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- English
Spending a day with a local family during your visit to Samarkand offers a truly unique and enriching experience:
1. **Authentic Insights**: You'll gain authentic insights into the local culture, traditions, and daily life. It's like peeking behind the scenes and discovering what makes a place tick.
2. **Personal Connections**: Interacting with locals fosters genuine connections. You'll learn about their stories, share meals, and perhaps even participate in their daily activities.
3. **Off-the-Beaten-Path**: Unlike typical tourist attractions, this experience takes you off the beaten path. You'll explore hidden gems and discover places that guidebooks often miss.
4. **Cultural Exchange**: It's a two-way street. You'll share your own culture and learn from theirs. Language, customs, and traditions become bridges for understanding.
5. **Memorable Moments**: From cooking together to hearing family anecdotes, these moments create lasting memories that go beyond standard sightseeing.
Example Menu
Main
Soup or Plov or Dumplings
foods with ingredients including vegetables and meat/ no meat.
Dessert
Jam or Juice
we can provide jam or juice made of fruits and completely natural.
Starter
Samsa
dough with meator pumpkin or potato inside
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
I will be glad to help you by picking you up to the desired destination.
What to expect
1. **Siyob Bazaar**: ( Closed on Monday). Begin your day at Siyob Bazaar, the bustling heart of Samarkand. Stroll through colorful stalls, chat with vendors, and witness the lively exchange of goods. It's the perfect place to people-watch and soak in the local atmosphere.
2. **Cooking Adventure**: Join a local family in their home and learn the secrets of Uzbek cuisine. Roll up your sleeves and prepare traditional dishes like plov (rice pilaf), shashlik (grilled meat), and samsa (savory pastries). Discover the flavors that have been passed down through generations.
3. **Family Interaction**: Spend the day with a warm-hearted local family. Share stories, laughter, and perhaps even a game of chess. Learn about their daily routines, customs, and traditions. You'll find that hospitality knows no bounds in Samarkand.
4. Samarkand Bukhara Silk Carpets factory
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers with special dietary restrictions or allergies need to inform us in advance so we can cater to their needs.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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