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Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia
Group Tour
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General Interest
12 Days & 10 Nights
Lead-in price: £1995
Set on the Silk Road, Uzbekistan has played host to waves of conquerors and nomads. See the legacy they left behind in the towering fortresses of Khiva and Bukhara, and the Islamic architecture of Samarkand. The remnants of more recent Soviet history are evident in the capital city, Tashkent.
The Cox & Kings signature experiences
- Comprehensive tours of the mosques, madrasas & mausoleums of Khiva, Bukhara & Samarkand
- Learn how to make traditional Uzbekistan cuisine with a cooking demonstration
- Excursion to Shahrisabz, birthplace of Turco-Mongol conqueror Timur
- Stay in 3- & 4-star accommodation
- Small group size - average 18 people (maximum 20)
- No single supplement on selected departure dates (limited availability)
Tour variations
Discovery Group Tour in brief
Day 1: Fly to TashkentFly overnight from London (regional connections available) to Tashkent with Uzbekistan Airways. (N)
Day 2: TashkentArrive and transfer to the Lumiere Hotel & SPA Tashkent (or similar) for 1 night. Afternoon tour of the old city stopping at Amir Timur Square and the Kukeldash mosque and madrasa. (D)
Day 3: Fly to Urgench - KhivaTransfer to the airport and take a 1-hour morning flight to Urgench. Visit the ancient fortresses of Ayaz Kala and Toprak Kala before an afternoon drive to Khiva via Ulli Khovli. Stay 2 nights at the Malika Kheivak Hotel (or similar). (B, L, D)
Day 4: KhivaFull-day tour of Khiva, including Kunya Ark, Islam Khoja minaret, Tash Havli Palace and a local bakery. (B, D)
Day 5: BukharaFull-day drive to Bukhara (7-8 hours) through the Kyzylkum Desert, stopping at the Amudaryo River for photos. Stay at the Suzangaron Hotel (or similar) for 3 nights. (B, L, D)
Day 6: BukharaCity tour of Bukhara, including visits to Chor Minor mosque, the Poi-Kaylan complex, the surviving trade domes and Lyab-i-Hauz complex, once the city’s principal source of water. This evening enjoy dinner and a cooking demonstration. (B, D)
Day 7: BukharaAfter breakfast, continue your tour of Bukhara, including visits to the imposing fortress known as ‘The Ark’, located on the site of a 2,000-year-old fortress; the Summer Palace; and the Samanid mausoleum, built in the early 10th century with a facade incorporating Zoroastrian symbols. (B)
Day 8: Shahrisabz - SamarkandDrive to Shahrisabz, birthplace of Tamerlane, and visit the summer palace, mosques and mausoleums. Continue to Samarkand for 3 nights at the Emirkhan Hotel or the Dilimah (or similar). (B, L, D)
Day 9: SamarkandFull-day tour of Samarkand, including visits to Registan Square, the Ulugbek observatory, Afrosiab Museum, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, and the Bibi Khanum mosque. (B)
Day 10: SamarkandContinue your tour of Samarkand. Visit Gur Emir mausoleum, which marks the final resting place of several members of the Timurid dynasty, including Timur himself. Other visits include Nodir Divan Begi madrasa, Hazrat Khizr mosque and the Khodja Doniyor mausoleum. After lunch, stop at a silk carpet factory before returning to your hotel. (B, D)
Day 11: TashkentMorning at leisure in Samarkand. This afternoon drive to Tashkent with a stop en route at a small market and Tamerlane Iron Gate. Transfer to the Lumiere Hotel & SPA Tashkent (or similar) for 1 night. (B, D)
Day 12: Fly to LondonMorning at leisure. Afternoon transfer to the airport. Fly from Tashkent to London with Uzbekistan Airways. (B)
Meal basis
As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Discovery tour: Cox & Kings uses the best available accommodation in Uzbekistan. However, outside Tashkent the standard is relatively simple. This tour involves some long drives and walking over rough terrain.
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.
Discovery group tour accommodation
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Lumiere Hotel & SPA Tashkent
Set in the heart of the Uzbek capital of Tashkent, Lumiere Hotel & Spa offers contemporary accommodation within walking distance of such sites as the Museum of Fine Art and the National Theatre. Rooms are spacious and well lit, with of all the facilities you'd expect for this standard of accommodation. The hotel restaurant offers modern Uzbek cuisine as well as international dishes and wine. The on-site gym and spa is considered one of the best in the city with high-end equipment and a broad range of treatments. Features: Restaurant, bar, gym, spa, indoor swimming pool, Wi-Fi-, hot tub & sauna. Room amenities: Air-conditioning, room service during restaurant hours, safe, mini bar.
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Hotel Malika Kheivak
Located in the Ichan Qala and next to the Islam Khoja minaret, the Malika Kheivak hotel is ideally situated to explore all the main sights of Khiva. This welcoming hotel offers 33 comfortable rooms decorated in traditional style. The restaurant serves local cuisine and regional wines and spirits at the bar. Features: 33 rooms, restaurant, laundry & ironing services, cafe. Room amenities: Air conditioning, satellite television, telephone, hairdryer, Wi-Fi.
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Emirkhan Hotel
The Emirkhan is a characterful property located within the heart of Samarkand and 1.8km from the renowned Registan Square. All guestrooms are traditionally furnished in bright colours with gold detail. Not all rooms have a bath.
Discovery group tour extensions
Termez
3 Nights from £695
Travel to the far south of Uzbekistan and learn about the fascinating history of the region; discover how Termez was first established in the third century BC by Ghengis Khan and how it has changed through the years.
Day at leisure. Stay overnight at Emirkhan Hotel (or similar). (B, D)
Drive to Termez (6 hours) stopping at Sayrob village en route. In Termez, join a guided visit to the archaeological museum. Stay 2 nights at the Merian Hotel. (B, D)
Full-day tour of the surrounding areas. Highlights include an ancient minaret at Jarkurgan, Alexander’s ancient bridge, an archaeological monument at the first capital of the Kushan empire and a citadel of Alexander the Great. (B, D)
Tashkent Drive to Karshi and then take the train to Tashkent. Overnight at the Miran International (or similar). (B, D)
Fly to London Transfer to the airport and fly to London with Uzbekistan Airways. (B)
Please call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
Dates & prices
UZB2022
Main Costs
| Status | Tour Code | Tour Name | Departure-Return date | Original Price | Saving | Single Supplement | depdate | returndate | Guaranteed Departures | Click to Book | cpntav | MaxGrpSize | IsSuperOffer | Status |
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| Available | UZB2022 | Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia | 20 May 2022 - 31 May 2022 | £2,245 | £0 | £395 | 5/20/2022 12:00:00 AM | 5/31/2022 12:00:00 AM | Yes | Reserve | Available | 0 | Available | |
| Available | UZB2022 | Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia | 26 Aug 2022 - 6 Sep 2022 | £2,195 | £0 | £395 | 8/26/2022 12:00:00 AM | 9/6/2022 12:00:00 AM | Yes | Reserve | Available | 0 | Available | |
| Available | UZB2022 | Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia | 2 Sep 2022 - 13 Sep 2022 | £2,295 | £0 | £395 | 9/2/2022 12:00:00 AM | 9/13/2022 12:00:00 AM | Yes | Reserve | Available | 0 | Available | |
| Available | UZB2022 | Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia | 9 Sep 2022 - 20 Sep 2022 | £2,295 | £0 | £395 | 9/9/2022 12:00:00 AM | 9/20/2022 12:00:00 AM | Reserve | Available | 0 | Available | ||
| Available | UZB2022 | Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia | 16 Sep 2022 - 27 Sep 2022 | £2,295 | £0 | £395 | 9/16/2022 12:00:00 AM | 9/27/2022 12:00:00 AM | Yes | Reserve | Available | 0 | Available | |
| Available | UZB2022 | Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia | 30 Sep 2022 - 11 Oct 2022 | £2,295 | £0 | £395 | 9/30/2022 12:00:00 AM | 10/11/2022 12:00:00 AM | Yes | Reserve | Available | 0 | Available | |
| Available | UZB2022 | Uzbekistan: Heart of Central Asia | 14 Oct 2022 - 25 Oct 2022 | £2,295 | £0 | £395 | 10/14/2022 12:00:00 AM | 10/25/2022 12:00:00 AM | Reserve | Available | 0 | Available |
Vaccination Travel Policy
All clients must be fully vaccinated before travelling with us on a Cox & Kings (C&K)
group tour. This means that a customer must have received their full two doses of the
COVID‑19 vaccination at least 14 days before travelling with us. This does not apply
to our private tours or tailor-made travel. If you have any questions please call us
or visit our FAQs page on our website here
Flexible Prices & Itineraries
For a quote based on alternative accommodation standards or flight options, or to tailor this
itinerary, please call 020 7873 5000
or
send an email enquiry
Guaranteed Departures Where a tour date has ‘yes’ listed, this tour is guaranteed to run.
For all other departure dates, once the minimum number of people booked has been reached, this tour is also guaranteed to run. Our sales consultants will be able to advise how many people are booked for your chosen date at the time of enquiry, giving you the confidence to book safe in the knowledge your tour will go ahead.
Terms & Conditions Guaranteed departures will run except in the circumstances where travel to the destination is advised against by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) or entry restrictions relating to COVID-19 preclude travel.
Additional InformationPlease call 020 7873 5000 for more information or to make a booking.
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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- * No single supplement on selected departure dates (limited availability)
- * Small group size - average 18 people (max 20)
- * 3- & 4-star accommodation
- * Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available
- * International flights
- * Internal flights as specified
- * Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
- * Experienced local tour manager
- * 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 8 dinners
- * Guided sightseeing & entrance fees
- * Porterage at all hotels
Destinations on this tour
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