Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

Day 7: Bukhara B/D Today is at leisure to wander this fabulous city. Day 8: Bukhara to Samarkand B/L/D After breakfast, depart for Samarkand stopping en route at the ‘green city’ of Shakhrisabz. With a well- groomed, green and modern appearance it’s hard to believe the city is over 2700 years old. The centre of the city has been declared a UNESCO world heritage site and contains an exceptional collection of monuments, including the gleaming white Ak Saray Palace built for Amir Timur or Tamerlane, famous warrior Khan, military tactician and founder of the Timurid Empire. Born in a neighbouring village, Tamerlane turned Shakrisabz into his residence after assuming power and ordered his architects to build a series of intricate mausoleums and stunning mosques, the ruins of which can still be explored today. Leaving the Timurids 1st city behind you’ll continue onwards to the 14th century capital of their empire, Samarkand. Day 9: Samarkand B/D Samarkand is the epitome of a journey along the Silk Road. A trip to Registan, the city’s Timurid heart and Central Square proves this to be a reality. A wide mosaicked square is backed by three immense madrasas, beautifully adorned in intricate blues, green and violet patterns, each one a monument to the city’s place as the intellectual capital of the region. See the sumptuous Gur-Emir, the ornately decorated mausoleum of the royal family. Before dinner, visit the Khovrenko Winery and sample a range of Samarkand wines. Day 10: Samarkand B/D This morning, you’ll visit the Koni Ghil Paper Mill renowned for making paper of such exquisite quality that only sultans, emirs and viziers could afford it. This ‘royal’ paper has been exported along the Silk Road for centuries and many 9th and 10th century Arabic and Persian manuscripts were written on it. After this you’ll explore one of the treasures of Samarkand, the Bibi-Khanym Mosque built in the late 14th century as a tribute to Tamerlane’s wife as well as his victory in Delhi. It is one of the best- known architectural wonders of Central Asia. You’ll have a chance to do some shopping at the local Siyab bazaar, before having the rest of the day at leisure to explore this UNESCO listed city at your own pace. This evening you will have the chance to experience a little modern Uzbek culture by enjoying dinner with a local family who will provide a master class in cooking Pilav, a famous rice based dish in Uzbekistan Day 11: Samarkand to Tashkent B/L/D Your morning is at leisure, maybe spend more time shopping in Siab Bazaar or relax with a coffee in the boulevards around Registan Square. Later, take a train to Tashkent where you can enjoy a festive farewell dinner to round off this unforgettable trip. Day 12: Tashkent to the UK B After breakfast, transfer for your return flight, or continue on your chosen extension. What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Uzbekistan with Uzbekistan Airways ✔ Where you’ll stay Tashkent, 4 H Milan Hotel Khiva, 4 H Asia Khiva Hotel Bukhara, 3 H Rangrez Samarkand, 4 H Konstantin Plaza Hotel ✔ 24 meals ✔ 8 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide  Tour pace: Intermediate Samarkand Tashkent Khiva Prices from Sep 2024 £2,199 Oct 2025 £2,199 Oct 2024 £2,099 Nov 2025 £2,099 Nov 2024 £2,099 Feb 2026 £2,099 Feb 2025 £1,999 Mar 2026 £2,199 Mar 2025 £2,099 May 2026 £2,449 Apr 2025 £2,299 Jun 2026 £2,449 May 2025 £2,299 Sep 2026 £2,399 Jun 2025 £2,299 Oct 2026 £2,199 Sep 2025 £2,299 Nov 2026 £2,199 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 28 Feb 25 • Tipping paid locally $36 pp per tour No Single Supplement Rooms with no single supplement are available. Once sold, supplement starts from £289 Extend your tour Fergana Valley Stay 3 nights, 4 H Full Board from £699 Visit the fertile Fergana Valley, home to ancient civilisations, Mughal emperors and the third largest silk producer in the world. Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights accommodation, meals and excursions as per Group Tour. DAILY DEPARTURES AVAILABLE Private Touring Option From only an extra £25 pp per day Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details Central Asia, India & Sri Lanka  37