About this tour
Exclusive VIP Tour: Silk Way – The Art of Enjoying Life
15 Days | Arrival in Bishkek | Departure from Samarkand
Route: Bishkek – Issyk-Kul – Osh – Fergana – Margilan – Rishtan – Kokand – Khujand – Panjakent – Samarkand
Discover the Silk Road in Ultimate Comfort
Step into the East in all its glory. This exclusive VIP journey is designed for travelers who seek authentic experiences, cultural immersion, and unparalleled comfort. You will explore the hidden corners of Central Asia, far from ordinary tourist routes, and witness the extraordinary blend of nomadic and agricultural cultures set against breathtaking natural landscapes.
Each evening, you will dine with local luminaries, artisans, and cultural experts, gaining insight into the traditions, stories, and lifestyles that have shaped the region for centuries. In centuries-old workshops, you will touch the art of the East and participate in master classes on silk-making, ceramics, and calligraphy.
This is more than a tour — it’s a journey that balances discovery and relaxation, adventure and indulgence, so you can enjoy the ancient Silk Road at your own pace, fully immersing yourself in its magic.
Exclusive locations, cozy traditional accommodations, exquisite cuisine, and attentive service ensure that every day is both enriching and effortless. You will experience the true art of living: exploring, learning, and enjoying life in one of the world’s most fascinating regions.
Highlights
- Explore majestic Kyrgyz landscapes, including Issyk-Kul Lake and the Tien Shan Mountains
- Experience local hospitality and folklore, from family dinners to live performances
- Discover the Fergana Valley’s centuries-old crafts: silk, ceramics, and knife-making
- Visit historic Kokand palaces, mosques, and cultural museums
- Explore Tajikistan’s ancient villages, Panjakent ruins, and Lake Iskandarkul
- Uncover Samarkand’s Timurid architecture, Registan Square, Gur Emir, and Bibi-Khanym Mosque
- Participate in master classes, tastings, and cultural workshops
- Travel in luxury vehicles with expert guides, alternating between exploration and relaxation
Program
Arrival, airport transfer, and hotel check-in. Sightseeing tour of Bishkek (morning arrivals). Dinner at an ethno-restaurant with folklore show. Evening briefing and welcome introductions.
Full-day excursion to the Tien Shan Mountains. Explore Ala-Archa Gorge, enjoy a buffet in nature, and return to Bishkek. Dinner at the Supara Ethno Complex, featuring a folklore performance. A celebrity guest from Kyrgyzstan joins for dinner.
Journey to Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan’s high-mountain treasure. Visit natural and cultural landmarks en route. Hotel check-in on the northern shore. Free time for yoga, sports, and swimming. Evening boat cruise with dessert buffet and local drink tasting. Dinner at an ethno-restaurant.
Morning transfer to Bishkek airport. Flight to Osh, southern Kyrgyzstan. Lunch at Burana Resort Restaurant. Meet guide in Osh, hotel check-in. Dinner with a cultural heritage expert.
Drive to the Uzbek-Kyrgyz border, transfer to Uzbek transport, traveling through the Fergana Valley. Visit Andijan, including Abdulloh Khoji Khattat’s glass calligraphy workshop (exclusive masterclass) and the Bobur Museum. Continue to Shakhrikhan for a steel knife masterclass with renowned Muzaffar Umarov. Arrive in Fergana, check in at Club Hotel 777. Dinner with a local entrepreneur family and guest speaker. Hotel amenities: indoor/outdoor pools and spa.
Visit Vodiy Tulporlari stud farm with optional horseback riding. Tour Wine Garden, tasting wines and spirits. Lunch at Shedevr Teahouse, signature Fergana dish Pirozhok. Explore Yodgorlik Silk Factory with full-cycle silk-making demonstration. Visit Pir Siddik Architectural Complex, historic mausoleum, mosque, and pigeon sanctuary. Dinner at Vine Garden Restaurant with live music and dancing.
Travel to Rishtan, visit Khoja Ilgor Mosque and Koron Pottery Center with ceramics masterclass. Lunch at Teahouse No.1 featuring Rishtan pilaf. Continue to Kokand: visit Urda Palace, Jami Mosque, and Museum of Great Thinkers. Hotel check-in at Asmald Palace Hotel, free time, dinner at hotel.
Transfer across Uzbek-Tajik border to Khujand. City tour: Panjshanbe Bazaar, ikat weaving workshop, lunch at local restaurant, and shopping. Overnight at Khujand Deluxe 4 Hotel*.
Visit Arbob Palace and Historical Museum, presentation of Tajik folk applied art. Lunch at local restaurant. Pilaf cooking masterclass in Khujand Fortress with folklore show. Dinner with respected local personality and tasting of local vodka.
Transfer to Lake Iskandarkul, Fann Mountains’ pearl. Explore Snake Lake and Fan Niagara waterfall. Lunch at lakeside tourist center. Afternoon walk and dinner by the lake. Overnight at Zumrad Twin Tourist Center.
Visit village of Madm, experience local handicrafts, carpets, and traditional cuisine. Continue to Panjakent, “Eastern Pompeii.” City tour, visit ancient Panjakent and museum. Dinner at teahouse with Panjakent pilaf. Overnight at Panjakent Plaza 4 Hotel*.
Excursion to 7 Lakes: Mizhgon, Soya, Khusher, Nofin, Marguzor, Khurdak, Padrud villages. Lunch at Najmiddin Guest House. Transfer to Samarkand, crossing Tajik-Uzbek border. Hotel check-in at Ametist Hotel Complex. Free time and rest.
Visit Ulugbek Observatory, Mausoleum of Khoja Doniyor, Shahi-Zinda Ensemble, Islam Karimov Mausoleum, Gur Emir Mausoleum, and Registan Square (Ulugbek, Sherdor, Tillya-Kari Madrasahs). Lunch at a local restaurant. Explore Bibi-Khanym Mosque and Siab Bazaar. Dinner at Karimbek Restaurant.
Visit handmade paper factory (8th-century traditions), city of artisans, and carpet factory. Lunch at Humo Restaurant (Samarkand pilaf). Visit Afrosiab Museum and Khovrenko Winery tasting. Dinner at Zafar Restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Breakfast and transfer to Samarkand Airport for departure.
Price
1/2 DBL price
Price Upon Request
Included / Excluded
- Twin accommodation in hotels
Breakfasts in hotels
Comfortable transport
Expert guide throughout the program
Lunches and dinners
Entrance tickets
Master classes according
Domestic flights according
- International air travel
Medical insurance
Additional services
Personal expenses
Single occupancy
