The Silk Road: Central Asia’s Ancient Trade Route
Uzbekistan: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, Nukus
From $6,795 per person
16 Days | $425 per day
Includes airfare
The O.A.T. Difference: Uzbekistan
Unbeatable Value: Travel at the lowest price and per diems in the industry.
Small Groups: No more than 16 travelers, guaranteed.
Local Expertise: Explore in the company of a local Trip Experience Leader, and follow an itinerary that’s been carefully crafted by O.A.T.’s Istanbul, Turkey office—staffed with 22 regional associates.
O.A.T. Exclusives: Spend A Day in the Life of a farming village outside of Bukhara, where you’ll help make Samarkand bread and dine with local villagers. We'll also have a candid conversation about the social problems facing rural villagers in Uzbekistan, and the challenges of preserving their traditional way of life in the modern world.
People-to-People Experiences: Enjoy an intimate introduction to Silk Road culture by dining in the home of a Karakalpak family in a remote locale near the Aral Sea. And, learn about a Controversial Topic when we meet a local expert for a candid conversation about Uzbekistan's rocky road from Soviet state to independent nation.
Customize Your Experience: Join the many travelers who extend their time abroad. Add a pre-trip extension to Tajikistan: Khujand & Dushanbe, post-trip extension to Highlights of Kyrgyzstan & Kazakhstan, or both of these extensions to your Central Asia adventure—when you do, you’ll enjoy more time to develop bonds with your fellow travelers.
Join the growing number of solo travelers reserved on upcoming departures of this adventure—traveling independently or sharing a room with a mother, daughter, sister, or friend.
Safety & Security: You'll have the guidance and support of your expert Central Asian Trip Experience Leader throughout your entire trip—as well as our regional office in Istanbul, which is available and ready to help you and your group 24/7.
Travel Solo, But Never Alone: On average, almost half of your group will also be traveling independently, so it’s easier to forge special bonds as you experience unforgettable moments together during your adventure. Plus, your Trip Experience Leader can help connect you with fellow travelers who share your common interests.
FREE or low-cost Single Supplements: Free or low-cost Single Supplements are offered on all O.A.T. adventures and are FREE on pre- or post-trip extensions—a savings of $900-$1,100 per person compared to other travel companies. See available single space here »