Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Istanbul Airport Via Tashkent Intl Airport
Private Transfer Airport to Hotel

Arrive at any time. In the evening, meet your CEO and the new crew that you'll be travelling with in a welcome meeting, followed by an optional dinner together. Then hit the town for your First Night Out, the chance to get to know your new travel buds! Connect With New Friends activity: Connect with new friends on your first night out in a new destination. Only available on 18-to- Thirtysomethings tours. Meet Your CEO and Group activity 1h Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.SV Hotel Tashkent (or similar) accommodation Hotel

Start today with some breakfast and an orientation walk of Tashkent. Check out the neighbourhood alongside your CEO, then head out to explore the city however you'd like! Opt to join a Tashkent city tour or take a day trip to see the impressive Institute of Sun. This evening, climb aboard the overnight train en route to Khiva.

Meals included: Breakfast
Tashkent Orientation Walk activity
Tashkent: Join your CEO for an orientation walk through Tashkent. Get to know the area around your hotel better, and explore some of this awesome city.
Free time activity: Spend the day free to explore Tashkent however you'd like! Basic Overnight Train (beds) transport Tashkent Khiva, 15h. Experience overnight travel like a local. Sit back and get some well-earned (and likely much-needed) rest en route to your next stop.

After a full night's sleep aboard the train, choose to have some breakfast in the dining car or enjoy the views as you chug along. Pull into Khiva around noon, drop your bags, then head out on an orientation walk. Spend the afternoon free to explore the city of Khiva however you want. Perhaps visit one of Khiva's most important landmarks, the Islam Khadija Minaret, or take a tour of the City Wall. Khiva Orientation Walk activity

Khiva
Explore a bit of Khiva alongside your group on an orientation walk. Free time activity: Spend the afternoon free to explore Khiva. Caravan Inn (or similar) accommodation Hotel

Today you are free to explore this incredible ancient city. In the evening, head to the train station to travel to Bukhara. We'll head straight to the hotel upon arrival.
Meals included: Breakfast. Free time activity: Enjoy the morning free in Khiva.

Train transport
Khiva Bukhara, 6h30m Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride. Kavsar Guest House (or similar) accommodation Guesthouse

Get a feel for your adventure in Bukhara by starting the day with an orientation walk of the area. Then today is yours to explore the city! Visit some of the incredible Hammams (traditional public baths), or join a guided tour of Bukhara.

Meals included: Breakfast
Free time activity
Full Day
A full day to explore Bukhara is on the docket for today!
Bukhara Orientation Walk activity

Bukhara
Explore the neighbourhood of Bukhara alongside your group to get a lay of the land. Kavsar Guest House (or similar) accommodation Guesthouse

Bukhara, a historic and important stop along the Silk Road, is today a beautiful piece of living history. The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Old Town Bukhara, with its stone alleyways and colourful tiles, will have you feeling transported to an ancient time. Enjoy another day free to explore this beautiful place before taking a train to Samarkand in the evening.

Meals included: Breakfast
Free time activity
Full Day
Spend the day exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Train transport
Bukhara, Samarkand, 2h30mClimb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride. Old Town Samarkand Guest House (or similar) accommodation Guesthouse

The great city of Samarkand was once a rich trading and intellectual centre of the Silk Road. Now known for its melting pot of culture and grand architecture, today is yours to explore the UNESCO World Heritage site.

Meals included: Breakfast
Free time activity
Full Day
Spend today at leisure to explore Samarkand.Old Town Samarkand Guest House (or similar) accommodation Guesthouse

This morning, we depart Uzbekistan and drive to Tajikistan. Shortly after crossing the border, stop at Panjakent Bazaar and wander through the stalls of food, clothes, and unique finds. Head out and continue the drive to Padrud Village for the night. On the way, we'll visit four of the breathtaking Seven Lakes in the Fan Mountains. These lakes shine with different colours of blues, greens, purples, and turquoises. Grab your camera and take in the incredible views.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner
Private Vehicle Transport

Samarkand Jartepa Border Crossing, 1h Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Border Crossing (Uzbekistan to Tajikistan) activity Jartepa Border Crossing Panjakent Border Crossing Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Private Vehicle Transport
Panjakent Border Crossing Marguzor, 3h Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Panjakent Bazaar activity

Panjakent
Visit the colourful Panjakent Bazaar. Walk through the fragrant stalls, delicious local food stands, and locally made home goods being sold. Marguzor Lakes activity

Marguzor
Visit 4 of the 7 lakes of Marguzor and admire the stunning natural beauty of Tajikistan. Marguzor Family Homestay (or similar) accommodation Homestay

After breakfast at the guesthouse, hike from Lake 6 to the incredible Lake 7. This remote lake is only accessible by hiking and is well worth the trek. After arriving, enjoy a scenic picnic next to the lake before hiking back to the village. This evening, chow down on a well-deserved Tajikistani barbecue.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hike Marguzor Lakes 6 & 7 activity Marguzor, 3h
Start at Lake 6 and hike to the majestic Lake 7 of the 7 Marguzor Lakes. Lake 7, arguably the most beautiful, is reached only on foot. With nothing but rocky mountains and crystal blue water in sight, admire the incredible scenery of Tajikistan. Marguzor Family Homestay (or similar) accommodation Homestay

Travel across the border back to Uzbekistan today. After the journey, enjoy a restful evening in Samarkand.

Meals included: Breakfast
Private Vehicle Transport

Marguzor Panjakent Border Crossing, 2h30m. Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Border Crossing (Tajikistan to Uzbekistan) activity Panjakent Border Crossing Jartepa Border Crossing Ready for a little more ink in your passport? Grab your bags and get ready to check another country off your bucket list.

Private Vehicle Transport
Jartepa Border Crossing, Samarkand, 1h Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle. Free time activity: Enjoy a free evening to chill in Samarkand.Old Town Samarkand Guest House (or similar) accommodation Guesthouse

Take a morning train to Tashkent, where it all began! Spend the rest of the day at leisure in the capital city of Uzbekistan. This evening, join your group for a Big Night Out in the city!

Meals included: Breakfast
Train transport Samarkand Tashkent, 4h-4h9m. Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride. Free time activity Spend the rest of the day free to adventure through or relax in Tashkent. Big Night Out in Tashkent activity Tashkent Hit the local bars out on the town tonight during your Big Night Out!

Depart at any time.

Meals included: Breakfast
Departure Day activity

No Local Fees Payable
Deposit: £325pp