Uzbekistan: Following the Silk Road at the Crossroads of the Ancient World

Uzbekistan

Destination: Uzbekistan
Duration: 8 days, 6 nights
Departures: Booking closed
Group size: 20 people
From: 89,900 THB

An 8-day, 6-night Uzbekistan tour through Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand, with World Heritage cities, Silk Road bazaars and plov, the national dish.

Trip highlights

Visit the World Heritage city of Bukhara, the central Silk Road square and a thousand-year-old bazaar
Taste the national dish, recognised by UNESCO
Follow the Silk Road through Uzbekistan

Led by historiansEvery trip travels with an expert history lecturer who brings each site to life in plain language.

Off the beaten pathCentral Asia, the Middle East, the Himalayas — places most tour companies never go.

Private groups, no rushingRight-sized groups and unhurried time at the places that matter most.

Beyond ordinary travelEvery tour is designed by writers and professional travellers to create experiences that reflect who you are — for travellers who want more than an ordinary holiday.

About this tour

This 8-day, 6-night tour by The Wild Chronicles follows the Silk Road through Uzbekistan, once the land of horse-riding tribes, a route used by the monk Xuanzang, and the birthplace of Timur, founder of the Timurid Empire. The 2024 departure flew 27 February to 4 March with Uzbekistan Airways.

It covers three key cities. In Tashkent: Hazrati Imam Complex and the Chorsu Bazaar, over 1,000 years old. In Bukhara, a World Heritage city: the Ark of Bukhara and the Samanid Mausoleum, with plov tasting. In Samarkand, also World Heritage: Registan Square, Bibi-Khanym Mosque and a stay in the weaving village of Konigil.

Hotels are 4 to 5 star, with breakfast, lunch and dinner provided, and the program includes the Afrosiyob express train and one domestic flight.

Included

International economy-class flights
One domestic flight
6 nights in 4 to 5-star hotels as specified (twin sharing)
All meals as specified
Drinking water with every meal throughout the trip
One small bottle of drinking water per person per night in hotel rooms
Two small bottles of water per person per day on the vehicle
Transport as specified
Entrance fees
Guide, tour leader and driver throughout the trip
Afrosiyob express train tickets
Travel insurance
Uzbekistan entry visa fees

Not included

Personal expenses beyond the listed items
Business class seat upgrade
Single room supplement
Tips for guide, driver and Thai tour leader (USD 80 for the whole trip)
Other drinks during travel and ordered at restaurants
Drinks in hotel rooms, except drinking water
Excess baggage charges
7% VAT, 3% withholding tax and all other taxes

About this tour

How many days is the Uzbekistan tour and where does it go?

The Silk Road tour of Uzbekistan lasts 8 days, 6 nights. It visits three cities, Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand, plus the village of Konigil.

Does the tour price include flights and the visa?

Yes. The price of 91,900 baht (27 February - 4 March 2024 departure) includes international economy flights, one domestic flight, Afrosiyob train tickets and Uzbekistan entry visa fees.

What deposit is required and when is the balance due?

The first instalment of 40,000 baht secures the booking. The balance is due by 7 January 2024, 50 days before departure.

What is the minimum group size?

The tour departs with 10 travellers. The group takes up to 20 people.

How much is the single supplement or a business class upgrade?

The single supplement is 9,500 baht, and a Business Class seat costs an extra 50,000 baht.

What hotel level is used?

Hotels are 4 to 5 star for 6 nights, with breakfast at every hotel and lunches and dinners provided, except on 27 February when meals are on the flight and dinner is provided.

How much are the tips?

Tips for the guide, driver and Thai tour leader are USD 80 for the whole trip and are not included in the tour price.

Can I cancel the Uzbekistan tour?

If you cancel more than 60 days before departure (by 27 December 2023) after paying the first instalment, the company keeps half the deposit, 20,000 baht. Cancelling less than 40 days before departure (from 17 January 2024) is charged in full for both instalments.