Silk Road Wonders: Uzbekistan’s Cultural Kaleidoscope

Concise itinerary:

• Tashkent Arrival

  ● Arrive in Tashkent: the dynamic capital of Uzbekistan, seamlessly blends modernity with ancient allure, inviting exploration through its vibrant markets, impressive mosques, and a lively cultural scene

• Tashkent Exploration

  ● Winery visit and Tashkent city tour
  ● Dinner in a top local restaurant

• Khiva Adventure

  ● Morning flight to Khiva
  ● City tour, Khiva: beckons with its UNESCO-listed old town, Itchan Kala, a mesmerizing living testament to Silk Road splendor and centuries of rich history

• Khiva to Bukhara Journey

  ● 6.5-hour drive to Bukhara
  ● Evening stroll around Lyabi House - Charming Bukhara Courtyard (unguided)

• Bukhara Delights

  ● City tour in Bukhara: an ancient jewel along the Silk Road, captivates with its mosaic of ornate palaces, vibrant bazaars, and timeless alleyways, inviting travelers to step into a living tapestry of history and culture
  ● Cooking class "Samarkand pilaf" and lunch
  ● Overnight stay in Bukhara

• Bukhara's Surroundings

  ● Visit Sitorai Mokhi Khosa (Bukhara Emir's country residence)
  ● Explore the ceramic workshop in Gijduvan, with a pottery masterclass

• Bukhara to Samarkand

  ● Travel from Bukhara to Samarkand by train
  ● Overnight in Samarkand

• Samarkand Exploration

  ● City tour in Samarkand: the majestic gem of the Silk Road, enchants with its iconic azure domes, intricate mosaics, and legendary Registan Square, offering a sublime journey through the ages amidst a landscape of timeless splendor
  ● Lunch in a traditional Samarkand house, offering an immersive cooking class experience
  ● Participants will engage in the preparation of authentic dishes, focusing on the art of making "manti," a traditional dumpling

• Samarkand Outskirts:

  ● Excursion to Shakhrisabz, Amir Temur's hometown
  ● Stop for tasting the best tandoor lamb
  ● Return to Samarkand for a gala dinner

• Flight back home

  ● Departure from Samarkand