Uzbekistan Budget Tours & Packages Tours & Trips

Highlights

• Silk Road - follow the ancient trading route known as the Silk Road from Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan to the Turkish city of Istanbul - the gateway to Europe
• Kyrgyzstan - explore hospitable Bishkek, overland through stunning Jeti Oguz, watch a demonstration from an eagle hunter and camp in yurts beside Song Kol Lake
• Uzbekistan - take in the enchanting Silk Road cities of Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, camp in the Kyzylkhum Desert and discover modern Tashkent
• Turkmenistan - marvel at the bizarre marble architecture of Ashgabat and see the incredible flaming Darvaza Gas Crater which is known by the locals as the 'Door to Hell'
• Azerbaijan - see the bubbling mud volcanoes of Gobustan, explore bustling Baku and spend the night in an old Silk Road caravanserai

Highlights

• Tbilisi - begin your adventure in Georgia's capital and enjoy a guided tour of the charming Old Town
• Ashgabat - explore Turkmenistan's off the beaten track capital city on a guided minibus tour taking in the plethora of white marble buildings
• Vardzia - discover this amazing cave monastery which was mostly abandoned centuries ago but is still inhabited by a handful of monks
• Samarkand - spend three days exploring the jewel in Uzbekistan's crown and see the stunning architecture of the Registan plaza
• Darvaza - admire the flaming Darvaza Gas Crater which was created accidentally in 1971 and is known by the locals as the "Door to Hell"

Highlights

• Bukhara
• Khiva
• Samarkand
• Tashkent

Highlights

• In Tashkent, tour Khast Imam Square, home to exquisite mosques, monuments and madrasas A ride on the Tashkent metro reveals its lavish decorations, a legacy of the former Soviet Union In Tashkent, view one of the oldest copies of the Koran in the world Tour the walled city of Khiva, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site Enjoy a traditional lunch at the storied House of Rashid dating back to the Rashidi dynasty Visit the revered Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum in Khiva, built in honor of the legendary poet Travel to Ayaz Kala, an archaeological site built on the edge of the Kyzylkum Desert At a desert yurt camp, gather for a meal and perhaps even ride a camel! Discover the beauty of Bukhara, one of the most important ancient cities in Uzbekistan Tour the cultural heritage monument of Chor Minor, part of Bukhara's World Heritage Center Visit splendid Nadir Divan-Begi, part of a huge architectural complex on the Lyab-i Hauz ponds A special visit, lunch and conversation with a skilled ceramicist in the town of Gijduvan Tour Samarkand, brimming with history, the most romantic of the Silk Road cities Walk to iconic Registan Square with its colorful mosaics, blue domes and lofty arches Visit the Ulugbek Observatory, once the finest and most advanced in the Islamic world Dinner with a local family - learn the secrets of how to prepare Pilav, a traditional rice dish Visit Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis of sparkling blue mausoleums grouped along medieval streets Walk through the energetic Siab Market - feel the dynamic atmosphere of ancient Samarkand †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• In Tashkent, tour Khast Imam Square, home to exquisite mosques, monuments and madrasas A ride on the Tashkent metro reveals its lavish decorations, a legacy of the former Soviet Union In Tashkent, view one of the oldest copies of the Koran dating from 644-648 Travel to Kyzyl Kala, an ancient fortress on the edge of the Kyzylkum Desert At Ulli Khovli Complex, gather for a meal and perhaps even ride a camel! Tour the walled city of Khiva, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site Visit the revered Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum in Khiva, built in honor of the legendary poet Discover the beauty of Bukhara, one of the most important ancient cities in Uzbekistan Tour the cultural heritage monument of Chor Minor, part of Bukhara's World Heritage Center Dinner with a local family - learn the secrets of how to prepare Pilav, a traditional rice dish A special visit, lunch and conversation with a skilled ceramicist in the town of Gijduvan Tour Samarkand, brimming with history, the most romantic of the Silk Road cities Walk to iconic Registan Square with its colorful mosaics, blue domes and lofty arches Visit the Ulugbek Observatory, once the finest and most advanced in the Islamic world Walk through the energetic Siab Market - feel the dynamic atmosphere of ancient Samarkand Visit Shah-i-Zinda, a necropolis of sparkling blue mausoleums grouped along medieval streets †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

Highlights

• Bishkek - begin your overland journey in the emerging and hospitable capital of Kyrgyzstan
• Ashgabat - explore Turkmenistan's off the beaten track capital city on a guided minibus tour taking in the plethora of white marble buildings
• Vardzia - discover this amazing cave monastery which was mostly abandoned centuries ago but is still inhabited by a handful of monks
• Samarkand - spend three days exploring the jewel in Uzbekistan's crown and see the stunning architecture of the Registan plaza
• Darvaza - admire the flaming Darvaza Gas Crater which was created accidentally in 1971 and is known by the locals as the "Door to Hell"

Highlights

• Tashkent - begin your amazing journey in the clean and modern Soviet-style capital city of Uzbekistan
• Samarkand - join a guided tour of the jewel in Uzbekistan's crown to see the incredible Registan Square and the Shah-I-Zinda necropolis
• Kyzylkhum Desert - stay in a traditional felt yurt in the desert, take a dip in Lake Ajdar Kul and visit the nearby town of Nurata
• Bukhara - learn about the fascinating past of the city and see the Kalyan Minaret which was once used as a place of execution
• Khiva - discover highlights of the ancient city including it's imposing city walls, the turquoise Kalta Minor Minaret and Juma Mosque

Highlights

• Tashkent - begin your adventure in Uzbekistan's clean and modern Soviet-Style capital city
• Samarkand - discover the jewel of Timur's empire and see highlights including the stunning Registan
• Kyzylkhum Desert - stay in traditional felt yurts in the remote desert and opt for a camel ride over the rolling dunes
• Darvaza - marvel at the flaming gas crater which is known by the Turkmen locals as the "Door to Hell"
• Ashgabat - enjoy a guided minibus tour of Turkmenistan's bizarre capital city which is home to marble architecture and golden statues