• Q75M+22X - Experience the essence of Uzbek culture by learning to cook Plov, the nation’s cherished dish, in a traditional village home near Samarkand. This unique activity takes you off the beaten path, offering a glimpse into authentic rural life, warm hospitality, and genuine flavors. After meeting your professional guide in Samarkand at your hotel, railway station, or chosen location, you will journey to a tranquil nearby village. A local family will warmly welcome you into their home and courtyard, surrounded by gardens and traditional architecture. Here, you will discover how Uzbek families prepare Plov for weddings, celebrations, and everyday gatherings.
  The adventure begins with a visit to a bustling local bazaar to buy fresh ingredients and engage with friendly vendors. Back at the home, you will be introduced to fragrant rice, fresh vegetables, quality meat, and aromatic spices. Together, you will prepare the ingredients, slice carrots in the traditional style, and cook the dish step by step in a large kazan over an open flame.
  As the Plov slowly cooks, your host will share stories about Uzbek traditions. Finally, enjoy the meal with salads.

• Tea and coffee
• Bottled water
• Uzbek traditional Salads and sweets
• Ingredients for cooking
• Lunch
• Private transportation

• Personal expenses
• Tips

• Carrot salads - Made from finely hand-cut carrots sliced into thin matchsticks, this simple yet delicious salad highlights the natural sweetness.
• tomato and cucumber salad - Made from thinly sliced fresh tomatoes, crisp onions, and mild green or red chili peppers.
• Plov - Made with high-quality rice, tender pieces of meat, sweet yellow carrots cut into thin strips, onions, garlic, and aromatic spices such as cumin.
• Uzbek Baklava - Uzbek baklava is a rich, sweet pastry made with delicate layers of dough, chopped nuts, butter, and fragrant honey syrup.

This is not merely a restaurant showcase — it is an authentic family experience where recipes are cherished and handed down through generations.

The plov is crafted over an open flame in a traditional kazan, utilizing fresh village produce, natural spices, hand-cut carrots, premium rice, and locally sourced meat. The secret lies in the harmonious blend of flavors and the slow cooking technique that produces a rich aroma and an unforgettable taste that is unmatched in the city.

Participants will not only cook but also discover the cultural significance of plov in Uzbek hospitality — understanding why it is served at weddings, celebrations, and family gatherings. After cooking together, everyone gathers around the table like a true Uzbek family to savor the meal with fresh salads and homemade bread.

This experience provides an authentic village atmosphere, warm hospitality, and a truly unique taste of Uzbekistan.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.