Uzbekistan 4-Day Tour: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara & Chimgan

Uzbekistan 4-Day Tour: Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara & Chimgan

Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Tashkent → Chimgan → Tashkent
Season: All year round • Duration: 4 Days / 3 Nights
Afrosiyob High-Speed Train
Tashkent City Tour
Registan & Shakhi Zinda
Bukhara Old Town
Chimgan Mountains

4 days group tour to Samarkand & Bukhara starts from Tashkent on the high-speed “Afrosiyob” train and leads to majestic Samarkand and charming Bukhara – the main jewels of the Silk Road in Uzbekistan.

This short group itinerary is a perfect chance to explore both cities in just four days. You will see the brilliant mosaics of Samarkand – especially Shakhi Zinda Necropolis and Registan Square – and discover the magical old streets and madrasahs of Bukhara, where the Po-i Kalon complex can impress even the most seasoned traveller.

No matter where you arrive from – Dubai, the USA, Great Britain, Malaysia or elsewhere – this tour shows you the “other side of the planet”: medieval architecture, quiet courtyards with almond trees and flowers, golden decorations of Gur-Emir and carved wooden panels that still reflect the culture and traditions of the Temurids.

Itinerary Programme

Day 1 – Arrival in Tashkent & City Tour

Excursion day in Tashkent.

  • Arrival at Tashkent International Airport named after Islam Karimov.
  • Migration formalities (visa/passport control & baggage claim – usually 20–60 minutes).
  • Meet your driver/representative in arrivals hall (sign with your name or company name).
  • Start a 5–6 hour sightseeing tour of Tashkent (old & new city):
    • Amir Timur Square – central square dedicated to the great conqueror.
    • Theatre Square & Alisher Navoi Opera House – one of the top opera houses in Central Asia.
    • Independence Square – main square of Uzbekistan with fountains and monuments.
    • Earthquake Memorial – dedicated to the 1966 Tashkent earthquake and reconstruction.
    • Khast Imam Complex – Barak-Khan Madrasah, Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the famous Uthman Koran.
    • Chorsu Bazaar – colourful oriental market under a turquoise dome.
    • Tashkent Metro – beautifully decorated Soviet-era metro stations.
  • Transfer to the hotel, check-in and evening at leisure.
  • Overnight at the hotel in Tashkent.
Day 2 – Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • 07:00 – Transfer to the railway station in Tashkent.
  • 08:00 – Departure to Samarkand by high-speed train “Afrosiyob”.
  • 10:08 – Arrival in Samarkand. Meet guide & driver in front of the station.
  • Full-day sightseeing in Samarkand (approx. 6 hours):
    • Gur-Emir Mausoleum – tomb of Amir Temur and his descendants, richly decorated with gold.
    • Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand with three madrasahs: Ulugbek, Sher-Dor and Tilla-Kori.
    • Bibi Khanum Mosque – once one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world.
    • Shakhi Zinda Necropolis – a unique alley of tiled mausoleums.
    • Ulugbek Observatory – remains of one of the finest medieval observatories.
    • Siyab Bazaar – local market full of fruits, nuts and sweets.
  • 20:00 – Transfer to Samarkand railway station.
  • 21:03 – Departure for Bukhara by high-speed train “Afrosiyob”.
  • 22:34 – Arrival in Bukhara. Meeting with driver & transfer to the hotel.
  • Overnight at the hotel in Bukhara.
Day 3 – Bukhara City Tour → Tashkent
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • 09:00 – Meet your guide and start walking sightseeing tour in the historic centre of Bukhara:
    • Lyabi Hauz Ensemble – Nadir Divanbegi Madrasah, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrasah & Nasreddin Hodja statue.
    • Magoki Attari Mosque – one of the oldest mosques in Central Asia.
    • Trading Domes – Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon and Toki Zargaron covered bazaars.
    • Ulugbek & Abdulazizkhan Madrasahs – facing each other in “kosh” style.
    • Po-i Kalon Complex – Kalon Minaret, Kalon Mosque and Mir-i Arab Madrasah.
    • Ark Fortress – ancient citadel of Bukhara (outside visit or inside on request).
  • Free time for last walks and shopping.
  • 14:50 – Transfer to Bukhara railway station.
  • 15:50 – Departure for Tashkent by high-speed train “Afrosiyob”.
  • 19:44 – Arrival in Tashkent. Transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Day 4 – Tashkent → Chimgan Mountains → Tashkent
  • Breakfast at the hotel.
  • 09:00 – Drive to the Chimgan mountains area (approx. 1.5–2 hours).
  • Photo stops on the way to enjoy views of the Ugam-Chatkal National Park.
  • Arrival to Chimgan/Amirsoy or Charvak area – free time for walking, chairlift / gondola rides (optional), café lunch.
  • Short hikes and panoramic viewpoints over the mountains and Charvak Reservoir.
  • 16:00 – Drive back to Tashkent.
  • Evening arrival in Tashkent. End of the tour programme.

Tour Price per Person

Tour Type Price (from)
Group tour, twin/double sharing from $510 per person

* Final price depends on travel dates, group size, hotel category and exact services included. * The price includes all items listed in the “Included” section below.

Included

  • Accommodation in standard double/twin rooms (3 nights in total).
  • All transfers according to the programme by comfortable transport.
  • English-speaking local guides for sightseeing in main cities (as per itinerary).
  • High-speed train tickets: Tashkent–Samarkand, Samarkand–Bukhara, Bukhara–Tashkent (economy class).
  • Entrance tickets to museums, monuments and architectural complexes mentioned in the programme.
  • Breakfasts at the hotels.
  • Tourist tax and local fees.
  • 24/7 support during the tour.

Not Included

  • International flights to/from Uzbekistan.
  • Lunches and dinners (can be added on request).
  • Visa fees (if required for your nationality).
  • Personal expenses, tips and travel insurance.
  • Additional activities in Chimgan (lifts, equipment rental, etc.).
  • Optional services not mentioned in “Included”.

Important Notes

  • Standard hotel check-in from 14:00, check-out until 11:00 (early check-in/late check-out on request, extra charge).
  • Tour price may be affected by seasonal VAT changes, hotel & transport tariffs, and exchange rate fluctuations.
  • Drivers may speak only basic English; guiding is done by licensed local guides in each city.
  • Train segments may be replaced by car transfers if tickets are not available on certain dates.
  • Please make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after the tour end date.
  • Programme order may be slightly changed due to train schedule or local conditions while keeping all main visits.

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