Uzbekistan · Heritage Walks

5-Day Uzbekistan Cultural Tour through Tashkent Samarkand and Bukhara

5 Days Round trip from Tashkent Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore historical and cultural landmarks in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara
02 Experience Central Asian gastronomy with authentic local dishes
03 Visit world-renowned sites like Registan Square and Bibi Khanum Mosque
04 Discover architectural marvels, museums, and sacred complexes across Uzbekistan
05 Travel between cities by high-speed train and domestic flight
06 Enjoy guided sightseeing with professional English-speaking tour guides

Embark on a journey through Uzbekistan, exploring the fascinating cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. This tour combines historical landmarks, architectural treasures, museums, and authentic local cuisine for a rich cultural experience. Stay in comfortable 3-star hotels with breakfast included, enjoy guided sightseeing with professional English-speaking guides, and travel conveniently by train and domestic flight between cities.

Embark on a journey through Uzbekistan, exploring the fascinating cities of Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Yes

Cities Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent

Languages English, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover Tashkent's Historic and Modern Sights

Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing in the city, including the Hazrati Imam complex (Kaffol Shoshiy Mausoleum, Muyi Mubarak Madrasah, Barokkhan Madrasah, Namozgoh Mosque, and Hazrati Imam Mosque), an Uzbek mahalla (neighborhood), Mingurik Old Town, and Minor Mosque.
Lunch at a local restaurant featuring Tashkent plov at the Besh Qazan Plov Center.
Continue discovering Tashkent with visits to the Amir Temur Monument and Museum, Courage Monument, Independence Square, Tashkent TV Tower, and Chorsu Bazaar.
Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

Day 02

Travel to Samarkand by High-Speed Train

Check out from the hotel. You can take your breakfast as a lunch box from reception.
Transfer by car to the railway station, where the driver will be waiting for you at the hotel reception.
Board the high-speed train to Samarkand.
Upon arrival, meet the driver at the railway station. The driver will hold a sign with your name and surname, then transfer you to the hotel, where you can leave your luggage at reception.
Sightseeing in the city, including Guri Emir, the legendary mausoleum where Amir Temur and his family are buried; Registan Square, the world-famous complex of three madrasahs (Ulugbek, Tillakori, and Sherdor); Bibi Khanum Mosque, the largest mosque ever built in Central Asia; and Siyab Bazaar, a local market.
Lunch at a local restaurant featuring Samarkand plov, known as "Zighir osh".
Continue discovering Samarkand with visits to the Shahi-Zinda necropolis, a holy place and cemetery with the graves of the Temurid dynasty and the grave of a cousin of Prophet Muhammad; Hazrati Khizr Mosque; Afrasiab Museum; and the "El merosi" theater show about the history of Central Asian nations.
Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

Day 03

Samarkand Highlights and Train to Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Sightseeing in the city, including the Khodja Doniyor Mausoleum, Ulugbek Observatory and Museum, and the "Konigil-Meros" silk paper production workshop.
Lunch at a local restaurant featuring Samarkand manti and nukhat-shurak.
Transfer to the railway station.
Board the high-speed train to Bukhara.
Meet the driver in Bukhara and transfer to the hotel.
Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

Day 04

Walk Through the Old Town of Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.
Sightseeing in the city. Today's excursion will be on foot because most of the Old Town is a pedestrian area.
Visit the Lyabi-Khauz complex (Nodir Devonbegi pond, khanaka and madrasah, Kukaldosh Madrasah), Magoki-Attori Mosque, the three trading domes (Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpakfurushon, and Toki Zargaron), Ulugbek Madrasah, Abdulazizkhan Madrasah, Kalon Minaret and Mosque, and Miri-Arab Madrasah.
Lunch at a local restaurant featuring Bukhara plov, known as Oshi Sofi.
Continue discovering Bukhara's Old Town with visits to the Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, the Mausoleum of Chashmai-Ayub, and the Samanids Mausoleum.
Dinner at a local restaurant and overnight at the hotel.

Day 05

Bukhara Countryside Excursion and Return to Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
Sightseeing in the countryside, including the Bahouddin Naqshband memorial-architectural complex, dedicated to the 14th-century saint and philosopher; Sitorai Mohi Khosa Palace, the 20th-century summer residence of the last Bukharian Emir; and the Chor Bakr necropolis and memorial-architectural complex from the 16th century.
Lunch at a local restaurant featuring tandoori meat.
Transfer to the airport.
Flight to Tashkent.
Flight to your country.

Where this trip takes you

Registan Square, Shah-i-Zinda, Bibi Khanum Mosque, Lyab-i Hauz

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Tashkent 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accommodation on an SGL/DBL/TWN room basis in 3-star hotels with breakfast in Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara.

Services of professional English-speaking tour guides in all cities.

All transfers, trips, and city tours as per the itinerary by an air-conditioned sedan car, minibus, or coach.

Entrance fees.

What's Not Included

International air tickets
Tourist e-visa charges
Early check-in and late check-out
Lunches and dinners
Charges in hotels for additional services
Photography and video-making fees at the sites
Personal insurance
Tips and gratuities
Any services not included in the above itinerary

What to bring

Comfortable clothes and shoes

Know before you go

Hotel check-in time - 14:00

Hotel check-out time - 12:00

(Standard hotel check-out times apply. Inquire at the hotel reception for luggage storage if needed.)

PLEASE READ REGARDING PRE-BOOKED AIRPORT TRANSFERS

The transfer driver will look for you in the arrivals area and will display a sign with your name and surname. Please note that some airports have more than one exit from customs, so please look carefully for your driver. If your flight is delayed by more than an hour, or you feel you have missed the transfer driver, please phone the company office at the number listed above. Porterage in airports can be in excess of $3 per bag; luggage carts are not always available.

PLEASE READ REGARDING PRE-BOOKED RAILWAY STATION TRANSFERS

Whenever possible, your transfer driver will be on the platform near your carriage when you detrain. Please look for a sign with your name and surname as you detrain. Please wait at least five minutes at this location. If you do not connect with the transfer agent, please proceed toward the head of the train and wait near the station entrance. Please note that luggage carts are not readily available in most locations. Porterage in railway stations can be in excess of $5 per bag.

All tickets will be delivered to you by the local guide or driver.

In case of emergency, please contact the tour company office listed above.

Economy train tickets for Tashkent-Samarkand and Samarkand-Bukhara are subject to availability on the day of visit.
The domestic flight from Bukhara to Tashkent is subject to availability on the day of visit.

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