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A large plate of rice with meat, eggs, and vegetables. 1
A traditional cooking area with large clay pots and open fires, surrounded by a metal structure. 2
A mountainous landscape with rocky terrain and a town in the valley. 3
A white car parked on a dirt road with a rocky hillside in the background. 4
A table with a plate of meat, a teapot, and a plate of pickled vegetables. 5
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Price is ￥25,309 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Savor the flavors of Uzbekistan with a tasting of local dishes
    • Try somsa, a flaky pastry baked in traditional ovens
    • Sample halisa, a slow-cooked ceremonial dish with a deep flavor
    • Taste Samarkand-style plov, celebrated for its unique preparation
    • Enjoy a scenic drive to the mountains to taste authentic tandoor lamb

Activity location

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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Samarkand: Multi-Dish Uzbek Cuisine Tasting Experience

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Price details
￥25,309 x 1 Adult￥25,309
Total
Price is ￥25,309
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide provides explanations of each dish and its cultural significance at every tasting stop
  • Inclusions
    Multi-dish Uzbek food tasting (small portions), including somsa, halisa, Samarkand-style plov, and Traditional tandoor-cooked lamb tasting
  • Inclusions
    Scenic drive (approx. 80 km) to the mountain area
  • Inclusions
    Transportation for the food experience and mountain visit
  • Exclusions
    Full meal portions

What you can expect

  • Begin by tasting somsa, the famous flaky pastry baked in traditional ovens. Next, try halisa, a slow-cooked ceremonial dish known for its deep, comforting flavor. Continue with a tasting of Samarkand-style plov, celebrated for its unique preparation and taste.

    To complete the experience, enjoy a scenic drive of approximately 80 km to the mountain area, where you will taste authentic tandoor lamb, cooked slowly in a traditional clay oven — considered one of the region’s most prized specialties.

    This experience focuses on variety, authenticity, and local food culture, offering a balanced introduction to Samarkand’s most important dishes through small tastings rather than full portions.

Location

Activity location

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Samarkand
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan