Beautiful Uzbekistan - Silk Road Adventure - 29 April 2025 - 10 Nights

If you’re looking for something a little more off the beaten track, this Uzbekistan tour is the one for you. Join other Solo Travellers on this amazing 10 night Silk Road adventure along the world’s oldest trade route.

Day 1 DEPART UK 29th April 2025

Day 2 - Wed 30 April - Welcome to Tashkent

Arrival to Tashkent. Transfer to hotel accommodation, breakfast and rest. Sightseeing tour in Tashkent with visits to Khast Imam Complex, Chorsu Bazaar and Kukeldash Madrasah. Visit to the new part of city: Mustakillik Square (Independence Square), Museum of Applied Arts, Alisher Navoi Theater and square, Amir Temur Monument and Square.

Day 3 -Thu 01 May - Tashkent to Khiva

Today you will catch an early morning flight from Tashkent, arriving in Urgench at 08:40. From here you will be transferred to the friendly Silk Road town of Khiva for a sightseeing tour. In the evening, we will visit a local family run cafe to watch a traditional bread making process. You will then have the pleasure of eating this delicious bread with your dinner! Overnight in Khiva.

Day 4 - Fri 02 May - Explore Ancient Khorezm

Today we take a 1.5 hours’ one way drive to Khorezmian ruins of Ayaz kala and Toprak Kala to learn about the original historical town ruins of Khorezmian region. Later in the afternoon drive back to Khiva for a free afternoon and overnight in Khiva

Day 5 - Sat 03 May - Desert Crossing to Bukhara

Transfer from Khiva to Bukhara (8 hours) crossing the Kyzylkum desert. Lunch in the roadside café. Arrival to Bukhara at approx. 16:00 hours. Accommodation and overnight in Bukhara.

Day 6 - Sun 04 May - Bukhara's Timeless Treasures

Day of sightseeing in Bukhara: The Samanids Mausoleum, Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum, Kalyan Mosque, Kalyan Minaret, Miri-Arab Madrassah, Chor-Minor Madrassah, Modari-khan Madrassah, Ulugbek Madrassah, Lyabi-Hauz Architectural Complex, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Monumental Shopping Arcades, The Ark Fortress.

Day 7 - Mon 05 May - Yurt Camp Experience

Transfer to Yangikazgan town located in Kyzyk KUm dessert. On the way visit to Chashma in Nurata town. Arrival to Yurt Camp “Camel”, accommodation in yurts. Dinner by the fire.

Day 8 - Tue 06 May - Aydarkul Lake to Samarkand

You will begin your day at Aydarkul Lake, where you will be given the opportunity to go on an easy hike around the lake or swimming (weather permitting). You will then be given a picnic lunch atop a hill with great views of the lake before continuing the journey to Samarkand, where you will spend the night. In the evening, you’ll visit the Khovrenko Winery to learn about this ancient vineyard and do a wine tasting!

Day 9 - Wed 07 May - Spectacular Samarkand: Uncover the Jewel of the Silk Road
After breakfast, begin your days sightseeing tour of Samarkand. Highlights include Registan Square, Guri-Amir Complex, Bibikhanum Mosque, Siyob local bazaar, Shah-I-Zinda, Ulugbek Observatory and the Afrosiab Musuem of the ancient town. In the afternoon, we’ll make a visit to a local paper mill to discover ancient methods of paper making. Overnight in Samarkand.

Day 10 - Thu 08 May - Samarkand to Tashkent

Morning in Samarkand to continue our tour and enjoy the local bazaar, Siyob. Afternoon transfer to Tashkent and overnight in Tashkent.

Day 11 - Friday 09 May - Bid a fond farewell to Uzbekistan

Transfer to airport for return flights leaving beautiful memories of Uzbekistan

Cost of trip is just based on sharing a twin room £1399.00. A non refundable deposit of £250.00 paid before 01 Sep 2024 will secure your place. British passport holders do not need a visa to enter Uzbekistan but you must have a validity of a minimum of 6 months on your passport from the date of entry. Travel insurance is essential. Flights are not included (Please do not book flights until we have given the go ahead).
Places will be limited, so reserve your place now to avoid disappointment. (Deposits are only refundable if the trip gets cancelled due to government advice.) Travel insurance is mandatory for all trips. Please also ensure you have 6 months validity on your passport.
Deposit Link:
https://buy.stripe.com/bIYcN6eAz6Ov9NK6tF
Please familiarise yourself with the Entry requirements:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/uzbekistan/entry-requirements

Price Includes:

• Accommodation at 3 and 4 star hotels based on sharing a twin room with breakfast (single supplement £275)
• Domestic Flight Tashkent- Urgench
• Domestic train Afrosiyob from Samarkand to Tashkent
• One night stay in a Yurt (single option not available on this night)
• Entrance fees for sightseeing places listed
• Overland transportation by AC coach
• All airport-hotel-airport transfers
• English speaking escort guide for the whole tour