Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
Starts
Ends
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
Highlights
Enter Tamerlane’s mausoleum after hours for a private talk on the Timurid legacy.
Walk the ruins of the Parthian capital with a specialist to uncover its ancient power.
Learn the history of Uzbekistan’s national dish in a hands-on workshop with a chef.
Bake bread and samsas with a local family before sharing a home-cooked meal.
Stand in the centre of the Silk Road.
Surrounded by the colossal madrasahs of Samarkand.
Surrounded by the colossal madrasahs of Samarkand.
What's Included
Accommodation
Hotel (10 nights)
Meals
10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners Note: Allow USD115-150 for meals not included.
Transport
Private Vehicle, Walking, Plane, Train.All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Guide
National Geographic Expedition Leader and National Geographic Expedition Expert
Included activities
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment and Dinner - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group, TashkentSignature Moment: After-Hours at the Guri Emir Mausoleum, SamarkandYour Local Living Moment: Plov Cooking Class and Dinner, SamarkandArrival and Departure TransferHistoric Tashkent City tour & Sacred Sites VisitChorsu Bazaar VisitRakhimov Family Art Studio VisitFree time in TashkentGuided Tour of SamarkandArchitectural Wonders of SamarkandTersak Village VisitAfrasiab Museum of Samarkand VisitGuided Exploration of Bukhara's IconsNaqshnabdi Mausoleum VisitSitorai Mohi-Khosa VisitFree Time in BukharaBukhara Old Town visitCaravanserai dinnerOld Town Exploration in KhivaGuided Tour of KhivaFree Time in KhivaKhorezmian Music and Dance ShowDashoguz Local MarketAncient Settlement of NisaFree Time in AshgabatCity Tour of AshgabatEngaging Discussions with the National Geographic Expedition Expert throughoutPorterage at hotels and when getting on and off of vehiclesTips are included for all activities, meals and porterage, except for your Expedition Leader
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Itinerary
Follow the caravans of the Silk Road through the heart of Central Asia. From the blue-tiled domes of Samarkand to the marble monuments of Ashgabat, traverse two nations defined by ancient empires. Guided by experts, explore the ruins of Parthian Nisa, unlock the secrets of Sufi heritage, and master the art of Uzbek cuisine.
day 1Tashkent
Welcome to Uzbekistan. Your expedition begins as you touch down in Tashkent, a city where modern boulevards intersect with ancient history. You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. In the evening, gather with your National Geographic Expedition Leader and fellow travellers. An engaging discussion sets the historical stage for the expedition ahead, followed by a welcome reception and a three-course dinner, blending traditional flavors with modern flair.
Meal
Dinner
Accomodation
Lotte City Tashkent Palace Hotel (or similar)
Transport
Arrival Transfer
Duration : 0.5 hr - 0.75 hr
Distance : 11 km
Included Activity
Welcome Moment and Dinner - Meet Your Expedition Leader and Group
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