Gastronomic Tour Through Uzbekistan
10 days / 9 nights through Tashkent, Samarkand, Gijduvan, Bukhara, Vabkent, and Khiva. A tour for those who want to experience the real Uzbekistan through its cuisine, bazaars, crafts, and traditions.
A Journey Through Taste & Tradition
This gastronomic tour through Uzbekistan is designed for those who want to experience the country not only through its architecture, but through its flavors. You'll explore vibrant Eastern bazaars, feast on plov, somsa, and fresh non bread, discover tea ceremonies, join cooking masterclasses, and visit the legendary cities of the Great Silk Road.
What Makes This Itinerary Special
Taste authentic plov, somsa, non bread, and traditional dishes in every city along the route.
Wander through ancient bazaars in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara — spices, dried fruits, baked goods, and tea.
Learn to cook plov, somsa, and other dishes guided by local chefs and home cooks.
Visit the workshop of renowned Gijduvan ceramics — one of Uzbekistan's oldest living craft traditions.
Sample local produce and teas, discover traditional weaving, woodcarving, and artisan crafts.
Three jewels of the Great Silk Road — cities with thousands of years of history and culture.
Day-by-Day Program
Arrival in Tashkent
Airport meet & greet, transfer to hotel. City orientation and first dinner featuring national cuisine.
Tashkent
Chorsu Bazaar, old city walk, tastings of fresh non bread, spices, dried fruits, and an introduction to Tashkent's food culture.
Tashkent → Samarkand
High-speed Afrosiyab train to Samarkand. Visit Registan Square, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, evening stroll and dinner with local specialties.
Samarkand
Siab Bazaar, famous Samarkand plov, artisan workshops, and immersion into the city's culinary traditions.
Samarkand → Gijduvan → Bukhara
Drive through Gijduvan, visit a ceramics workshop, lunch or masterclass, then continue to Bukhara.
Bukhara
Ark Fortress, Lyabi-Hauz, Kalon Minaret, old town exploration, tea ceremonies, and a Bukharan-style dinner.
Bukhara → Vabkent
Countryside excursion, local cuisine experience, traditional crafts, tastings, and return to Bukhara.
Bukhara → Khiva
Scenic drive through the Kyzylkum Desert. Arrival in Khiva, check-in, rest, and evening walk through the old city.
Khiva → Urgench → Tashkent
Guided tour of Ichan-Kala (Inner City), discovery of Khorezm cuisine, evening flight back to Tashkent.
Tashkent — Departure
Free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing, transfer to the airport, end of your gastronomic journey.
What's Included
- All transfers as per itinerary
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Afrosiyab train: Tashkent → Samarkand
- Domestic flight: Urgench → Tashkent
- Professional English-speaking guides
- Cooking masterclasses
- Food tastings as per itinerary
- Entrance tickets & sightseeing fees
- Bottled water throughout the trip
Not Included
- International airfare
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Single-room supplement
- Tips for guides & drivers
Ready to Taste the Real Uzbekistan?
Drop us a message and we'll send you the full itinerary, calculate pricing for your preferred dates, and tailor the trip to your group size.
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