Day 7

Samarkand – At the heart of the Silk Road

• After breakfast, on your seventh day your guide will take you to the Ulugh Beg Observatory, built in the 15th century under the Timurid Empire and considered one of the most advanced observatories of its time.
• You’ll visit the Konigil Meros paper factory in Konigil, where you’ll learn about the traditional process of paper making using ancient techniques dating back to the time of Tamerlane.
• After lunch you’ll discover a historic hammam, built in the 19th century, where the past and modern wellness intertwine in an incomparable sensory experience. You’ll enjoy a traditional bath with the gentle aroma of incense, followed by a massage with healing spices, designed to rejuvenate both body and mind, while immersing yourself in the charming atmosphere of this place steeped in history and “Oriental” allure.
• You’ll end the day with dinner at a typical city restaurant, tasting local delicacies such as achik-chuchuk.