Discover Uzbekistan

DISCOVER SILK ROAD SPLENDOUR – AND UZBEKISTAN’S WILD SIDE – ON OUR EXCLUSIVE JOURNEY

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Picture ‘the Silk Road’ and it’s the incredible cites of Uzbekistan that spring to mind. I can’t wait to see them but also to meet Uzbek locals and experience some of its natural beauty too. Lyn Hughes

No matter how many photos you’ve seen of Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities, nothing prepares you for the scale, sumptuousness and richly storied history of Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand. They’re yours to discover on our exclusive trip with Wild Frontiers – as well as taking in the Soviet monuments of Tashkent, and the peaks of Nuratau Reserve.

You travel in the company of Wanderlust’s editor-in-chief Lyn Hughes, swapping tales in local tea houses, seeking out Uzbek’s best plov (biryani), and delving into the treasures of this ancient cultural crossroads.

HIGHLIGHTS

Step back in time

From Samarkand’s 600-year-old Registan – the heart of the Timurid dynasty – to the glittering mosaics and minarets of Khiva, you’ll enjoy guided tours of Uzbekistan’s well preserved Silk Road cities.

Local life

Featuring a cooking class with a family in Bukhara, and a village homestay in Yangikishlak, this trip includes many opportunities to meet local people – and immerse yourself in their crafts, cuisine and customs.

The Nuratau Reserve This mountainous region boasts hiking and wildlife watching – there are 160 bird species to spot as well as the endangered Severtzov wild sheep.

Tashkent’s many marvels

In Uzbekistan’s eclectic capital, 500-year-old madrassahs rub shoulders with Soviet monuments, ancient bazaars, and opulent cultural institutions – such as the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre. You’ll also explore the intricately decorated Metro stations – a work of art in their own right.