About this trip
Eight days across Uzbekistan's four great Silk Road cities, taking in the country's architecture, history and everyday traditions. You move between Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva with a local guide who can explain what you are looking at rather than just showing you around.
This is a straightforward, well-paced cultural tour rather than an adventure trip, built for anyone curious about the region's history and happy to spend days walking old towns and historic sites.
What you'll do
- Explore Tashkent, Uzbekistan's capital
- Wander the historic centre of Samarkand
- Visit Bukhara's old city and its architectural landmarks
- Discover Khiva, one of the country's best-preserved historic towns
- Travel with a local guide throughout
- Focused on cities and historic sites rather than nature or adventure activities
- 3-star hotel option available
- Suitable for families and can be arranged as a custom trip
Worth it if you want genuine cultural immersion with standout guides and artisan workshops. Think twice if you need reliable logistics and guaranteed site access.
- Guides like Markhabo, Muna, Lola, Mira are genuinely knowledgeable, adaptable, and go beyond the brief.
- Hands-on craft workshops—paper-making, ceramics, silk-spinning—show real local life beyond tourist sites.
- Ticket booking failures mean you'll walk past major sites without entering; logistical slip-ups like missed pickups happen.
- Some guides have left travellers behind mid-tour; complaint handling is poor when things go wrong.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £811, about 9% below the priciest month (Aug).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tashkent · 22 Jul – 23 Jul
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