FLAVOURS OF UZBEKISTAN
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This 14-day journey invites you to discover Uzbekistan through a rare lens: its cuisine. From the colourful bazaars of the Fergana Valley to the inner courtyards of Bukhara, from the steppes of Karakalpakstan to the terraces of Samarkand, every stage combines heritage visits with authentic culinary experiences. You will do more than taste the dishes — you will head to the market to choose the ingredients yourself, then take part in their preparation alongside local people. A trip where history, architecture and gastronomy become one.
Highlights
Immersive cooking workshops: preparing plov in Fergana, beshbarmak in Nukus, shivit oshi in Khiva and qovurma lag’man in Bukhara Traditional markets: shopping at the bazaar with your guide to select fresh ingredients Meals with local families in Khiva and Bukhara, sharing the table and family recipes Fergana Valley, cradle of ikat silk and traditional ceramics Savitsky Museum in Nukus, the “Louvre of the Steppes” — the world’s second-largest collection of Russian avant-garde art Khiva, an open-air museum city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List Bukhara “the Noble,” its 360 mosques and its trading domes Samarkand, jewel of the Silk Road: Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e-Amir Wine and cognac tasting at a historic cellar in Samarkand High-speed Afrosiyob train from Samarkand to Tashkent
Itinerary (14 days)
Arrival at Tashkent International Airport. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Check-in and time to rest. In the afternoon, a first discovery of the Uzbek capital, a city of contrasts where Islamic heritage and Soviet modernity stand side by side. Visit the Barak-Khan Madrasa and the Khast-Imam complex, home to one of the world’s oldest Quran manuscripts: the Uthman Quran, dating from the 7th century. Dive into the bustle of Chorsu Bazaar, a vast covered market beneath a turquoise dome overflowing with spices, dried fruits, golden flatbreads and embroidered suzanis. Visit the Kukeldash Madrasa (16th century), the Museum of the History of the Peoples of Uzbekistan and Independence Square. Discover the Tashkent Metro, whose lavishly decorated stations are considered among the most beautiful in the world. Lunch and dinner in the city. Overnight at hotel in Tashkent.
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Reviews (7)
Sylvie Marchand
Voyage parfaitement organisé, guide adorable, et la cuisine ouzbèke est un vrai délice. Inoubliable !
David Henderson
Brilliant trip — the family meals in Khiva and Bukhara were unforgettable. Highly recommended!
Marco Bellini
Un viaggio straordinario lungo la Via della Seta! I laboratori di cucina sono stati il cuore dell'esperienza: preparare il plov in una chaikhana tradizionale a Fergana, scegliere le spezie al bazar insieme alla guida, condividere il pasto con famiglie locali a Khiva e Bukhara — momenti di autenticità rara. Il Registan di Samarcanda al tramonto toglie il fiato, e il museo Savitsky a Nukus è una scoperta incredibile. La traversata del deserto del Kyzylkum è suggestiva. Hotel confortevoli, cibo abbondante e gustoso, guida preparatissima. Consiglio vivamente questo tour a chi ama la storia, l'arte e la buona cucina. Tornerò sicuramente in Uzbekistan!
王丽华 (Wang Lihua)
这次乌兹别克斯坦丝绸之路美食之旅真是太棒了！从费尔干纳谷地到布哈拉，每一站都充满惊喜。最难忘的是在当地家庭学做抓饭(plov)和手拉面(lag'man)，和主人一起去巴扎挑选新鲜食材，体验非常真实。希瓦古城像一座露天博物馆，撒马尔罕的雷吉斯坦广场宏伟壮观，让人想起古代丝绸之路的辉煌。努库斯的萨维茨基博物馆收藏令人惊叹。酒店舒适，导游英语流利、知识渊博，行程安排合理。强烈推荐给热爱历史和美食的朋友们！期待下次再来乌兹别克斯坦！
Sarah Whitmore
What an incredible journey through Uzbekistan! The cooking workshops were the absolute highlight — learning to make plov in Fergana, beshbarmak in Nukus, and qovurma lag'man in a Bukharan family home gave us such an intimate connection with the culture. The hosts were so warm and welcoming. Samarkand's Registan at sunset is something I'll never forget, and the wine tasting at the historic Filatov cellar was a delightful surprise. Hotels were comfortable, the vehicle was clean and air-conditioned, and our guide Akbar was knowledgeable and patient. The Kyzylkum desert crossing was long but spectacular. Worth every penny!
Jean-Pierre Lacombe
Excellent circuit, parfaitement organisé du début à la fin !
Marie-Hélène Dubois
Un voyage absolument magique ! J'ai adoré l'atelier de cuisine à Ferghana où nous avons préparé le plov dans une vraie chaikhana. Choisir les ingrédients au bazar avec notre guide était une expérience tellement authentique. Khiva m'a coupé le souffle — cette ville fortifiée semble sortie d'un conte des Mille et Une Nuits. Le repas chez l'habitant et la préparation du shivit oshi resteront un souvenir inoubliable. Le musée Savitsky à Noukous est une découverte extraordinaire, on ne s'attend pas à trouver une telle collection au milieu des steppes. Notre guide parlait parfaitement anglais et était d'une culture impressionnante. Je recommande vivement ce circuit à tous les amoureux de gastronomie et d'histoire !
