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On the Footsteps of the Silk Road

12 days
Start and end in Tashkent
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Other languages on offer: German, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian
Age range 8 to 8
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Highlights

  • Visit Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
  • Witness the traditional performance of "El Merosi"
  • Delve into culture and meet the locals of Mitan Village
  • Indulge in a delicious spice tea at Mirfayz Tea House

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Tashkent
  2. Day 2 Tashkent - Spot the unique flavor of modern and soviet era architecture.
  3. Day 3 Tashkent-Nukus-Muynak ( Domestic flight)
  4. Day 4 Nukus-Khiva
  5. Day 5 KHIVA-Living museum with reminders of previous eras leaping out at you at every turning.
  6. Day 6 Khiva-Bukhara via KYZYLKUM Desert.
  7. Day 7 Bukhara-Home of many famous scholars and sciences.
  8. Day 8 Bukhara out side the city
  9. Day 9 Bukhara-Mitan village-Samarkand
  10. Day 10 Samarkand- Capital city of Temirlane
  11. Day 11 Samarkand pearl of Central Asia
  12. Day 12 Tashkent - Homeland
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What's Included

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  • Meals
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  • Transport
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4.4
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Number of tours

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Age Range

1 to 89 years old

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Customer Reviews

  • AB
    · October 15th, 2019
    Very knowledable, mastermind of logistics, extremely pleasant nature.
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    Silk Road Destinations commented on this review
    Dear Anette, Thank you for your positive feedback! It was nice to meet you here in Samarkand. I hope you had a wonderful time in Uzbekistan.
    Trip date: October 2019
  • A
    · October 1st, 2019
    We enjoyed our time in Uzbekistan. Guides in each region were informative and we'd really recommend the tour with Silk Road Destinations. Rushana was really helpful and pleasant to deal with from start to finish.
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    Silk Road Destinations commented on this review
    Thank you Afdeza and Azzad for choosing us and for your positive feedback, I hope to see you in Uzbekistan or in other Central Asian countries again :-)
    Trip date: September 2019
  • RB
    · August 9th, 2019
    The tour was organised well. It was not like...
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    Silk Road Destinations commented on this review
    Dear Robin, Thank you for your feedback. It is very important to us and helps to improve level of our services. I'm so sorry about issues with guide, we knew that he has family issues and set another guide for you for 1 day sightseeing. In group tours... Show more
    Trip date: July 2019
  • SR
    · November 7th, 2018
    The tour of Uzbekistan was very informative,...
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    Silk Road Destinations commented on this review
    Dear Sheila and Rodger, Many thanks for having a time to review about tour with our company. It was great to meet you here in Samarkand Registan Square :-) I hope you have a wonderful time in Uzbekistan and discovered many interesting facts about our... Show more
    Trip date: October 2018

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12 days
On the Footsteps of the Silk Road
From Tashkent to Tashkent

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    Irma

    Asked on September 20th, 2024

    What meals are included in the tour?

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    • Silk Road DestinationsOperatorWritten September 2024

      Only breakfast is included in the tour. Arrangements can be personalized upon request.

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      If there aren't enough people for a standard group tour, we can either offer a private tour or reschedule for a date with sufficient participants.

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      Yes, a German-speaking guide can be provided which might involve additional costs.

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    Are the tours suitable for single females or should they be concerned about safety?

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    • Silk Road DestinationsOperatorWritten June 2024

      Our tours are designed to be safe for all participants, including single females. Additionally, Uzbekistan is known to be a safe destination.

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      Accommodations during the tour are generally in hotels with check-in available from 14:00. Requirements for different types of rooms can be accommodated.

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      The availability of group tours depends on the confirmed bookings we receive. If more than two people book for any date, a group tour might be activated.

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      The type of transport can vary depending on the tour and preferences of the travelers. It can range from buses to private cars.

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      The tours are generally priced based on two travelers minimum. For solo travelers, the price and the arrangement might differ. You're welcome to have a custom tour arranged as per your needs.

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      Yes, the travel program is flexible. You can choose your dates and specify how many days you'd like to stay. The program can be tailored according to your preferences.

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Tour ID: 108082

  • Currency
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    Uzbekistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

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    • Rabies - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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