Suggested schedule
Day 1
Flight Montreal - Tashkent
Day 2
Tashkent
Visit of the city of Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan
Discovery of Amir Timour Square, Oloy Local Market, Khasti-Imam, the mosque and Alicher Theater
Day 3
Tashkent - Khiva
Flight to Khiva
Tour of the ancient capital: Ichan Fortress Kala, Kounya Arc Citadel, Allaouddinkhan Mausoleum and Tashkauli Palace
Day 4
Khiva - Soulayman Kala
Day in the village Soulayman Kala:
You will take part in the preparation of meals, village activities and traditional dances
Night in the local families!
Day 5
Soulayman Kala - Bukhara
Road to Bukhara
You will see the largest river in Central Asia, the Amoufaria and the Kizilkum desert (red desert)
Visit of Bukhara, the medieval city of Central Asia
Day 6
Bukhara
Walk through Boukhara
Visit of the architectural ensemble POI Kalon, the Medrsa, the Mosque and the Fortress of Arc
Day 7
Bukhara - Guijdouvan
Visit of the Bakhauddin Mausoleum of Bukhara
Road to Guijdouvan
Visit of a ceramics handicraft workshop and stroll in the heart of the city market
Day 8
Guijdouvan - Nourata - Aïdarkoul
Visit of the city of Nourata built bu Alexandre Le Grand
Installation in a camp in yurts Aïdarkoul in the middle of Kizilkoum sands
Dinner around the fire and night in yurts
Day 9
Aïdarkoul - Sentyab
Walk through the village of Aïdarkoul: discovery of local life and culture
Camel ride
Preparation of Uzbek bread and dish
Night in yurts
Day 10
Aïdarkoul - Samarkand
Visit of Samarkand
Reguistan Square, Mosque, Chakh-i-Zinda and Siab Market
Day 11
Samarkand - Tashkent
Walk in the village of Konigil and discovery of a workshop of silk craftsmen
Day 12
Tashkent - Flight back to Montreal
Visit of the city of Tashkent:
traditional market, religious center, médérsa, the mosque
Transfer to the airport and return flight to Montreal
