GOLDEN ROAD TO SAMARKAND Bibi-Khonum, Samarkand
UZBEKISTAN: CRADLE OF THE ANCIENT SILK ROAD
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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 fine Islamic architecture of Bokhara and Samarkand. Along the way we will experience the nomadic lifestyle and stay in traditional felt yurts.
ITINERARY
Days 1/2 Overnight flight to Tashkent. A guided tour of the capital’s main attractions. Although extensively rebuilt in 1966 after an earthquake, parts of this modern city still reflect its 2000-year heritage. Day 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. Travel across the desert, visiting the remains of Alexander the Great’s Karazy Fortress. Day 7 Desert yurt camp Stay in a traditional felt yurt (nomadic tent). There is the chance to ride camels at nearby Lake Aydarkul. Days 8/10 Samarkand Stormed by Alexander the Great and reduced to ashes by Genghis Khan, this city still reflects 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 11 Tashkent Return to the capital. Day 12 Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/uz
242 DETAILS
Tour type Discovery Comfort Active
Accommodation and Meals: 8 nights hotels, 1 night madrassah (school), 1 night yurt. 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner are included.
Transport Bus, four-wheel drive, internal flight.
Group Size: Generally 12 to 20. TOUR DATES
The Golden Road to Samarkand tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
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£1489 12 DAYS
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Ref: UZ km 0 300 Karmana KA Z AKHST AN
Aydarkul Lake
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Chorsu bazaar
SAMARK AND i n s TA JIKIS TA N Street musicians/Mark Davidson
TOUR ONLY – 11 DAYS Tour price without flights from £975
For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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