Proposal rural and cultural travel

Early morning transfer to the local airport of Tashkent. Picnic breakfast. Morning domestic flight Tashkent – Urgench (INCLUDED). Upon arrival in Urgench, transfer to Khiva by vehicle (Urgench–Khiva 30 km). After leaving the luggage at the hotel, we begin our journey through the ancient and "One Thousand and One Nights" city of Khiva, an integral part of ancient Khorezm, the homeland of algebra.

• MUHAMMAD AMINKHAN MADRASA AND ITS KALTA MINOR MINARET
• KOHNA ARK (Old Fortress)
• MUHAMMAD RAHIMKHAN (FERUZ) MADRASA
• JUMA MOSQUE
• TASH HOVLI PALACE AND THE KHAN’S HAREM
• OLLAQULIKHAN CARAVANSERAI
• ISLAM KHOJA MADRASA AND MINARET

 Lunch and Dinner not included 2nd night in Khiva.

After enjoying an exquisite breakfast that satisfied our tastes and awakened our adventurous spirit, we continued our journey into the fascinating heart of the desert. We headed towards the ruins of the ancient cities of the Khorezm kingdom.

• Tuprok Kala (3rd–4th centuries): These are the ruins of an ancient city, the residence of the Khorezm kings. The name of the monument, due to its current state, means: THE GREAT CLAY CASTLE.
• Kizil Kala (1st–2nd centuries): It was built by the ancient state of Khorezm as a defensive fortress to protect the northeastern border and was one of Khorezm’s fortresses. The name means: THE GREAT RED CASTLE.
• Ayaz Kala (4th–3rd centuries BC): One of the ruins of a beautiful ancient city, consisting of three castles. The name means: THE GREAT FROZEN CASTLE.

In the afternoon, we return to the oriental fairytale city of Khiva (100 km) and rest.

Lunch and Dinner not included  3th night in Khiva.

Today we have a slightly long but very interesting journey, crossing the picturesque landscape of the country to reach the second most important city in Uzbekistan – Bukhara. The distance from Khiva to Bukhara is 450 km, which is approximately a 8-hour drive. We will have lunch at a restaurant in the middle of the desert. Upon arrival in Bukhara, we will start exploring the city center to discover the wonders of Bukhara.

•  COMPLEJO LABI KHOUZ
• ANTIGUOS MERCADOS ORIENTALES CUBIERTOS DE CÚPULAS (XVI-XVI)

  Lunch and Dinner not included 4th night in Bukhara

This morning we will continue our tour of the legendary city of Bukhara:

• ISMAIL SAMANI MAUSOLEUM (9th–10th centuries)
• CHASHMAI AYUB MAUSOLEUM (12th–16th centuries)
• BOLO HAUZ MOSQUE (18th–20th centuries)
• ARK CITADEL (5th–20th centuries)
• ULUGBEK AND ABDULAZIZ KHAN MADRASAS (15th–17th centuries)

 Lunch and Dinner not included 5th night in Bukhara.

The Nurata Mountains are one of the most attractive destinations for ecotourism in Uzbekistan. Located on the edge of the Kyzylkum Desert, near Lake Aydarkul and far from densely populated areas, this is a place for hiking, walking, and horseback riding. You will be overwhelmed by the warm welcome and hospitality of the local Uzbek- and Tajik-speaking people. You can enjoy a wonderful rest in the green garden near the mountain stream, in the shade of an old walnut or mulberry tree, take in the beautiful scenery, and get to know the rural lifestyle and folklore of the locals. In this unique region, you have the chance to explore incredible wildlife, petroglyphs, and ancient ruins. You can take a trip to the mountain lake Fazilman and much more.

You can choose the length and difficulty of the hiking route according to your preferences, and you’ll discover the unique flora and fauna of the region. In the Nurata Mountains, you have the chance to see the endemic wild sheep, the Severtzov’s Argali. In the Kyzylkum, you may spot the desert monitor, the largest lizard in Central Asia. The entire area is ideal for birdwatching. The most commonly spotted birds include the griffon vulture, bearded vulture, golden eagle, and paradise flycatcher.

The level of hiking difficulty ranges from easy to moderate.

12:00 Arrival at Hayat village

13:00 Lunch (Included)

14:00–18:00 Masterclass Bread and Plov

19:00 Dinner and rest at Hayat Guesthouse

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included

6th night in Hayat Village

After breakfast, we will continue our journey by caravan to the city of Samarkand, a name that echoes with tales of the Orient, one you've heard since your youth. Arrival in the famous city of Samarkand, the jewel of the East, and check-in at the hotel.

• THE RUINS OF AFROSIYAB
• ULUGBEK OBSERVATORY (15th century)
• SHAH-I-ZINDA NECROPOLIS

Dinner and Lunch not included 7th night in Samarkand.

Farewell to ancient Samarkand, the jewel in the crown:

• REGISTAN SQUARE (15th–17th centuries)
• MAUSOLEUM OF AMIR TEMUR (TAMERLANE) (14th–15th centuries)
• BIBI KHANUM MOSQUE (14th–15th centuries)
• SIYOB BAZAAR

 Dinner and Lunch not included 8th night in Samarkand.

Early morning  transfer to Tashkent International Airport to catch our night flight.

This marks the end of our short trip to Uzbekistan.Thank you for spending your holidays with us. See you next time!