Silk Road to Samarkand Tour reviews
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A fantastic tour led by our fabulous guide Shakhnoza whose knowledge and enthusiasm was infectious, whose warmth and sense of humour made the tour a treat, whose professionalism was impeccable, and whose helpfulness was boundless. The whole tour was well planned and paced to cover the key cities and amazing sites with the free days welcome for older travellers to rest and relax and for others to further explore and shop. We echo all the other reviews here from 2025 - worth reading. An amazing and magical introduction to the Silk Road!
A brilliant experience travelling through the iconic sites of the Silk Road; full on pace but equally fantastic care and insights provided by our guide Shakhnoza every step of the way! Great memories created.
A very varied and interesting visit to Uzbekistan, led by a superb local guide Shakhnoza, we explored sites both ancient and modern, mosques, minarets, mausoleums, museums, we stayed in well located hotels, we had a couple of long but interesting road journeys, an internal flight and a train journey, free days in Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand gave an opportunity to revisit sites or visit new ones and / or to rest, relax, shop etc. Local people all very friendly and helpful. I would echo the reviews of this trip over the last couple of years. Recommended.
A great introduction to the culture and history of Uzbekistan and its people. We especially enjoyed the Registan, which was truly magnificent, and the chance to see each of the cities lit up at night. Our guide was fabulous, so knowledgeable but also great fun. That said, the days we had to explore on our own helped to balance the pace and give us time to revisit our favourite places at leisure.
Great trip and excellent tour leader. Appreciated the small group size and time to explore on your own in each location.
The varied itinerary, the small group, the insight into the country and its past and meeting local people made this an excellent holiday. Shakhnosa, is an outstanding guide who always gave 100% and more of her time, energy, knowledge and love for her country and job. Nothing was too much trouble and she promptly and efficiently dealt with the few problems that arose. Her 'little extras' made us feel we really mattered to her.
Our recent tour was exceptional, made perfect by our wonderful local guide, Shakhnoza. Her warmth, humour, and attention to detail meant we could completely relax and enjoy every moment. She took care of everything with enthusiasm and professionalism. The ancient monuments were breath-taking and undoubtedly the highlight of the trip – truly awe-inspiring. Our group of 13, all well-travelled, quickly bonded and shared great conversations and plenty of laughter throughout. There were light-hearted moments too – a lunchtime disco had us dancing with locals, and at another meal, the youngest lady in our group was whisked into a mock wedding ceremony, complete with a groom from another table! It ended in dancing and a lot of laughter. The balance of cultural depth, seamless organisation, and fun made this a truly memorable holiday. I would highly recommend this company for anyone
A very interesting country with warm and friendly people. There are plenty of tourists at the main sites, so being in a small group is a big advantage. Having a free day in Khiva and Bukhara gives you the chance to soak in the atmosphere, as well as having a breather in what is a busy schedule. I went on the optional trip to Shakhrisabz from Samarkand, which gives you a chance to see a different side of the country in Langar, but is a long day. Shakhnoza is an excellent guide and the drivers, hotels and food were very good. Bottled water is supplied constantly if you don't wish to use the Water- to-Go bottle.
The tour had a well chosen itinerary with extra days at each location for exploring and shopping. The sites we visited were wonderful - exactly what I'd hoped for, with inspiring, ancient and monumental buildings. The tour leader was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, providing all the historical and cultural background you could wish for. The hotels were comfortable and well-located, in all the city centres. All meals were included, except for the three free days, and were of a good quality, varied and with very generous servings.
Seeing places I had heard about and studied. Meeting friendly people and experiencing their lives, learning some of their skills and eating the food. Really well planned trip.