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15-Nights A Silk Road Journey Threads of Ancient Civilizations - An Expedition by Private Jet

Price: $135,000 - # of Days: 15 days
Threads of Ancient Civilizations Along the Silk Road, what once felt like legend unfolds in vivid detail. Wander through hidden corners of the Grand Bazaar, where spice stalls and honey sellers scent the air with centuries-old trade. Stroll Khiva’s sand-hued streets, stand before Xi’a...

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10-Nights Uzbekistan - Naturally Irresistible

Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 10 days
Highlights of Uzbekistan Khiva Wander through Khiva, an important and often overlooked historical site on what was once the Great Silk Road. Khiva with its 94 mosques and 63 madrassas was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990. Bukhara Travel back in time, through the mosques,...

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15-Nights Golden Eagle: Caspian Odyssey - Ready-to-Book Private Journeys

Price: $30,700 - # of Days: 15 days
Long divided by wars and rivalries, the countries that surround the inland Caspian Sea are united by a shared backdrop of medieval cities, archaeological remains of early human settlements and remnants of the storied Silk Road.This 16-day itinerary is a cultural crash course in some of this continen...

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11-Nights Solo-ish Uzbekistan - Solo-ish Adventures

Price: $2,099 - # of Days: 11 days
Solo-ish Uzbekistan Once the heart of the ancient Silk Road, Uzbekistan is now a hidden gem waiting to be explored. This cultural crossroads is brimming with rich history, vibrant bazaars, and jaw-dropping architecture that feels straight out of a storybook. Join a crew of like-minded solo traveller...

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25-Nights The Five Stans of the Silk Road - Classic

Price: $5,599 - # of Days: 25 days
The Five Stans of the Silk Road See all the 'stans (well, most of them) on this comprehensive 26-day tour through Central Asia. Learn about nomadic life in Song Köl, explore natural landscapes like Kaindy Lake's sunken forest, and witness the hustle and bustle of capital cities and their bazaars, ca...

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22-Nights Multi-Stan Adventure - Bishkek to Tashkent - Classic

Price: $4,699 - # of Days: 22 days
Multi-Stan Adventure - Bishkek to Tashkent With their reputation for welcoming visitors and their unique cultural footprint, the countries of Central Asia will remind you why you travel. This comprehensive 23-day tour will take you through nearly all the 'stans we visit, offering a fascinating glimp...

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9-Nights Highlights of Uzbekistan - Classic

Price: $1,779 - # of Days: 9 days
Highlights of Uzbekistan While it doesn't get a lot of attention, Uzbekistan is a life-changing destination for those who visit. These 10 days will take you through some of the greatest cultural highlights the country has to offer. Marvel at the gorgeous mosques in Samarkand, experience a one-night ...

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12-Nights Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan - Classic

Price: $2,699 - # of Days: 12 days
Best of Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan Cross two 'stans off your travel map with a 13-day tour through Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. This well-rounded tour takes you through bustling bazaars and beautiful city mosques in Samarkand and Bukhara, as well as bucket-list natural landscapes like the Darvaza g...

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Overview

Introduction

The remote town of Khiva is one of the best-preserved and most intact Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan. Compared with Bukhara and Samarkand, it's also compact, making it easy to explore on foot. In fact, evening strolls through the nearly deserted old city were some of our favorite moments.

Start your tour of the old city at the western gate, which leads to the main east-west street. The first thing you'll notice is the colorful Kalta Minor. The original plans called for this minaret to be one of the tallest in the Islamic world, but the structure was never completed—it's less than half finished. The radius of the bright-tile-covered base gives you a sense of how tall it was meant to be.

Next to the minaret is the Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa with its lovely portal. It once housed up to 250 students (it was the largest theological college in the city). Today, it's a hotel. After taking a quick look at the decorated courtyard, cross the street to the Kunya Ark, the old city's citadel. Stroll through this maze of rooms, courtyards and corridors at your leisure, but be sure to see the summer mosque and the throne room, and climb to the rooftop platform for a bird's-eye view of the ark and the old city.

Continue along the main street and you'll come to the Jummi Mosque, whose interior is filled with carved-wood columns. A bit farther to the northeast is the Tash Hauli. You'll enter the palace through the private quarters, the harem, which are ornately decorated with blue-glazed tile and carved-wood columns—it's one of the most beautiful spaces in Khiva. The private part of the palace is separated from the official part by a long corridor. Take a look at the throne room and music room, each with its own courtyard.

The most important sights south of the main street are the Islam Hodja Madrasa and Minaret (if you climb only one minaret in Khiva, make it this one) and the Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum, a must-see for its beautiful blue-and-white interior. After you've seen those sights, take time to stroll the back streets and admire the portals of the many other madrassas. You can also take a walk along the ramparts of the city walls—start at the northern gate and walk toward the Kunya Ark. Because of its proximity to the Turkmenistan border, Khiva's bazaars are some of the best places to pick up a beautiful Turkmen carpet.

It's possible to see Khiva in one day, but we recommend that you stay at least two nights—evenings are the best time to soak in the atmosphere. The lights and shadows make the city mystical.

Overview

Introduction

The remote town of Khiva is one of the best-preserved and most intact Silk Road cities in Uzbekistan. Compared with Bukhara and Samarkand, it's also compact, making it easy to explore on foot. In fact, evening strolls through the nearly deserted old city were some of our favorite moments.

Start your tour of the old city at the western gate, which leads to the main east-west street. The first thing you'll notice is the colorful Kalta Minor. The original plans called for this minaret to be one of the tallest in the Islamic world, but the structure was never completed—it's less than half finished. The radius of the bright-tile-covered base gives you a sense of how tall it was meant to be.

Next to the minaret is the Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa with its lovely portal. It once housed up to 250 students (it was the largest theological college in the city). Today, it's a hotel. After taking a quick look at the decorated courtyard, cross the street to the Kunya Ark, the old city's citadel. Stroll through this maze of rooms, courtyards and corridors at your leisure, but be sure to see the summer mosque and the throne room, and climb to the rooftop platform for a bird's-eye view of the ark and the old city.

Continue along the main street and you'll come to the Jummi Mosque, whose interior is filled with carved-wood columns. A bit farther to the northeast is the Tash Hauli. You'll enter the palace through the private quarters, the harem, which are ornately decorated with blue-glazed tile and carved-wood columns—it's one of the most beautiful spaces in Khiva. The private part of the palace is separated from the official part by a long corridor. Take a look at the throne room and music room, each with its own courtyard.

The most important sights south of the main street are the Islam Hodja Madrasa and Minaret (if you climb only one minaret in Khiva, make it this one) and the Pakhlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum, a must-see for its beautiful blue-and-white interior. After you've seen those sights, take time to stroll the back streets and admire the portals of the many other madrassas. You can also take a walk along the ramparts of the city walls—start at the northern gate and walk toward the Kunya Ark. Because of its proximity to the Turkmenistan border, Khiva's bazaars are some of the best places to pick up a beautiful Turkmen carpet.

It's possible to see Khiva in one day, but we recommend that you stay at least two nights—evenings are the best time to soak in the atmosphere. The lights and shadows make the city mystical.