Group Departure 2026

Group Departure 2026 is our fixed-date, small-group way to see the best of Uzbekistan with the ease of a guaranteed departure and the warmth of like-minded company. Over nine days you cover the classics — Tashkent, the Fergana Valley, Samarkand and Bukhara — plus one unforgettable night in a desert yurt camp at Nurata, all led by an English-speaking Eastern tour manager who stays with the group from arrival to departure.

The itinerary is escorted end to end: a city tour of Tashkent, a day among the silk and ceramics of Fergana, the great squares of Samarkand, a desert night beneath the stars, and the trading domes of Bukhara, with comfortable hotels and Afrosiyob train transfers throughout. Because the dates are set and the group kept small, you get clear pricing, a sociable atmosphere and none of the logistics to worry about.

It is ideal for solo travellers who prefer not to journey alone, couples who enjoy shared experiences and anyone who wants a fuss-free, well-organised introduction to the Silk Road. Departures run in spring, when the country is at its most welcoming.