Why go?
Immerse yourself in an oriental fairy tale, enjoy the famous cuisine and ride in the mountain resort of Amirsoy
Centuries-old history
Uzbekistan is home to incredible architecture and historical heritage: turquoise domes of minarets, mosaic palaces, ancient fortresses and narrow streets of bustling cities. Architectural monuments, some of which are included in the UNESCO list, are treated with care here - they are restored and reconstructed.
Eastern hospitality
Rich Uzbek cuisine, exotic shopping at the oriental bazaar and hotels with high-quality service: at any stage of your trip you will feel welcome. Open and friendly people live here, who will make our trip even more memorable.
Individual program
A special travel format for those who value comfort. We offer a tour with an individual program selected just for you, a tour constructor in which you can include any activities to suit your taste. At the same time, you don’t have to worry about anything during your trip - we provide support 24/7.
Uzbekistan: mountains, gastronomy and history
It has everything you could expect from a trip.
Firstly, the stunning beauty of nature.
Mountains occupy more than 20% of the territory of Uzbekistan; they impress with their magnificent, “postcard” views. Mountain peaks are visible literally from anywhere in the country; they will surround you throughout your trip. Secondly, rich history and architecture.
If on any trip you want to get in touch with the local culture, Uzbekistan will definitely be remembered for its colorful cities and buildings, literally about each of which you can learn both real facts and mysterious legends. And finally, Uzbekistan has excellent cuisine. The dishes and feasts here are a direct reflection of the famous oriental hospitality. One hundred types of pilaf, lagman, shish kebab, samsa, fragrant melons, watermelons and peaches... Any tour to Uzbekistan inevitably becomes gastronomic.
Season in Uzbekistan: Uzbekistan has a season all year round, except for the hot summer months of July-August. The ski season lasts from mid-December to the end of March.
Transport: Toyota and Mercedes V-class minibuses, Lexus SUVs, Eurocopter H125, MI-8-MTV-1 helicopters.
Tashkent
Tashkent is the star of the East, a sunny city full of contrasts: classic Soviet architecture, modern buildings and streets of the Old City, religious monuments and, of course, a real oriental bazaar.
Amirsoy
A modern developing mountain resort an hour's drive from Tashkent. Perfect for a winter holiday in the mountains, skiing and snowboarding, modern cable cars and world-class trails.
Chor Su Bazaar
The colorful Chorsu Bazaar is not only and not so much about shopping. For Eastern culture, the bazaar is a place of communication and meetings, the center of life. Incredible atmosphere, aromas of spices, colorful fabrics, noise of the crowd.
Jade lakes Urungach
Two high-mountain lakes in the valley of the Urungach stream. An unusual turquoise hue of calm water surface surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks, the silence and tranquility of untouched nature.
Pulatkhan plateau
A high-mountain plateau in the western Tien Shan mountains with breathtaking panoramic views. Due to its inaccessibility, this place is surrounded by many legends; it is called mysterious and even anomalous.
Samarkand
One of the most ancient cities in the world, founded in 742 BC. Samarkand is mosques and mausoleums, colorful mosaics and domes the color of the sky. And, of course, this city is a real gastronomic feast!
Samarkand flatbreads
One of the symbols of the city is a fragrant, crispy, tender flatbread. There are many varieties of this pastry, and they are all incredibly delicious. The peculiarity of real Samarkand flatbreads is that they remain fresh for up to three years.
Bukhara
Bukhara is a city that seems to have stepped out of the pages of oriental fairy tales. Legends and traditions come to life here, it is impossible to take your eyes off the original architecture, and new discoveries and impressions await around every turn.
Gijduvan
One of the most important craft centers in Uzbekistan, a real city of craftsmen. It is here that recognizable ceramics with bright patterns - geometric shapes and fascinating plant patterns - are made.
Peacock Park
Sitorai Mohi Hosa translates to "Palace Like the Stars and the Moon". This poetic name fully reflects the atmosphere of the country residence of the last emir of Bukhara, where peacocks walk in the park and the sweet smell of grapes.
You are just a few steps away from your dream trip!
Tour program of your choice
Arrival in Tashkent
You arrive in the capital of Uzbekistan on a morning flight.
A guide and driver will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel. Having settled in and rested after the flight, you can start exploring this amazing country! In the program of the first day: • Khast Imam complex - the religious center of Tashkent, located in the atmospheric old city.
The original Koran of Osman is kept here. • Visit to the “Courage” monument, erected in memory of the earthquake that destroyed the city in 1966
• A real oriental Chorsu bazaar - noisy, bright and fragrant.
• Walk through a new city, which is no less interesting.
We will walk along Independence Square and see the residence of Prince Romanov • Stop at the Bolshoi Theater named after Alisher Navoi, made in the “Stalinist Empire” style.
• Tashkent "Broadway", evoking memories of the USSR, and Amir Temur Square - the central square of the city.
Architecture
First meeting
City of contrasts
Hyatt Regency Tashkent
Hyatt Regency Tashkent is located in the very center of the city. Spacious rooms, a luxurious spa and swimming pool, as well as four restaurants and bars to suit every taste: traditional cuisine with a tandoori cauldron, Italian cuisine with wood-fired pizza, hot tea and specialty coffee in the lounge area. The gastronomic adventure begins here!
Amirsoy mountain resort
The mountain resort Amirsoy Resort is located on an area of 900 hectares in one of the most beautiful and picturesque places, on the spurs of the Chatkal ridge of the western part of the Tien Shan Mountains, just 65 kilometers from Tashkent.
The resort meets international standards of quality, comfort and safety. The resort is managed by management from Andorra. During the winter season, skiers and snowboarders have 11 relief trails at their disposal with varying levels of difficulty and a total length of more than 15 km; the number and length of trails increases every year. Today, 48 Alpine-style chalets, a SPA complex, and four restaurants serving national and European cuisine operate and welcome guests.
What the resort has in 2022:
• gondola lift for 8 people;
• chair lift for 4 people;
• 5 tap-hole lifts (travelators);
• 11 trails of varying length and difficulty;
• services of ski academy instructors;
• equipment rental and repair shop;
• tubing, sledding, snowmobiling and ATV riding;
• swimming pool, rope park, climbing wall, skating rink and roller rink;
• fast food restaurant, pop-up bar and lounge area;
Fresh air
Leisure
Mountains
LE CHALET BY AMIRSOY
Le Chalet by Amirsoy, a complex of cottages at the resort, can accommodate no more than 160 people at a time. Consists of 40 chalets of four categories - Deluxe, Premium, Suite and Presidential Suite. Chalets are divided into two types: one-story type with a capacity of up to 4 people and a two-story type with a capacity of up to 8 people.
Helicopter ride – Jade Lakes and Pulatkhan Plateau
In the morning we will go by helicopter to the high-mountain lakes of Urungach. The name means “jade”: as you might guess, the lakes got it thanks to the rich, bright color of the water. This is a hard-to-reach attraction, which we will reach in comfort, enjoying the views from a bird's eye view.
After a walk near the lakes, we fly to the table mountain Pulatkhan - a mysterious plateau shrouded in legends. From here you can enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the mountain ranges. Then we will have lunch at the all-season mountain resort of Amirsoy and head to the Physics-Sun Research Institute, where you will see the unique Large Solar Furnace, which allows you to melt metal from the sun's rays.
Meals: lunch at a restaurant in the mountains.
Transport: Eurocopter H125 or MI-8-MTV-1 helicopters for large groups
Alone with nature
Science achievements
Majestic mountains
Helicopter ride – Ikhnachkul lakes
Three crystal clear reservoirs at an altitude of 2400-2700 meters, the largest mountain lakes in the Tashkent region. This inaccessible place is part of the unknown, “non-pop” Uzbekistan. To get here on your own, you need to overcome long kilometers of difficult path, but we will reach the lakes by helicopter and fully enjoy the ringing silence, fresh air, mountain landscapes and untouched nature.
The color of the water of the three lakes varies depending on the season and weather: it can be piercing turquoise or soft white. But at any time of the year it is incredibly beautiful here, and the remoteness of the lakes makes visiting them even more valuable and impressive. This is an ideal place for those who want to escape from everyday worries left far behind and be alone with themselves.
Meals: lunch at a restaurant in the mountains.
Transport: Eurocopter H125 or MI-8-MTV-1 helicopters for large groups
Water surface
Silence
Meditation
Hilton Tashkent City 5*
The new Hilton Tashkent City hotel in the business center of the city offers 258 rooms and suites, unique opportunities for recreation in Tashkent. Panoramic restaurant, bar, SPA and fitness center, swimming pool. It is difficult to evaluate everything at once. It is necessary to note the oriental flavor and hospitality. The park around the hotel is simply beautiful. In a word, you won’t regret staying at this hotel.
Secrets of Samarkand
We will cover 350 kilometers from the capital Tashkent to the mysterious Samarkand on a comfortable high-speed train “Afrosiyób”, in a business class carriage. This train reaches a speed of 200-230 km/h, so by 09:38 we will be in Samarkand.
This day will be dedicated to history, culture and architecture: you will learn about the conqueror Amir Timur (Tamerlane) and his campaigns, visit his majestic Gur-Emir mausoleum with tiles, a stalactite passage and traditional ornaments. After lunch you will see the Shahi Zinda necropolis - a complex of fourteen mausoleums with unique mosaics and majolica.
Mosaics in the color of the sky
Story
Greatness
Gastronomic Uzbekistan
Getting to know the local cuisine is a mandatory part of the program, but what if you try to make Samarkand flatbreads yourself according to a traditional recipe? You will attend a master class where all the secrets of this famous baking will be revealed to you. There is a legend about how the Bukhara Khan ordered the most experienced Samarkand flatbread makers to be brought to him, but it was not possible to make flatbreads in Bukhara - even from the same flour and on the same tandoor. “It’s probably in the air,” the khan concluded.
After the master class, you will go to the Ulugbek Observatory and the European part of the city. Break for lunch, and then – Registan Square with the triad of madrassas. You've probably seen this easily recognizable area in photographs more than once! Also today we will see the Bibi-Khanym mosque, admire the paintings and carved marble, once again plunging into the history of the country and learning about the main secret of Tamerlane’s beloved wife.
Meals: traditional Uzbek lunch
Transportation: city tour by car
Ceramics and marble
Secrets of the past
Flavor of flatbreads
DiliMah Premium Luxury
Elegant and at the same time orientally luxurious, DiliMah Premium Luxury features rooms decorated in rich natural colors, a restaurant with Mediterranean cuisine and everything you need for a comfortable pastime: a swimming pool, sauna, fitness room and helpful staff. European level service in the heart of ancient Samarkand.
Bukhara
And again, a comfortable business class carriage on the Afrosiyób high-speed train.
We will cover 250 km from Samarkand to Bukhara in less than two hours. Having left our things at the hotel, we go for lunch to a colorful teahouse. The menu includes Bukhara dietary pilaf, which in terms of richness of taste is in no way inferior to a traditional dish with meat. In Bukhara we will visit the Lyabi-Khauz complex - an architectural ensemble near a picturesque pond in the city center.
Then we will go for a walk through the Jewish quarters and see craft workshops. If you wish, you can try on the role of a master. The excursion program includes a visit to the famous forge, where the seventh generation of the same family has been working. The active program will end at the Poi Kalon architectural complex - another “calling card” of Uzbekistan, with a majestic column of a minaret, two madrassas and a mosque.
Returning to the hotel, you can relax and then attend a folklore show to further experience the atmosphere of this fabulous city.
Food: famous Bukhara pilaf.
Transport: city tour by car (optional).
Religion and myths
Craftsmen
Eastern fairy tale
Residences of rulers
Bukhara is an amazing city. It is quite small, but at the same time it is filled with amazing and vibrant sights that await you literally at every step. The oriental atmosphere and streets, more typical of a medieval European town, delightful architectural ensembles of different eras, museums and tombs - all this does not create the impression of a disorderly mixture of cultures, but looks harmonious, as if a single whole.
We will visit the “Palace Like the Stars and the Moon” - Mohi-khosa, built in the 18th-19th centuries, see exotic peacocks in the gardens of this complex and dive into the secrets of the harem. Of course, Bukhara is unthinkable without a religious context, so we will also see the cult ensemble of Bahauddin Naqshbandi and learn about Sufism. After a break for lunch and a master class on cooking manti, we will head to the oldest architectural monument - the mausoleum of Ismail Samani (9th century). The active program will end at the oriental bazaar, and then you will have free time for walking or any other pastime.
Meals: lunch - master class on cooking Bukhara manti
Ancient streets
Mausoleums and palaces
Peacocks
Gijduvan
Just 46 kilometers from Bukhara is Gijuvan, a city of ceramic masters whose craft dates back six generations. Their exquisite and easily recognizable works are bought by high-ranking guests, stars and top politicians. The most famous family in Gijduvan are the potters Narzullaevs. The founder of a talented dynasty created his own unique style and passed on the secrets to his descendants. At the Narzullaev ceramics center, you can not only purchase their products for yourself, but also attend a master class where you will create a dish or jug yourself under the strict guidance of a trainer. Children can also participate in the master class.
Here we will try the famous Gijduvan shish kebab, prepared by a family of artisans. Then we will return to Bukhara, the sights of which, of course, could not be explored in one day. We will admire the massive walls of the ancient citadel of Ark and go up to the observation deck, which offers a magnificent view of the city.
Food: legendary Gijduvan shish kebab.
City view
City of masters
Man-made miracle
Volida Bouque Hotel
Boutique Hotel Volida is a cozy place with a special charm. It is located a couple of minutes walk from the city's main attractions. The hotel is decorated in a traditional Central Asian style: with elegant mosaics, airy ornaments, tables in open galleries, and stained glass. The hotel staff is the true embodiment of the famous oriental hospitality.
Shopping in Bukhara
You can choose from such different and subtly similar shopping areas: Bukhara trading domes with spices, furs and fabrics or an oriental bazaar with gastronomic delights - nuts, dried fruits and delicious flatbreads (in no way inferior to the famous Samarkand ones!). If you wish, you can visit both locations.
We will also visit the Silk Road Teahouse, where we will enjoy tea with Uzbek sweets, or an island of Germany in the heart of the ancient eastern city - the Wishbone cafe with classic strudels. Its owner, German Gertrude, fell in love with Bukhara at first sight and decided to stay here, opening a coffee shop.
The next day we will say goodbye to this fabulous country - an early departure to the airport for the return flight Bukhara - Moscow awaits you.
Transport: Toyota and Mercedes minibuses, comfortable business class cars.
Homecoming
Souvenirs for memory
Gastronomy
Choose the right format
Ready-made program or individual adventure?
Getting to know Uzbekistan Most Popular
from 990 $
per person / from 5 days- Route Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara;
- Accommodation along the route in 4* hotels with breakfast;
- Hyundai minibuses ;
- Tickets for fast trains Tashkent - Samarkand and Samarkand - Bukhara (business class)
- Accompaniment by a Russian-speaking guide all days of the tour;
- Entrance tickets to all excursion sites;
- All taxes and tourist fees;
- Lots of oriental flavor;
VIP tour with helicopter Most Popular
from $2,990
per person / from 7 days- Accommodation in the best 4-5* hotels with breakfast;
- Transfers by Mercedes V-class minibuses
- 2 helicopter excursions on Eurocopter H125
- Flatbread master class in Samarkand
- Master class pilaf/manta rays in Bukhara)
- Traditional shish kebab in the master’s house in Gijduvan
- Tickets for fast trains Tashkent – Samarkand and Samarkand – Bukhara (VIP class)
- Accompaniment by a Russian-speaking guide for the entire tour
- Entrance tickets to the specified excursion sites
- All taxes and tourist fees
- Many many gastronomic pleasures
Ski tour Most Popular
from 1590 $
per person / for 8 days- Holidays at the Amirsoy resort + acquaintance with Uzbekistan
- Accommodation in Deluxe chalet at Amirsoy resort 4 days
- Accommodation in the best 4-5* hotels with breakfast on the route Tashkent-Samarkand-Bukhara;
- Individual transfers in business class cars;
- Tickets for fast trains Tashkent - Samarkand and Samarkand - Bukhara (business class)
- Accompaniment by a Russian-speaking guide all days of the tour;
- Entrance tickets to all excursion sites;
- All taxes and tourist fees;
- An unforgettable tour to the mountains and the tales of the east;
