Uzbekistan Uncovered - Uzbekistan Adventure

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Explore the fabled cities and evocative landscapes of the ancient Silk Road

Who can mention the names of Samarkand, Bokhara or Khiva without conjuring up images of the romance and intrigue of the Great Game, of skull caps and silk sashes, of fabulously coloured mosaic domes and minarets, or of a freshly arrived caravan train of traders just out of the deserts of the east?

This journey to the heart of Central Asia takes us back across the centuries but also reveals a modern day Uzbekistan.

Itinerary

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Countries visited: Uzbekistan

Day 1

Depart London.

Day 2

Arrive Tashkent in the very early hours; city sightseeing including old city and Independence Square.

Day 3

Fly to Urgench; transfer to the ancient city of Khiva; afternoon sightseeing in Khiva.

Day 4

Visit the desert castles of Toprak Qala, Qavat Qala and Ayaz Qala; return to Khiva late afternoon.

Day 5

Drive across the Central Asian Plateau through desert and magnificent scenery to Bokhara.

Day
6 - 7

Two days sightseeing in Bokhara including the 12th century Char Minar, Bolo Khauz Mosque and the old Summer Palace of the Emirs.

Day 8

Drive via Sarmysh Gorge with its Bronze Age rock paintings to Nurata and Alexander the Great's fortress; on to our desert camp and overnight in traditional yurt.

Day 9

Camel trek to Aidarkul Lake; free to explore or swim; to Samarkand.

Day 10

Full day tour in Samarkand; including Registan Square, Ulugbek Observatory and the Mausoleum of Tamerlane.

Day 11

Free morning; return to Tashkent.

Day 12

Fly to London.

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Souvenirs for sale outside mosque, Bokhara

Girl cotton pickers, Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan

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Average Review Rating:
based on 7 reviews.

The trip ensured we saw all the main sights with a knowledgeable guide and also had plenty of time to…

Angela Grim
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A very good trip, with the right balance of sights, free time and experiencing the culture. The monuments were impressive…

Bettina Vonhornhardt
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A well constructed tour, culminating with the visit to Registan Square in Samarkand. The hotels were adequate and the local…

John Clark
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