Exploring the Silk Road

|October 17 -27 2026

Over the course of 11 days in Uzbekistan, explore the ancient Silk Road and discover the celebrated cities of Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Visit and admire the exquisite patterns of Islamic art found on gateways, mosques, palaces, and madrasas. Wonder in the alleys of these old cities, and discover bazaars alive with energy, spices, gold, gems, fabrics, and silk rugs. Prepare for immersive experiences to engage with the local culture. The trip begins in the capital Tashkent, famous for its historical monuments, Museum of Applied Arts, and the decorative Soviet-era metro. Customized private activities and demonstrations as well as artistic performances are also on the program of this highly exotic journey.

Charles El Hayek, acclaimed public historian and founder of “Heritage and Roots” will enrich the trip with three lecture-workshops that narrate the broader history of the Silk Road and the impact it had on the Middle East.

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Day 1 October 17	Tashkent
Day 2 October 18	Tashkent
Day 3 October 19	Samarcand
Day 4 October 20	Samarcand
Day 5 October 21	Samarcand
Day 6 October 22	Bukhara
Day 7 October 23	Bukhara
Day 8 October 24	Bukhara
Day 9 October 25	Khiva
Day 10 October 26	Khiva
Day 11 October 27	Departure

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$6050 per person in Single Occupancy.
$5150 per person in Double Occupancy.

Price Includes:

All Accommodation on a Bed and Breakfast basis at:

Tashkent: Hyatt Regency Tashkent

Samarkand: Zarafshon Parkside

Bukhara: Wyndham Bukhara

Khiva: Khiva Residence Hotel

All lunches
Four special event dinners
All transfers
Domestic flights and trains
All entrance fees and private guided tours
Meros Theatre performance
Music performance in Bukhara
Private lectures with Mr. Charles Al Hayek

Price Does Not Include:

Optional Master Classes (miniature drawing or other)
International air travel
Personal Expenses
Visa Fees
Travel Insurance
Tips

Payment and Terms

Trip Status: Reservations Open

To reserve your spot, a downpayment of $1500 is requested.
$2000 by June 15.
Balance of payment due on August 31.

Cancellation:

All downpayments are fully refundable as long as a group of 12 has not been confirmed. After a group of 12 is confirmed:

Cancellation on or before August 17: 20% penalty.

Cancellation Aug 18 to Sept 17: 50% penalty.

Cancellation after Sept 17: 100% penalty.

As always, every effort will be made to minimize any penalties, and to find replacement guests.

In case of a force majeure preventing the tour from happening e.g. a pandemic, war, terrorist activity, or natural disasters, the local suppliers might exercise their right to keep payments on account for future trips.

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