Asian Geographic – Special Edition 2017-2018

SEPTEMBER

23

Tashkent to Urgench
All participants will need
to arrive at Tashkent
International Airport by the
early morning, after which we
will transfer to a hotel to rest.
We will then run an excursion
through the old part of the
capital city, visiting the
religious complex, Khasti
Imam, and the Muy-Mubarak
Mosque, which houses the
well-known Qur’an of Khalif
Osman. We will catch a
domestic flight to Urgench
in the western region,
overnighting in Khiva.

SEPTEMBER

26

The Historic Centre of

Bukhara

We spend a day exploring the

historic centre of Bukhara.

Located on the Silk Road

more than 2,000 years ago,

Bukhara is a centre of trade,

scholarship, culture, and

religion. The UNESCO World

Heritage Site is one of the

most complete examples of

a medieval city in Central

Asia today. We will enjoy an

authentic local Uzbek meal,

and overnight in Bukhara.

SEPTEMBER

24

Khiva to Itcha Kala

Our route starts in Khiva,

a city of museums with

extensive history. We will

spend the whole day in the

Itchan-Kala Fortress, which

is a UNESCO World Heritage

Site. Narrow streets, carved

“ayvans”, scenic verandas

and doorways, and majestic

minarets and mausoleums

make this city a spectacular

national treasure. We will

overnight at Khiva.

SEPTEMBER

25

Khiva to Bukhara

The Silk Road went through

Bukhara and Khiva and then

on through the Kyzylkum

Desert. Before departing

for Bukhara, we will explore

Itchan Kala at daybreak

and then visit one of the

busiest morning markets.

We will stop en route to

enjoy views of the Amu

Darya River and the desert.

We arrive in Bukhara late

in the afternoon.

day 1

(arrival) day 2 day 3 day 4

Discover

Uzbekistan

September 23–29, 2017

ITINERARY

*SUBJECT TO CHANGE