10 Best Cultural, religious and historic sites Tours in 2025/2026

The Silk Road of Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan

4.7

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My quibbles with this trip are very minor and I've told explore (update the itinerary please!) but fundamentally I loved this trip. Met lovely people. Saw amazing places and scenery. Food a bit meh but that's not why you go to either Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan. I loved the differences between the countries. Kyrgyzstan was unbelievably beautiful and Uzbekistan had amazing buildings.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Hut, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Os

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Osh, Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara, Yangikasgan, Karakol, Samarkand, Kochkor, Song Kul Lake, Suusamyr Valley, Toktogul Resevoir, Djalal-Abad

Duration23 days

From

USD 5,170

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Bishkek to Ashgabat

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Discover Central Asia on this overland journey from the capital of Kyrgyzstan through Uzbekistan, to Tajikistan and Ashgabat. Take in the tranquil landscape of Son-Kol Lake, hike up the Sulumain-too Mountain in Osh and scale the ancient city walls of Tajikistan’s Panjakent. Explore the ancient mosques in Samarkand, see the eternal fire from the Gates of Hell and discover the sci-fi-like architecture in Ashgabat. Share a home-cooked lunch with a Tajik family, bargain in the bustling bazaars and learn about the region’s history with a local leader by your side.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Tashkent, Tas

Ashgabat, Bishkek, Tashkent, Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva, Darvaza, Nohur, Mary, Issyk-Kul Lake, Song-Kol Lake, Kyzyl-Oi, Toktogul, Osh

Duration27 days

From

USD 7,495

USD 7,270

Saving

USD 225

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Central Asia Explorer

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Be entranced by the beauty of Kyrgyzstan and historical wonders of Uzbekistan on this 17-day tour. Traverse landscapes of alpine lakes and mountains interrupted only by dots of yurts, feel the divine artistic power of the detailed mosaics and towering minarets of ancient cities, and be welcomed into homes and family-run businesses by locals. A mix of ancient nomadic cultures, various iterations of both conservative and progressive Islam, Soviet influence and post-independence nationalism mean Central Asia is home to unique traditions. Travels here will leave you raving about the region for years to come and planning your next trip back as soon as you get home.

City sightseeing

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Home-stay

Age Range

15-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Tashkent, Buk

Tashkent, Bishkek, Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand, Issyk-Kul Lake, Song-Kol Lake, Kyzyl-Oi, Toktogul, Osh

Duration17 days

From

USD 4,190

USD 4,064

Saving

USD 126

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Kyrgyzstan's Silk Road Journey

(1 review )

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We enjoyed our trip to Kyrgyzstan, it was very relaxing and the scenery was amazing. The highlight was the night in the yurt camp which was lovely, very remote and we even had snow overnight. The homestays and meals in local houses were very good too. DIY picnics by the river were a nice touch. On the down side, this trip involves a lot of travelling, sometimes on poor roads, which could be broken up better. We arrived early afternoon in some places and because most of the accommodation was on the outskirts of a town, there wasn't really anything to see or do once we arrived. One of our group thought the hotel at Toktogul Reservoir was like the one in 'The Shining'! The swimming pools had been closed for years and everything was just a little dated. Some of the walks were not that interesting and seemed to be there to fill the time and there was also a lot of litter in many areas which wasn't pleasant. There were descriptions in the itinerary about various places we didn't actually visit, for example Osh sounded lovely but we didn't even stop there. Having said all that, we did enjoy the holiday, but there just were not enough highlights to maximise each day.

Active and outdoor

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Hotel, Guest House, Resort

Age Range

16-99 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Os

Tashkent, Bishkek, Arslanbob, Osh, Tashkent, Karakol, Kochkor, Song Kul Lake, Suusamyr, Toktogul, Djalal-Abad

Duration14 days

From

USD 3,180

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Five Golden Stans

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This incredible journey will take you through the five “Stans” of Central Asia, across mountains and steppes, treading in the footsteps of those who travelled the ancient Silk Road with their caravans winding trails through the deserts, exchanging their wares and ideas, which has led to the extraordinary melting pot of cultures that exists in the region today.

Sightseeing Tours

Tour Type

Small Group Tour

Accommodation

Guest House, Hotel, Tent

Age Range

12-90 yrs

Operated in

english

Destinations

Tashkent, Almaty, Fergana, Khuja

Tashkent, Almaty, Fergana, Khujand, Dushanbe, Penjikent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Mary, Merv, Ashgabat, Darvaza, Nukus, Ayaz Qala, Khiva, Tashkent, Karakol, Bishkek, Ala Archa National Park, Toktogul, Osh

Duration30 days

From

USD 11,950

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