Tashkent Tours in April 2026

The trip was excellent. The itinerary was well-balanced between organised activity and free time to explore. The places we visited were steeped in history and some of the sights were truly spectacular. Oue trip leader and the local guides were very knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly.

This holiday was rated “full on” and it was. Not a moment was wasted! Tashkent, Khiva, Bukara and Samarkand were all amazing. Staying in a Madrasa and in a Yurt added to the authenticity and we took the extra trip to the desert castles which was well worth it. Also the silk paper making centre was interesting. Uzbekistan is a welcoming country - very clean with no litter and we were impressed with the flowers planted along grass verges for miles.

The tour was fantastic, the sites were amazing, the CEOs were exceptional and the pace was very good. All the group participants were very friendly and the camaraderie was probably the best ever experienced in all 10 of my "G" trips. Sadly, I made a mental error which led to the theft of my funds. I accept blame for that mistake, but do not accept the unethical behavior of the hotel staff. This will leave a sour memory of what otherwise was a truly wonderful tour.

Our tour of Uzbekistan was amazing and it was all down to our guid Marifat. She was knowledgeable, organised, and passionate about her country and her people. She brought a great energy to the group and always kept things fun! Uzbekistan is a fascinating country and you should go before everyone figures it out!

This is a fast paced holiday, with lots of places to be and even more things to see. Every day brings new wonders. Our whole, lovely group, said that they had taken far more photos than they had expected to. The scenery, especially in Kyrgyzstan, is awesome. The buildings, and statues, are built on an epic scale. Countryside, cityscape, desert landscape, lakes this holiday has it all. One of our group summed it up "Before I came people asked me "Where? Why on earth would you go there?" Now I would reply "why on earth wouldn't you". There are long drive (with plenty of stops) and early starts but that's what allows you to see so much. The train rides in Uzbekistan added to the feel of adventure. I'm in my sixties, and I like my sleep, I certainly never expected to actually enjoy being woken in the middle of the night to travel to the station, catch a sleeper train and back to sleep for three hours! When I woke I was in the middle of a desert, with a glorious red sunrise shining across the land and it was stunning. If you're thinking about this holiday then book it asap. Oh and the food in all three countries was fantastic.

The trip was well-paced, with a good variety of activities, transport and visits. It was great to have a larger coach, so we all had a window seat for long journeys. The hotel in Samarkand was nice, but a bit far from the main attractions when we had free time.