Dates:

April 18 – 27, 2026

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Participants:

up to 8 participants

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Difficulty:

Light

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Price:

€1 800

Uzbekistan is a vibrant mosaic of cultures, landscapes, and traditions in the heart of Central Asia. Ancient architecture, bustling markets, quiet deserts with stranded shipwrecks, and mouthwatering cuisine full of aromatic spices — this is a journey of a thousand impressions.
During this photo expedition, we’ll follow the ancient Silk Road: from Tashkent to the abandoned towns on the Aral Sea, through workshops of Gijduvan ceramists and blacksmiths in Bukhara. We’ll photograph majestic fortresses at sunset, wander the dried seabed of the Aral, and witness daily life in small villages and ancient cities.

Itinerary

Day 1

— Arrival in Nukus
— Hotel check-in, group meetup
— Evening walk and sunset shoot

Sunset over a salt flat with salt crystals in the foreground and sun reflection on shallow water
A woman in a patterned dress and headscarf holding a large smoked fish at a local market

Day 2

— Visit a rural village with craftswomen
— Traditional lunch with a local family
— Tour of a working yurt-making workshop
— Sunset photography near a 3000-year-old fortress

Elderly woman in a floral headscarf displaying handmade patchwork quilts in Central Asia
Elderly woman in a floral headscarf holding a large tray of freshly baked flatbreads outdoors
A woman in a floral dress displaying a tray of freshly shaped dumplings ready for steaming

Day 3

— Sunrise at the ruins of Janpyk-Kala fortress
— Transfer to Khiva, explore the ancient city
— Evening shoot in the old town

Kalta Minor minaret and Ichan Kala fortress walls in Khiva lit up at dusk in the rain
Kunya-Ark fortress in Khiva with tiled minarets reflected in a puddle at dusk
An elderly woman in a traditional Uzbek quilted robe holds out a hand-embroidered tubeteika cap with blue patterns

Day 4

— Morning blue hour architectural shoot
— Drive through the Kyzylkum desert with photo stops
— Arrival in Bukhara, walk through its 2500-year-old streets

Mir-i-Arab Madrasa courtyard in Bukhara framed by a large iwan arch, with two turquoise domes and blue tilework facade
Kalon Minaret and Kalon Mosque portal in Bukhara under a dramatic cloudy sky
Kalon minaret and mosque portal in Bukhara's inner courtyard at dusk, viewed through an arched gateway

Day 5

— Visit the market and a traditional blacksmith’s workshop
— Explore artisan shops
— Sunset photography in the historic center

Woman in traditional Uzbek robe standing in the doorway of Mir-i-Arab Madrassa in Bukhara
Young woman in traditional Uzbek ikat dress posing before an ornately carved wooden door with ring knockers
A woman in traditional Uzbek costume dancing on the steps in front of a tiled portal of a historic site in Uzbekistan

Day 6

— Morning portrait session with local models
— Drive to Samarkand via Gijduvan
— First look at the iconic Registan square

Registan Square in Samarkand with three madrasahs and turquoise domes bathed in golden sunset light
Upward view through a narrow alley between mosaic-tiled mausoleums at the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand
Ornate gilded dome with muqarnas and arabesques inside a historic Islamic monument

Day 7

— Local bazaar, lunch, carpet factory visit
— Evening shoot at Gur-Emir Mausoleum

Woman in traditional Uzbek ikat dress posing in front of an ornate mosaic-covered madrasa facade in Samarkand
Woman posing in a mosaic-tiled archway at the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis in Samarkand
Woman in traditional Uzbek ikat dress posing in front of the Registan portal in Samarkand at golden hour

Day 8

— Visit Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
— Free time for souvenirs and exploration
— Evening portrait shoot at Registan

Central Asian mausoleum with a tiled blue dome and ornate geometric walls photographed at night under a deep blue sky
Elderly man in a traditional embroidered cap and sheepskin vest looking to the side inside a dimly lit dwelling
Two young women in traditional Central Asian folk costumes with ornate red headdresses and embroidered robes posing together

Day 9

— Additional city walk and optional photo sessions

Rolling green hills in Kyrgyzstan with snow-capped mountain ridges under a stormy sky
Snow-capped Tian Shan peaks reflected in a still alpine lake amid autumn grasslands, Kyrgyzstan
Winding mountain road through a high-altitude pass in Kyrgyzstan, flanked by rocky peaks with patches of snow under an overcast sky

Day 10

— Early morning architecture shoot
— Breakfast and transfer to the airport

The sequence of the tour program activities might be changed due to the weather conditions or other factors.

Recommended equipment and gear

Gear

  • Smartphone with a camera

or

  • Entry level camera with your favorite lenses

  • Tripod and remote shutter release device

  • Spare batteries

Wearing and equipment

  • Headlight or torch for the night shooting

  • Windproof jacket

  • Windproof trousers

  • Down jacket

  • Fleece jacket

  • Base layer

  • Hat and gloves

  • Waterproof boots

  • Spare pair of boots

  • Indoor shoes (sneakers or slippers)

The Offer

Included

  • Transfer from airport and back, including all following transport costs to all shooting points in the tour
  • Double or twin bedroom accommodation in hotels, guest houses and yurtas
  • Breakfasts
  • Travel insurance
  • Assistance and help during shooting on site

Not included

  • Flight to Tashkent or Samarkand
  • Lunches and dinners
  • Visa (whether required)
  • Personal expenses, souvenirs, alcohol, etc.

For reservations

Call us at: +359 895 055 907 or send us your request and we will contact you in the nearest time:

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