Exploring Uzbekistan

Termez Extension

3 days - From £550 per person

Termez, a remote city in the south of Uzbekistan, is an ancient centre of Buddhism and a fascinating, little-visited destination – in fact during the Soviet era travel to this area was forbidden for foreigners. On this 2 day extension visit centuries old Buddhist monastery complexes, the collection of mausoleums known as the Sultan Saodat Ensemble, the Kokildor-Ota Khanaka, the Archaeology Museum and the unusual Jarkurgan Minaret. This area is near the Afghanistan border and there are some splendid views of this remote, isolated landscape.

Your Itinerary

DAY 1 - FLY TO TERMEZ

Transfer to Tashkent airport for a flight to Termez. On arrival meet your local guide and drive to this ancient city. During the course of your sightseeing, you will visit Termez Fortress Kyrk-Kyz – a summer residence of the Samani rulers, Sultan Saodat Ensemble, Kokildor-Ota Khanaka, the Buddhist archaeological sites of Kara-Tepe, Fayaz-Tepe and the Mausoleum of Al-Hakim at-Termezi. Later drive north-east to see Kampyr-Tepe – a Greco-Bactrian Kingdom fortress

Accommodation

DAY 2 - GUIDED TOUR OF TERMEZ

After breakfast in your hotel, enjoy a half day city tour visiting the Jarkurgan Minaret and enjoy views of Surkhan oasis and Friendship Bridge, which connects Uzbekistan and Afghanistan. Lunch will be at a local restaurant where you can try regional dishes. After lunch visit the Archaeology Museum and browse exhibits discovered in Termez and its surroundings. Have an early supper before transferring to the station where you will catch the overnight train, in a 2-berth cabin, to Tashkent.

DAY 3 - ARRIVE IN TASHKENT

Arrive in Tashkent train station from the overnight train from Termez.

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DETAILS:

This itinerary costs from £550 per person B&B based on 2 sharing and including all private transfers.

You can get flights from £750 per person return and do ask us for advice. Alternatively we can book the flights for you but a booking fee may apply.

What's included?

INCLUDED:

Prices start from £550 per person
1 nights accommodation on B&B basis
Accompanied by an English speaking guide.
Private vehicle and transfers (air-conditioned car)
Internal flights (one)
Night Train Tickets (one). SV 2-berth compartment
All entrance fees for excursions
Lunch on Day 1 & 2
Dinner on Day 2 & 2
Local taxes
Meals for guides and drivers
All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are financially protected

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Tashkent

Tashkent is one of the oldest cities on the Great Silk Road between China and Europe and the capital of Uzbekistan. You will be able to explore the Old Quarter of Tashkent with its impressive Khast Imam Complex, wander around Chorsu Bazaar and take the metro to the city centre.

Nukus

The remote town of Nukus is only a short flight away from Tashkent and is surrounded by three deserts - the Kara Kum, Kyzyl Kum and Ustyurt. It is home to the famous Savitsky Art Museum, boasting a huge collection of Russian avant-garde paintings.

Khiva

Khiva, a delightful, small, walled city, is often overlooked on tours through the region but its labyrinth of side streets and small squares have a very particular charm that evokes the centuries of history the city has witnessed.

Nurata

The Nurata Mountains, home to the Nurata Nature Reserve with lush green river valleys, is becoming the main eco-tourism destination in Uzbekistan, and you can stay in homestays and immerse yourself with the local culture. Our handpicked guesthouses are situated in Khayot and Yahshigul villages.

Bukhara

One of the great trading cities along the Silk Road, Bukhara’s layout and architecture bring its past to life and make for a truly fascinating visit. During your visit you can stay in stunning boutique hotels that are perfectly located in the old town of medieval Bukhara.

Samarkand

The historic town of Samarkand lies at an ancient caravan crossroads and is a melting pot of world cultures. It was Tamerlaine’s capital and contains some of Asia’s most stunning architecture. There are plenty of traditional hotels to choose from, featuring classic Uzbek décor, that are close to Registan Square.

Shakhrisabz

Shakhrisabz, Tamerlaine’s birthplace, is a pleasant provincial town located in a small valley surrounded by the Pamir Mountains. You can enjoy fantastic views from the portal of Tamerlaine’s Arksarai Palace and visit his mausoleum, a unique architectural structure.

Fergana Valley

Lying a day’s drive south-east of Tashkent and encircled by the snowy peaks of the Tian Shan range, the Ferghana Valley is a lush, fertile area where many generations of artisans have continued to make silk, ceramics and wood carvings in the traditional way.

Termez

Termez, a remote city in the south of Uzbekistan, is an ancient centre of Buddhism and a fascinating, little-visited destination - in fact during the Soviet era travel to this area was forbidden for foreigners. Highlights include the Fortress Kyrk-Kyz and the Mausoleum of Al-Hakim at-Termezi.

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