Uzbekistan Photo Tour: Capturing the Timeless Wonders of the Old Silk Road

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Tour starts

Uzbekistan,

Available:

September

Minimum age:

None

Description

This itinerary takes you on a journey along the Old Silk Road, exploring the culture, architecture, landscapes, and people of this beautiful country. It offers a wonderfully diverse range of photography opportunities, including classic street photography, astrophotography, architectural shots, and travel compositions. Special permits have been secured to allow drone photography from specific locations. Alongside photography, you'll immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Uzbekistan and savor its delicious cuisine. This tour is ideal for those who love combining travel with photography.

Included

9 nights in carefully selected hotels with modern amenities.

Private vehicles for all transfers and excursions.

Daily breakfast at the hotels.

Services of an experienced local guide throughout the tour.

Photography guidance.

Entrance fees to all historical and cultural sites.

Special permits for drone photography.

Activities

Sight Seeing

Photo Tours

Photo Workshop

Daily itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 -

Our tour begins in the capital city of Uzbekistan. We will meet at the hotel in the afternoon and have a brief introduction meeting and photography masterclass, covering all the techniques we will use over the next 10 days. We will take a walk around Uzbekistan’s largest local market, Chorus Bazar, and enjoy some candid street photography, before enjoying a traditional Uzbek dinner.

Day 2

Day 2 -

We will be out early to enjoy the sunrise at Hazrati Iman Complex, a beautiful mosque and madrasa close to the city of Tashkent. Following breakfast, our transport will take us to the artisanal home of Fergana Valley, where many traditional products are still being made by hand. Our first stop will be at local ceramic factories to photograph the men and women who create plates, vases and statues sold all over the world. We will enjoy private photography sessions with the local ceramic masters.

Day 3

Day 3 -

After an early breakfast, we will explore Dehqon Bazar in Margillon, a busy and friendly market full of fresh produce and personalities. Margillon is famous for silk manufacturing and we will visit 2 traditional silk factories to photograph the process of creating hand-made fabrics. We will have dedicated photography sessions with the artisans. After lunch we will return to Tashkent and visit the underground Metro stations with their unique Soviet inspired architecture.

Day 4

Day 4 -

We will have a morning flight to the historical city of Khiva. We will explore the old city of Itchan Kala - a small but busy city that has retained its centuries-old mosques and madrasas. We will visit Malta Minor Minaret, Pahlavan Mahmoud Mausoleum and Kuhna Ark Fortress. We will photograph the sunset from the top of Kuhna Ark, overlooking Itchan Kala.

Day 5

Day 5 -

The morning will be spent around Itchan Kala visiting Duma Mosque, silk workshops, Tash Kholvi Palace and wood working shops. We will be joined by a local Uzbek model in traditional dress to create some unique and beautiful images. After lunch we will be transported along the Old Silk Road to Bukhara. After checking in, we visit Thor Minor Madrasa, Lyabi Haus and Nadir Divan Begi.

Day 6

Day 6 -

We will again be up early to enjoy exclusive access to Kalyan Mosque at sunrise. We will then be again joined by a local model in dress traditional to the area for photographs around Poi Kalyan, Mir-i-Arab Madrasa and Ulegbek Mosque. Following lunch we will visit Ark of Bukhara and Bolo Haus Mosque before an afternoon walk through the market of Bukhara for some street photography. We will enjoy the sunset from a beautiful terrace overlooking the Old City of Bukhara.

Day 7

Day 7 -

After sunrise, we have a private drone session for those interested in some aerial photography that is normally not permitted without the specially arranged permits. Following breakfast we will drive to Aydar Lake and check in to a traditional yurt camp to spend the night in the desert. We will have private photography sessions with local people and then an evening of astro photography with a beautiful composition.

Day 8

Day 8 -

A relative sleep-in in the yurts, followed by breakfast and a drive to Samarkand. Here we will check in to our hotel before exploring some of the highlights of this beautiful city - Gur-i-Amir Mausoleum, Bibi Kanhum Mosque and Siyob Bazar. For sunset we will have our first visit to the incredible Registan Square.

Day 9

Day 9 -

We have arranged private access to photograph at Registan Square at sunrise with a model in traditional dress. We will also have drones available for aerial photography, which is normally not possible at this location. Following breakfast we will visit a local paper factory to photograph the traditional process of manufacturing paper and creating everything from envelopes to dresses. In the afternoon we have a post processing masterclass and a final dinner as a group.

Day 10

Day 10 -

For our last morning, we have arranged special access to the ancient necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda to photograph its incredible architecture. Following breakfast we will transfer back to Tashkent to complete our journey.

Andy Marty

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Andy is a passionate and talented travel photographer who has been capturing stunning images from around the world for over a decade. With a keen eye for detail and a love for adventure, Andy has traveled to some of the most remote and exotic destinations on the planet, always seeking out new and exciting subjects to photograph. Born and raised in Australia, Andy is now based in Dubai, where he has become renowned for capturing cityscape images, including the elusive Dubai fog. Fusing his loves of photography and travel, Dubai has provided an ideal base from which to explore the world. Passionate about capturing the culture, people and landscape of a destination, Andy has worked on creating images that take the viewer with him on his journeys. Over the years, Andy has worked with several large brands on travel campaigns - including flydubai, One&Only, Fairmont Group, Audi and Visit Dubai. His images are known for their vivid colour, striking compositions, and unique perspectives. Whether he's capturing the bustling energy of New York streets, the culture of remote tribes or the quiet stillness of a mountain landscape, Andy's work is always inspired by the beauty of the world around him. When he's not traveling, Andy is a sought-after speaker and teacher, sharing his experience with others and inspiring the next generation of photographers. With a deep passion for helping everyone to improve and truly enjoy their photography, Andy loves nothing more than seeing people travel with their cameras and take amazing images.