Photo tour. The festivals in Uzbekistan

The best way to learn the culture and traditions of the peoples of a country is to visit it during national holidays or thematic, folklore, and ethnographic festivals. After all, at this time colorful processions, concerts, national games and entertainment are held, fairs and sales of original handicrafts are organized, and national cuisine is prepared.

There are many festivals held in Uzbekistan. The most interesting of them: the international music festival “Sharq Taronalari” in Samarkand, the international dance festival “Lazgi” in Khiva, the international festival “Baisun Spring”, the electronic music festival “Element” in Muynak, the festival of artisans in Kokand, but the oldest, colorful and colorful – Festival of “Silks and Spices” in ancient Bukhara. Our tour is dedicated to this event. You will become part of this amazing festival and plunge into its bright whirlpool. You will see and, of course, capture the carnival procession through the old city, performances of folklore groups from all over the country, folk games, as well as shows by young ethno-designers of Uzbekistan, take part in various master classes, taste local delicacies, buy original authentic handmade souvenirs, real Uzbek silk, adras, ikat, aromatic spices and herbs.

Along with the FESTIVAL, you will also visit ancient Samarkand, as well as the “Star of the East” - the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent

Tour program

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23.05. Arrival in Tashkent

24.05. Photo excursions around Tashkent. Evening train to Samarkand.

25.05. Samarkand

26.05. Samarkand, evening train to Bukhara

27.05. Excursions, photo sessions

28.05. Participation in the Silk and Spices Festival. Free photo hunt

29.05. Participation in the Silk and Spices Festival. Free photo hunt

30.05. Flight home

Highlights

UNESCO sites - Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva
The capital of Uzbekistan is Tashkent
Colorful ethno festival Silk and Spices
Narrow adobe streets of medieval cities
Incredible sunsets and sunrises
Craftsmanship
Local national cuisine

Tour price

Included

Accommodation with breakfast, nights: 3* -7 hotels
Transport (car, train) according to the program
Excursions in cities with local guides
Entrance tickets to the main monuments
All taxes and fees

Not Included

Additional payment for 1 person
Meals (lunch, dinner)
Guide photographer
International flights
Health insurance
Visas