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SACRED UZBEKISTAN
from 499 USD
Uzbekistan
On this majestic seven-day tour, you'll travel through some of Uzbekistan's most sacred and historic sites.
Based on the Central Asia Seven Sufi pilgrimage, this trip takes you to the shrines of sheiks, home to the founders of the Sufi orders, Khojagon, Nakshbandiya and Kodiriya. You'll get the opportunity to immerse yourself in local culture, learning about the tariqas, Sufi methods of discipline, meditation and mystical insight. And be sure to pack a pen, as skillful masters will teach you the ancient art of Uzbek calligraphy.
This is a trip for all ages, with workshops on offer for solo travelers, families and children.
THE PEARLS OF UZBEKISTAN
from 684 USD
Uzbekistan
Take in the culture of Uzbekistan on this eight or nine-day tour. Dive back into the world of the Orient, where trade routes cut through ancient dynasties, religions and civilizations.
Discover lands less seen with trips to Khiva, Bukhara and Samarkand before the capital Tashkent. Here you'll get the chance to experience life in Uzbekistan first-hand, attend concerts and take part in workshops run by local craftspeople.
On this tour, you'll visit historic monuments, meet warm and welcoming people, and return home with memories that will last you a lifetime.
BUDDHISM HERITAGE OF UZBEKISTAN
from 699 USD
Uzbekistan
The southern lands of Uzbekistan were once central to the rise of Mahayana Buddhism. Monasteries and temples built here during the Kushan Empire (circa 30 to 375 AD) were a major factor behind the mass spread of what was a new movement in Central Asia.
On this spiritual tour, you'll visit what remains of these ancient buildings in modern Termez, the empire's former capital, and its surroundings.
A must for lovers of history, culture and religion, this trip gives you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get close to one of the region's largest archaeological treasures.
FOODLOVER'S DESTINATION
from 675 USD
Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan's location at the crossroads of civilizations is reflected in its cuisine. On this food lover’s tour, you'll get to taste a little of the many cultures that contribute to Uzbek dining.
From steamed, baked, cooked and smoked dishes to sides of delicious local vegetables, all garnished with the finest herbs, there is a combination to delight every foodie.
As well as tasting Uzbek dishes, you'll dine with locals at a traditional dastarkhān which sees cloth-covered tables filled with dishes to treat all tastebuds. If you've room for more, we'll follow our nose to the local bakeries, sweets stands, freshly squeezed juice stalls and authentic tea houses.
ZOROASTRIAN HERITAGE OF UZBEKISTAN
from 729 USD
Uzbekistan
Archaeologists believe that Zarathustra journeyed through the Kyzylkum Desert and Ustyurt Plateau in search of a muse to inspire future success.
In the centuries since, this route through western Uzbekistan has seen many more travelers, invasions, cultures and civilizations. Yet, despite this, much of the primitive architecture of Zarathustra's day remains intact.
On this nine or ten-day trip, you'll get close to one of these ancient constructions, the Chilpik Tower of Silence burial site, as you journey through Ellikkala and the Golden Ring of Khorezm.
BUKHARIAN JEW'S HERITAGE
from 499 USD
Uzbekistan
The Bukharan Jews are believed to be one of the oldest ethnoreligious groups in Central Asia. Sephardic Jews with origins in Persia, they settled in the Uzbek city of Bukhara in the 16th century.
Today, the city's a five-century old synagogue houses an ancient Torah and remains in use for a small local community and visiting pilgrims.
On this semi-religious tour, you'll get the chance to learn more about the survival of this long-standing subculture with a visit to the cemeteries, places of worship, and communities that remain in Samarkand and Bukhara.
FOLLOWING THE GREAT SUFI SHEIKHS
from 899 USD
Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan
This multi-country tour follows in the footsteps of the great pilgrimages of Imam al-Bukhari and the founders of the Sufi orders Yassaviya, Khojagon, Nakshbandiya and Kodiriya.
Taking in three neighboring countries in 11 days, you’ll discover the breathtaking Islamic Architecture of Central Asia, experience Uzbek, Kazakh and Tajik culture, and attend workshops to learn calligraphy and other traditional arts and crafts.
ABOUT US
Since 2006, Pilgrim Travel has transported adventurous travelers from around the world to the beautiful lands of Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Tajikistan. As the first tour operator in the region with a sustainable development policy, we proudly plan each trip with our company motto in mind: Travelling for caring and sharing. Our team of experienced guides are committed to delivering magical tours while supporting local people, preserving nature and minimizing our impact on the natural environment. We participate in extensive greening projects in the Bukhara region, work with tourism colleges to nurture the careers of young people and strive to minimize the use of plastic on each of our trips. Whether you are visiting for a religious pilgrimage or cultural tour, you are always in safe hands. Our team has a deep understanding of our beautiful region and will plan every detail of your trip to give you maximum exposure to the people and heritage of Central Asia. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s start planning your next adventure today.