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On the Footsteps of the Silk Road - Silk Road Destinations

On the Footsteps of the Silk Road

12 days
4.4
(4)
Start and end in Tashkent
Tour Operator:
Silk Road Destinations
Max group size:
16
Age range:
8 to 8
Operated in:
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Tour id:
108082
From
US $1,420
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Highlights

  • Visit Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva
  • Witness the traditional performance of "El Merosi"
  • Delve into culture and meet the locals of Mitan Village
  • Indulge in a delicious spice tea at Mirfayz Tea House

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Itinerary

Start and end in Tashkent! With the In-depth Cultural tour On the Footsteps of the Silk Road, you have a 12 days tour package taking you through Tashkent, Uzbekistan and 4 other destinations in Uzbekistan. On the Footsteps of the Silk Road includes accommodation in a hotel as well as flights, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Welcome to Tashkent
  2. Day 2 Tashkent - Spot the unique flavor of modern and soviet era architecture.
  3. Day 3 Tashkent-Nukus-Muynak ( Domestic flight)
  4. Day 4 Nukus-Khiva
  5. Day 5 KHIVA-Living museum with reminders of previous eras leaping out at you at every turning.
  6. Day 6 Khiva-Bukhara via KYZYLKUM Desert.
  7. Day 7 Bukhara-Home of many famous scholars and sciences.
  8. Day 8 Bukhara out side the city
  9. Day 9 Bukhara-Mitan village-Samarkand
  10. Day 10 Samarkand- Capital city of Temirlane
  11. Day 11 Samarkand pearl of Central Asia
  12. Day 12 Tashkent - Homeland
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Flights
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
7 nights
Yurt
2 nights

Operated by Silk Road Destinations

4.4
(9)

The company was founded in 2001. Our mission is to introduce many centuries-old cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, and the hospitality of people from Uzbekistan to the travellers. We believe that travelling is the key of a better understanding of country’s culture and identity. For us, travels are a bridge of friendship and mutual understanding between travellers and local people. We offer cultural, historical-architectural, gastronomic, family, pilgrimage, eco tours both for individuals and groups. Our experienced guides and partners are organizing tours for the destinations of Central Asia as Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Kirgizstan since years. From its foundation, Silk Road Destinations was chosen by more than 20 000 travellers to discover Central Asia!

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Customer Reviews

  • AB
    · October 15th, 2019
    Very knowledable, mastermind of logistics, extremely pleasant nature.
    Silk Road Destinations commented on this review
    Dear Anette, Thank you for your positive feedback! It was nice to meet you here in Samarkand. I hope you had a wonderful time in Uzbekistan.
    Trip date: October 2019
  • A
    · October 1st, 2019
    We enjoyed our time in Uzbekistan. Guides in each region were informative and we'd really recommend the tour with Silk Road Destinations. Rushana was really helpful and pleasant to deal with from start to finish.
    Silk Road Destinations commented on this review
    Thank you Afdeza and Azzad for choosing us and for your positive feedback, I hope to see you in Uzbekistan or in other Central Asian countries again :-)
    Trip date: September 2019
  • RB
    · August 9th, 2019
    The tour was organised well. It was not like many tours that are jammed packed. There was a chance to rest in the afternoon. It was the only tour group that allowed children under 12. The accommodation was good as were the meals. This tour group tends... Show more
    Silk Road Destinations commented on this review
    Dear Robin, Thank you for your feedback. It is very important to us and helps to improve level of our services. I'm so sorry about issues with guide, we knew that he has family issues and set another guide for you for 1 day sightseeing. In group tours... Show more
    Trip date: July 2019
  • SR
    · November 7th, 2018
    The tour of Uzbekistan was very informative, with lots of information about the history of the people. Our guide was very knowledgeable, interesting and informative. He was very proud of this country and most interested in making it a trip that we would... Show more
    Silk Road Destinations commented on this review
    Dear Sheila and Rodger, Many thanks for having a time to review about tour with our company. It was great to meet you here in Samarkand Registan Square :-) I hope you have a wonderful time in Uzbekistan and discovered many interesting facts about our... Show more
    Trip date: October 2018

Dates & Availability

12 days
On the Footsteps of the Silk Road
From Tashkent to Tashkent
No credit card fees

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    1 Jun, 2023
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    12 Jun, 2023
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    13 Jun, 2023
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    14 Jun, 2023
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    4 Jun, 2023
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    15 Jun, 2023
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    5 Jun, 2023
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    16 Jun, 2023
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    20 Jun, 2023
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    10 Jun, 2023
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    21 Jun, 2023
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Good to Know

  • Currency
    UZS
    Uzbekistan Sum
    Uzbekistan
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, I. As a traveller from Australia, New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Uzbekistan
    Type E
    Uzbekistan
    Type F
    Uzbekistan
    Type I
    Uzbekistan
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Uzbekistan. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 8th, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 8th, 2023, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Silk Road Destinations. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 40 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Silk Road Destinations will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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