To say that Uzbekistan is the crossroads of the world’s cultures is no exaggeration. With over 2500 years of history, Uzbekistan has been dominated by Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Tamerlane and the Arabs, served as a religious center for Zoroastrianism, Buddhism and Islam and welcomed travelers from the world over as they passed through on its Great Silk Road.
On Crossroads of the World’s Cultures Tour, you’ll spend seven memorable days traversing Uzbekistan, whose canvas still bears the imprint of its colorful history. Visit Tashkent, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand’s most acclaimed sights, traveling by Uzbekistan’s new bullet train between the cities. Before and during your tour, you’ll be provided with professional service, support from knowledgeable and friendly local staff and the opportunity to tailor the Crossroads of the World’s Cultures Tour to suit your personal preferences.
Travellers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Transfers | 470 | 310 | 350 | 300 |
Hotels standard | 570 | 360 | 360 | 360 |
Hotels budget | 440 | 290 | 290 | 290 |
City tour | 760 | 430 | 370 | 300 |
Transfers:
Airport and train station transfers (1-2 ppl in sedan; 3-8 in minivan);
Economy class airline tickets from Tashkent to Urgench (flight times subject to change based upon availability);
Economy class train tickets from Khiva to Bukhara, Bukhara to Samarkand and Samarkand to Tashkent routes (on rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace it with a reservation on the regular train).
Accommodation:
Accommodation based on double/twin room at hotel (7 nights, with breakfast).
City tour
Private, local English-speaking guide and entrance fees to the sights as per itinerary on days 1, 2, 4-7;
Transportation during the city tour on day 1, 5, 6 and 7 (1-2 ppl in sedan; 3-8 in minivan).