Highlights
Explore Silk Road cities: Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand
Travel by rail, including a Soviet-era sleeper train
Learn to cook shivit oshi during a Khiva masterclass
Meet master artisans in miniature painting and traditional paper making
Discover Soviet-era Tashkent, including its metro and opera house
Visit Uzumfermer winery for a guided tour and wine tasting
Visit Uzumfermer winery for a guided tour and wine tasting
Itinerary
Travel across Uzbekistan along the old Silk Road, linking the great trading cities of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. These centres of learning and commerce reveal their stories through madrasahs, mosques and mausoleums that span more than a thousand years. We move between cities by rail – a mix of Soviet-era and modern high-speed trains – and by private bus, allowing time to absorb the changing desert landscapes. Alongside the headline sights, we meet artisans, learn traditional crafts and share meals that reflect regional flavours.
day 1Adventure begins in Khiva
Begin our adventure in Khiva, a UNESCO-listed oasis city whose mud-brick walls once protected a key Silk Road trading hub. After arriving at Urgench airport, we transfer (around one hour) to Khiva, stopping en route to visit Ulli Khovli, a fine example of local domestic architecture. Early check-in is included, giving us time to rest after our flights.
Around 2pm, we meet our tour leader for a welcome briefing - a great chance to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead. This is followed by an afternoon walking tour inside Khiva’s compact old town. We explore landmarks including the Mohammed Amin Khan Madrasah, Kunya Ark fortress, Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum and the slender Islam Khodja Minaret, with our tour leader unpacking the political and religious past of the city.
Finish the day with a relaxed welcome dinner at a local restaurant, our first taste of Uzbek cuisine.
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Accommodation 2026: Farovon Hotel (October) / Darvaza Hotel (November)
Accommodation 2027: Kamil Palace (or similar)
day 2Delve deeper into Khiva • Shivit oshi cooking masterclass
day 3Cross the desert to Bukhara
day 4Unpack the history of Bukhara • Watch a traditional folk performance
day 5Meet artisans and continue to Samarkand
day 6Explore the monuments of Samarkand
day 7Learn traditional crafts and travel to Tashkent
day 8Discover modern Tashkent
day 9Adventure ends in Tashkent
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