Silk and Spices-25-27 May 2019

Period

3 days / 2 nights

Itinerary

Bukhara

Season

Summer

Tour highlights:

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The 18th annual traditional festival "SILK & SPISES: FASHION DAYS" which will take place on May 25-27 this year in the ancient city of Bukhara. The program is sated with cultural actions. The famous fashion houses will show the collections, and handicraftsmen will present the best works. You are waited by the real Fashion and a food tour to ancient Bukhara.
In the program of a festival — performances of folklore ensembles from all regions, national games, master classes, tasting of the Uzbek pilaf, the international scientific and practical conference. You are waited by not forgotten procession along ancient Bukhara which will shroud you in fantastic paints of the East.

Arrival in Bukhara. Meeting with a representative (guide) and driver BBS Travel. As soon as you step over this amazing land (Bukhara Oasis), you will immediately feel its magnificence and uniqueness.
On these warm May days, the 18th International Festival “Silk and Spices” is held, the main goal of which is the development of national craftsmanship at the international level, achievements of the national economy, expansion of cultural ties.
The program includes performances of national ensembles from all regions of the country, various master classes, only here you will be able to cover and get acquainted at once with all types of handicrafts, as well as works of fine and applied art represented in Uzbekistan, participate and watch the holding of national games and fun
Within the framework of the festival, shows of famous designers of Uzbekistan will be held. All samples of silk fabrics that can be purchased at the fair will be presented.
And of course, try and buy all kinds of spices for cooking all sorts of dishes.
During lunch and dinner, you will get acquainted with the dishes of traditional Bukhara cuisine.
Overnight in Bukhara.

Breakfast in the hotel.
City tour in Bukhara: You will have an exciting walking tour of the old city and get acquainted with such monuments as Ark fortress - citadel, the symbol of Bukhara Minaret Kalyan, Lyabi House ensemble, a monument to Khoja Nasreddin, Magokki Attori Mosque (12th century). Madrasah Ulugbek (15th century), built by the grandson of Tamerlane, Madrasa Abdullazizkhana (17th century).
Lunch at the Adras restaurant.
The current Mir-i-Arab madrasa (16th century). Trade domes: Toki Saraffon, Toki Telpak Furushon, Toki Zargaron, where artisans (jewelers, miniaturists, and others) sell their products. Chashma Ayub Mausoleum (12th - 16th centuries), inside is the source of holy water Samanid Mausoleum (10th century) - the family tomb of the Samanid dynasty.
Dinner and concert in Ipak Yuli restaurant. During the dinner, dancers performing Uzbek folk dances in live music will perform in front of you. You will also see a theatrical fashion show.
Overnight in Bukhara.

Breakfast in the hotel.
The departure to the countryside of Bukhara. A visit to Sitora-i-Mokhi Khos (4 km from Bukhara) is the summer palace of the last Emir of Bukhara (19th century). The necropolis of Bahauddin Nakshbandi (10 km from Bukhara) is the burial place of a Sufi mystic who is revered throughout the Muslim world.
Necropolis Chor-Bakr (10-16 centuries) - “the city of shadows”.
Lunch at the Karavan restaurant.
15:55 Departure by Afrosiab high-speed train to Tashkent

  • Accommodation in twin STD rooms (2 nights) with breakfast
  • Green corridor in Tashkent Airport 
  • Transport service throughout the tour 
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing mentioned in the program
  • Escort English-speaking Guide
  • Master class on cooking Somsas in Bukhara
  • Dinner and concert in Kukeldash Madrasa
  • Full board: 3 lunches, 2 dinners (standard menu)
  • Photo, video during excursions
  • Alcoholic and other beverages not included in the menu
  • Additional services in hotels
  • Other services that are not included in the program and are not listed in the column "Price Included"
  • Free time transport and guide
  • International flights

Conditions:

  1. Reservation of the tour is carried out at least one day before and is only confirmed after full payment and provision of tourist documents.
  2. Cancellation of the tour booking is carried out for 2 months without penalty, for 1.5 months 30% of the tour price, 50% of the tour price per month, 100% of the tour price per week.
  3. Transport service:
    -up to 2 people Chevrolet Lacetti, Sedan
    -3-5 people Hyundai Grand Starex, Minivan
    -6-10 people Toyota Hiace
    -11-18 people Toyota Coaster
    -19-28 people bus 30 seats
    -Up to 40 people bus
    All car services are licensed and equipped with air conditioning.

 

Number of people in a group

3* (Economy)

2

310 USD

4

285 USD

6

265 USD

10

205 USD

Single occupancy payment

10 USD

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