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Shah-I-Zinda Mausoleum in Samarkand

Things to do in Uzbekistan
A little-visited but tremendously rewarding destination, Uzbekistan sits on the path of the ancient Silk Route and offers visitors a wealth of things to do. The country's fascinating history is the source of most attractions and activities, with the three architectural jewels of the Silk Route, Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva well worth exploring for their dazzling structures and vibrant bazaars.

In Samarkand the monumentally ornate edifices of Registan Square are among the oldest madrasas in the world, Bukhara is renowned for its extraordinary mosques and minarets, while Khiva’s well-preserved old city is like an open-air museum piece.
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Ideas for experiencing Uzbekistan

Experiences you have as you travel often hold the longest memories. As part of their research trips, our specialists seek out authentic ways to get to know Uzbekistan, and the best local guides. These activities reflect some of their best-loved experiences.

  • Tashkent City Tour
    Statue of Amir Timur, Tashkent

    Tashkent City Tour

    Tashkent

    Tashkent City Tour

    Tashkent sprawls in all directions from its focal point — Amir Timur Square. It is here that you can see Uzbekistan's curious elevation of Tamerlane to national hero.

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  • Opera or Ballet Trip
    Tashkent, Uzbekistan

    Opera or Ballet Trip

    Tashkent

    Opera or Ballet Trip

    The Alisher Navoi Opera House is one of Tashkent's most picturesque buildings. It was originally built by Japanese and Korean prisoners of war in 1947 to the design of Shchusev, the man who built Lenin's tomb.

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  • Bukhara City Tour
    The Ark walls, Bukhara

    Bukhara City Tour

    Bukhara

    Bukhara City Tour

    The sheer quantity of sights here means most visitors cannot see everything. One of the city’s most recognizable monuments is the Kalon mosque and minaret complex. Climbing up this 46 meter ornamental minaret rewards you with a stunning view over the whole city and the biggest Friday mosque in Bukhara.

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  • Khiva Walking Tour
    Khiva, Uzbekistan

    Khiva Walking Tour

    Khiva

    Khiva Walking Tour

    Khiva is a walker's town, with most of the monuments within a short distance of each other. The minaret is Khiva's highest point and, if you can climb all 118 steps, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the town and the desert beyond.

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  • Samarkand City Tour
    Ceiling Detail, Gur Amir Mausoleum, Samarkand, Uzbekistan

    Samarkand City Tour

    Samarkand

    Samarkand City Tour

    Unlike Bukhara, where walking from sight to sight is possible, Samarkand's attractions are spread right across the city. Starting in the center, the Mosque of Bibi-Khanym dominates the skyline. It was once the biggest mosque in the world and has been partially rebuilt with UNESCO help.

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  • Urgut Excursion
    Cloth Trader, Urgut Market, Uzbekistan

    Urgut Excursion

    Samarkand

    Urgut Excursion

    Not far from Samarkand, high in the hills next to the Tajik border, is the town of Urgut. It has one of the best rural markets in Uzbekistan and the people here have their own distinct culture.

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