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Uzbekistan
7 days ex Tashkent
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Shop for seasonal produce alongside locals in Tashkent's many farmer's markets, Sense the spirits of the Silk Road in ancient Khiva, Experience the old-world air of Central Asia's holiest city - Bukhara, Admire the exquisite architecture of the Registan, Explore the legacy of Tamerlane
The glorious cities of Uzbekistan still conjure up spirits from the past. Explore majolica-tiled medressas in Samarkand, discover a history of barbarians and merchants on the Silk Road and relax under ancient mulberry trees. Travel through centuries of legends and make your own magic carpet of adventure along the way.
Physical Rating: 2
Culture Shock Rating: 3
Accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (6 nts)
Transportation: Private car/mini van
Trip Style: Intrepid Independent
Group Size: Maximum of 12 travellers per group
Budget: Allow USD $250 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Tashkent | Smack bang in the middle of Eurasia, Tashkent is an interesting mix of mosques, mud houses and Soviet architecture. Catch the metro out to Chorsu Bazaar to buy freshly-picked fruit or take in a ballet or opera at the Alisher Navoi theatre. | | Day 2 | Khiva | Sense the ghosts of barbarians, slaves and Silk Road traders in the shadows of the magical ancient palaces, tombs and medressas of Ichon-Qala. | | Days 3-4 | Bukhara | Carry plenty of water while exploring the winding streets of this Intrepid favourite - Bukhara can get very hot. Be sure to stop and have a chat with the Uzbek locals as they chill out in the shade beneath the centuries-old mulberry trees of Lyabi-Hauz. | | Days 5-6 | Shakhrisabz/Samarkand | The capital city of tyrannical Tamerlane, Samarkand's fabulous domes and gilded tombs still evoke his spirit. | | Day 7 | Tashkent | Leave the legends of Central Asia behind and return to the Uzbek capital. |
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