Ancient Cities Of Central Asia

If you are keen on ancient oriental history and culture, a visit to the Ancient Cities of Uzbekistan is a must. Most of these magnificent and exotic cities are more than two millennia old. Although Uzbekistan has been soviet for a long time when you get there it seems that you have entered into an ancient Islamic country where all traditions have been preserved since the very ancient times. Our journey to Ancient Asia gives us time to explore the most instantly impressive and attractive ancient Uzbek cities - Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva. The trip starts in Tashkent - a large and well developed capital of Uzbekistan. Samarkand is the second largest city of Uzbekistan and has the most magnificent appeal. Its Registan Square is one of the Great unknown wonders of the world. Bukhara is also one of the most beautiful ancient oriental cities with many exotic places to see and explore. Khiva attracts by its inner city which is all made up of ancient mosques and minarets. it is the most famous city in the ancient oasis-state of Khoresm. It gives a good idea of a typical Central Asian feudal city. We will also visit Shakhrisabz - the home town of Amir Timur, where he had prepared the tomb for himself but was never buried there.
If you want to see magnificent ancient oriental culture, we may offer you our standard 7 days tour with the opportunity to see Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent and 10 days tour to add Khiva and Shakhrisabz. Detailed Itinerary Outline itinerary: The following itinerary is a working guide only and a subject to variations due to local conditions and governmental restrictions.