Included in this offer :

• The 10-day / 9-night private tour in the accommodation mentioned (or similar)
• Meals according to the programme
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• The train journeys from Tashkent to Samarkand and from Samarkand to Bukhara (in economy class)
• All ground transfers mentioned in the programme by private service
• Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival
• Excursions and visits mentioned in the programme
• The services of English-speaking local guides as indicated in the programme

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RADIANT CITIES OF UZBEKISTAN

Embark on a journey of discovery along the Silk Road, where millennia of history are brought to life by monumental architecture. This odyssey will take you from Tashkent to Khiva, passing through the mythical cities of Samarkand and Bukhara — open-air museums boasting turquoise domes and intricately carved minarets. Cross the Kyzyl Kum desert and the Tajik border to explore the Sogdian ruins of Penjikent amid Timurid palaces, centuries-old madrasas, and bustling bazaars. This immersive voyage takes you to the crossroads of civilisations, where every stone tells the story of 4,000 years of cultural and commercial exchange. This nine-night Uzbekistan adventure, accompanied by experienced local guides, promises a captivating exploration of the Silk Road's treasures.

Your day-by-day itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Tashkent

Day 2: Tashkent - Samarkand

Day 3: Samarkand - Shakhrisabz - Samarkand

Day 4: Samarkand - Penjikent - Samarkand

Day 5: Samarkand - Bukhara

Day 6: Bukhara

Day 7: Around Bukhara

Day 8: Bukhara - Kyzyl Kum Desert - Khiva

Day 9: Khiva

Day 10: Return to Tashkent for your flight

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1 | First steps in Tashkent, crossroads of ancient trade routes

You will receive a warm welcome at Tashkent Airport, after which you will be transferred to your hotel.

A tour of the capital, which lies at the historic crossroads of the Silk Road and the Golden Ponytail Road, marks the beginning of the trip.

Places of interest include: The Museum of Applied Arts, housed in the former residence of Prince Polovtsev; the vibrant Chorsu Bazaar; and the unique metro system of Central Asia.

You will then have a free evening before an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 | Journey to Samarkand, the millenary pearl of the Silk Road

Take the train to Samarkand, the 'Pearl of the Orient' and a mythical city with a history stretching back more than 4,000 years.

Once the capital of Tamerlane's empire in the 14th century, it remains one of the jewels of the Silk Road.

Key visits include: Registan Square and its stunning madrasas; the Bibi Khanum Mosque; the Shah-i-Zinda Necropolis; the Gur-Emir Mausoleum (Tamerlane's tomb); and the Ulugh Beg Observatory.

In the evening: A sound and light show on Registan Square.

Dinner is not included. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 3 | Excursion to the birthplace of Tamerlane the Conqueror

Today, we will take a trip to the birthplace of Tamerlane. We will drive to Shakhrisabz, also known as 'the green city', where Tamerlane was born and which was a major cultural centre in the 14th and 15th centuries.

Visits include: The Ak Saray Palace ruins, the Kok Guymbaz Mosque with its blue dome, and the Gumbazi Seidan Mausoleum.

We will return to Samarkand at the end of the day. You will then have a free evening and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 4 | Tajik incursion and the mystery of ancient Sogdiana

Enjoy a cross-border excursion to Pendjikent, the birthplace of the Persian poet Rudaki.

Visits include: The Rudaki Museum, the ruins of the Sogdian city (5th–8th centuries) and the Sarazm site, which is listed by UNESCO and has a history spanning 5,500 years.

A traditional lunch is included.

Return to Samarkand in the late afternoon. Enjoy an evening at leisure and an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5 | On the way to Bukhara, discover Labi Khouz Square

Train to the holy city. Transfer by train to Bukhara.

Check in to your hotel, then head to Labi Khouz Square for your first visit.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 6 | From bustling markets to majestic madrasas

Immerse yourself in an ocean of turquoise domes.

Spend a full day in one of the oldest cities in Central Asia, which was a religious and intellectual centre under the Samanids in the 10th century.

Key visits include: Ark Citadel, the Ismail Samani Mausoleum, the Kalian Mosque with its imposing minaret, the Ulug Beg Madrasah, the Tok Sarrafon and Tok Telpakfurushon old markets, the Chor Minor Madrasah and the Liabi Khaouz Complex.

In the evening: A folk show at the Nodir Divan Begiun Madrasah.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 7 | Excursion around Bukhara, from pilgrimage to concert

A day dedicated to exploring the surroundings of Bukhara.

Visits include: The Bahouvuddin Naqshbandi pilgrimage site, the summer residence of the last emirs and the Usto Davron craft centre.

The afternoon is free to stroll around the city.

In the evening, enjoy a classical music concert at the Madrakhim madrasah.

Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 8 | On the road to the Red Desert of Kizyl Kum

Crossing the Red Desert of the Kyzyl Kum: A long day's drive through arid steppe and former kolkhozes. Spectacular views of the blue ribbon of the Amu Darya winding through the desert.

Arrive in Khiva in the late afternoon. Take a first stroll through the narrow streets of this preserved museum city.

Enjoy an evening at leisure before an overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 9 | Khiva, a preserved oasis on the Silk Road

The museum city with pink clay ramparts: Spend a full day in the most isolated oasis on the Silk Road, which has remained intact. It was the home of Al-Khawarizmi (the father of logarithms) and is close to Avicenna.

Visits: The Kalta Minor Minaret with its blue ceramics, the Djuma Mosque with its 218 wooden columns, the Tach Khaouli Palace with its harem and the Kounia Ark ramparts.

Enjoy an evening at leisure. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 10 | End of the Uzbek adventure

Morning transfer to Tashkent Airport (TAS) and return flight.

Your accommodation

During your tour, you will spend nine nights at the following accommodation (or similar, depending on availability):

• Tashkent: 1 night at the 4-star Inspira-S Tashkent Hotel
• Samarkand: 3 nights at the 4-star Grand Samarkand Superior Hotel
• Bukhara: 3 nights at the 4-star Wyndham Bukhara Hotel
• Khiva: 2 nights at the 4-star Darvaza Hotel Khiva

Please note that, in the event of technical constraints or unavailability, hotels may be replaced with accommodation of a similar standard.

Your board

During this tour, you will enjoy daily breakfasts as well as a traditional lunch in Pendjikent (Day 5).

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: https://www.carbonfootprint.com/calculator.aspx

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Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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NEED HELP FINALISING YOUR BOOKING?

020 3318 2660
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From Abroad +44 20 3318 2660 International call rate