Tailor Made Holidays in Uzbekistan: Introduction

This barren, landlocked country, for so long invisible to Western eyes, contains within its borders three of Central Asia’s most brilliant cities: Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. The wealth and strategic importance of the region has attracted covetous invaders across the ages, with Macedonians, Russians, Arabs and Turks all leaving their indelible marks throughout the country with countless dazzling monuments to power, strength, wealth and piety. There’s natural beauty too, with the verdant Ferghana Valley (home to fine silk) and the parched basin of the Aral Sea far to the west.

Selected Highlights

Our specialists have travelled the length and breadth of the country to research the best places to stay and things to do. Here they list a few of their favourite “unmissables”. Click here for more highlights

Discover the glories of ancient Samarkand

One of the most important cities of the ancient Silk Route, Samarkand does not fail to impress. As the capital of Tamerlane's empire, the wealth and...  [more]

Explore historical Bukhara

In "Holy Bukhara" as it was known during its peak, the historical points of interest are numerous. From the indestructible Kalon minaret to the vast...  [more]

Explore the walled city of Khiva

The walled city of Khiva is not as old as many perceive, dating from the 1800s. However, the maze of streets, punctuated by colourful minarets, some...  [more]