Grand Silk Road of Uzbekistan
Journey highlights. Twelve days is what it takes to do the four great cities properly and still have room for the country in between them.
Next departure: 1 Oct 2026
12 daysfrom£1,633/ per person
See holiday detailsUzbekistanTour code: adv-soviet-modernism-tashkent-tour
One-day Tour: Soviet Architectural Modernism in Tashkent
Our one-day itinerary through the city’s Soviet modernist landmarks stands apart from classic Tashkent tours, offering a different perspective on the Uzbek capital. It takes you back to the 1970s and 1980s, when Tashkent was undergoing extensive reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of 1966.
Travel styleEscorted tourSmall groupUzbekistan
1 dayTV Tower · Chorsu Bazaar · Peoples’ Frienship Palace · Museum of History · Zhemchug House · Hotel Uzbekistan
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Overview
Our one-day itinerary through the city’s Soviet modernist landmarks stands apart from classic Tashkent tours, offering a different perspective on the Uzbek capital. It takes you back to the 1970s and 1980s, when Tashkent was undergoing extensive reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of 1966. Along the way, you will see the Tashkent TV Tower, the Palace of Peoples’ Friendship, Kosmonavtlar Metro Station and Hotel Uzbekistan – well-known landmarks that became symbols of the era.
In 2026, an ensemble of ten modernist buildings and urban complexes in Tashkent was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, confirming their international significance. If you are interested in 20th-century architecture and design, as well as Soviet approaches to urban planning, this itinerary will leave you with many vivid impressions.
Tour highlights
- State Museum of History of Uzbekistan
- Tashkent Television Tower
- Courage Monument
- Chorsu Bazaar
- Peoples’ Friendship Palace
- Monument to Shamahmudov
1 day
Day-by-day itinerary
Our one-day itinerary through the city’s Soviet modernist landmarks stands apart from classic Tashkent tours, offering a different perspective on the Uzbek capital. It takes you back to the 1970s and 1980s, when Tashkent was undergoing extensive reconstruction following the devastating earthquake of 1966. Along the way, you will see the Tashkent TV Tower, the Palace of Peoples’ Friendship, Kosmonavtlar Metro Station and Hotel Uzbekistan – well-known landmarks that became symbols of the era. In 2026, an ensemble of ten modernist buildings and urban complexes in Tashkent was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, confirming their international significance. If you are interested in 20th-century architecture and design, as well as Soviet approaches to urban planning, this itinerary will leave you with many vivid impressions.
Package details
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- Hand-picked hotels with daily breakfast
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Group size
Up to 24
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Prices, per person
| Group size | Standard |
|---|---|
| 1 person | £272 |
| 2 persons | £145 |
| 3 persons | £118 |
| 4 persons | £91 |
| 5 persons | £77 |
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2026
2027
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