Feel the charm of the East in an eventful Eight-Day Cultural tour by train, where you will have detailed excursions to historical places of Tashkent, Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara. You will enjoy unique monuments of the IX-XIX centuries and learn the rich culture and traditions of the Uzbek people.
Feel the charm of the East in an eventful Eight-Day Cultural tour by train, where you will have detailed excursions to historical places of Tashkent, Samarkand, Khiva and Bukhara. You will enjoy unique monuments of the IX-XIX centuries and learn the rich culture and traditions of the Uzbek people. As part of Uzbekistan train tours, this itinerary combines comfortable travel with visits to the country’s most famous ancient cities. The main tour program includes a visit of the well-known Registan Square, the Bibi-Khanum Mosque of Tamerlane’s beloved wife in Samarkand; the Mausoleum of the Bukhara rulers from the medieval Samanid dynasty, Kalyan Minaret - the highest one in Old Bukhara, grandiose Ark Fortress-Citadel in Bukhara; and Itchan-Kala, a town of oriental fairy tale in Khiva.
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Time to slow down is built into this itinerary. The stays below are linked to this tour and form part of the travel programme.
Included in this tourTashkent
World-class medical spa with German-trained doctors. Cardiology, diabetes care, anti-aging treatments and full hotel service.
Resort gallery
From €150 per night
Included in this tourBukhara
Restored 19th-century building in the heart of Old Bukhara. Authentic Eastern hammam, salt cave therapy, and herbal treatments.
Resort gallery
From €80 per night
| Group size | Standard | Comfort | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | £2,622 | £3,239 | £4,610 |
| 2 persons | £1,534 | £1,896 | £2,622 |
| 3 persons | £1,352 | £1,506 | £2,305 |
| 4 persons | £1,225 | £1,352 | £2,160 |
| 5 persons | £1,143 | £1,261 | £2,078 |
| Single supplement | +£263 | +£354 | +£871 |
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| Departure | Return | Travel from | Transport | Availability | Price | |
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| 24 Mar | 31 Mar | Tashkent | Naseem's Travel | 12 seats left | £1,099 | Select |
| 9 Apr | 16 Apr | London Heathrow Airport | Afrosiyob Rail | 24 seats left | £1,263 | Select |
| 21 Apr | 28 Apr | Tashkent | Naseem's Travel | 16 seats left | £1,145 | Select |
| 19 May | 26 May | Tashkent | Naseem's Travel | 20 seats left | £1,202 | Select |
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Numbered stops follow the itinerary order.
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