Uzbekistan Classic: Tashkent — Samarkand — Bukhara
About this tour
This is the classic introduction to Uzbekistan: three great Silk Road cities in five unhurried days, with comfortable high-speed trains between them instead of long road transfers. It suits first-time visitors who want to see the highlights — the Registan, the old town of Bukhara, the shrines of Samarkand — with a licensed guide who explains the history along the way.
Note: hotels, exact train times and the order of sights are confirmed for each departure at the time of booking.
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1 — Tashkent
Arrival at Tashkent airport, meeting with your guide and transfer to the hotel. City tour of the capital: the Hazrati Imam complex, the lively Chorsu Bazaar, Independence Square and the decorated stations of the Tashkent metro. Overnight in Tashkent.
TashkentMeals: No meals includedOvernight: Tashkent - 2
Day 2 — Tashkent → Samarkand
Breakfast, then transfer by high-speed Afrosiyob train to Samarkand (about 2 hours). Visit the magnificent Registan Square and the Gur-Emir mausoleum, the tomb of Amir Timur. Overnight in Samarkand.
Tashkent → SamarkandMeals: Breakfast includedOvernight: Samarkand - 3
Day 3 — Samarkand → Bukhara
The Bibi-Khanym Mosque, the Siab Bazaar, the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and the Ulugbek observatory. In the evening, transfer by train to Bukhara. Overnight in Bukhara.
Samarkand → BukharaMeals: Breakfast includedOvernight: Bukhara - 4
Day 4 — Bukhara
A full day in Bukhara: the Lyabi-Hauz ensemble, the Poi-Kalyan complex, the Ark fortress, the Samanid mausoleum and the Chor-Minor madrasah. Free time to wander the old town. Overnight in Bukhara.
BukharaMeals: Breakfast includedOvernight: Bukhara - 5
Day 5 — Bukhara → Tashkent → departure
Visit the Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa summer palace, then transfer back to Tashkent and on to the airport for your departure flight.
Bukhara → TashkentMeals: Breakfast includedDeparture day
What's included
- Accommodation in 3★/4★ hotels with breakfast
- All city-to-city transfers by high-speed train
- Airport–hotel–airport transfers
- All excursions listed in the programme
- Licensed English / Russian / Uzbek speaking guide
- Entrance tickets for the sites in the programme
What's not included
- International flights
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
Inclusions are confirmed in writing with the exact programme before you pay.
Departure dates & prices
Departures on request — we form the group and confirm the exact date around your arrival. Minimum group size: 5–6 people.
| Departure | Availability | Price per person (double room) | Single supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| On request | min. 5–6 | from $550 | — |
Hotels
3★ / 4★ hotels or similar. The final list is confirmed at the time of booking.
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