Asia and the Pacific - Uzbekistan
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Golden Road to Samarkand
Tour code: UZ Tour style: Classic Tour comfort: Standard Tour pace: Busy
DURATION DAYS 11
TOUR
£840
TOUR ONLY £1490 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
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AYS AYS
KAZAKHSTAN UZBEKISTAN Urgench KHIVA
Ancient walled city
BOKHARA Karmana
Ark Citadel Emir’s Palace
TURKMENISTAN 0 km
KYZYLKUM DESERT Yangikasgan
Camel riding in desert
DESERT CAMP
Aydarkul Lake
TASHKENT Chorsu bazaar
SAMARKAND Tamerlane’s city
ZERAFSHAN MOUNTAINS TAJIKISTAN
250 km Golden Road to Samarkand UZ Tour essentials Uzbekistan: cradle of the ancient Silk road
Join us on the ancient Silk Road as we travel through this remote Central Asian landscape. Highlights include the walled city of Khiva, where we discover a maze of twisted alleyways, medieval mosques and tombs. Following the old caravan route south, we see the fi ne Islamic architecture of Bokhara and Samarkand. Along the way we will experience the nomadic lifestyle and stay in traditional felt yurts.
11 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Tashkent. A guided tour of the capital’s main attractions. Although extensively rebuilt in 1966 after an earthquake, parts of this modern city still refl ect its 2000-year heritage. Days 2/3 Khiva Explore this old caravan halt’s maze of twisting alleyways, medieval mosques, tombs and palaces. Days 4/6 Bokhara Discover the towering Kalyan Minaret, the old summer palace of the Emir and the 12th century Char Minar mosque. Day 7 Desert yurt camp Visit the 10th century Mir Said Bakhram Mausoleum. Stay in a traditional felt yurt (nomadic
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tent). There is the chance to ride camels at nearby Lake Aydarkul. Days 8/9 Samarkand Stormed by Alexander the Great and reduced to ashes by Genghis Khan, this city still refl ects the rule of 14th century conqueror Tamerlane. Discover the blue-domed mosques of Registan Square and visit the Gur Emir, the tomb of this ‘Great Destroyer’. Day 10 Tashkent Return to the capital by train. Day 11 Tour ends Tashkent.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Combine your tour
Kyrgyzstan Extension Whilst in Central Asia why not extend your tour to travel further east along the Silk Route to explore the unique culture and wild landscapes of neighbouring Kyrgyzstan. After fl ying into the capital Bishkek, we head into the Tien Shan mountains, discover vast lakes and deep gorges and stay in simple guesthouses and traditional felt yurts.
Tour Code: UZC
Accommodation: 5 nights standard hotels, 4 nights simple hotels and 1 night basic yurt. Meals: 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner are included. Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s) and local guide(s). Transport: Bus, fl ight, train and 4WD.
Group size: Generally 12 - 18.
Planned tour dates 2014 Tour only dates 12 Apr - 22 Apr 19 Apr - 29 Apr 3 May - 13 May 24 May - 3 Jun 7 Jun - 17 Jun 5 Jul - 15 Jul 19 Jul - 29 Jul 2 Aug - 12 Aug 16 Aug - 26 Aug 30 Aug - 9 Sep 13 Sep - 23 Sep 27 Sep - 7 Oct 4 Oct - 14 Oct
2015 Tour only dates 4 Apr - 14 Apr 25 Apr - 5 May 9 May - 19 May
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Single rooms are available from £165
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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