Geographic Expeditions

Treasures of Uzbekistan

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Explore a Silk Road Gem by Luxury Train

Discover Uzbekistan’s rich heritage on this luxury journey through Central Asia aboard the Golden Eagle train. Explore fabled cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites, from the fertile Fergana Valley to timeless Bukhara, Khiva, and Samarkand. Travel through sun-drenched landscapes studded with soaring minarets and wander bustling bazaars fragrant with spices. Expert guides bring centuries of craftsmanship and enduring culture vividly to life.

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What to Expect

Revel in the comfort of your private cabin as the Golden Eagle train glides across Uzbekistan. No unpacking, no hassle, just effortless luxury on rails. Shape clay in Rishtan’s famed ceramics workshop and wander Bukhara’s vaulted trading domes, which whisper of ancient trade. The journey builds toward golden Samarkand, where centuries of Silk Road history echo in stone and tile.

Trip Highlights

  • Explore Tashkent’s Khasti-Imam Complex, Independence Square, and the richly decorated Applied Arts Museum
  • Learn silk weaving from master artisans in Margilan, where brightly colored skeins stretch across wooden looms
  • Discover Bukhara’s living history, from sunlit courtyards to the shadowed walls of Magoki Attori Mosque
  • Savor the aroma of cumin and sizzling lamb as you craft plov in a hands-on Uzbek cooking class

Upcoming Departures

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Trip Pricing

  • Group Trip: From $18,295

    Based on double occupancy

Inclusions

  • All handpicked accommodations, ground transportation, and airport transfers
  • All guided sightseeing, events, and experiences
  • Top-tier expedition leader and lecturers
  • Personal headsets during off-train excursions
  • Most meals
  • All gratuities
  • Emergency evacuation services and secondary medical expense insurance
  • Dedicated support from GeoEx’s travel experts and in-house air reservations team

Your Route Through The Silk Road

Journey at a Glance

  1. Treasures of Uzbekistan Tashkent to Fergana Valley
    Day 1 – 2

    Tashkent to Fergana Valley

    Arrive in Tashkent and explore the modern metropolis. A Karnay-surnay horn ensemble and champagne welcome you aboard the luxurious Golden Eagle. Depart for the Fergana Valley

  2. Treasures of Uzbekistan Artisans & Architecture
    Day 3 – 5

    Artisans & Architecture

    Visit ancient cities in the Fergana Valley with stops for ceramics and silk-making. Continue by rail to Bukhara, where two days of architectural riches await. Revel in a rooftop dinner overlooking Kalyan Square at sunset.

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Luxury Train Trips

Travel by train is still one of the best ways to explore the globe. There is no more elegant way to traverse the many miles of ancient trade routes than from the comfort of your luxury private cabin. Embark on a journey by rail and revel in an ever-changing view immediately outside your window.

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Let's bring the trip you've been dreaming of to life.

Registan square at dusk - the ancient center of Samarkand, Uzbekistan