
Unrivalled Silk Road Heritage
No other country on earth concentrates so much Silk Road history in such a compact route.

The spiritual and architectural heart of the Silk Road, where Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva welcome travellers back after centuries of history.
Uzbekistan sits at the heart of the ancient Silk Road, home to three of the most evocative cities in the world: Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. For centuries these were crossroads of trade, faith and knowledge, and the Islamic architecture they left behind still stops travellers in their tracks. Our small group tours and tailor-made journeys take you beyond the headline monuments into the bazaars, workshops and family-run home-stays where the Silk Road's living culture continues today.
With its restored madrasahs, sweeping deserts, and famously warm hospitality, Uzbekistan rewards travellers who prefer depth over speed and authentic encounters over polished tourism.


Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan rewards travellers who slow down — the best stories are found off the tour-bus route.
From the field
April to June and September to November are the best times to visit, with warm days and cool evenings. Summer is hot, and winter brings crisp days and occasional snow in Samarkand and Bukhara.
Looking to travel outside the typical windows? Our Uzbekistan tailor-made team can advise on the best time for you.
Dispatches, field notes and practical advice from our specialists.
Reviews from across our small-group programme. Independently rated 4.9 Excellent on AITO by 250+ travellers.
Every one of our Uzbekistan journeys can be rebuilt around your dates, pace and interests — or we’ll design something entirely new.
We’ll build one around you.
Prefer to travel at your own pace? Our tailor-made Uzbekistan holidays let you design a journey around your own interests and schedule. Spend longer in Bukhara's old town, add a yurt stay in the desert, or combine Uzbekistan with Tajikistan's Pamir Highway for a true Silk Road odyssey. Every tailor-made trip includes private transport, a dedicated local guide, and flexible accommodation options from comfortable heritage hotels to luxury desert camps.
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Our small group Uzbekistan tours start from around £2,595 per person for a 10-day trip, with longer multi-country Silk Road journeys from around £3,575. Prices include accommodation, transport, guides and most meals. International flights and visas (if required) are separate.
Shared across all tours that visit this destination. Read alongside your individual tour dossier for trip-specific details.
Before booking, please familiarise yourself with the UK FCDO country advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. At present there are no warnings against travel to the parts of Uzbekistan we visit. Other nationalities should check with their respective government.
Join a small-group departure, or let our Uzbekistan specialists craft a private journey shaped around your dates and interests.
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