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Uzbekistan Tour 3 Nights - Tashkent & Samarkand

Discover Tashkent and Samarkand on a 4-day Uzbekistan tour with Afrosiyob high-speed train travel, historic landmarks, bazaars, and guided sightseeing.

4 days, 3 nightsDuration

4-star hotels · breakfastStay and meals

Overview

Discover Tashkent and Samarkand on a 4-day Uzbekistan tour with Afrosiyob high-speed train travel, historic landmarks, bazaars, and guided sightseeing.

Trip highlights

01See Tashkent’s key heritage and civic landmarks in one full city day
02Travel between cities on the Afrosiyob or Sharq high-speed train
03Visit Samarkand’s most important monuments without rushing the route
04Include craft stops in Konigil for paper-making and traditional textiles
05Combine major mosques, mausoleums, bazaars, and squares in one trip
06Stay in hotels in both cities with breakfast and guided transfers included
07Finish with a practical shopping stop in Tashkent before departure

Day-by-day itinerary

The route

Tashkent → Samarkand → Tashkent

2 cities, 1 nights in each, joined by rail.

The route2 cities, 1 nights in each, joined by rail.

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Explore the daily plan, including overnight stops and meals.

Arrive in Tashkent and meet your guide for a full-day introduction to the city. Start at the Hazrati Imam Complex, where Barakhan Madrasah, the Old Koran of Hazrat Usman, Juma Mosque, and Hazrati Imam Mausoleum give a strong first look at Uzbekistan’s religious heritage.

Continue to Chorsu Bazaar for a lively market stop, then move through Independence Square, Temurids’ History Museum, Amir Temur Square, Navoi Theatre Square, Broadway Street, and the Memorial Complex of Repression. The Tashkent TV Tower is seen from outside before hotel check-in.

Hazrati Imam Complex
Chorsu Bazaar
Independence Square
Amir Temur Square
Outside view of Tashkent TV Tower

overnight: Tashkent

Daily schedule

Morning

Arrival in TashkentMeet the guideVisit Hazrati Imam Complex

Hazrati Imam Complex — Includes Barakhan Madrasah, the Old Koran of Hazrat Usman, Juma Mosque, and Hazrati Imam Mausoleum.

Afternoon

Visit Chorsu BazaarSee Independence SquareContinue to Amir Temur Square and Broadway Street

Chorsu Bazaar — Busy bazaar with local shopping.
Independence Square — Major civic landmark.

Evening

See Navoi Theatre SquareVisit the Memorial Complex of RepressionOutside view of Tashkent TV TowerCheck in to hotel

Tashkent TV Tower — Exterior view only.

Hotel check-in after sightseeing.

What's included

Included in your trip7 items covered in this fare

Your hotels

4-star hotel accommodation

Meals

Breakfast in Tashkent and Samarkand
0.5 litre per person per day

Transfers

All transfers according to the program by air-conditioned sedan, minibus, minivan, or bus

Guides

Services of a professional English-speaking guide

Train

Ticket for the high-speed train Afrosiyob or Sharq on the Tashkent-Samarkand route, subject to availability
Ticket for the high-speed train Afrosiyob or Sharq on the Samarkand-Tashkent route, subject to availability

Plan and pay separately8 items not covered by this fare

Flights

International flights not included

Personal Expenses

Early check-in and late check-out are not included
Payment for additional services in hotels
Fee for photography and video shooting at sites

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included

Tips

Tips and service fees are not included

Meals

Lunches and dinners are not included

Entrance fees

Entrance tickets are not included

Hotels and meals

Accommodation4-star hotel accommodation

MealsDaily breakfast included

Tashkent2 nights

Avant Hotel★★★

Samarkand1 night

Suzangaron Hotel★★★

Your hotel names are confirmed before you travel. Where alternatives are listed, the confirmed property will be a 4-star hotel of the same standard.

Meeting & drop-off

You're met atTashkent hotel or designated city meeting pointTashkent, UzbekistanReport by As advised before departure

You're dropped atTashkent International AirportBy about After the final day shopping visit

Arrival information: Final meeting details are provided after booking confirmation.

Attractions we visit

Sightseeing visits are planned in the itinerary. Admission tickets and monument fees are paid separately.

Tashkent

Hazrati Imam ComplexIncludes Barakhan Madrasah, the Old Koran of Hazrat Usman, Juma Mosque, and Hazrati Imam Mausoleum.Day 1

Chorsu BazaarBusy bazaar with local shopping.Day 1

Independence SquareMajor civic landmark.Day 1 · Walk through

Tashkent TV TowerExterior view only.Day 1 · Exterior view

Tashkent shopping stopShort souvenir and craft visit before departure.Day 4

Barakhan MadrasahDay 1

Old Koran of Hazrat UsmanDay 1

Juma MosqueDay 1

Hazrati Imam MausoleumDay 1

Temurids' History MuseumDay 1

Amir Temur SquareDay 1 · Walk through

Navoi Theatre SquareDay 1 · Walk through

Broadway StreetDay 1

Memorial Complex of RepressionDay 1

When to Go

Indicative monthly averages for the route cities shown, not a forecast. Figures are omitted where city data is unavailable.

NovGood

Samarkand

Average High

11°C

Rainfall

30mm

Tashkent

Average High

12°C

Rainfall

42mm

Before you go

Essential

Passports, visas and entry requirements

Guests must carry valid passports and obtain any required visas before travel.
Check entry regulations for Uzbekistan before departure, as requirements can change.

Essential

Insurance and personal readiness

Travel insurance is mandatory for this package.
If you have medical conditions or mobility concerns, review the pace of city walking and station transfers in advance.

Rail and transfer logistics

The intercity journey is by high-speed train, subject to availability.
Transfers are arranged according to the program using air-conditioned vehicles.

Hotel basis and check-in times

Accommodation is on double or twin sharing basis.
Early check-in and late check-out are not included and depend on hotel policy.

Meal coverage

Breakfast is included on tour days where stated.
Lunches and dinners are not included unless separately arranged.

Spending to budget for

Set aside cash or card funds for entrance tickets, lunches, dinners, tips, and personal expenses.
Photo and video charges at monuments may apply separately.

Operational flexibility

The itinerary, train timing, or hotel may be adjusted if needed due to availability or operational reasons.
Unused services are non-refundable.

Common questions

Is this Uzbekistan tour suitable for first-time visitors?

Yes. It covers the main cultural highlights of Tashkent and Samarkand in a short, efficient route, which makes it a good fit for first-time visitors.

Are the train tickets guaranteed?

Train tickets are included subject to availability, so final confirmation depends on the operating schedule at the time of booking.

Are meals included beyond breakfast?

Breakfast is included, while lunches and dinners are at your own expense unless arranged separately.

Do I need to pay for monument entry tickets?

Yes. Entrance tickets are excluded, so any site admission must be paid separately unless advised otherwise on the day.

Will there be time for shopping?

Yes. The itinerary includes bazaar and shopping stops in both cities, including local crafts and a final shopping visit in Tashkent.

Policies & booking terms

Booking terms

Full payment must be completed 30 days prior to departure, unless otherwise specified.
All bookings are subject to availability at the time of confirmation.
Travel insurance is mandatory and must be purchased prior to departure.
Prices are subject to change due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates, taxes, or supplier costs.
Guests are responsible for obtaining valid passports, visas, and any required vaccinations.
Cancellations or amendments are subject to the applicable cancellation policy outlined in the package.
The company is not liable for delays, cancellations, or changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, strikes, or other force majeure events.
All travelers must adhere to the local laws and customs of the destinations visited.
No refunds will be issued for unused services, including but not limited to meals, accommodations, or activities.
The company reserves the right to modify the itinerary or substitute hotels of similar standards if necessary.
All special requests (e.g., room preferences, dietary requirements) are subject to availability and not guaranteed.
Guests are responsible for any additional costs incurred due to personal expenses, such as phone calls, laundry, or minibar charges.
Check-in and check-out times are subject to hotel policies and may vary by property.

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