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Mt Kailash Manasarovar Expedition — 14 days
Nepal
Tibet
August 22 - September 04, 2026
Bukhara, in Uzbekistan, is a city steeped in history, often referred to as a "museum city." Dating back over two thousand years, it's one of the best examples of a well-preserved Islamic city in Central Asia. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, brimming with madrasas, mosques, and bazaars that echo the city's storied past. Landmarks like the Ark of Bukhara and the Kalon Minaret showcase architectural grandeur. Bukhara's labyrinthine alleys lead to hidden courtyards and architectural treasures, making every corner a discovery. This city is not just a place, but a journey through the rich tapestry of the Silk Road.
A range of thrilling experiences handpicked by our experts. Don’t see one that’s just right for you? No problem. Our local insiders will create precisely what you want.
Lyabi-Hauz, an iconic ensemble in the heart of Bukhara, is more than just a picturesque plaza. Built around a serene pond, it's flanked by madrasahs and a khanqah. Revel in the age-old traditions by sipping tea at chaikhanas (teahouses) under mulberry trees. The stories of old tradesmen and travellers echo in the air, transporting you to an era when Bukhara was a bustling Silk Road hub.
Dubbed the "Tower of Death," the Kalyan Minaret is a testament to Bukhara's architectural brilliance. Standing at 46 meters, this 12th-century tower offers panoramic views of the city's golden skyline. Ascend the spiral staircase and let the cool breeze greet you, as you gaze upon a labyrinth of blue domes, intricate mosques, and sun-baked terracotta buildings. The tower's history, rife with legends, adds to its enigma.
Bukhara's Ark Fortress is a colossal citadel with origins dating back to the 5th century AD. Once a royal residence, it's now a captivating open-air museum. Traverse its vast courtyards, marvelling at the array of exhibits, from royal garments to ancient manuscripts. Stories of power struggles, invasions, and grandeur come alive as you navigate through the fortress's maze-like chambers and corridors.
Chor-Bakr, the "City of the Dead," is a sprawling necropolis reflecting Bukhara's deep spiritual roots. Established over 1,000 years ago, this serene complex is dotted with tombs, mausoleums, and ritual buildings. Walk amidst the ancient gravestones, each telling tales of the city's bygone scholars, theologians, and nobility. The tranquillity of Chor-Bakr offers a poignant experience, juxtaposing life and the afterlife.
Dedicated to the revered Sufi leader, Bahauddin Naqshbandi, this complex is a spiritual oasis. Lush gardens surround the mausoleum, where pilgrims from across the globe come to pay homage. Experience the resonating chants of Sufi prayers, as the air fills with profound spirituality. The complex's exquisite mosaics, coupled with its profound cultural significance, make it a soul-stirring destination.
Bukhara's bazaars are a riot of colours, scents, and sounds. At Taqi Telpak Furushon, once a cap-maker's market, immerse in the city's trade culture. Navigate through stalls laden with traditional hats, silk carpets, aromatic spices, and ornate jewellery. Engage with local artisans, watching them craft masterpieces, and haggle to grab the best souvenirs. Every transaction here is more than just a purchase; it's a cultural exchange.
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A 17-day small-group journey across five Central Asia “Stans”, from Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan. Explore Bishkek, valleys and yurt glamping, cross Kazakhstan for Kolsai Lakes, Charyn Canyon and Almaty, fly to Tajikistan for Dushanbe and Hissar, then discover Uzbekistan’s great Silk Road cities and finish in Ashgabat.
Hiking/Trekking, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
Guided Group
£3,795
Without Flights
Explore Silk Road cities, mountain landscapes, and cultural treasures across Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. This 14-day journey features historic sites, scenic highlands, local markets, and village stays—offering an immersive experience of Central Asia’s heritage and hospitality. Travel between destinations is arranged for efficiency and may include private vehicles, local transit, and domestic flight options. A perfect blend of architecture, nature, and tradition for culturally curious and adventurous travellers.
Heritage, AONB
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,495
Without Flights
Follow the ancient Silk Road from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan on a 13-day journey through mountain landscapes, UNESCO cities, and vibrant bazaars. Tour operators organize the journey, ensuring seamless logistics and expert support. Local guides provide authentic insights during city visits, including a city tour in Karakol to explore landmarks and connect with local culture. This immersive tour blends heritage and scenery for a rich, in-depth Central Asian travel experience.
Festivals, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£8,965
Without Flights
Trek across Tajikistan’s stunning Fann Mountains on a high-altitude journey through alpine lakes, glacier passes, and remote gorges. This expert-led adventure combines challenging hikes with cultural encounters in mountain villages, offering a rare and rewarding experience in one of Central Asia’s most breathtaking and untouched trekking regions.
Hiking/Trekking, People & Culture
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£4,465
Without Flights
Explore Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on a cultural journey through Silk Road cities, ancient ruins, and desert wonders. From Tashkent to Samarkand, Khiva to Merv, experience rich history, traditional crafts, and dramatic landscapes on a multi-centre tour designed for curious travellers seeking depth, beauty, and discovery.
People & Culture
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,965
Without Flights
A 17-day small-group Silk Road journey through Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Explore Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, discover Fergana Valley crafts, cross into Kyrgyzstan for Osh, Ala Archa, Issyk-Kul and Karakol, then glamp in a luxury yurt, visit Kolsai Lakes and Charyn Canyon, and finish in Almaty.
Off Grid, AONB
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
Guided Group
£3,495
Without Flights
Travel from Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities to Kyrgyzstan’s mountain valleys on a two-week journey through Central Asia's diverse landscapes and cultures. This trip includes a detailed itinerary covering all major highlights, allowing you to explore historic architecture, desert landscapes, alpine lakes, and nomadic traditions. This cultural and scenic adventure offers a rich blend of heritage and nature across two unique and contrasting countries.
Heritage, AONB
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£7,965
Without FlightsGrid View
List View
A 17-day small-group journey across five Central Asia “Stans”, from Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan. Explore Bishkek, valleys and yurt glamping, cross Kazakhstan for Kolsai Lakes, Charyn Canyon and Almaty, fly to Tajikistan for Dushanbe and Hissar, then discover Uzbekistan’s great Silk Road cities and finish in Ashgabat.
Hiking/Trekking, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
Guided Group
£3,795
Without Flights
Explore Silk Road cities, mountain landscapes, and cultural treasures across Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. This 14-day journey features historic sites, scenic highlands, local markets, and village stays—offering an immersive experience of Central Asia’s heritage and hospitality. Travel between destinations is arranged for efficiency and may include private vehicles, local transit, and domestic flight options. A perfect blend of architecture, nature, and tradition for culturally curious and adventurous travellers.
Heritage, AONB
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,495
Without Flights
Follow the ancient Silk Road from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan on a 13-day journey through mountain landscapes, UNESCO cities, and vibrant bazaars. Tour operators organize the journey, ensuring seamless logistics and expert support. Local guides provide authentic insights during city visits, including a city tour in Karakol to explore landmarks and connect with local culture. This immersive tour blends heritage and scenery for a rich, in-depth Central Asian travel experience.
Festivals, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£8,965
Without Flights
Trek across Tajikistan’s stunning Fann Mountains on a high-altitude journey through alpine lakes, glacier passes, and remote gorges. This expert-led adventure combines challenging hikes with cultural encounters in mountain villages, offering a rare and rewarding experience in one of Central Asia’s most breathtaking and untouched trekking regions.
Hiking/Trekking, People & Culture
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£4,465
Without Flights
Explore Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on a cultural journey through Silk Road cities, ancient ruins, and desert wonders. From Tashkent to Samarkand, Khiva to Merv, experience rich history, traditional crafts, and dramatic landscapes on a multi-centre tour designed for curious travellers seeking depth, beauty, and discovery.
People & Culture
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,965
Without Flights
A 17-day small-group Silk Road journey through Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Explore Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, discover Fergana Valley crafts, cross into Kyrgyzstan for Osh, Ala Archa, Issyk-Kul and Karakol, then glamp in a luxury yurt, visit Kolsai Lakes and Charyn Canyon, and finish in Almaty.
Off Grid, AONB
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
Guided Group
£3,495
Without Flights
Travel from Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities to Kyrgyzstan’s mountain valleys on a two-week journey through Central Asia's diverse landscapes and cultures. This trip includes a detailed itinerary covering all major highlights, allowing you to explore historic architecture, desert landscapes, alpine lakes, and nomadic traditions. This cultural and scenic adventure offers a rich blend of heritage and nature across two unique and contrasting countries.
Heritage, AONB
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£7,965
Without FlightsGrid View
List View
Explore Silk Road cities, mountain landscapes, and cultural treasures across Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. This 14-day journey features historic sites, scenic highlands, local markets, and village stays—offering an immersive experience of Central Asia’s heritage and hospitality. Travel between destinations is arranged for efficiency and may include private vehicles, local transit, and domestic flight options. A perfect blend of architecture, nature, and tradition for culturally curious and adventurous travellers.
Heritage, AONB
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,495
Without Flights
Follow the ancient Silk Road from Kazakhstan to Uzbekistan on a 13-day journey through mountain landscapes, UNESCO cities, and vibrant bazaars. Tour operators organize the journey, ensuring seamless logistics and expert support. Local guides provide authentic insights during city visits, including a city tour in Karakol to explore landmarks and connect with local culture. This immersive tour blends heritage and scenery for a rich, in-depth Central Asian travel experience.
Festivals, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£8,965
Without Flights
Trek across Tajikistan’s stunning Fann Mountains on a high-altitude journey through alpine lakes, glacier passes, and remote gorges. This expert-led adventure combines challenging hikes with cultural encounters in mountain villages, offering a rare and rewarding experience in one of Central Asia’s most breathtaking and untouched trekking regions.
Hiking/Trekking, People & Culture
Tajikistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£4,465
Without Flights
Explore Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan on a cultural journey through Silk Road cities, ancient ruins, and desert wonders. From Tashkent to Samarkand, Khiva to Merv, experience rich history, traditional crafts, and dramatic landscapes on a multi-centre tour designed for curious travellers seeking depth, beauty, and discovery.
People & Culture
Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£6,965
Without Flights
Travel from Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities to Kyrgyzstan’s mountain valleys on a two-week journey through Central Asia's diverse landscapes and cultures. This trip includes a detailed itinerary covering all major highlights, allowing you to explore historic architecture, desert landscapes, alpine lakes, and nomadic traditions. This cultural and scenic adventure offers a rich blend of heritage and nature across two unique and contrasting countries.
Heritage, AONB
Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
PRIVATE
Tailor-made
£7,965
Without FlightsGrid View
List View
A 17-day small-group journey across five Central Asia “Stans”, from Kyrgyzstan to Turkmenistan. Explore Bishkek, valleys and yurt glamping, cross Kazakhstan for Kolsai Lakes, Charyn Canyon and Almaty, fly to Tajikistan for Dushanbe and Hissar, then discover Uzbekistan’s great Silk Road cities and finish in Ashgabat.
Hiking/Trekking, History & Archaeology
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
Guided Group
£3,795
Without Flights
A 17-day small-group Silk Road journey through Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. Explore Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, discover Fergana Valley crafts, cross into Kyrgyzstan for Osh, Ala Archa, Issyk-Kul and Karakol, then glamp in a luxury yurt, visit Kolsai Lakes and Charyn Canyon, and finish in Almaty.
Off Grid, AONB
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan
GROUP
Guided Group
£3,495
Without FlightsNo records found
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