amazing trip to Uzbekistan

We recently returned from an amazing trip to Uzbekistan, leaving us with unforgettable impressions! We visited three stunning cities—Bukhara, Samarkand, and Tashkent—and each one is uniquely beautiful in its own way.

Bukhara is a city that seems frozen in time, preserving its ancient atmosphere. We began our vacation and our exploration of Uzbekistan here. We strolled through the old streets, visited madrasas, palaces, and domed markets. I highly recommend the Komil Boutique Hotel, which beautifully combines antiquity with the present; the price is $85.

Don’t miss the Chinar restaurant, where we tried the balaza soup (if I wrote that correctly) and delicious samsa. We enjoyed plov at The Plov, which tastes like a diet version drenched in oil. For dinner, we went to the Joy restaurant.

Be sure to catch a folklore show; it’s fascinating, and they serve a hearty meal.

Samarkand is a true cultural center of the East. The city boasts a rich history, where literally every building is a work of art. The Registan, the Gur-Emir, and the Bibi-Khanym Mosque—all of these places left a deep impression on us. We stayed at the Kok Saroy Plaza hotel and were very satisfied. The cost was $95 for a triple room. The plov here was the tastiest, and the shashlik was so good that we wanted to return. We had plov at Joniy Osh and recommend Labi Ghor.

Tashkent is a modern and dynamic city, yet it retains its history and culture. We spent a day in the mountains (as they say, the only thing better than mountains is more mountains) and two days in Tashkent. We indulged in plov while in Tashkent, but we didn’t like Beshqozon; later, we were taken to another plov center that was much tastier. I recommend the Khan Chapan restaurant; it’s very delicious and colorful.

We stayed at the Zahid Inn, with an approximate cost of $70 for a triple room. We liked the hotel, and you can even book a cooking masterclass there. This is how we concluded our vacation.

The organization of the excursions was top-notch. The guides were true professionals who not only shared their knowledge but also made each tour engaging. As we were told in the group, each of them is in love with their city and conveyed a piece of that love to us.

Excursion prices:

Bukhara walking tour: $60
Outskirts of Bukhara by car: $100
Samarkand walking tour: $60
Tashkent city tour: $90
Mountain excursion: $50

If you want to not just see the famous sights but truly immerse yourself in the culture and atmosphere of Uzbekistan, make sure to visit these cities. This journey will remain in your memory for many years to come!

Thank you for the recommendations in the group! 😊