Embark on a 2-day adventure from Samarkand to Nuratau Villages, exploring stunning landscapes, rich culture, ancient petroglyphs, and savoring authentic Uzbek cuisine.
Embark on a 2-day adventure from Samarkand to Nuratau Villages, exploring stunning landscapes, rich culture, ancient petroglyphs, and savoring authentic Uzbek cuisine.
Discovering Ashraf Nuratau Village
Nuratau Mountains - Samarkand – Ashraf Village
Start your day with a traditional Uzbek breakfast at your accommodation in Samarkand. Be sure to pack essentials like a camera, comfortable shoes, snacks, and personal items for your overnight stay.
• Depart from Samarkand to Ashraf Village: Embark on your journey…
Discovering Ashraf Nuratau Village
Nuratau Mountains - Samarkand – Ashraf Village
Start your day with a traditional Uzbek breakfast at your accommodation in Samarkand. Be sure to pack essentials like a camera, comfortable shoes, snacks, and personal items for your overnight stay.
• Depart from Samarkand to Ashraf Village: Embark on your journey from Samarkand to Ashraf Village. The drive will take approximately 3.5 to 4 hours, offering scenic views of the countryside.
Arrival in Ashraf Village: Upon arrival in Ashraf, check in at a local guesthouse to drop off your bags and get ready for a day of exploration.
Lunch and Petroglyph Area
Welcome Lunch: Savor a delicious traditional meal at a local restaurant or your accommodation.
Visit the Petroglyph Area: Venture out to explore the Petroglyph Area, a site abundant with ancient rock carvings. These petroglyphs illustrate scenes of prehistoric animals, hunters, and symbols, providing insight into the daily life and spiritual practices of early humans.
Dinner at guesthouse
Discovering Marjon Village, Fortress of Alexander the Great, Gijduvan Ceramics Village
Bukhara - Majrum Village Exploration. After breakfast, set off on a drive from Ashraf to Majrum Village, which will take about 20-30 minutes.
In Nuratau city, begin with a visit to the sacred Chashma Spring, a historical and spiritual site renowned for its mineral-rich, healing waters. The spring, believed to have been discovered by Alexander the Great during his conquest of Central Asia, is celebrated for its therapeutic properties.
Gijduvan Craft Centre (Approx. 2-hour drive from Nuratau)
Tour the Ceramic Workshops: Discover the various pottery workshops, meet master potters like the Narzullaev family, who are the custodians of this craft, and observe the entire pottery-making process—from shaping clay on the wheel to glazing and firing.
Continue your journey to Bukhara, one of Uzbekistan’s most historic and culturally significant cities.
- Private transportation
- Horse riding 15-20 min
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Private transportation
- Horse riding 15-20 min
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees
- Personal expenses
- Scenic Landscapes: Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside, featuring dramatic hills and valleys.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience local culture by visiting villages, engaging with villagers, and discovering traditional crafts.
- Nature Exploration: Delight in scenic walks, river vistas, and hiking adventures in the nearby…
- Scenic Landscapes: Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the countryside, featuring dramatic hills and valleys.
- Cultural Immersion: Experience local culture by visiting villages, engaging with villagers, and discovering traditional crafts.
- Nature Exploration: Delight in scenic walks, river vistas, and hiking adventures in the nearby hills.
- Petroglyphs: Discover ancient rock carvings that provide a fascinating historical insight into early human life.
- Uzbek Cuisine: Savor the flavors of traditional dishes.
- Historical Sites: Explore ancient landmarks, mosques, and the Gijduvan Craft Centre workshops.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
