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Uzbekistan Tour 4 Nights - Tashkent, Samarkand & Bukhara

A 5-day Uzbekistan tour through Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, with high-speed train travel, Silk Road landmarks, guided city tours and breakfast on select days.

5 days, 4 nightsDuration
4-star hotels · breakfastStay and meals

Overview

A 5-day Uzbekistan tour through Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, with high-speed train travel, Silk Road landmarks, guided city tours and breakfast on select days.

Trip highlights

  • 01Travel across Uzbekistan by high-speed train between Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara
  • 02See the country’s best-known Silk Road landmarks in one compact 5-day route
  • 03Explore Tashkent with a full guided city tour covering heritage sites and modern squares
  • 04Spend a full day in Samarkand with the Registan, Bibi-Khanym and Shah-i-Zinda
  • 05Visit Konigil village to see traditional papermaking and local craft production
  • 06Discover Bukhara’s old city, trading domes and Poi Kalon complex on a single sightseeing day
  • 07Enjoy English-speaking guiding throughout the programme
  • 08Overnight stays are arranged in hotels in each city for a smooth point-to-point journey

Day-by-day itinerary

The route

Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Tashkent

3 cities, 1 nights in each, joined by rail.
The route3 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 English-speaking guide for a full-day introduction to Uzbekistan’s capital. The sightseeing begins at the Hazrati Imam Complex, where the Barakhan Madrasah, Juma Mosque and the Old Koran of Usman reflect the city’s religious and scholarly heritage.

Continue to Chorsu Bazaar for a lively market atmosphere before moving into the modern centre for Independence Square, Amir Temur Square, the Temurids’ Historical Museum, Navoi Opera & Ballet Theatre Square, Broadway Street and an exterior stop at the TV Tower. The day ends at the Memorial Complex of Repression before hotel check-in and overnight stay in Tashkent.

  • Hazrati Imam Complex
  • Chorsu Bazaar
  • Independence Square
  • Amir Temur Square
overnight
Tashkent
Daily schedule
Morning
Arrival in TashkentMeet the guideVisit Hazrati Imam Complex
  • Hazrati Imam Complex — Historic religious site

Proceed with city sightseeing after arrival.

Afternoon
Visit Chorsu BazaarSee Independence Square and Amir Temur SquareContinue through central Tashkent landmarks
  • Chorsu Bazaar — Busy local market
  • Independence Square — Major civic landmark

The TV Tower is viewed from outside.

Evening
Visit Memorial Complex of RepressionCheck in to the hotel
  • Memorial Complex of Repression — Historic memorial site

Overnight in Tashkent.

Arrival day includes guided sightseeing before hotel check-in.

What's included

Included in your trip8 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 programme in air-conditioned vehicle
Guides
  • Services of a professional English-speaking guide
Train
  • Afrosiyob or Sharq train tickets on the route Tashkent-Samarkand
  • Afrosiyob or Sharq train tickets on the route Samarkand-Bukhara
  • Afrosiyob or Sharq train tickets on the route Bukhara-Tashkent
Plan and pay separately8 items not covered by this fare
Flights
  • International air tickets
Visa
  • Visa arrangements and fees
Insurance
  • Personal travel insurance
Meals
  • Lunches and dinners
Personal Expenses
  • Hotel extras and personal spending
Optional Tours
  • Any optional experiences not listed in the programme
Tips
  • Tips and service fees
Taxes
  • Any taxes not expressly included
Accommodation4-star hotel accommodation
MealsDaily breakfast included
Tashkent2 nights
Avant Hotel★★★
Avant Hotel★★★
Samarkand1 night
Suzangaron Hotel★★★
Bukhara1 night
Registan Saroy 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 city
You're dropped atTashkent city

Arrival information: Final departure transfer is arranged to Tashkent city departure point as per programme.

A planned visit does not automatically include an admission ticket. Check the inclusions and your booking summary for ticket costs.

Tashkent
Hazrati Imam ComplexHistoric religious siteDay 1
Chorsu BazaarBusy local marketDay 1 · Walk through
Independence SquareMajor civic landmarkDay 1 · Walk through
Memorial Complex of RepressionHistoric memorial siteDay 1
Final shopping time in TashkentDay 5
Local souvenir stopsDay 5
Easy departure transferDay 5
Amir Temur SquareDay 1 · Walk through
Broadway StreetDay 1
TV TowerDay 1

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

Samarkand · Tashkent · Bukhara

IdealGoodFairAvoid
NovGood
Samarkand
Average High
11°C
Rainfall
30mm
Tashkent
Average High
12°C
Rainfall
42mm
Bukhara
Average High
11°C
Rainfall
14mm
Essential

Passport and visa responsibility

  • Travellers must hold valid passports and any required visas before departure.
  • Entry requirements can change, so documents should be checked well in advance of travel.
Essential

Travel insurance is mandatory

  • Insurance must be arranged before departure.
  • Check that your policy covers rail travel, medical costs and any pre-existing conditions you may need covered.

Train travel is subject to availability

  • High-speed train services on this route are booked subject to seat availability.
  • Operational timings can vary, so keep your schedule flexible on rail days.

Meal inclusions are limited

  • Breakfast is included on selected days only.
  • Lunches, dinners and most drinks are not included unless listed in the booking confirmation.

Hotel check-in and check-out

  • Standard hotel policies apply for arrival and departure times.
  • Early check-in and late check-out are not included unless pre-arranged directly with the hotel.

Operational changes

  • The operator may adjust the itinerary, train timings or hotel names if required.
  • Unused services are non-refundable.

Common questions

Is the high-speed train guaranteed on all routes?

The itinerary uses Afrosiyob or Sharq services subject to availability, so the final train allocation is confirmed at booking.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast is included in Tashkent and Samarkand. Lunches and dinners are not included unless specifically stated.

Are entrance tickets included?

No, entrance tickets are excluded unless shown separately in your booking confirmation.

What type of trip is this?

This is a FIT holiday with English-speaking guiding, hotel stays and intercity rail travel between Uzbekistan’s key Silk Road cities.

Can the sightseeing order change?

Yes, the order may change slightly for operational reasons while keeping the same core sightseeing programme.

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

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