International Summer School 2025 "A Week in Uzbekistan
Summer School “A Week in Uzbekistan”
Duration: 1 week
Theme: Culture, Ecology, and History of Uzbekistan
Location: Tashkent with trips to Samarkand and Bukhara
Event Program
Day 1:
- Arrival in Tashkent, airport reception, and transfer to the guesthouse
- Check-in and lunch
- Introductory tour of Tashkent
- Dinner and free time
Day 2:
- Breakfast at the guesthouse (07:00 – 08:00)
- Lecture on the history and culture of Uzbekistan (10:00 – 12:00)
- Lunch at a national or, if needed, European restaurant (12:30 – 13:30)
- Walk around Tashkent’s historical sites (14:00 – 17:00)
- Dinner at a national or, if needed, European restaurant (18:00 – 20:00)
Day 3:
- Breakfast at the guesthouse (07:00 – 08:00)
- Lecture on the ecology of Uzbekistan (10:00 – 12:00)
- Lunch at a national or, if needed, European restaurant (12:30 – 13:30)
- Free time or cultural activities (14:00 – 17:00)
- Dinner at a national or, if needed, European restaurant (18:00 – 20:00)
Day 4:
- Breakfast at the guesthouse (07:00 – 08:00)
- Trip to Samarkand by minibus, tour of major landmarks: Registan, Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Siab Bazaar (09:30 – 12:30)
- Lunch at a local café (12:30 – 13:30)
- Transfer to Bukhara (14:00 – 17:00)
- Check-in at the hotel, dinner, and rest (18:00 – 20:00)
Day 5:
- Breakfast at the hotel (07:00 – 08:00)
- Tour of Bukhara’s historical sites: Lyabi-Hauz complex, Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasah, Kalyan Minaret, Bukhara Ark, Samanid Mausoleum, and Chor-Minor (09:30 – 17:30)
- Lunch at a local café (13:00 – 14:00)
- Return to Tashkent (18:00 – 22:00)
- Dinner at a national restaurant en route (20:00 – 21:00)
Day 6:
- Breakfast at the guesthouse (07:00 – 08:00)
- Cultural activities: master classes on national cuisine and music, ecological master class on traditional crafts (09:30 – 12:30)
- Lunch at a national or, if needed, European restaurant (13:00 – 14:00)
- Free time for shopping and relaxation (14:30 – 17:30)
- Dinner at a national or, if needed, European restaurant (18:00 – 20:00)
Day 7:
- Breakfast at the guesthouse (07:00 – 08:00)
- Closing ceremony and certificate awarding (10:00 – 11:00)
- Transfer to the airport (12:00 – 14:00)
Accommodation and Dining Conditions
- Accommodation in 3-star guesthouses in Tashkent (2-3 people per room) and in a hotel in Bukhara
- Two daily meals (lunch and dinner) in national or, if needed, European restaurants
Additional Conditions
- Sports activities are not provided
- Knowledge of Russian is welcome but not mandatory
- Additional excursions available upon request
- Participants will receive a certificate for active participation in events and lectures
- Insurance is included whenever possible
Participation Fee
USD 600
The fee includes:
- Accommodation in guesthouses (2-3 people per room) and in a hotel in Bukhara
- Two daily meals (lunch and dinner) in national or, if needed, European restaurants
- All excursions and lectures mentioned in the program
- Transportation costs (including minibus trips)
- Airport transfers
- Participation certificate
- Insurance when possible
Visa Support
If a visa is required, we will provide the necessary letters to the embassy for visa issuance.
Refund Policy
- Full refund if participation is canceled no later than 30 days before the program start date
- 50% refund if participation is canceled no later than 15 days before the program start date
- No refund if canceled less than 15 days before the program start date, except in cases of force majeure