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| Sunset, Khiva. Image: Kathleen Walsh |
The 16-day Uzbek tours, scheduled for the very best seasons in Uzbekistan, focus on the architecture, history, art and craft of this fascinating section of the Silk Road.
Explore the architectural masterpieces of the ancient cities of Samarkand, Shakhrisabz, Bukhara and Khiva.
Visit artisans’ workshops to meet families who have practised their craft for generations and contemporary artists who are fusing ancient techniques with modern style.
Roam the bazaars, lounge around in tea houses and spend the night in a yurt in the Kyzyl Kum desert. Learn how to make traditional bread in a tandyr oven and view a remarkable collection of avant garde art in remote Nukus.
The 8-day Kyrgyz tours combine the majestic, rugged landscapes of snow-capped mountains and lush valleys, with visits to craft co-operatives, design workshops, felt carpet makers and yurt makers.
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| Lakes, mountains and meadows of Kyrgyzstan |
There are opportunities for gentle hiking, picnics by streams, and listening to traditional musicians.
You will have the chance to see a kupkari (buzkashi) match and an eagle hunt. The tour also includes a visit to Sunday's Karakol livestock market.
Kyrgyzstan is a beautiful country, often called the Switzerland of Central Asia, and sometimes the Patagonia of Central Asia! It makes a marvellous contrast to the landscapes of Uzbekistan.
Why not discover this fascinating region in 2019?
View details of 2019 Uzbek tours.
View details of 2019 Kyrgyz tours.
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| Fabulous shawl from Aidai Asangulova's felt and traditional Kyrgyz craft atelier |
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| Ikat weaving loom |
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| Uzbek ceramic whistles from Bodom Gallery, Tashkent |
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| Main display room of Tumar Studio, Bishkek |
