Silk Road to Samarkand Tour reviews
Read holiday reviews by Mountain Kingdoms travellers.
Uzbekistan was just jaw dropping and the tour was excellent, well arranged and providing a good amount of time, plus a free day, in each city. The organisation was very good and our guide, Shakhnoza, had a huge depth of knowledge, a great sense of humour and considerable empathy for those in the group who were under par. There were 12 people in our group and they were all great. The quality and quantity of the food was amazing, but there was a lot of it as both lunch and dinner were 4 courses.
Amazing architecture in the cities. Going into mountainous rural areas to see the simple rural way of life and enjoy walks was a lovely welcome change from city sightseeing. We had knowledgeable professional guides throughout . Well planned tour. It is a full on tour and you need stamina as there is little time for rest.
A fantastic tour led by our fabulous guide Shakhnoza whose knowledge and enthusiasm was infectious, whose warmth and sense of humour made the tour a treat, whose professionalism was impeccable, and whose helpfulness was boundless. The whole tour was well planned and paced to cover the key cities and amazing sites with the free days welcome for older travellers to rest and relax and for others to further explore and shop. We echo all the other reviews here from 2025 - worth reading. An amazing and magical introduction to the Silk Road!
A brilliant experience travelling through the iconic sites of the Silk Road; full on pace but equally fantastic care and insights provided by our guide Shakhnoza every step of the way! Great memories created.
A very varied and interesting visit to Uzbekistan, led by a superb local guide Shakhnoza, we explored sites both ancient and modern, mosques, minarets, mausoleums, museums, we stayed in well located hotels, we had a couple of long but interesting road journeys, an internal flight and a train journey, free days in Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand gave an opportunity to revisit sites or visit new ones and / or to rest, relax, shop etc. Local people all very friendly and helpful. I would echo the reviews of this trip over the last couple of years. Recommended.
A great introduction to the culture and history of Uzbekistan and its people. We especially enjoyed the Registan, which was truly magnificent, and the chance to see each of the cities lit up at night. Our guide was fabulous, so knowledgeable but also great fun. That said, the days we had to explore on our own helped to balance the pace and give us time to revisit our favourite places at leisure.
Great trip and excellent tour leader. Appreciated the small group size and time to explore on your own in each location.
A great introduction to the culture and history of Uzbekistan and its people. We especially enjoyed the Registan, which was truly magnificent, and the chance to see each of the cities lit up at night. Our guide was fabulous, so knowledgeable but also great fun. That said, the days we had to explore on our own helped to balance the pace and give us time to revisit our favourite places at leisure.
The varied itinerary, the small group, the insight into the country and its past and meeting local people made this an excellent holiday. Shakhnosa, is an outstanding guide who always gave 100% and more of her time, energy, knowledge and love for her country and job. Nothing was too much trouble and she promptly and efficiently dealt with the few problems that arose. Her 'little extras' made us feel we really mattered to her.
Our recent tour was exceptional, made perfect by our wonderful local guide, Shakhnoza. Her warmth, humour, and attention to detail meant we could completely relax and enjoy every moment. She took care of everything with enthusiasm and professionalism. The ancient monuments were breath-taking and undoubtedly the highlight of the trip – truly awe-inspiring. Our group of 13, all well-travelled, quickly bonded and shared great conversations and plenty of laughter throughout. There were light-hearted moments too – a lunchtime disco had us dancing with locals, and at another meal, the youngest lady in our group was whisked into a mock wedding ceremony, complete with a groom from another table! It ended in dancing and a lot of laughter. The balance of cultural depth, seamless organisation, and fun made this a truly memorable holiday. I would highly recommend this company for anyone