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Explore the beauty of the country and discover the history and culture of Uzbekistan.

Duration

Days: 8

Tourists

1-50

Transport

Bus

Cities

Accommodation

Hotel

Tashkent - Bukhara - Samarkand - Khiva

Tour description

An 8-day culinary tour of Uzbekistan, "Taste of the Great Silk Road."

This tour will introduce you to the rich and diverse cuisine of Uzbekistan, where the traditions of different peoples and cultures intertwine to create unique flavor combinations. You'll sample authentic Uzbek dishes, learn the secrets of their preparation, and visit vibrant local markets.

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Tour route

Arrival at Tashkent International Airport.
Transfer to the hotel and check-in.
Visit to Chorsu, one of the largest bazaars in Central Asia, with its wealth of fruit, vegetables, spices and other produce.
Master class in cooking traditional Uzbek plov with an experienced chef.
Dinner at a national restaurant, tasting different kinds of plov and other dishes.

Morning departure to Samarkand, one of the oldest cities in the world, famous for its magnificent architecture and rich history.
Hotel check-in.
Visit to Siab Bazaar for fresh fruit, nuts, dried fruit and other local delicacies.
Lunch at a traditional restaurant with the famous Samarkand manti and shashlik.
In the evening, a teahouse visit with Uzbek tea and sweets.

Morning departure to Urgut, a small town known for its unique walnut grove.
Visit to the local market and its variety of local produce and spices.
Lunch as guests of a local family — real home cooking made to traditional recipes.
In the evening, return to Samarkand.

Morning departure to Bukhara, another ancient city on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Hotel check-in.
Visit to the local market for fresh fruit, spices and other local produce.
Master class in Bukhara plov, which differs from Samarkand plov in its ingredients and cooking method.
Dinner at a national restaurant with other Bukhara dishes such as samsa, lagman and various kinds of shashlik.

Morning departure to Gijduvan, a small town known for its traditions of ceramics and cooking.
Visit to the workshop of the renowned ceramist Abdullo Narzullaev to see how the pottery is made and buy souvenirs.
Lunch at a local restaurant with Gijduvan specialities such as tandir kabob and local breads and pastries.
In the evening, return to Bukhara.

Morning departure to Khiva, the ancient walled city on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Hotel check-in.
City tour of Khiva, visiting historic sights and learning more about the culture and traditions of Khorezm.
Dinner at a national restaurant with traditional Khorezm dishes such as tukhum barak and shivit oshi.

Morning departure to Nukus, the capital of Karakalpakstan, to discover the unique culture and cuisine of the region.
Visit to the local market and its variety of local produce and spices.
Lunch at a national restaurant with traditional Karakalpak dishes such as beshbarmak and manti.
Visit to the I.V. Savitsky Art Museum, home to a unique collection of early 20th-century avant-garde art.

Morning departure from Nukus to Tashkent.
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
This gastronomic tour is a true discovery of Uzbek cuisine: you will not only taste delicious dishes but also learn more about the culture and traditions of this remarkable country.