b'ClassicUzbekistan and theKazakhstanAncient Silk Road Uzbekistan 2 Urgench TASHKENT 2KHIVAKyrgyzstanStep back in time on an exploration of Uzbekistan,BUKHARA 3 2 Afrasiyabuncovering a timeless melting pot of history and culture SAMARKANDin the enchanting cities of the evocative Silk Road. by Coach by Rail Turkmenistan1 Nights in HotelTajikistanTASHKENT BUKHARA UZBEK TRADITIONAL YURTYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Flight to ancient Khorezm Day 5. Bukharas eternal beautyi-Zinda Necropolis and Tamerlanes Your Silk Road adventure begins atThe tapestry of the Silk Road unveilstomb. Later, a visit to the Meros Silk London Heathrow with an overnighton a guided walking tour of Bukhara,Paper Centre details how artisans flight to Urgench, via Istanbul. viewing the Ulugbek madrasa, tradingmake paper using mulberry bark.domes and jaw-dropping 16th-century Day 2. Spellbinding Khiva Po-i-Kalyan complex. A visit to theDay 9. The lost city of AfrasiyabArriving in Urgench this morning,Ark of Bukhara takes us back to theDestroyed during Genghis Khans we transfer to the heart of Khivas5th century before we take part in ainvasion, we explore the lost city UNESCO-listed Old City. Theres time tocooking masterclass this evening. of Afrasiyab this morning, before relax in our hotel, before we begin ourlearning about Timurs grandson at the explorations in Itchan-Kala, a walledDay 6. The history of Bukhara remarkable Observatory of Ulugh Beg. city with historic baked-brick buildingsBukhara continues to disclose itsLater, we join a family for lunch, before dating from the 9th century.history during visits to the Bahauddinboarding the train to Tashkent.Naqshband Memorial Complex and Day 3. Kyzylkum desert fortresses former home of the leader of theDay 10. Exploring TashkentJourneying by coach, we uncover aBukharan Peoples Soviet Republic.A tour of central Asias largest city chain of ancient hilltop citadels. Datingbegins at a ceramics studio. In Khast from the 1st century, Toprak-Kala isDay 7. Golden journey to Samarkand Imam Square, we view Tashkents believed to be an ancient palace cityAfter visiting a 10th-century Samanidspiritual centre before admiring the with Zoroastrian wall paintings. Aftermausoleum, we travel by high-speedstalls at Chorsu Bazaar and boarding lunch at a yurt camp, we explore themodern train to Samarkandone ofthe stunning Tashkent metro. The whole trip was intriguing remains of Toprak-Kala.the oldest inhabited cities in the world.mind-blowing and Ill Day 11. Homeward boundnever forget the tigers.Day 4. To Bukhara on the Silk Road Day 8. Registan and Timurs cityYour incredible Silk Road adventure Leaving magical Khiva, we journey toTodays tour takes in the Silk Roadsdraws to a close today, as we are Brian, 2024historic Bukhara. On arrival, there ismost famous siteSamarkandstransferred to Tashkent airport with the chance to unwind or step out fabled Registan, as well as the Bibi- a packed breakfast for our early flight from our centrally located hotel. Khanym Mosque, Siyob Bazaar, Shah- back to London Heathrow via Istanbul.70 For more information on dates and prices, visit greatrail.com/TKJ26'