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- Explore!
- In-depth Cultural
- Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 7 - 18
- Age range 16 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Mingle with the locals in the lively Chorsu market
- Visit the most romantic city on the Silk Road
- Admire Islamic architecture and browse bustling bazaars
- Sample nomadic life with nights in traditional felt tents
- Discover the cultural gem of Samarkand
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Join trip Tashkent. Afternoon exploring the Uzbek capital
- Day 2 Fly to Urgench and take a walking tour of the ancient city of Khiva
- Day 3 In Khiva, Free day to explore the Old Citadel or optional tour to desert castles
- Day 4 Scenic drive through the vast plains of Central Asian Plateau to Bukhara
- Day 5 In Bukhara, discover blue-tiled domes and minarets; learn about the city's history
- Day 6 Free day to explore Bukhara's sights further
- Day 7 Drive to desert yurt camp via Nurata; optional camel ride
- Day 8 Drive to Samarkand; afternoon exploration of the city's monuments including Registan Square
- Day 9 In Samarkand, discover magnificent mosques and mausoleums.
- Day 10 In Samarkand, free morning; afternoon high-speed train to Tashkent
- Day 11 Tour ends in Tashkent
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
- Optional Extras
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
Where You'll Stay
Hotel Panarams by Radisson Individuals
HotelDays 1, 10Feruzkhan Hotel
HotelDays 2, 3Royal Bukhara Hotel
HotelDays 4, 5, 6Kyzyl-Kum Safari Yurt Camping
Yurtday 7Hotel Minor
HotelDays 8, 9
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Number of tours
531
Age Range
16 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Response rate
92%
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodGood
- ARachel· April 11th, 2023Khiva at night. Bukhara teahouse and Registan Sq. Great to spend night at yurt camp too. Think the Qala castle trip should be part of main itinerary rather than optional.Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAndrew· April 12th, 2023Khiva an Bukhara wonderfulShow moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ALouise· April 13th, 2023Each new destination brought a new highlight - the itinerary was perfect, just the right amount of time in each place. The Registan in Samarkand is hard to beat.Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AKathryn· April 13th, 2023Difficult to pick out one highlight, as everything we saw and did was equally amazing. If I had to pick one, seeing Registan Square was probably the best thing.Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASusan· April 17th, 2023Highlights were seeing the wonderful buildings and tilework.Show moreTrip date: April 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AColin· May 31st, 2023Fascinating and very different country Fantastic architecture very cheap great tour leaderShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APamela· June 7th, 2023Absolutely loved the madrasa in Khiva, especially after the impersonal Hotel UzbekistanShow moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- ASookfun· June 10th, 2023Khiva Old Citadel. Bukhara Samanid mausoleum. Samarkand Registan and Gur Emir.Show moreTrip date: May 2023Review collected by Explore!
- APaul· August 17th, 2023The architecture, rooftop meal sand the companyShow moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
- AAndrew· August 29th, 2023The big highlight was Khiva, especially the wonderful family hotel we stayed in. Uzbekistan is a wonderful country with lovely people. The historic architecture of this central Asian country is amazing, and everything is so well cared for. The tour leader and our local guides were amazing. If you have an interest in the Silk Road or the Great Game, this is the tour for you.Show moreTrip date: August 2023Review collected by Explore!
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- -20%From Saturday2 Aug, 2025To Tuesday12 Aug, 2025EnglishThis departure date is available and will 100% departGuaranteed departureMultiple Room TypesFrom:$3,670$2,940
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Carrie
Asked on May 24th, 2024How do you grade the level of activity? Is this trip suitable for seniors?
Explore!Operator•Written May 2024This trip is graded a 'full-on' trip, its packed with lots of activities and not much free time, early starts and long busy days. We do not have a limit on age, we would just recommend that you have thoroughly read through the trip notes and are certain that you are comfortable with all the activities and the pace of the trip.
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Denise
Asked on May 15th, 2024Is the May 10-20, 2025 trip a guaranteed departure or subject to meeting a trip guest minimum number? Also if I pay the single supplement will I have a private room and private bathroom with a shower for all accommodations on the trip?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
For our The Silk Road of Uzbekistan 10 May 2025 - this trip is a Guaranteed departure - we do not have any bookings as yet, you would be the first to book. Single Land only cost would be from £2,369.00 per person.
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Denise
Traveler•Written May 2024The 2,369 includes a single supplement which would secure a private (not shared) bedroom and bathroom- correct?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2024
Yes, that is correct.
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Carla
Asked on August 18th, 2023We would like to know what are the things that we need to carry at our end for this tour. We would like to start around 05-Oct. What will be weather in 1st/2nd week of October? What type of clothes should we carry?
- Explore!Operator•Written August 2023
I have attached Trip notes on a dashboard with the detailed itinerary. There will be lots of fruits and vegetables in October, especially more than 20 sorts of melons.
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Erin
Asked on May 21st, 2023does this price include the flights from London?
- Explore!Operator•Written May 2023
No the price is for a tour, flight from London is not included.
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