Samarkand & Bukhara Short Tour – 3 Days | Uzbekistan by Train

Samarkand & Bukhara Short Tour

Tour itinerary: Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent

Season: All year round

Duration: 3 Days | 2 Nights

Afrosiyob High-Speed Train
Samarkand
Bukhara
Short Silk Road Trip
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A short trip to Samarkand & Bukhara and back by “Afrosiyob” high-speed train. It is an ideal option for travelers with limited time who still want to experience the highlights of the ancient Silk Road in Uzbekistan.

Day 1 – Tashkent → Bukhara Walking tour in old Bukhara
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  • 06:30 – Transfer to the railway station in Tashkent.
  • 07:28 – Departure for Bukhara by “Afrosiyob” high-speed train.
  • 11:19 – Arrival in Bukhara; meet the driver and drop off bags at hotel.
  • Start walking sightseeing tour (5–6 hrs):
    • Lyabi Hauz Ensemble
    • Magoki Attari Mosque
    • Abdullakhan’s Tim, Caravanserai Sayfuddin
    • Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon, Toki Zargaron
    • Ulugbek & Abdulazizkhan Madrassas
    • Poi Kalon Square: Kalon Minaret & Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa
    • Ark Fortress
  • Optional: Visit Samanids Mausoleum.
  • Overnight at hotel in Bukhara.
Day 2 – Bukhara → Samarkand Free time & transfer
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  • Breakfast at hotel.
  • Free time in Bukhara for independent exploration or shopping.
  • 14:30 – Transfer to Bukhara railway station.
  • 15:30 – Depart for Samarkand by “Afrosiyob” high-speed train.
  • 17:20 – Arrival in Samarkand; transfer to hotel.
  • Overnight at hotel in Samarkand.
Day 3 – Samarkand → Tashkent Samarkand highlights
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  • 09:00 – Meet guide & driver; begin 6-hour city tour:
    • Gur Emir Mausoleum
    • Registan Square: Ulughbek, Sherdor, Tilla Kori Madrassas
    • Bibi Khanim Mosque
    • Shahi Zinda Necropolis
    • Siyab Bazaar
  • 16:30 – Transfer to railway station.
  • 17:30 – Departure for Tashkent by “Afrosiyob” train.
  • 19:44 – Arrival and transfer to hotel/airport. End of tour.

Tour Price (Per Person)

Persons Standard Comfort Hotels Book
1 $715 $785 Book this option
2–3 $470 $515 Book this option
4–5 $400 $450 Book this option
6–12 $370 $415 Book this option
Single Supplement $55 $80 Book single room

Included Services

  • Accommodation in Bukhara & Samarkand (double/twin rooms).
  • All transport including transfers to/from train stations.
  • Professional English-speaking local guides (2 excursions).
  • Breakfasts at hotels.
  • All entrance fees to sites and monuments as per itinerary.
  • Train tickets Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent (economy class).
  • Tourist tax and VAT.

Accommodation

City Standard Comfort Nights
Samarkand Malika Prime / Zilol Baxt / Shaxzoda Elite / Arba Dilimah / Kosh Havuz / Grand Samarkand Superior 1
Bukhara AnNur / Malika Bukhara / Devon Begi / Sasha&Son / Amulet / Safiya AnNur / Malika Bukhara / Devon Begi / Sasha&Son / Amulet / Safiya 1

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