Nowruz Festival in Uzbekistan

DETAILS

Trip Length	9 days
Trip Style	Holiday Tour
Itinerary	Tashkent, Mountains, Shakhrizabs, Samarkand, Bukhara
Best Time to Travel	All year round
Maximum Number of Passengers	up to 30 people in one group
Price	1000$

DESCRIPTION

Nowruz was established as an official holiday in the presence of Achaemenid Empire (VI in BC) in honor of the religious festival of Zoroastrianism. It is celebrated annually on 21st of March, on the day of spring solstice, when the duration of a day and night is equal. The holiday name is translated as “new day”, “new world” and means New Year. Navruz symbolizes the harmonious interaction between nature and human beings.

So, since ancient times, the inhabitants of agricultural oases have been celebrating this holiday by arranging folk festivals.

This spring Ulysse Tour invites you to celebrate Nowruz Festival in Uzbekistan together with us!

TOUR PROGRAM

See All

Arrival in Tashkent. Ulysse Tour will meet you at the airport. Transfer to the hotel and Check-in. Night stay in Tashkent.

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour:

Time for lunch. City tour:

Night stay in Tashkent.

Breakfast at the hotel & Check-out. Ride to the mountains by a vehicle. The day will be spent outdoors. We will wander around the mountain villages and meet local residents. They are very hospitable and always glad to introduce travelers to their traditions and their everyday life. We will also see people planting fruit trees and preparing the soil for sowing. There will be an opportunity to plant a tree and name it after yourself. Moreover, we will participate in the ceremony of cooking "Sumalak", where we will hear old legends of Navruz holiday.

Sumalak dish is prepared exactly in springtime in order to restore lost energy and vitamins during the winter. There is a tradition to make a wish before eating this dish, and if you find a small stone in your portion, then your wish will come true. Ride back to Tashkent. Transfer to the railway station. Departure to the Mountain Villages. Night stay on the train.

Arrival to the mountain village. Time for breakfast near the mountain river. Upon arrival, we will join locals to celebrate Navrus Fest. We will see happy people wearing national costumes, playing traditional games, singing, and dancing. Besides, we will take part in cooking and enjoy traditional dishes, such as kebab, polov, shurpa soup and other delicacies.

In addition, we will see the competition, called Ulack or Kupkary – the most famous type of horse sport across Central Asia. A short ride to another village by a vehicle. Check-in at the Guest House. Dinner time with one of the local families at their house. Night stay at the guest house.

Time for breakfast & Check-out. Time to wander around beautiful landscapes of the area. Time for lunch. Ride to Shakhrisabz by a vehicle. Transfer to the hotel & Check-in. Time to wander around Shakhrisabz.

Time for dinner at National House. Night stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel & Check-out. City tour: Ak Saray Palace, Kok Gumbaz Mosque, Shamsutdin Kukol Mausoleum, Saidon Mausoleum, Jahongir Mausoleum, Hazrat Imam Mosque. Ride to Samarkand by a vehicle (Travel time: ~1:30 hours). Time for lunch at a local café on the road. Transfer to the hotel & Check-in. City tour:

Time for dinner. Night stay at the hotel.

Breakfast at the hotel & Check-out. City tour:

Time for lunch. City tour:

Time for dinner. Transfer to the railway station. Departure to Bukhara at 21:03 (Arrival time: 22:37). Transfer to the hotel & Check-in. Night stay in Bukhara.

Breakfast at the hotel. City tour:

The Eastern bazaar,

Time for lunch. City tour:

Time for dinner with the painter at his house. Night stay in Bukhara.

Breakfast at the hotel and Chek-out at 12:00 pm. Free time without guide or transport services. 15:48 Bullet train to Tashkent. Arrival at 19:40. Transfer to the hotel and Check-in. Night stay in Tashkent.

INCLUSIONS:

- Meeting and seeing off at the airports and railway stations;

- Entrance fees to all listed above sights;

- Railway tickets;

- TWIN/DBL room accomodation;

- Transport;

- Guide service;

- Meals;

ADDITIONAL SERVICE:

- Air tickets;

- SNGL room accomodation;

- Permission for photo and video shooting;

WORTH NOTING

Upon request

Also, the duration of the tour, the number of excursions, tourist facilities, vehicles, as well as the services of a guide speaking a different language, can be changed in accordance with the wishes of a customer. At the same time, the cost of the tour will vary depending on the level of personalization.

TRAVEL GUIDE

Aydarkul Lake In Uzbekistan: The Sea In The Sands

Aydarkul is a large artificial reservoir in the Kyzylkum desert, located in the north-east of Uzbekistan. The picturesque lake is often called the ‘’turquoise sea in the sands” due to its beautiful color of water and its impressive size. The length o ...

All About Uzbek Pilaf

Uzbek pilaf is the pride of the Uzbek people, which became a symbol and a distinctive hallmark of Uzbekistan.What is pilaf?It is a rice-based dish cooked with meat, fish, vegetables, dried fruits or nuts. This method of cooking rice is widespread acr ...

New Launch: Helicopter Tours In Uzbekistan

BREAKING NEWS!ULYSSE TOUR Travel Agency is launching a brand new project in collaboration with UZBEKISTAN AIRWAYS – Exceptional Helicopter Tours to the secret nature locations which are protected by the government to save their purity. Travelers will ...

Kupkari Is The Game For Real Men

"Kupkari" is an ancient traditional Central Asian team competition. The name of the game is translated as "cause of many". This is a game in which only male riders are allowed to play. Usually, the number of participants varies between 50 and 300 men ...

Nowruz Holiday: Beginning of New Life

Nowruz is one of the most ancient holidays on Earth, symbolizing the beginning of a new life. The official status of Nowruz was acquired by the Achaemenids in the Persian Empire (6th-4th centuries BC). TheNowruz holiday was included in UNESCO List of ...

Shopping In Uzbekistan: Treasures Of The Eastern Bazaars

Local bazaars are the ideal place to feel the atmosphere of the East, walking around and looking at all the colors, people and vibrant life. You can find just about everything there, from all kinds of food to clothes and souvenirs. Affable sellers of ...

E-mail info@ulyssetour.com

Telephone +998 78 150 10 60
+998 97 155 30 30

Address Business Center SIGMA, 71 Nukus Street, Tashkent, Uzbekistan 100015

Business Hours:

Exchange Rates:

1 = 0

Weather:

Tashkent:	Samarkand:
Bukhara:	Khiva:

Upon request

Schedule

Обратно

Schedule

Обратно

Day 1 : Arrival in Tashkent

Day 2 : Tashkent

Day 3 : Tashkent → Mountain Villages → Tashkent → Mountain Villages

Day 4 : Mountain Villages

Day 5 : The Mountain village → Shakhrisabz, 200 km

Day 6 : Shakhrisabz → Samarkand, 90 km

Day 7 : Samarkand → Bukhara

Day 8 : Bukhara

Day 9 : Bukhara → Tashkent

Upon request