Uzbekistan Uncovered

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Cruise & seiling

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Leiebil

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Fly & Drive

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Tema & Gruppereiser

177 land og territorier venter på å bli utforsket

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Eventbilletter

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Annen informasjon

Enhver reise krever nøye planlegging som f.eks forsikringer, visum og annen nyttig informasjon. Her finner du en oversikt over våre andre tjenester og hovedsamarbeidspartnere.

Oversikt

Travel through history from Nomadic tribes and Muslim preachers to Silk-route traders and Soviet spies.

Who can mention the names of Samarkand, Bokhara or Khiva without conjuring up images of the romance and intrigue of the Great Game, of skull caps and silk sashes, of fabulously coloured mosaic domes and minarets, or of a newly arrived caravan train of traders just out of the deserts of the east? This journey to the heart of Central Asia takes us back across the centuries but also reveals a modern day Uzbekistan. This trip includes a few of our Citizen Science Departures. These special departures offer you the opportunity to be involved in the collection of freshwater samples during the trip. The environmental DNA information derived from this sample will contribute directly to the eBioAtlas; the world’s largest repository of flora and fauna species data, contributing to the conservation and restoration of biodiversity both locally and globally. To book onto one of these special departures, see the Dates & Prices tab. For more information on these departures and the eBioAtlas, click here.

Highlights

Time to explore Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan
A visit to the Kunya-Ark, the 12th century fortress of the Khans
Two full days to explore Bukhara, a city with over 900 historical monuments
Spend the night in a traditional Yurt camp
Explore Samarkand, the greatest city on the historic Silk Road

Key Information

9 nights standard hotels, all en suite, 1 night yurt (multi-share - 3-4 persons to a yurt) with basic shared washing facilities
Travel by private bus/minibus, train and internal flight
Some long drives
Experience local culture and nature

Included

All accommodation (see below)
All transport and listed activities
All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner included
Tour leader throughout
Arrival and departure transfers (for group flights only)
Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)

Ikke inkludert

Travel insurance Single accommodation (available on request) Visas or vaccinations

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Day 1: Start Tashkent; city tour.
Those on the group flights arrive this morning in Tashkent and transfer to the hotel for a rest. In the afternoon we will start our sightseeing of this Central Asian capital. This will include visiting Independence Square flanked by public buildings and water fountains and also the Old City with its mausoleums and bazaar. Tashkent was largely destroyed by earthquakes in the 60's and was rebuilt in true Soviet style with pleasant leafy boulevards and lots of fountains to keep the heat down in summer. There are some very interesting museums as well as mosques.Gabrielle Hotel or similar, Standard Hotel
Day 2: Fly to Urgench; transfer to Khiva; city tour.
In the early morning we fly to Urgench, our base for our visit to Khiva and the Desert sites. On arrival, we transfer to Khiva and visit the living museum of the perfectly restored old city. We will see the khan's old residence, the Kunya-Ark 12th century fortress, the tiled base of the never completed Kalta Minar, (which was originally planned to be taller than any minaret in Bukhara) and the beautiful mausoleum of Pakhlavan Makhmud (Khiva's patron saint) with its tiled courtyard. Many wedding parties and pilgrims come to visit the tomb and drink the water from the well in the courtyard. Please Note: On occasion, it may not be possible to secure seats for the group on the flight to Urgench. In this instance, we will buy flights to Nukus instead, and the activities on days 2 and 3 (land only) will be reversed. Malika Khiva Hotel / Malika Khorezm, or similar, Standard Hotel
Day 3: Visit the desert castles of Toprak Qala, Qizil Qala and Ayaz Qala.
After breakfast, we head off to the arid plains of Khorezm. These plains were once densely populated marshland, inhabited by Messagetae Scythians. These horseback archers were nomadic and fought to retain the land, even defeating Cyrus The Great, a Persian emperor in BC 529. We visit the 2000-year-old ruined city fortress of Toprak- Qala, dramatically located with the Sultan Vais Mountains acting as a backdrop. The settlement began in the first century BC under Kushan patronage and was later devastated by Turkish raids that led to the depopulation of the town in the sixth century. There are still three large round towers and an impressive portion of the citadel that still remain, but the parchments and paintings that were found there are now in St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum. We also visit Qizil-Qala, formerly an important oasis with an impressive amount of remaining buildings and finally Ayaz-Qala, an imposing hilltop fortress dating from the Sixth century. We later return to Khiva to spend the night.Malika Khiva Hotel / Malika Khorezm, or similar, Standard Hotel
Day 4: Drive across Central Asian Plateau and through desert to Bukhara.
A long day's drive on bad roads to Bukhara (approx 10/11 hours); first we cross the fabled Amu-Darya (Oxus) River and then the Kizilkum Desert. If time allows we may have the chance to make a first visit to old Bukhara and have a cup of green tea at the fascinating chai-khana (tea-house) at 'Laby Khauz' (one of the water-filled stone pools).We will break up the journey today with stops en route. Hotel Kavsar / Hotel Sultan, or similar, Standard Hotel
Day 5 - 6: Two days to explore Bukhara, including the 12 Century Char Minar, Bolo Khauz Mosque and the old Summer Palace of the Emirs.
We have two days sightseeing in Bukhara, the next of our great Central Asian cities. Bukhara boasts over 900 historical monuments, here we will spend time visiting many sites and wandering at leisure amongst the old city streets. Unlike Samarkand, the district of the old town has remained separate from the rest of Bukhara and has undergone lots of restoration and preservation in recent years. In addition to its importance as a trading centre, it is the perfect setting to just sit and watch the world go by much as it has done for hundreds of years. Of particular interest is the Fortress Ark where, in the 19th century, the Emir of Bukhara had the English officers Stoddart and Connolly imprisoned and killed and the mausoleum of Ismail Samani, a beautiful example of early Islamic architecture dating back to the 10th century. We will also visit the Emir's rather kitsch Summer Palace, the old town with its domed bazaars and khauz (stone pools which used to be the city's only water supply), and the attractive 12th century Char Minar. One of the great landmarks of Bukhara is the Kalyan minaret, known as the death tower, where many an unfaithful wife has met a sticky end.Hotel Kavsar / Hotel Sultan, or similar, Standard Hotel
Day 7: Drive via Gijduvan and Rabad Malik to our yurt camp in the desert.
From Bukhara we transfer to Gijduvan, which is renowned for its ceramics school. The skills have been passed from generation to generation and today Gijduvan is home to the sixth generation of potters from Narzullayevs family. There will be a chance to visit the Museum of Ceramics and perhaps you might like to pick a souvenir at the potter’s shop. We'll be treated to some tea and Uzbek sweets here too! Next, we drive to Rabat-i-Malik (a few kilometres before Navoi city) - mediaeval ruins of the Karakhanid epoch, where we make a short stop. This site was a portal of the caravanserai but sadly much of the rest of the rabat was destroyed in the 1968 earthquake. We'll stop for lunch in Navoi and then drive to our Kazakh yurts. These are traditional round felt tents, which are spacious, colourful and comfortable inside. The Kazakh nomads still use them today. Our camp offers a glimpse into what life was like on the Silk Road in times gone by and with a bit of luck we will watch a wonderful sunset, and then sit around the fire listening to a local musician (akyn). Yurt Camp (multi-share, 3-4 people to a yurt)
Day 8: Free time at Aidarkul Lake; visit Nurata, then continue to Samarkand.
Today we walk and there is also the chance to ride camels for a short time towards Aidarkul Lake. The lake stretches through the desert within sight of the Nuratin Mountains and once there we are free to explore the shoreline or swim. Later, we transfer to Nurata, formerly known as Nur and founded in the 3rd Century BC by Alexander the Great. This ancient town was once regarded as the frontier between the cultivated lands and the steppes, and the ruins of Alexander's hilltop citadel stand testament to its ancient history. The city was also an important Muslim place of pilgrimage, reaching its peak in the 10th Century AD as devotees flocked to its many significant graves and memorials. We stop at a 10th-century mosque and holy sites that have attracted pilgrims from all over Central Asia. After a traditional lunch at a teahouse we will drive to Samarkand. Please note that it is not possible for the whole group to ride camels at the same time due to camel numbers. Dilshoda Hotel / Malika Prime Hotel or similar, Standard Hotel
Day 9: Full day tour in Samarkand visiting Registan Square, Ulugbek Observatory and Mausoleum of Tamerlane.
Samarkand is truly a jewel of the ancient and modern Silk Road. We have a busy full day taking in all the sights. There is the exquisite jade mausoleum of Gur-i-Emir, the resting place of Tamerlane, who is now being rapidly reinstated by the Uzbek government as a national hero. Perhaps the greatest treasure is Registan Square, Tamerlane's outstanding creation, a vast complex of domes and minarets, mosques and medrassas. We will also visit the equally beautiful necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda and the old observatory of Uleg Beg, the greatest Muslim astronomer. Samarkand is still a major centre for textiles, carpets and works of art and is the perfect city to try out bargaining skills and explore the ancient site of the bazaar.Dilshoda Hotel / Malika Prime Hotel or similar, Standard Hotel
Day 10: Free morning; return to Tashkent.
This morning is left free for us to enjoy just a little more time in Samarkand. Perhaps a visit to the local bazaar where you can sample delicious fresh produce, or you might like to return to the many stalls nestled in the Registan Ensemble to find that perfect souvenir. Our adventure in Uzbekistan is almost complete as we leave Samarkand and take a high-speed train back to Tashkent in the late afternoon (please note that the train cannot be 100% guaranteed as occasionally it is booked out by government officials or is unavailable, in which case we will drive instead). Tonight we have a farewell dinner to mark the end of our travels together and reflect on all we have seen.Gabrielle Hotel or similar, Standard Hotel
Day 11: End Tashkent.
Those on the group flights will be taken to the airport for their flight. For land only passengers, the trip ends after breakfast.

Viktig Informasjon

The trip destination

9 nights standard hotels, all en suite, 1 night yurt (multi-share - 3-4 persons to a yurt) with basic shared washing facilities
Travel by private bus/minibus, train and internal flight
Some long drives
Experience local culture and nature

Food

All breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner Please note that vegetarian food choices may be rather limited. If you are strictly vegetarian or have any special dietary requirements please notify us well in advance. In Uzbekistan, the availability of certain specialised products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring these specialised dietary items from home. Drinking water is included and will be provided in large containers for you to refill your bottle from - please bring a reusable bottle with you.

Weather

These areas of Central Asia have long, extremely hot summers, but the winters are very cold. The July and August departures may be rather hot with afternoon temperatures often reaching 35ºC. Other trips are planned for spring and autumn when the temperature should not be below 5ºC at night and may be up to 25-30ºC during the day. Sunny weather with clear blue skies should be experienced but there can be some rain at this time of year. Occasionally periods of unexpectedly hot or cold weather can be experienced.

Is this trip for you?

This is a generally undemanding trip with reasonable roads for the most part and time for sightseeing. Most of the accommodation is modest but clean, mostly with private facilities. This is an extremely rewarding trip for those wishing to get to the heart of Central Asia and who are prepared to deal with a long day's drive (day 4) on a bad desert road, early starts/long days and hot (but also sometimes rather cold) temperatures. Tourist services and facilities can be patchy and erratic. Tolerance and flexibility are required, and for this you will be rewarded with an insight into local life. The camel ride at Aidarkul Lake is optional and usually people walk alongside the camels after an initial 20-30min ride. Departures from 14th May to 24th Sep 2021 - The group flight has a new arrival time of 3am on day 1 , so there is an additional night / a few hours in a hotel to give some rest time before the sightseeing in Tashkent.

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	STATUS REISE
lør, 22 apr 2023 / tir, 02 mai 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 20 mai 2023 / tir, 30 mai 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 03 jun 2023 / tir, 13 jun 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 26 aug 2023 / tir, 05 sep 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 09 sep 2023 / tir, 19 sep 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 16 sep 2023 / tir, 26 sep 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 30 sep 2023 / tir, 10 okt 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 07 okt 2023 / tir, 17 okt 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

TILGJENGELIGE DATOER	PRIS (1 VOKSEN)	PRIS (1 BARN)	STATUS REISE
lør, 22 apr 2023 / tir, 02 mai 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 20 mai 2023 / tir, 30 mai 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 03 jun 2023 / tir, 13 jun 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 26 aug 2023 / tir, 05 sep 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 09 sep 2023 / tir, 19 sep 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 16 sep 2023 / tir, 26 sep 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 30 sep 2023 / tir, 10 okt 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel
lør, 07 okt 2023 / tir, 17 okt 2023	NOK 22 955	På forespørsel	På forespørsel

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