b'Classic11 DAYS from 2,599pp Uzbekistan and the 2,299 pp Ancient Silk RoadVia IstanbulTashkent2 Urgench Via Istanbul 2Khiva3Bukhara 2SamarkandSAMARKANDWHATS INCLUDED: Step back in time to uncover the bewitching stories of9 nights 3 & 4-Star hotelUzbekistana timeless melting pot of history and culture, accommodation where the enchanting cities of the Silk Road still thrive. Flights from London Heathrow to Urgench via Istanbul, Tashkent to London Heathrow via Istanbul All rail and coach travel throughoutYOUR ITINERARYyour tour Days 1-2. London to Urgench & ancient Khiva Expertise of a UK Tour ManagerYour Silk Road adventure begins with an overnight flight to Urgench via from start to finishIstanbul. We arrive early on Day 2 and transfer to our hotel in Khiva before Breakfast and dinner each day, embarking on a guided sightseeing tour of the UNESCO-listed Old City.2 lunches Luggage transfers between hotelsDay 3. Spotting desert fortressesfrom Bukhara to TashkentVenturing into the Kyzylkum desert, we visit Toprak-Kala, one of the ancientA ll guided tours and excursionscitadels of the Fifty Fortress Oasis, followed by a dining experience in a yurt accompanied by expert local guides camp. Back in Khiva, enjoy a Khorezm folklore troupe show after dinner.Days 4-6. Along the Silk Road to BukharaTravelling by coach, we arrive in Bukhara, where we check in for three nights. Our Silk Road discovery continues on Day 5 with a guided tour of timeless sights and a puppet workshop. Tonights cooking masterclass is a holiday highlight. On Day 6, we visit the Bahauddin Naqshband Memorial Complex Tour Code: TKJ| per person based on and the former home of Fayzulla Khodjaev before a free afternoon.2 sharing. Supplement for solo travellers from 350. Days 7-8. The golden journey to Samarkand2025 Departures:After visiting the only surviving Samanid monument, we board the Afrosiyob train in Kogon to Samarkand. On Day 8, our guided tour introduces the APR, MAY, JUN, SEP, OCT, NOV Registan and Bibi-Khanym Mosque. The day continues with a visit to the Meros Silk Paper Centre and a dance performance before dinner.Active Adventurer Rated Days 9-10. From ancient Afrasiyab to modern Tashkent by railBeginning with a visit to Afrasiyab, we continue our day at the Observatory 1 2 3 4 of Ulugh Beg and dine with a local family before boarding an Afrosiyob train to Tashkent. Day 10 brings a guided sightseeing tour starting at Rakhimovs Ceramics Studio then heading to Khast Imam Square, Kukeldash Madrasa and Chorsu Bazaar. We also board the beautiful Tashkent metro. For more information Day 11. Homeward boundon dates and prices, Your central Asian adventure concludes with a transfer to Tashkent airport visit greatrail.com/TKJ for a flight back to London Heathrow via Istanbul.46 ASIACall 01904 527168 to speak to our team'