A classic tour to Uzbekistan is a journey through the main and most famous ancient cities and sights, all the most grandiose, significant and a must-see.
An interesting and tasty immersion into the history and culture of the country awaits you: the majestic architecture of Samarkand, the original and spirited atmosphere of old Bukhara, the stunning medieval magic of Khiva, hidden from the outside world behind the fortress wall. And the people who preserve this history. Friendly, friendly and hospitable.
Ancient mosques, madrasas and minarets, modern metropolitan glitz, craft workshops, delicious Uzbek cuisine, noisy bazaars, right after which quiet narrow streets with mud-brick houses begin, Asian-style searing sun and penetrating night chill, striking contrast of deserts and oases will keep the aura of oriental culture in your memory for a long time.
This is our most comfortable group sightseeing tour to Uzbekistan with transfers by high-speed Afrosiab branded train and accommodation in the best 4-5* hotels of the world's largest chains - Hyatt Regency, Hilton and Wyndham Hotels.
We will visit the colourful tourist village of artisans ‘Konigil’ in Samarkand, where you can see the traditional life and the process of handmade Samarkand silk paper; the carpet factory ‘Khujum’, where silk carpets are hand-woven according to ancient technologies.
In Tashkent we will have lunch at the Central Asian Plov Centre, where 10 tons of delicious Uzbek plov is prepared every day, and in Bukhara we will visit the country residence of the last Emir of Bukhara, taste herbal tea with spices and traditional Bukhara sweets at the Silk Road Spices tea house and enjoy a colourful folklore show at the Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah.
Join a luxury train tour to Uzbekistan and enjoy the comfort of the best chain hotels in the country!
The main part of the pilgrimage tour will undoubtedly be Samarkand and Bukhara - sacred cities for Muslims all over the world. It is near Bukhara that Imam Bukhari and Bahauddin Naqshbandi, the founder of the most significant Sufi order Naqshbandiya, whose spirit, as the locals believe, protects this land, were born, lived and buried. To pray at the tomb of Bahauddin Naqshbandi and worship this saint is tantamount to a small hajj to Mecca.
Pilgrims from many countries come to Uzbekistan to find healing and wisdom by visiting holy places of power and touching shrines. As Sufis say, ‘Seek wisdom while you have strength, otherwise you may lose strength without gaining wisdom.’ Come to Uzbekistan!