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Khiva, Uzbekistan
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Tailor-made Uzbekistan holidays shaped around your passions

Khiva, Uzbekistan

Landlocked Uzbekistan is a hinterland of inhospitable desert, and yet it has produced works of such architectural sumptuousness and skill, they’ve beguiled visitors and itinerants for centuries — and they continue to do so. Whether you visit Uzbekistan as part of a longer journey retracing the Silk Route, or as a standalone destination, our specialists will talk you through the country’s primary points of interest. They’ll weave their knowledge of its backstreets, museums, Soviet relics and Islamic sacred sites into your own tailor-made Uzbekistan itinerary.

The triptych of madressehs (Islamic schools) gracing Registan Square in the historical city of Samarkand is likely to form the climax to your holiday in Uzbekistan, and our specialists will help you make the most of your visit here. You can complement this with exploring Khiva’s city walls, Tashkent’s teahouses and Bukhara’s marketplaces. Our specialists can also point you toward half-forgotten, lesser-known places: ruined mud-brick fortresses marooned amid desert sands, and once-powerful port towns.

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Suggested activities for Uzbekistan

Whatever your interests, our specialists will build activities into your trip that connect to how you want to experience Uzbekistan.

  • Samarkand City Tour
    Ceiling Detail, Gur Amir Mausoleum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

    Samarkand City Tour

    Samarkand

    Samarkand City Tour

    Unlike Bukhara, where walking from sight to sight is possible, Samarkand's attractions are spread right across the city. Starting in the centre, the Mosque of Bibi-Khanym dominates the skyline. It was once the biggest mosque in the world and has been partially rebuilt with UNESCO help.

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  • Bukhara City Tour
    The Ark walls, Bukhara

    Bukhara City Tour

    Bukhara

    Bukhara City Tour

    The sheer quantity of sights here means most visitors cannot see everything. One of the city’s most recognisable monuments is the Kalon mosque and minaret complex. Climbing up this 46 metre ornamental minaret rewards you with a stunning view over the whole city and the biggest Friday mosque in Bukhara.

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  • Urgut Excursion
    Cloth Trader, Urgut Market, Uzbekistan

    Urgut Excursion

    Samarkand

    Urgut Excursion

    Not far from Samarkand, high in the hills next to the Tajik border, is the town of Urgut. It has one of the best rural markets in Uzbekistan and the people here have their own distinct culture.

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Best time to visit

Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Uzbekistan, including information about climate, events and festivals.

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Travel advice

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