Private Tour

Bukhara 2 Days Trip from Samarkand

Overview

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48 hours

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Weekend Cultural Excursion to Bukhara

For UNESCO Conference Participants in Samarkand

We invite conference guests and visitors in Samarkand to join a thoughtfully planned 2-day weekend trip to Bukhara, one of Central Asia’s most important historical and architectural cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Travel is arranged via high-speed bullet train, ensuring a comfortable and efficient journey. The program includes guided visits to Bukhara’s key landmarks:

The Ark of Bukhara – ancient royal fortress

Po-i-Kalyan Complex – home to the city’s iconic minaret

Lyabi Hauz Ensemble – a traditional gathering place

Historic madrasas, trading domes, and more

This short cultural extension is an excellent opportunity to experience the depth of Uzbekistan’s heritage while making the most of your stay.

Places are limited due to train capacity — early registration is recommended.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Single room supplement should be discussed prior to arrival

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Professional guide services for the excursion

Admission fee

Round transfers in Bukhara

train tickets Samarkand-Bukahra-Samarkand (2nd class)

one night in centrally located 3* / boutique hotel (twin/dbl shared))

Meals

Tips and gratituities are not included

Single room supplement - 20 USD/per pax

What To Expect

Day 1

Depart from Samarkand to Bukhara, Old Town Walking Tour

Accommodations

Overnight in centrally located 3* or boutique hotel

Samarkand Train Station

Depart from Samarkand to Bukhara

2 hours • Admission Included

Station Bukhara 1

Arrival to Bukhara, meet a representative and start the tour

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

The Samanid Mausoleum is a 10th-century brick tomb located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, and is one of the oldest surviving monuments of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. Built during the Samanid dynasty, it served as the resting place of Ismail Samani, the founder of the Samanid state.

30 minutes • Admission Included

Ark of Bukhara

The Ark of Bukhara is a massive ancient fortress in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, originally built in the 5th century. It served as a royal residence and government center for various rulers over more than a thousand years. The Ark functioned as a city within a city, housing palaces, mosques, and administrative buildings. Though damaged during the Soviet invasion in 1920, it remains a major historical and tourist site today.

1 hour • Admission Included

Bolo Hauz Mosque

Bolo Hauz Mosque is a historic mosque located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, just across from the Ark Fortress. Built in 1712, it was the royal mosque used by the emirs of Bukhara. OUTSIDE only

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Poi Kalyan Mosque

Po-i-Kalyan (also spelled Poi Kalon) is a historic religious complex in the heart of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, and one of the most iconic ensembles in Central Asia.

20 minutes • Admission Included

Great Minaret of the Kalon

Minorai Kalon, also known as the Kalyan Minaret, is the most famous part of the Po-i-Kalyan complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Trading Domes

The Trading Domes (also called Toki Sarrafon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and others) are a series of historic covered bazaars in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, these domed markets were once vibrant centers for trade, where merchants sold silk, spices, jewelry, carpets, and various crafts.

1 hour • Admission Not Applicable

Dating back to the 16th–17th centuries, the Lyabi Hauz Complex features a beautiful pond surrounded by three key buildings: Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasa (a religious school) Kukeldash Madrasa (one of Bukhara’s largest madrasas) Khanaka (a lodge for travelers and dervishes) The area has long been a social and cultural hub, where locals gather to relax, socialize, and enjoy the shade of ancient trees by the water. It’s one of Bukhara’s most picturesque spots and a great place to experience traditional life.

1 hour • Admission Included

Day 2

Optional Tour or free time, train back to Samarkand

Station Bukhara 1

Depart back from Bukhara to Samarkand by train at 15:03 or 16:16

2 hours • Admission Included

Samarkand Train Station

Arrival to Smaakrand & End Of the tour at 16:46 or 18:05

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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