Travel by train from Tashkent to Bukhara and have sightseeing in the city
Tashkent - The driver will pick you up from your hotel reception lobby. The tour begins at 07:00 am (start time may vary based on train schedule). (Please contact us to confirm the exact pickup location for the tour)
Bukhara - Upon arrival at the Bukhara train station, you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel. Meet your local tour guide at the hotel and begin your sightseeing tour.
Ark of Bukhara - The Citadel Ark (1st-20th centuries) — the construction of this citadel dates back to the beginning of the 1st millennium BC. Throughout history, the fortress has been destroyed and rebuilt several times. Most of the current structures were reconstructed during the 18th-20th centuries.
Great Minaret of the Kalon - Poi Kalon complex (“The foot of the tall” in Uzbek) from the 12th-16th centuries. This complex includes a mosque, madrassah, and minaret, and was a major center of trade and scholarship along the Silk Road. The minaret’s beauty even amazed Genghis Khan.
Magoki Attori Mosque - Magoki-Attari Mosque— Central Asia’s oldest surviving mosque. Before the Arab invasion, the site housed a Buddhist monastery and later a Zoroastrian temple. It now contains the Museum of the History of Carpet Weaving.
Lyab-i-Hauz - Labi Hauz Complex (“The edge of the pond” in Persian) was constructed by Nadir Divan Begi, the Grand Vizier of Bukhara, around 1620.
Bukhara Synagogue - 16th-century Synagogue— located to the south of Labi Hauz Square in the Jewish Quarter of the old town. Jews have been a significant minority in Bukhara since their forced migration from Merv and Shiraz in the 14th century. (Note: the synagogue is often closed, but if open, travelers can visit and see the old Torah)
Monument to Hodja Nasreddin - Statue of Hodja Nasruddin— the philosopher and humorist on his donkey. While he is generally considered Turkish elsewhere, Uzbeks claim he was born in Bukhara.
Continue your visit in Bukhara and catch an afternoon train to Samarkand
Bukhara - Enjoy free time in the morning or take an optional tour to the top 4 places outside of Bukhara City.
Samarkand - In the late afternoon, transfer to the Bukhara train station (15 km away) and catch the train to Samarkand (subject to availability). Upon arrival at the Samarkand train station, you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel.
Sightseeing in Samarkand and late afternoon travel by train from Samarkand to Tashkent
Samarkand - Check out of your hotel, load your luggage into the car, and start your sightseeing tour in Samarkand. Samarkand is a fairy tale city along the ancient Silk Road, known by many names such as “The Mirror of the World”, “The Garden of the Soul”, “The Jewel of Islam”, and “The Precious Pearl of the Moslem World”. In ancient Greece, it was known as Marakanda.
Ulugh Beg Observatory - The Ulugbek Observatory, built in the 15th century by astronomer-king Ulugbek, the grandson of Amir Temur.
Shah-i-Zinda - The Shahi Zinda complex (“alive king” in Uzbek) from the 12th-20th centuries. It is the burial place of royals and nobles and one of the most spiritual places in Uzbekistan.
Bibi Khanym Mosque - Bibi Hanim Mosque, built in the 15th century in honor of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.
Gur Emir Mausoleum - Gur-Amir Mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from the 15th century.
Registan - Registan Square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from the 15th-17th centuries. This spectacular architectural ensemble features fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosques and madrassahs.
Tashkent - In the late afternoon, travel by train from Samarkand to Tashkent (subject to availability). Upon arrival at the Tashkent train station, you will be met by a driver and transferred to your hotel in Tashkent.
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Train ticket from Tashkent to Bukhara
- Train ticket from Samarkand to Tashkent
- Train ticket from Bukhara to Samarkand
- Breakfast
- Accommodations (double or twin shared) in high rated Hotel 3* or central located boutique hotel
- Local tour guide for sightseeing in Bukhara and Samarkand
- Lunch and Dinner
- Photo and video charges 5 usd (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
- Single room supplement 30 usd per night/single room
- Personal travel insurance
- Hotel extra services
- Gratuity/Tips for guide/drivers
Traveling through these ancient cities such as Samarkand, Bukhara, and Tashkent is more than a vacation; it is a journey through time. Each city has its own unique history, art, architecture, and cuisine. The highlights of this 3-day tour are: walking through the old town of Bukhara is like stepping into the XVI century, visiting a Fort called Ark which was resident of the last Emir (King) of Bukhara, watching the captivating light at a stunning historical Registan square of Samarkand by night and more. Pick up and drop off from the hotel in Tashkent city included Have sightseeing in the most fascinating ancient cities of the Great Silk Road Travel between cities in the fastest train of Uzbekistan This tour is for you and your private party
- Check in to hotels is after 14:00
- Note: In a high tourist season when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace this with the most-comfortable class of regular train
- After booking send copy of passport for booking train tickets and hotels, please
- It is recommended to have some extra cash in US dollars to buy the souvenirs, food, tipping and for other expenses. There are many ATMs but you can’t withdraw US dollars they always give you cash in local currency and there is a limit
- On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
