Private Tour
3 Days Private Train Tour from Tashkent to Samarkand
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72 hours
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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
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
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
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
What To Expect
Travel by train from Tashkent to Bukhara and have sightseeing in the city
Accommodations
Overnight in central located Hotel in Bukhara 3* or boutique hotel
Tashkent
The driver comes to the reception lobby of your hotel and picks you up. Tour starts at 07:00 am (starting time can be change by train time). (Please contact us to let us know the exact pickup location for the tour)
Bukhara
Upon arrival outside of train station of Bukhara met by driver and transfer to hotel. Meet your local tour guide in the hotel and start sightseeing.
Ark of Bukhara
The Citadel Ark (I-XX centuries) — the construction of the citadel is dated to beginning of the 1st millennium BC. During the history the fortress has been destroyed several times but has been restored again. All buildings of the citadel have been reconstructed mainly during the XVIII-XX centuries
Great Minaret of the Kalon
Poi Kalon complex (“The foot of tall” in Uzbek) from XII-XVI centuries. Consisting of mosque, madrassah and minaret, one of the great center of trade and scholarship along the Silk Road. The beauty of the minaret amazed Genghis Khan (Temuchin or Temujin)
Magoki-Attari Mosque— Central Asia’s oldest surviving mosque. Prior to the Arab invasion there was a Buddhist monastery and then a Zoroastrian temple on the site. It now houses the dull Museum of the History of Carpet Weaving
Lyab-i-Hauz
Labi Hauz Complex (“The edge of the pond” from Persian) constructed by Nadir Divan Begi, The Grand Vizier of Bukhara, around 1620
Bukhara Synagogue
XVI century Synagogue— to the south of Labi Hauz Square spreads the Jewish Quarter of the old town. Jews have been an important minority in Bukhara since their forced migration from Merv and Shiraz in the 14th century (the majority having emigrated to Israel and the US since 1970s). (Note: most of the time it is closed if it is open travelers can visit inside and see old Torah)
Monument to Hodja Nasreddin
Statue of Hodja Nasruddin— the homespun philosopher and humorist on his donkey. Elsewhere in the world he is generally accepted as Turkish, but Uzbeks claim he was born in Bukhara and is one of their own
Continue your visit in Bukhara and afternoon catch a train to Samarkand
Accommodations
Overnight in central located Hotel in Samarkand 3* or boutique hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Bukhara
Morning free time at leisure or optional tour 4 top Places Outside of Bukhara City
Samarkand
Late afternoon transfer to Bukhara train Station 15 km and catch the train to Samarkand (subject to availability) upon arrival outside of train station of Samarkand met by driver and transfer to hotel
The sightseeing in Samarkand and in the late afternoon travel by train from Samarkand to Tashkent
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Samarkand
Check out the hotel and load your luggage in the car and start sightseeing in Samarkand. Samarkand— a fairy tale city along the ancient Silk Road. “The Mirror of the World”, “The Garden of the Soul”, “The Jewel of Islam”, “The Precious Pearl of the Moslem World” are some the names given to this unique city. In ancient Greece, this city was known as Marakanda
Ulugh Beg Observatory
The Ulugbek Observatory, built by Amir Temur’s grandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century
Shah-i-Zinda
The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual place in Uzbekistan
Bibi Khanym Mosque
Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum
Gur Emir Mausoleum
Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century
Registan
Registan square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from XV-XVII centuries. A spectacular architectural ensembles, with 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 outside of train station of Tashkent met by driver and transfer to hotel in Tashkent
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3 Days Private Train Tour from Tashkent to Samarkand
Pickup included
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