Uzbekistan Into The Green Heart Of Central Asia

Into The Green Heart Of Central Asia Uzbekistan

Ancient petroglyphs • Mountains and lake • Family winery • Folklore show • Master classes • Eco Village Retreat • Visit the village and get acquainted with the local way of life • Ancient fortresses

$1061

per person

Uzbekistan

Into The Green Heart Of Central Asia

Day 1

Uzbekistan Tashkent

Arrival in Tashkent and eco-friendly welcome gift You arrive in Tashkent, Uzbekistan’s capital a city where Soviet boulevards meet Eastern courtyards. We’ll meet you at the airport and greet you with a small welcome gift: a reusable shopper made by local artisans. It’s a simple thing, but it reflects how we travel thoughtfully and with care for the places we visit. From the airport, a short drive brings you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours: rest, walk, or just take in the feeling of being somewhere completely new.

Tashkent to Khorvoq

Day 2

After breakfast, we head into the mountains a place where locals escape the heat, and travelers find fresh air, silence, and space. Amirsoy A modern mountain resort. We take a cable car up to admire the wide mountain views a peaceful contrast to the city. Chimgan A village surrounded by hills. Another short lift brings us to a viewpoint over the valley the land feels ancient and open. Charvak Reservoir Viewpoint A huge lake shaped like a leaf, set between peaks. It's a local favorite for summer trips, even when quiet, it's stunning. Ancient Petroglyphs On a stone slope, we see carvings left by early nomads — deer, hunters, symbols. Simple and moving. In the afternoon, we drive to a small family winery nestled. You’ll have time to explore, relax, or taste a local vintage. Night at the winery.

Day 3

Chorvoq to Tashkent Region

This morning begins with the quiet rhythm of the countryside. After breakfast, we explore the small family winery where we stayed walk among fruit trees, visit the wine cellar, and taste a few natural wines shaped by sun, soil, and tradition. Then we head deeper into the hills to spend a day in an eco village a place designed not just for comfort, but for balance. Here, the focus is on slowing down. You’ll enjoy a simple one-day retreat: – A steam bath in a traditional wooden barrel – A Balinese-style massage – And a warm salt bath to ease the body after travel The rest of the day is yours: walk the eco trails, relax by the pool, visit the farm animals, or find a quiet corner for tea. The village stretches across 300 hectares, with a restaurant serving fresh seasonal food, a yoga space, and a calm that’s hard to describe but easy to feel. Traveling in a small group allows us to stay in places like this far from mass tourism, close to real life. Night in the eco village.

Tashkent Region to Tashkent City

Day 4

After breakfast, we return to Tashkent to explore the city. In the old town, we visit the Khast-Imam Complex, home to one of the world’s oldest Qurans. Then walk through Chorsu Bazaar, a lively market under a turquoise dome, and a quiet mahalla, a traditional neighborhood. In the afternoon, we see the modern side: the Monument of Courage, Independence Square, and the former Romanov Palace. At Amir Timur Square, you’ll feel echoes of both empire and legend. We also ride the Tashkent Metro, where each station is a small gallery of Soviet-era design. Traveling in a small group lets us move slowly and notice more not just the monuments, but the mood of the city. Night in Tashkent.

Day 5

Tashkent to Samarkand

After breakfast, we take the high-speed train to Samarkand a city that once amazed Marco Polo and still does today. We begin at the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, the resting place of Timur, Central Asia’s great conqueror. Then explore the majestic Registan Square, a UNESCO site with three grand madrasas covered in blue tile. At the Saab Bazaar, we taste local dried fruits and fresh bread, still warm from the clay oven. Next, we visit Shah-i-Zinda, a hillside avenue of mausoleums a sacred place, full of light, color, and silence. We travel by train instead of flying or long road drives it’s faster, more comfortable, and a more climate-friendly way to move across the country. Evening at leisure. Night in Samarkand.

After breakfast, we travel further into Lake Aydarkul. We stay in a yurt camp, where comfort is simple but the landscape is vast. Traditional felt yurts keep the spirit of nomadic life alive without pretending to be something else. There’s time to walk along the shore, swim if the weather allows, or just enjoy the silence that modern life rarely offers. Lunch and dinner are included, cooked on-site with what’s available fresh, basic, and filling. In the evening, we gather around a fire, under a sky full of stars. With no city lights, the Milky Way feels closer. Remote places like this remind us how little we need and how much space still remains in the world. Night in the hurt.

Nurota to Aidar Lake

Day 8

Day 9

Aidar Lake to Tashkent

After breakfast and a relaxed morning, check out from the hotel by noon. We provide a transfer to Tashlent airport for your departure flight. This marks the end of your journey through Uzbekistan’s rich history and vibrant culture experienced thoughtfully and respectfully, with care for the places and people who made it unforgettable.

After breakfast, we take a scenic drive over the Kitab Pass to Shakhrisabz the birthplace of Timur, the ruler who once united much of Central Asia. Our visit begins at the Devil’s Plateau, a quiet place with panoramic views and a name full of legends. Then we explore the ruins of Ak-Saray, Timur’s ambitious palace, once covered in shimmering mosaics. Nearby are the Jahongir and Omar-Sheikh Mausoleums, built for Timur’s sons, and the Dor-us Saodat Complex, where family memory meets architectural grace. We finish at the elegant Kok-Gumbaz Mosque, known for its blue dome and peaceful courtyard. Return to Samarkand in the evening. Night at the hotel

Samarkand to Shahrisabs

Day 6

Day 7

Samarkand to Nurota

After breakfast, we leave the city and head into the Mountains, where time slows down and life follows the rhythm of the land. In the mountain village, we settle into a family-run guesthouse simple, warm, and full of character. We join a cooking class to prepare a traditional Uzbek meal with our hosts. Ingredients are fresh, local, and often from their own garden. In the afternoon, we walk through the village narrow paths, walnut trees, mud brick homes, and soft mountain light. You’ll meet locals not as performers, but as neighbors. Staying in a place supports rural communities directly — and offers a kind of richness no hotel can. Overnight in the guesthouse