Introduction to Uzbekistan
Since emerging from the yoke of Russian rule in 1991, Uzbekistan is a country coming to terms with its remarkable cultural heritage. Positioned at the
crossroads between Europe and Asia, the majestic cities of Bukhara and Samarkand still evoke the opulent splendour of its cultural epoch, when the
mighty Tamerlane presented the world with the richest and most extravagant of architectural masterpieces.
Instructions
Listed below are some of the options you can choose for a Tailor Made Holiday to Uzbekistan
To make an enquiry, select the options that interest you, and then click 'continue' to tell us more about what you would like to do
The following options are available as part of Bales Tailor made Holidays:
BUKHARA
BUKHARA
One of the great cities of Asian
antiquity, Bukhara was a thriving centre
of trade when the armies of Alexander
the Great arrived in 329 BC. A centre of
Islamic learning and Sufi mysticism, the
city contains more than 350 mosques,
as well as some 140 architectural
monuments, including the revered
majesty of the Ismail Samani
mausoleum. At its religious heart lies
the intricate splendour of the Kalyon
Mosque and its soaring minaret.Select this tailor made option
SAMARKAND
SAMARKAND
Under Tamerlane the Great, Samarkand
rose to become one of the richest and
most extravagant cities on earth, the
‘Rome of the East’. Inscribed on the
UNESCO World Heritage list in 2001, the
2,700 year old city contains some of the
most inspiring architectural wonders
on the planet, including the incredible
Registan, occupying the centre of the
medieval city and described by George
Curzon, future Viceroy of India, as the
‘noblest public square in the world’.Select this tailor made option
TASHKENT
TASHKENT
One of the oldest cities in Central Asia,
the Uzbek capital rose to prominence
as a major outpost along the great Silk
Road, becoming a vital stop along the
ancient caravan routes, before falling
foul of the Mongol hordes of Genghis
Khan. Today a city of tree lined streets
and elegant parkland, it has survived
repeated attacks, devastating
earthquakes and Russian domination,
to become one of the most
cosmopolitan cities in Central Asia.Select this tailor made option
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GOLDEN ROAD TO SAMARKAND
GOLDEN ROAD TO SAMARKAND
GOLDEN ROAD TO SAMARKAND
Like the legendary Genghis Khan a century and a half before him, the Mongol warrior Tamerlane set out to conquer the known world. His conquests yielded great treasures which found their way back to his magnificent capital of Samarkand. Already renowned as one of the great Silk Road oases of Central Asia, under Tamerlane in the late 14th century, Samarkand rose to become one of the richest and most extravagant cities in the world, whose architectural masterpieces astonished visitors for many generations to come. A spectacular mix of East and West, it earned the title of both the ‘Rome of the East’ and ‘The Pearl of the Eastern Muslim World’.
Tashkent (1),Bukhara (2), Samarkand (2), Tashkent (1)
Flights as shown in economy class with Uzbekistan Airlines
First class accommodation in Tashkent, medium grade elsewhere
Meals as outlined below B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Private Car & driver on all road transfers shown
Private sightseeing as detailed with local English speaking Guides including entrance fees
Departures on Tuesdays and Saturdays
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