Desert Travel - 9 Days

Price from 930 USD p/p

Uzbekistan is very famous for its world famous historical cities, some of which are included in the World Heritage List, and this 9-day itinerary covers all of them. In addition, you will spend an unforgettable night in a yurt in the middle of the Kyzylkum desert. It will be a great combination for those who want to not only visit historical places, but also get a different experience, while being away from civilization, leaving behind the bustle of the city. The trip will begin in the capital of Uzbekistan - Tashkent, in the city of wide boulevards, green parks and easy and affordable nightlife. Each city is unique and has its own magic. Khiva is an open-air museum, and Bukhara is filled with the bewitching atmosphere and ancient architecture of the medieval city, and Samarkand will immerse you in the tales of “1001 Nights”. What makes this trip a lifetime memory?

• Tashkent is the most cosmopolitan city of Central Asia and a real crossroads of civilizations. 
• World famous ancient bazaars - getting to know the real life of the people of Uzbekistan in their daily lives and trading in silks and spices that have been trading since the Silk Road.
• National houses - visit traditional Uzbek families to try and enjoy real Uzbek cuisine in 200-year-old houses recognized by UNESCO. 
• Folklore shows - concerts with traditional Uzbek music, traditional dances and a demonstration of national costumes and textiles in a modern performance.
• The best melons, watermelons and organic fruits in the world - you will taste them in the roadside markets during the trip. 
• A picnic and a coffee stop in a roadside teahouse - on a long trip to enjoy mountain views near the legendary Iron Gate of Tamerlane. 
• Wine tasting in Samarkand winery - the oldest winery in Central Asia. 
• Carpet factory - a master class demonstrating and explaining the whole process of creating famous Bukhara carpets, and observing their production. 
• Pottery and handicrafts in museums that will give you excellent knowledge about the entire region and lifestyle in the past of Uzbekistan. 
• A visit to the ancient Jewish quarters and synagogue in Bukhara. 
• World famous masterpieces of Islamic architecture. 
• Feel the romance with your loved ones on the ancient streets of Khiva. 
• Acquaintance with the life of local ethnic groups in desert villages, a master class on the traditional construction of yurts, listening to Kazakh folk music, exploring the shores of Lake Aydarkul, camel riding and much more.