Uzbekistan & Turkmenistan Silk Road Cultural Discovery
Experience the best of East and West on this extraordinary journey through Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. Delight in the natural beauty of the northern Silk Road route's immense deserts and rich cultural heritage. Explore some of the region's most stunning ancient and modern cities, from Tashkent and Samarkand to Bukhara and Khiva. Visit bustling bazaars; explore mosques, mausoleums, and palaces; take in local folk performances; and sample traditional regional cuisine. Let MT Sobek guide you on this adventure of a lifetime along the Silk Road!
Highlights:
Important Trip Details:
On this trip, you will be touring cities and villages, exploring ancient sites, and visiting beautiful mosques and vibrant bazaars – as well as enjoying the warmth of each country's people. While none of the walking is particularly difficult, some days you’ll be on your feet for much of the day.
Minimum Age: 13
Highlights:
- Travel through the heart of the northern Silk Road - one of world's great cultural crossroads
- Explore Bukhara's UNESCO-listed old quarter brimming with ancient mosques and caravansaries
- Visit the marbled city of Ashgabat with its legendary bazaar and marvel at minarets in Khiva
Important Trip Details:
On this trip, you will be touring cities and villages, exploring ancient sites, and visiting beautiful mosques and vibrant bazaars – as well as enjoying the warmth of each country's people. While none of the walking is particularly difficult, some days you’ll be on your feet for much of the day.
Minimum Age: 13
Interests
- Educational and Learning
- Local Experiences
About MT Sobek
This is where adventure travel began! Since our first Everest Base Camp trek in 1969, we’ve been connecting adventurers to the world through genuine, active and immersive experiences. We can’t think of anything more fulfilling than being outside and going deep into nature, exploring hidden places and getting to know local people. It’s what we love to do, so let us share it with you.
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Welcome to Uzbekistan | ||
2 | Scenic Drive to Samarkand | ||
3 | Explore the Legendary City of Samarkand | ||
4 | Take the Train to Bukhara and Visit its UNESCO-Listed Sites | ||
5 | Stroll the Streets of Old Bukhara | ||
6 | Cross into Turkmenistan & Discover Historic Mary | ||
7 | Spend the Morning in Merv & Fly to Ashgabat | ||
8 | Tour Ashgabat’s Tombs & Sanctuary of Parthian Kings | ||
9 | Arrive in the Ancient City of Khiva | ||
10 | Tour Old Khiva | ||
11 | Explore the Wonders of Tashkent | ||
12 | Depart from Tashkent |