| Cities | Tour Program | Meal Board | Transport | Hotel |
| Home- Khiva
Day 1 |
∙ Arrival / Meeting / Transfer to the hotel
∙ Meeting with guide at 10:00 am
∙Ichan Qala ∙ Kunya Ark ∙ Klata Minor ∙ Mohammed Amin Khan ∙ Juma Mosque ∙ Paklhavon Makhmud Mausoleum ∙ Islam Khodja
∙Overnight at the hotel
Khiva Lazgi – National dance performance
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∙Breakfast | ∙Mercedes Sprinter | Pakhlavon 4*∙ or similar |
| Khiva- Bukhara
Day 2 |
∙ Meeting with guide in 09:00 am ∙ Transfer to the Bukhara (7 h/ 470 km)∙ NDB folklore show after arirval∙ Bazaar Toki Furushon ∙ Bazarr Toki Zargaron
∙ Overnight at the hotel |
∙Breakfast | ∙Mercedes Sprinter | Shahristan 4*+ or similar |
| Bukhara
Day 3 |
∙ Mausoleum Ismail Samani
∙ Mausoleum Chashma Ayub ∙ Bolo Hauz ∙ Sitorai Mokhi Khosa |
∙Breakfast | ∙Mercedes Sprinter | Shahristan 4*+ or similar |
| Bukhara – Gijduvon – Samarkand
Day 4 |
∙ Meeting with guide in 10:00 am/ transfer to the Gijduvon to celebrate Navruz in local house with ceramic masterclass
∙ Arrival ∙ Sumalak cooking ∙ Kelin Salom ∙ Khenna art ∙ Usma art ∙ Uzbek puppet show
∙ Transfer to the Samarkand |
∙Breakfast | ∙Mercedes Sprinter | Kohinoor Plaza 4* or similar |
| Samarkand
Day 5 |
∙ Ulugbek Observatory ∙ Registan Complex ∙ Bibi Khanum ∙ Siab Bazaar∙ Shah-I Zinda∙ Visiting and tasting of winery Hovrenko |
∙Breakfast | ∙Mercedes Sprinter | Kohinoor Plaza 4* or similar |
| Samarkand
Day 6 |
∙ Afrasiab Settlement
∙ Guri Emir ∙ Konigil Paper Mill ∙ Khudum Carpet factory |
∙Breakfast | ∙Mercedes Sprinter | Kohinoor Plaza 4* or similar |
| Samarkand – Home Day 7 |
∙ Transfer to the Airport |
Nowruz
∙ Nowruz in Uzbekistan is a holiday of spring, joy and goodness, which reminds of eternal values: respect for nature, family unity and the importance of harmony between people.
Today, Nowruz is celebrated across the country with a special vigour. In historical cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara and Khiva, colourful festivals are held with the participation of masters of folk art, musicians and craftsmen. Tourists visiting Uzbekistan at this time can not only enjoy the festive atmosphere, but also learn about the country’s rich traditions.
In Nowruz Program clients wait amazing spring festive atmosphere which they celebrate in Gijduvan, where tourists will have the unique opportunity to experience a traditional Uzbek celebration at a local home. A highlight of this experience will be the preparation of Sumalak, a traditional dish with roots dating back to Zoroastrian times. Guests will have the chance to observe this ancient culinary process, accompanied by live performances of national music played on instruments such as the Karnay and Surnay.
Additionally, tourists will witness the Uzbek wedding tradition of Kelin Salom, where a new bride, dressed in traditional national attire, greets guests with special songs. As part of the Sumalak cooking masterclass, the tour will also include demonstrations of the unique Uzbek traditions of O’sma Surma and Xina Surma, two distinctive forms of henna art that are deeply embedded in the country’s culture. Also, they wil be witness of Uzbek Poppet Show.
It will be unforgettable time to spend and be witness of the historical holiday which is celebrating from Zoroastrian times.
Hotel Lists for Navruz: (10.03-30.05)
Samarkand – Kohinoor 4*+ or similar camera standart
Bukhara – Shahristan 4*+ or similar, camera standart
Khiva – Pakhlavan 4* or similar, camera standart
