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Private, on your own dates · Uzbekistan

Charming Uzbekistan

A compact private tour of Uzbekistan’s three great cities: the old quarter of Tashkent, a walk through medieval Bukhara and a full day in Samarkand, linked by the Afrosiyob high-speed train.

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

Twin share · land only, flights extra

Overview

A compact private tour of Uzbekistan’s three great cities: the old quarter of Tashkent, a walk through medieval Bukhara and a full day in Samarkand, linked by the Afrosiyob high-speed train.

Trip highlights

  • 01All three great Silk Road cities in five days
  • 02Every intercity leg by the Afrosiyob high-speed train
  • 03The Registan and Gur-Emir floodlit on your first evening in Samarkand
  • 04Plov lunches at the Plov Centres in Tashkent and Samarkand
  • 05Private guides and transfers throughout

Day-by-day itinerary

The route

Tashkent → Bukhara → Samarkand → Tashkent

3 cities, 1 nights in each.
The route3 cities, 1 nights in each.
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Explore the daily plan, including overnight stops and meals.

You are met at Tashkent International Airport and driven into the city. The afternoon is spent with a local guide, starting where Tashkent is oldest: the Khast-Imam complex, the religious centre of the capital, whose library keeps one of the earliest surviving copies of the Quran.

From there it is a short walk to Chorsu Bazaar under its great green dome, where the city does its actual shopping — spices, dried fruit, bread stamped in patterns, and a whole hall of nothing but dairy. Lunch is plov at the Central Asian Plov Centre, where it is cooked in cauldrons large enough to feed several hundred people at a sitting.

The rest of the day is modern Tashkent: a ride on the metro, whose stations were each designed as a separate piece of architecture, then Independence Square, the Alisher Navoi Theatre and Amir Temur Square.

  • Khast-Imam complex
  • Chorsu Bazaar
  • Plov lunch at the Central Asian Plov Centre
  • A ride on the Tashkent metro
  • Independence Square and Amir Temur Square
overnight
Tashkent
Meals
Lunch

Sightseeing about 6–7 hours. Lunch at the Plov Centre is included.

What's included

Included in your trip11 items covered in this fare
Your hotels
  • 4-star hotel accommodation
Meals
  • Daily breakfast included
  • Welcome plov lunches at the Plov Centres in Tashkent and Samarkand
Transport
  • All airport and railway station transfers
  • All transport during the tour as set out in the itinerary
  • Afrosiyob high-speed train tickets Tashkent–Bukhara, Bukhara–Samarkand and Samarkand–Tashkent in economy class
Entrance fees
  • Entrance tickets to the monuments and museums named in the itinerary
Guide
  • Licensed local guides for the sightseeing named in each day
Visa
  • Visa support: an invitation letter or e-visa assistance where needed
Other
  • A local prepaid SIM card with 40 GB of data per group
  • Round-the-clock assistance from the local team
Plan and pay separately6 items not covered by this fare
Not included
  • International flights
  • Lunches and dinners other than those named as included
  • Consular visa fees where a visa is required
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal expenses
Accommodation4-star hotel accommodation
MealsDaily breakfast included
Tashkent2 nights
Hotel confirmed before travel
Bukhara1 night
Hotel confirmed before travel
Samarkand1 night
Hotel confirmed before travel

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.

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

Private tour

  • This is a private programme for your party alone; the dates are flexible.
  • Prices are per person and fall as the party grows, with a separate rate for one, two and three or more travellers.
  • Children under five travel free and children under ten at half price, sharing with adults.

Trains

  • Intercity legs run on the Afrosiyob high-speed train in economy class unless stated otherwise.
  • Train times are set by Uzbekistan Railways and can move; the programme follows the confirmed timetable for your date.
  • Carry your passport on every train journey — tickets are issued in the passenger’s name.

Dress and etiquette

  • Mosques and mausoleums expect shoulders and knees to be covered; women may be asked to cover their hair at working shrines.
  • Photography inside some monuments carries a small separate fee payable on site.

Hotel classes

  • Standard, Comfort and Comfort Plus differ in the hotels used, not in the sightseeing.
  • Extra nights can be added at the start or end of the tour at a nightly supplement.

Common questions

Is five days enough for Uzbekistan?

For the three main cities, yes, if you travel between them by train as this tour does. You will see the headline sights of each; if you want day trips out into the mountains or the desert, look at the longer programmes.

How long are the train journeys?

Tashkent to Bukhara is about four hours, Bukhara to Samarkand under two, and Samarkand to Tashkent about two and a half, all on the Afrosiyob high-speed train.

Do I need a visa for Uzbekistan?

Citizens of many countries, including the UK and the EU, can enter Uzbekistan visa-free for a stay of up to 30 days; others, including Indian passport holders, apply for an e-visa, and visa support is included in the tour. Rules change, so check the current requirement for your passport before booking flights.

Which currency should I bring?

The Uzbek som. Cards are accepted in hotels and larger restaurants in Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara, but bazaars and small cafes are cash only; ATMs and exchange desks are easy to find in the cities.

What is the best time of year to go?

April to early June and September to October are the most comfortable. July and August are very hot in Bukhara, often above 40°C, and winters are cold but quiet.

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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