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Shashlik. Ingredients: meat(lamb, beef), tomato,potato,sauce, some more vegetables according to preference
Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience
Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience
Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience
Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience

Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience

By Samarkand Life Experience
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$60 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 6h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

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 track. 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.

Activity location

  • H3CF+29X
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • H3CF+29X
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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Cooking class in Samarkand with local life experience in English
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • Opening hours: Sat 9:00 am-10:00 pm
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
AU$59.89 x 1 AdultAU$59.89
Total
Price is AU$59.89

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedBottled water
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedAwesome national meals to try are provided at any time while you in my house in the village. We will be glad to share delicious foods to you!
  • What's includedWhat's includeddepending on the start time of the masterclass we can include the dinner as well.

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travellers with special dietary restrictions or allergies need to inform us in advance so we can cater to their needs.

Activity itinerary

Are you ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Samarkand? As you step into this ancient Silk Road city, prepare for an unforgettable journey beyond the tourist hotspots. Here's your chance to truly live like a local: 1. **Siyob Bazaar**: Begin your day at Siyob Bazaar, the bustling heart of Samarkand. Stroll through colourful 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 (savoury pastries). Discover the flavours 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. Ready to embrace the authentic spirit of Samarkand? Book your trip now and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESH3CF+29X
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEH3CF+29X
    • Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan

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