Hazrat Imam Mosque , Tashkent Karakalpak woman , Nukus
The Silk Road : Central Asia ’ s Ancient Trade Route
Uzbekistan : Tashkent , Samarkand , Bukhara , Khiva , Nukus
Small groups of no more than 16 travelers , guaranteed
16 days starting from $ 5,595 including international airfare from New York Single Supplement : FREE Departure Dates : Apr-May ; Sep-Oct Activity Level :
Moderately Easy
Journey into Central Asia ’ s heartland to uncover the rich legacy of the Silk Road , the ancient trade routes linking China to the West . Travel to Tashkent , Uzbekistan , to relive the romance of traders laden with precious silks and spices , and explore the medieval streets , tiled madrassahs , and lavish palaces of Bukhara and Samarkand . We ’ ll also connect intimately with local culture as we spend A Day in the Life of a rural village , learn about the Controversial Topic of Uzbekistan ’ s rocky transition to independence after the fall of the Soviet Union , and more .
IT ’ S INCLUDED
• 14 nights accommodation
• International airfare , airport transfers , government taxes , fees , and airline fuel surcharges unless you
choose to make your own air arrangements
• All land transportation and 1 internal flight
• 32 meals — 14 breakfasts , 10 lunches , and 8 dinners ( including 1 Home-Hosted meal )
• 16 small group activities
• Services of a local O . A . T . Trip Experience Leader
• Gratuities for local guides , drivers , and luggage porters
• 5 % Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next O . A . T . trip
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