a comfort-class ticket on a regular Sharq or Nasaf service) Qualified English-speaking guide throughout the tour Camel ride at the yurt camp (optional) All entrance fees to the sites and museums mentioned in the programme Miniature painting demonstration with the painter Davlat Toshev in Bukhara Participation in the traditional wedding ceremony Mineral water in the vehicle

What's Not Included

International flights Single room supplement (available in hotels only): €150 Travel insurance and repatriation assistance Beverages outside of meals Personal expenses and tips