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Small & Traditional untouched by mass tourism. Journey into remote landscapes and vibrant cultures with expert local guides. In 2026,
Small & Traditional Tours
Discover a different side of travel with our Small & Traditional escorted tours, designed to explore countries
we are excited to add a new and amazing two-week tour to Turkey to this intimate, small-group travel collection.
Tashkent © Alan Heywood
Uzbekistan & The Silk Road
Friday 10 April to Tuesday 21 April 2026
Silks, spices and the story of Tamerlane’s conquests combine with some of the most beautiful cities in Central Asia. This unique tour affords an
in-depth look into the history and culture of one of the smallest of the former USSR republics and is accompanied by both a Ffestiniog Travel tour
leader and an experienced local guide.
Day 1 - Our Adventure Begins Day 3 - By Afrosiab Train to Samarkand Day 4 - Shakhrisabz
Afternoon flight from London Heathrow direct to Morning journey across the desert aboard the Drive to the birthplace of Tamerlane. Shakhrisabz is a
Tashkent. high speed Afrosiab service - 214 miles in 130 UNESCO World Heritage Site and a thriving, bustling
minutes. During a city tour, we visit the remains of town. Return to Samarkand for an overnight stay.
Day 2 - Tashkent, Capital of Uzbekistan the old city dating from the 7th Century BC and
Arrival in Tashkent and following a short rest at destroyed by Genghis Khan. The medieval city is Day 5 - Sightseeing in Samarkand
our hotel we take a city sightseeing tour including home to the impressive Registan Square, Ulugh-beg’s We continue our city tour including a silk paper
Independence Square, the Amir Timur (Emperor astronomical observatory and the museum of wine. producing workshop, Afrasiyab Museum, Shahi
Tamerlane) monument, the Khazrati Imam complex Our accommodation here is a small family run guest Zindah complex, BibiKhanum Mosque and the local
and open-air railway museum (the largest in the house. Siab Market.
former USSR).
Samarkand © Ramona Cazacu Shakhrisabz, UzbekistaniStock - Angelo D'Amico
51 Over 50 Years of Unforgettable Rail Journeys
