Uzbekistan Tour

Marigold textiles arts and adventures  and paisley craft trails invite you for a lifetime cultural and artistic adventure of Uzbekistan.

                     The silk route odyssey -- Mesmerizing Uzbekistan

 From 8 April to 20 April 25

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Uzbekistan, a historical crossroads at the heart of the Silk Road, boasts a rich legacy of art,

 Architecture and textile traditions from the middle Ages. The remnants of its majestic rulers

Can be seen in the impressive artistry and beautiful textiles found throughout the country,

 Including the exquisite ikat and suzani embroidery, as well as pottery and paper-making.

Embark on a captivating 12 day tour that unravels the story of this vital trade and cultural route. Journeying through vast deserts, majestic mountains, and legendary cities like Khiva, Bukhara, Shahrisabz, Samarkand, and Tashkent, you'll traverse thousands of years of history at a leisurely pace. This itinerary ventures into remote corners of Uzbekistan, offering a deep exploration that promises unforgettable experiences.

Highlights of the tour include visiting ancient Silk Route echoes in Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent, as well as the scenic Fergana Valley in eastern Uzbekistan, renowned for exceptional ikat, suzani, and ceramics.

Amidst this enriching journey, savor the diverse culinary delights, explore desert fortresses, and be enchanted by the wild and windswept landscapes that showcase the true essence of Uzbekistan's unparalleled charm.

Enjoy the wonderful company of pam Holland and her daily interpretation of crafts and classes. And absorb the immersive details of history and culture by govind agrawal on this lifetime tour

The silk route odyssey   mesmerizing Uzbekistan

 From 8 April to 21st April 25

Starting from the middle Ages, Uzbekistan emerged as a pivotal hub along the Silk Road, an ancient trade route that fostered remarkable art and architectural legacies. Against the backdrop of awe-inspiring structures, this country embodies a rich tradition of craftsmanship spanning generations, encompassing skills from weaving to embroidery, pottery to papermaking.

Our tour intricately weaves the narrative of Uzbekistan’s most significant traditions of trade and cultural exchange. Breathe taking deserts, mountains, and immersing within historical cities, we invite you to join us on the silk rode odyssey for 12 days.

Itinerary at a glance: inclusions

• Textiles and photography classes by pam Holland on whole tour

• A panoramic tour of Tashkent , Bukhara, Samarkand ,

• Visit to the Fergana city

• A visit to unseco world heritage the historic Centre of Bukhara   

• A visit to unseco world heritage site ichan kala in khiva  

• Cotton factory and fabric making

• Visit silk farm and witness the whole process of  cocoon to silk fabric making

• Meeting local weavers making famous ikkat fabric

• Demonstration of golden thread embroidery by master artisans.

• Meet local artisans and women groups doing various crafts.

• Visit and tour of a carpet weaving factory.

• Visit to a master pottery artist doing modern and traditional designs

• A superfast train ride to Samarkand ,Visit to historic places of Samarkand

•  A master class on the intricate art of suzzani embroidery

• See complete process of gillim making in a village

• Visit to important historic sites of Bukhara

• Hands-on workshop to learn the techniques of tie-dyeing.

• Visiting master artisans doing fine wood carving

• Demonstration of Uzbek local bread and pilaf making

• visits and demonstrations by acclaimed artisans skilled in various traditional crafts such as block printing, ikkat weaving, rug making, embroidery, ceramics, and contemporary fashion

• See over 10 various crafts 

• Various Walking tours in cities. Try local food and flavors

• Professional tour guide

• Uzbek cooking demonstration

• Breakfast daily, some lunches & dinners.

• All taxes and round-trip transfers to and from the hotel.

• Domestic flights

• First-class hotel accommodations ,luxury  motor coach and driver