Day 1.
Arriving at the airport of Samarkand.
Beginning of Samarkand tour: the most famous square of Central Asia — Registan (Ulugbek madrasah, Sher-Dor madrasah, Tillya-Kari madrasah) -Sirozh (shooting from the minaret).
Bibi-Khanum mosque, the famous Bazaar in the old city, the architectural ensemble of Shakhi Zinda, a visit to the Samarkand paper mill, a visit to the workshop of ceramistakhushbakhtaabdurakhimov —
Gur-Emir mausoleum — the tomb of the Great Tamerlan (you can make great photos of the sunset on the background of this madrasah).
Day 2.
Samarkand is a Mountain village.
Breakfast at hotel. Moving in the direction of the Zeravshan mountains, with a visit to the mountain village «Chirokchi» and local houses, where you can see the process of hand-made carpets from sheep wool. Return to Samarkand. Visiting the house of Valentina Romanenko’s workshop, where silk is dyed by hand
Day 3.
Samarkand – Nurata — Aydarkul.
Breakfast at hotel. Moving to the Yurt camp (70 km) in the desert dogwood Kum, through the city of Nurata. The road stretches through the fertile villages, where grapes are grown since ancient times. In the village of Savona have the opportunity to observe the process of making wine — Fatima, Sirajeddine.
Excursion to Nurata: Juma Mosque, the ruins of the Nur fortress, founded in the time of Alexander the great, the Holy spring of Chashma. Upon arrival at the Yurt camp accommodation, camel riding, walking in the surrounding area. (at sunset it is possible to take photos near Aydarkul)
Dinner at camp.
After dinner, guests can sit around the campfire and enjoy the singing of the local akyn.
Night in camp.
Day 4.
Yurt camp – Aydarkul – Gijduvan – Bukhara.
Breakfast at camp. After Breakfast departure to Aydarkul lake. Acquaintance with flora and fauna.
Lunch at the lake.
After lunch transfer to Bukhara (125km) via Gijduvan. Visit the house-workshop of the master ceramist.Narzullayeva –
After the tour departure to Bukhara (50km). On arrival check-in at the hotel.
Day 5.
Bukhara.
Breakfast at hotel. The beginning of the tour of Bukhara: visit the old town, the opportunity to walk through the small streets of the city and visit the area where they are engaged in needlework, visit the local pottery, ceramic and blacksmith workshops and trade domes.
Night in hotel.
Day 6.
Bukhara — Khiva.
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Khiva (470km) through the famous Kyzylkum desert along the Amu Darya river. Free lunch on the road. Arrival in Khiva. Free time, walk around the old town.
Night in hotel.
Day 7.
Khiva.
Breakfast at hotel. Tour of Khiva: Ichan-Kala (inner city of Khiva), Pahlavan Mahmud complex, Kunya-ark Fortress, madrasah and minaret Islam Khoja, Tash-Khauli Allakuli Khan Palace, Juma mosque, minaret and madrasah of Muhammad Amin Khan.
Night in hotel.
Day 8.
Khiva – Nukus — Aral sea – Canyons.
Early Breakfast at the hotel. Moving to Nukus at 5:00.
Departure on the route Nukus-lake Sudochie. Lunch box in the fishing hut. Ustyurt plateau – Canyons – Aral sea.
Night in tents.
Day 9.
Aral sea — Muynak – Nukus.
Breakfast. Departure on the route Aral sea – Canyons – Muynak. Upon arrival in Muynak visit to the Museum of the Aral sea and the graveyard of ships. Lunch at the national guest house. After lunch departure to Nukus. Free time.
Night in hotel.
Day 10.
Nukus – Urgench.
Breakfast at hotel. Departure to Urgench . Upon arrival transfer to the airport. Departure home. The end of the tour.