About this trip
This tour moves through Uzbekistan's great Silk Road cities, from Tashkent to Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, with boutique hotels along the way rather than standard tourist stays.
It is built around history, architecture and craft, with room to meet local people and see how traditions are kept alive rather than just viewing them from a bus window.
Expect a steady rhythm of walking old towns, visiting historic sites and workshops, and eating and staying well in each place before moving on.
What you'll do
- Explore Tashkent before heading out to the historic cities
- Walk the old city and monuments of Samarkand
- Wander Bukhara's historic centre
- See Khiva's walled old town
- Visit local artisans to learn traditional crafts
- Stay in boutique hotels throughout
- Group tour with a local guide throughout
- This is the boutique hotel version of the trip, so expect a higher comfort level than standard budget options
- Suitable for families as well as solo and group travellers
Worth it if you value expert local guides, stunning Silk Road architecture, and genuine hospitality. Think twice if you need crystal-clear airport meetup logistics or have mobility concerns.
- City-specific guides are genuinely knowledgeable academics; Samarkand hotel overlooks Registan; Khiva hotel is a converted madrassa.
- Food is exceptional value; plov and fried aubergine salad cost around £9-12 for a full meal.
- Airport and train station pickups lack clear signage; guides can be hard to locate despite good overall organisation.
- Tour operates with mix of guided and free time; pre-booked transport between cities runs smoothly via road, rail and air.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Tashkent · 22 Jul – 23 Jul
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