Private Tour
Nuratau Village Home Stay and Hiking Tours from Samarkand
Overview
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2 days
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Discover the authentic rural lifestyle of Uzbekistan with our Nuratau Homestay and Hiking Tour from Samarkand. Explore the scenic Nuratau Mountains on guided hikes, connect with local villagers, and take part in traditional cooking masterclasses.
This immersive experience offers a perfect opportunity to spend several days surrounded by nature while gaining insight into local culture and traditions. The tour can conclude with a drop-off in Bukhara or a return to Samarkand, according to your travel plans.
Convenient pick-up by a professional driver in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle is included. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your next destination, either Bukhara or Samarkand, according to your preference.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Pickup From Hotel in Samarkand and Transfer to Nuratau Mountain Villages
Accommodations
Village Family Guest House
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Samarkand
Meet your driver at your hotel reception. Departure from Samarkand to Nuratau Villages. On the way, your driver can make several stops upon request. The journey will take approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes.
Sentob
Arrival at Nuratau Villages. You will be welcomed with lunch. Arrival in a Village Check-in at Guest House A Guided Tour by Local hosts to the neighbourhood of the village. The walk features unique natural rock formations along the way, complemented by glimpses of local village life, including agriculture, shepherding, traditional houses, and everyday routines. Dinner & overnight stay in village Overnight in Village Guest House
Departure from Village to Samarkand or Bukhara
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Fortress of Alexander the Great
The Fortress of Alexander the Great in Nuratau, built in the 4th century BCE, served as a strategic outpost during his Central Asian campaign. Though mostly in ruins, its remains still overlook the valleys of the Nuratau Mountains.
Visit to Sharmyshsoy Gorge- known for its petroglyphs (ancient rock carvings), dating back thousands of years. More than 6,000 petroglyphs have been discovered there, depicting hunting scenes, wild animals, daily life, and spiritual symbols from the Bronze Age and later periods.
Gijduvan ceramics of The Narzullaevs
The Gijduvan Ceramic School in Uzbekistan is a renowned center of traditional pottery, famous for its unique geometric patterns, vibrant colors, and glazing techniques passed down through generations. It is part of Uzbekistan’s cultural heritage and continues to train artisans today.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Air conditioned Vehicle
Dinner
Breakfast
Masterclasses of cooking meals
Home Stay in Village
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
With drop off to Samarkand
Accommodation: Overnight in Village Family Home Stay
Additional Tour: Horseback tour can be arranged by request additionally
Hiking Tour Around the Village: Included and being provided by Local Host
Duration: 2 days
Meals: Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast are included
Route: Pickup from Samarkand, Overnight in Nuratau Villages, Next Day Transfer back to Samarkand
Vehicle: Comfortable Car with AC depending on your group size
Pickup and Drop off: We pickup all travelers from their hotels in Samarkand and drop off to their hotels back to Samarkand
Pickup included
With Drop off to Bukhara
Accommodation: Overnight in Village Family Guest House
Horseback tour by Request
Hiking Tour Around the Village: Included and being provided by Local Host
Duration: 2 days
Meals: Lunch. Dinner, Breakfast
Route: From Samarkand to Nuratau Villages, Overnight in Village, next day transfer to Bukhara. Drop off to your Hotel in Bukhara
Vehicle : Depending on your group size, will be arranged a Car with AC
Pickup and Drop off: We pickup all Travelers from their hotels in Samarkand and Drop off them to their hotels in Bukhara
Pickup included
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