Solidarity Tour
A Solidarity Journey through the Heart of Uzbekistan
From historic cities to the Uzbek countryside, with time in local homes and workshops.
This 11-day journey takes you through Karakalpakstan, Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand to Tashkent, combining UNESCO World Heritage sites with deep immersion in rural Uzbek life and local families.
You will explore regions rarely visited by mass tourism: the unique museums of the Aral desert, silk and woodcraft artisans in Khiva, and farming families of the Khorezm region.
You can adjust this program based on your preferences:
- Homestay night in the Khorezm region available
- Visit to AFOR reforestation project in Gurlan included
- Option: free day in Samarkand or Tashkent
Proposed 11-day itinerary in Uzbekistan
Tachkent, Ouzbékistan
Tashkent
Day 1 — Arrival in Tashkent
Arrival in Tashkent, welcome and hotel check-in. First walk through the historic Khast Imam quarter and the Chorsu bazaar. Welcome dinner.
Musée de Nukus, Savitksy
Nukus
Day 2 — Flight to Nukus & Savitsky Museum
Domestic flight to Urgench then transfer to Nukus, capital of Karakalpakstan. Visit the celebrated Savitsky Museum, one of the world's greatest avant-garde art collections, secretly assembled during the Soviet era.
Mer d'Aral, Ouzbékistan
Aral Desert
Day 3 — Desert Fortresses & the Aral Sea
Excursion into the Karakalpakstan steppes: ancient fortresses of Chilpik Kala and Ayaz Kala, relics of the Khorezmian civilisation. A moving visit to the abandoned port of Moynaq on the former Aral Sea.
Khiva, Ouzbékistan
Khiva
Day 4 — Khiva, a Living Open-Air Museum
Road to Khiva. Exploration of Ichan Kala (UNESCO-listed old town): Kalta Minor minaret, Tash-Hauli palace, Juma mosque. Meeting local artisans specialising in wood carving and embroidery. Visit to Gurlan and the AFOR reforestation project.
Soierie ouzbèke
Road to Bukhara
Day 5 — Road to Bukhara & Silk Weaving
Drive to Bukhara through the Uzbek countryside. Stop at a silk weaving village to discover the ancestral ikat technique. Homestay night possible depending on dates.
Boukhara la Divine
Bukhara
Day 6 — Historic Bukhara
Full day in Bukhara: the Ark citadel, Kalon mosque and its 47-metre minaret, Samanid mausoleum (9th century), and the historic Toq covered bazaars. Free evening in the medina's alleyways.
Boukhara
Bukhara
Day 7 — Madrasas & Encounters
Discovery of Bukhara's madrasas: Mir-i-Arab, Nadir Divanbegi. Visit to Lyabi-Hauz, heart of the historic quarter. Lunch with a local family and afternoon with potter or embroiderer artisans.
Samarcande — Régistan
Samarkand
Day 8 — Samarkand at Dusk
Road to Samarkand. First immersion with a visit to the Registan at dusk. Dinner in a traditional city restaurant.
Chakhrissabz
Samarkand & Shakhrisabz
Day 9 — Deep Samarkand & Shakhrisabz
Gur-e-Amir mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym mosque, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis. Afternoon: excursion to Shakhrisabz, Tamerlane's birthplace, to visit the Ak-Saray palace and the Dor-us-Saodat complex.
Tachkent
Tashkent
Day 10 — Return to Tashkent
Road or fast train to Tashkent. Visit to the old town: Kukeldash mosque and Chorsu bazaar. Free time for last-minute shopping. Farewell dinner with your guide.
Tachkent mosquée
Tashkent
Day 11 — Departure
Transfer to the airport according to your flight time. End of your solidarity journey.
What's included
- Welcome and airport/hotel transfers
- Accommodation in hotel or guesthouse (10 nights)
- 1 homestay night in the Uzbek countryside
- Private French-speaking guide throughout the stay
- All internal transport (flight, train, car)
- Entrance fees to monuments in the programme
- Contribution to the AFOR reforestation project in Gurlan
Not included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Meals not mentioned
- Personal expenses and tips
Practical info
No visa required for French citizens
Direct flight from Paris (~6h) or Lyon via Istanbul
Best season: April–June & Sept–Oct
Currency: Uzbek Sum (UZS) — 1 € ≈ 14,000 UZS
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Departure dates for this tour will be published shortly. In the meantime, you can contact us for any questions or for a tailor-made trip.
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