The ancient city of Khiva lies around 450km north-west of Bukhara, and only around 40k...
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Board the overnight flight from London (regional connections available) to Tashkent with Uzbekistan Airways. (N)
Day 2: Tashkent • Fly to NukusArrive in Tashkent and transfer to the Miran International Hotel (or similar) for a rest. After an introductory lecture and welcome lunch, take a city tour to see the highlights of Tashkent, including Kukeldash mosque, Muyie Mubarak library and Tillya Sheikh mosque. In the afternoon, fly to Nukus and overnight at Hotel Jipek Joli (or similar). (B, L)
Day 3: Chilpak • KhivaMorning tour of the Karakalpakstan State Museum of Art, which houses the collection of Igor Savitsky, who secreted away thousands of Russian avant-garde and post avant-garde paintings during the Stalinist Soviet period. Besides this rare and extensive collection of art (second only to St Petersburg), he also collected thousands of Uzbek artefacts, textiles and jewellery. Tour the museum with a local specialist. En route to Khiva, stop at Chilpak to see the fourth-century Zoroastrian Tower of Silence. Stay for 2 nights at Orient Star Khiva (or similar). (B, D)
Day 4: KhivaFull-day tour of the old walled city of Khiva, capital of Khorezm between the 16th and 20th centuries, and one of the most remote of the Silk Road cities. Visits include the Kunya Ark (old fortress), the original residence of the Khiva khans; the beautifully decorated Tash Hauli (stone palace); the Friday Mosque; and madrasas (theological colleges), which now house museum collections. Also visit a Unesco silk carpet workshop. (B)
Day 5: Drive to BukharaFull-day drive to Bukhara (7-8 hours), through the Kyzylkum desert stopping at the Amu Darya river, known as the Oxus river in the ancient world. Stay at Emir Hotel (or similar) for 4 nights. (B, L)
Day 6: BukharaTake a full-day walking tour of Bukhara, visiting the Persian Samanid brick mausoleum, the Chashmai Ayub, known as Job’s Well, and the Bolo Hauz mosque. Visit the trade domes, madrasas and traditional Bukharan bazaars. Continue to the Poi-Kalyan complex, which includes the towering Kalyan minaret and the twin-domed Miri-Arab madrasa. (B)
Day 7: BukharaVisit the architectural ensemble around the Lyab i-Hauz pool, fed by the waters of the royal canal. Continue to the Chor Minor, a curious four-towered gatehouse, and the Sitora-i Mokhi-Khosa, the summer palace of the last emir of Bukhara. Then visit the Fayzulla Khodjaev Museum, set in the house of a wealthy Bukhara merchant showing aspects of life in the early 20th century. Continue to the Balyand neighbourhood mosque, a jewel of 16th-century architecture, and the imposing ark fortress of the Bukhara emirs. Walk down the narrow streets of historic Bukhara to the old Jewish quarter. See one of the city’s hidden gems, the Jewish synagogue, which houses a collection of ancient torahs dating back approximately 600 years. (B)
Day 8: Rabat i-Malik • Gijduvan • VabkentDrive along the royal road to the 11th-century Rabat i-Malik caravanserai (a trading route stop-off). Continue to Gijduvan, renowned for its traditional ceramics, and see Abd-al-Khalyk Gijduvani mazar. Return to Bukhara via Vabkent to see the minaret commissioned in the 12th century by one of the rulers of Bukhara. (B, L)
Day 9: Shahrisabz • SamarkandDrive to Shahrisabz, birthplace of Tamerlane, where he built an enormous palace, of which part of the beautifully ornamented audience chamber remains. Drive alongside the Zerafshan mountains to Samarkand for a 2-night stay at the Dilimah Premium or Malika Diyora (or similar). (B)
Day 10: Afrosiyob • SamarkandDrive to the ancient deserted site of Afrosiyob on the outskirts of Samarkand, where a settlement once thrived until it was destroyed by Tamerlane. Archaeological finds are housed in the Afrosiyob History Museum. Continue to the observatory of Ulugbek, Tamerlane’s astronomer grandson, and see the Bibi Khanum mosque, built by Tamerlane for his favourite wife. End the day at the magnificent Gur Emir mausoleum, where Tamerlane is buried beneath the Timurid fluted blue domes. (B)
Day 11: Samarkand • TashkentVisit Registan Square, framed by three brilliantly ornamented madrasas, and see the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis. Visit the Amir Timur gate in Djizak . Drive to Tashkent. After a farewell dinner, overnight at the Miran International Hotel (or similar). (B, D)
Day 12: Tashkent • Fly to LondonThis morning, visit the Museum of Applied Arts in a former Russian diplomat’s residence. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to London. (B)
Meal basisAs per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
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Expert-led tourThis tour is fully escorted throughout by the lecturer, as well as an experienced local guide.
Standard tourThis tour is based in 4-star accommodation.
Single supplementFrom £345pp.
AccessibilityThe tour involves some long drives and requires a good level of fitness as there is walking over rough terrain and up some high, uneven steps. There are also some long road journeys.
Private visitsPlease note that the exclusive and individual nature of private visits means that they are subject to confirmation nearer the time of departure. Mosques, private houses and other buildings often have fluid opening times. If any visits have to be rearranged, please be assured that we will seek alternatives of equal interest.
Private & tailor-made travel:This itinerary can be taken privately on a date that suits you, for which guideline prices are shown. Alternatively, it can be tailored to your exact requirements. Please call to speak with a Cox & Kings consultant or enquire online.
The Dilimah Premium Luxury hotel is located in Samarkand, a short drive from Registan Square. Guestrooms are fully equipped and feature warm decor and soft furnishings, and some have balconies. Features: 41 rooms, restaurant, bar, seasonal outdoor & indoor swimming pools, garden, terrace, lounge, gym, spa. Room amenities: Air conditioning, television, tea & coffee facilities, minibar, safe, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.
The Orient Star hotel is located within the walled city of Khiva. Built in the 19th century, it was originally the madrasa of Moukhammed Amin Khan. Due to the traditional architecture and design of the building the rooms have low doorframes, uneven floors and some rooms are interior facing, lacking windows. Features: 73 rooms, restaurant. Room amenities: Air conditioning.
The Jipek Joli Hotel is located in the centre of Nukus, across the road from the Savitskiy Art Museum. All rooms are fully equipped with air conditioning, a minibar, satellite television, bathtub or shower and hairdryer. The hotel also has a restaurant and bar. This hotel should be regarded as basic.
The Emir Hotel is situated in the old Jewish quarter, only 50 yards from the historic complex around the Lyab i-Hauz pool and with good transport links across Bukhara. Converted from a historic merchant's house, the Emir retains many original features, with intricately carved covered walkways overlooking a courtyard. Rooms are simply furnished with colourful local textiles and decorative ceramic wall panels.Features: Courtyard, restaurant, air conditioning, room service, Wi-Fi<br>Room amenities: Air conditioning, room service, television, fridge
UZA2021
| Status | Tour Code | Tour Name | Departure-Return date | Original Price | Special Offer(£) | Single Supplement | depdate | returndate | Click to Book | cpntav | MaxGrpSize | IsSuperOffer | Status |
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| Unavailable | UZA2021 | Uzbekistan: The Golden Road to Samarkand | 9 Apr 2021 - 20 Apr 2021 | £3,295 | £0 | £395 | 4/9/2021 12:00:00 AM | 4/20/2021 12:00:00 AM | Tour Cancelled | Unavailable | 0 | Unavailable | |
| Unavailable | UZA2021 | Uzbekistan: The Golden Road to Samarkand | 23 Apr 2021 - 4 May 2021 | £3,395 | £0 | £395 | 4/23/2021 12:00:00 AM | 5/4/2021 12:00:00 AM | Tour Cancelled | Unavailable | 0 | Unavailable | |
| Available | UZA2021 | Uzbekistan: The Golden Road to Samarkand | 24 Sep 2021 - 5 Oct 2021 | £3,345 | £0 | £395 | 9/24/2021 12:00:00 AM | 10/5/2021 12:00:00 AM | Reserve | Available | 0 | Available | |
| Available | UZA2021 | Uzbekistan: The Golden Road to Samarkand | 15 Oct 2021 - 26 Oct 2021 | £3,395 | £200 | £395 | 10/15/2021 12:00:00 AM | 10/26/2021 12:00:00 AM | Reserve | Available | 0 | Available |
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Prices above are per person in pounds sterling (£), based on two people sharing a twin-room. The prices which were valid at the time of publication, may be subject to change, particularly as a result of variable flight costs. You will be informed of any such changes prior to booking.
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