Samarkand & Tamerlane's Testament

Itinerary

Day 1 Ashgabat

Wander amongst the futuristic architecture that dominates the Ashgabat skyline. Stop by the Carpet Museum to spy the world's largest hand-woven rug or learn about the city's traumatic history at the Earthquake Museum.

Days 2-3 Bush camp

Follow a local trading route through the harsh Karakum Desert and meet the nomadic Turkmen, the only people who call this inhospitable region home.

Days 4-5 Khiva

Gaze up at the ancient walls surrounding Khiva and imagine how they once provided sanctuary for weary Silk Road travellers. Explore the historic and perfectly preserved Old Town, beautifully decorated in classic turquoise tiles.

Days 6-8 Bukhara

Get to know Central Asia's holiest city, where the combination of buildings spanning a thousand years and a thoroughly lived-in Old Town add to the bustling atmosphere.

Day 9 Yurt Stay

Spend a night in a yurt camp with the Kakaz and Uzbek nomads, sleeping amongst the dunes of the Red Desert.

Days 10-12 Samarkand

From the sprawling street of tombs, larger-than-life monuments and technicolour bazaar - Samarkand is one of Central Asia's most magical destinations. Discover the romance of the Silk Road in this perfectly preserved city.

Days 13-15 Tashkent

The Uzbek capital was once the fourth largest city in the former USSR and is still Central Asia's main hub. Check out a cabaret show in one of the old Imperil Russian style bars or pass by the Chorsu Bazaarto pick up some last-minute souvenirs.