Navruz, the Spring Festival in Uzbekistan – 11 Days / 10 Nights Tour
A Unique Journey into the Festivities of the Persian New Year!
Immerse yourself in the magic of Navruz, a symbol of renewal and prosperity!
Celebrated for over 2,500 years, this ancient festival of Zoroastrian origin marks the spring equinox. Through lively streets, folk dances, traditional feasts, and thrilling Buzkashi tournaments, discover Uzbekistan at its most festive!
Highlights of This Journey:
✔ Experience Navruz celebrations in an authentic village (Mitan / Urgut / Chirakchi) with a traditional meal at a local home.
✔ Attend a Buzkashi tournament, the ancient horseback sport of Central Asia.
✔ Explore the legendary Silk Road cities: Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand.
✔ Visit artisan workshops, including silk dyeing, miniature painting, and ceramics, and attend a traditional fashion show in Samarkand.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Departure from Europe – Arrival in Tashkent
International flight to Tashkent with Turkish Airlines. Overnight onboard.
Day 2: Tashkent – First Steps in Uzbekistan
- Arrival at night, welcome, and transfer to the hotel.
- Breakfast and rest time before city exploration.
- Discover Tashkent:
- Khazrat-i-Imam Complex and its famous 7th-century Quran.
- Barak Khan Madrasa & Friday Mosque.
- Chorsu Bazaar, the largest market in the country.
- Museum of Applied Arts & artistic metro stations.
- Independence Square, Amir Timur Square, and Eski Juva district.
- Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 3: Tashkent – Urgench – Khiva
- Morning flight to Urgench, transfer to Khiva.
- Explore Itchan-Kala, the walled city (UNESCO World Heritage Site):
- Kalta Minor Minaret, symbol of Khiva.
- Kunya Ark Fortress & Tash Khauli Palace.
- Friday Mosque, with 218 carved wooden columns.
- Pahlavan Mahmud Mausoleum, one of the country’s most beautiful.
- Overnight in Khiva.
Day 4: Khiva – Bukhara (450 km, approx. 10-hour drive)
- Cross the Kyzylkum Desert, see the Amu Darya River.
- Arrive in Bukhara in the late afternoon, enjoy a free stroll in the old town.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 5: Bukhara – The Pearl of the Orient
- Discover Bukhara, one of the world’s oldest cities:
- Poi-Kalyan Complex, a stunning architectural ensemble.
- Mir-i-Arab Madrasa, a major Islamic center in Central Asia.
- Ark Fortress, former residence of Bukhara’s emirs.
- Jewish Quarter & Synagogue.
- Samanid Mausoleum, a 9th-century architectural gem.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 6: Bukhara – Buzkashi Festival (Nomadic Horsemen’s Game)
- Travel to a nearby village to witness Buzkashi, the ancient equestrian sport where riders compete to grab a goat carcass—no saddles, no stirrups!
- Enjoy a vibrant atmosphere with music, dance, and folklore performances!
- Lunch with locals, tasting plov and shashlik.
- Return to Bukhara in the evening.
- Overnight in Bukhara.
Day 7: Navruz – Spring Festival in a Village
- Travel to Mitan / Urgut / Chirakchi, a village in full celebration!
- Tea ceremony & tasting of sumalak, the sacred Navruz dish.
- Participate in folk dances, cooking, and traditional crafts.
- Discover local craftsmanship, try kilim weaving & baking samosas in a clay oven.
- Return to Samarkand.
- Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 8: Samarkand – Treasures of the Silk Road
- Explore Samarkand’s marvels:
- Registan Square, surrounded by its three majestic madrasas.
- Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, the final resting place of Tamerlane.
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque & Siab Bazaar, a true local experience.
- Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 9: Samarkand – Crafts & Traditional Fashion Show
- Visit artisan workshops:
- Silk carpet factory, learning ancient weaving techniques.
- Konigil Paper Mill, producing mulberry paper traditionally.
- Free time for shopping at Siab Bazaar.
- Evening spectacle: “Songs of Silks,” featuring a traditional fashion show.
- Overnight in Samarkand.
Day 10: Samarkand – Tashkent
- Morning free time.
- Transfer to Tashkent via high-speed Afrosiyob train.
- Overnight in Tashkent.
Day 11: Return to Europe
- Transfer to the airport, return flight via Istanbul.
Pricing & Information
💰 Price: From €990 per person
✅ Guaranteed departure from 2 participants
📩 Contact: info@silkroadhorizons.com
📱 WhatsApp: +998 97 396 40 54
Included:
✔ Accommodation in 3+ hotels*.
✔ Full board (Day 2 – Day 11).
✔ English-speaking guide throughout the tour.
✔ Private air-conditioned transportation.
✔ Entrance fees to monuments & museums.
✔ Participation in Navruz festivities & Buzkashi tournament.
✔ Spectacle & traditional fashion show in Samarkand.
Not Included:
❌ International & domestic flights.
❌ Drinks, personal expenses, tips.
🌸 Celebrate an unforgettable Navruz in Uzbekistan! 🌸
