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Samarkand · BukharaWeekend

Samarkand and Bukhara weekend

3 days / 2 nights · starts in Tashkent

Two great cities in three days: Registan by night, old Bukhara and a stay in a guesthouse

Next departureFri, 30 Oct · from 2.65M UZSTo booking
  • Sunset over old Bukhara
    Bukhara
  • Registan Square by day
    Samarkand, Registan
  • Entrance to the Kalyan Mosque
    Bukhara, Poi-Kalyan
  • Carpets and textiles in the old town
    Bukhara
  • Shopping street in old Bukhara
    Bukhara

How the tour works

Tour format

  • Group tourSmall group — up to 16 people
  • Guide for the whole routeCertified guide, language — RU or UZ
  • Moderate activityPlenty of walking, some early starts
  • Children 3+A child needs their own seat and documents
  • Starts in TashkentRoute: Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Tashkent

Tour highlights

  • 01Registan in the evening
  • 02Poi-Kalyan and the trading domes
  • 03A night in old Bukhara

Route

Tashkent — Tashkent

High-speed trains

Route: Tashkent → Samarkand → Bukhara → Tashkent

3 days

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Morning train. Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym. In the evening, Registan lit up.

    Transfer: Morning Afrosiyob, about 2 hours

    What we'll see

    Overnight:Guesthouse in Samarkand
  2. Shah-i-Zinda, then the train to Bukhara. Evening walk around Lyabi-Hauz.

    Transfer: Samarkand — Bukhara train, about 1.5 hours

    What we'll see

    • Transfer to Bukhara
    Meals:BreakfastOvernight:Guesthouse in old Bukhara
  3. Poi-Kalyan ensemble, the Ark of Bukhara, the trading domes. Evening train to Tashkent.

    Transfer: Evening train Bukhara — Tashkent

    What we'll see

    Meals:Breakfast

What's in the price

Included and not included

Ticket receipt3 days / 2 nights

Included

Transport

  • Trains along the route

Accommodation

  • 2 nights in guesthouses

Meals

  • Breakfasts

Guide and programme

  • Guide in each city

Tickets and fees

  • Entrance tickets
  • Tourist tax

Not included — paid separately

  • Lunches and dinners
  • Personal expenses
  • Insurance
Price per person, DBL/TWIN
from 2.65M UZS
Deposit 30%
795K UZS

Schedule

Dates and prices

October 2026

Totals shown for 2 travellers. 30% deposit once seats are confirmed.

  • 30 October – 1 NovemberFri, 30 Oct — Sun, 1 Nov
    6 seats available
    2.65M UZS per person, DBL/TWINFor 2 people: 5.3M UZS · deposit 1.59M

Before you go

Good to know

Terms

Payment
Today you only send a request. Once your seats are confirmed, you pay a 30% deposit via a Click or Payme link; the balance is due no later than 3 days before departure.
Cancellation
We refund the deposit minus any actual costs that can no longer be recovered (non-refundable tickets, for example). Full details are in our refund policy.
Meeting point
The tour starts in Tashkent: at the railway station or a meeting point in the city centre. We’ll send the exact place, time and your guide’s contact 3 days before.
Documents
A passport or ID card — for the train and the hotel. For children, a birth certificate or passport.

On the trip

Money
Prices and payments are in UZS. Uzcard, Humo, Visa and Mastercard are accepted in cities; at bazaars and craft workshops, cash is easier.
Sockets
Types C and F, 220 V — no adapter needed if you’re coming from Russia or continental Europe.
Mobile signal
Mobile internet works in cities and along the main roads. In the desert and near the Aral Sea, the signal may drop out.
Clothing
Comfortable shoes for walking. Shoulders and knees should be covered in mosques and mausoleums; women may want a headscarf.

Help desk

Questions about the tour

Can I bring children?

Yes, this tour is suitable for children aged 3 and over. A child needs their own seat in the vehicle and their own documents. Ask a manager about the child price.

What language does the guide speak?

Russian or Uzbek — choose when you book. Each group has one language.

What if the group doesn’t fill up?

We’ll offer you another date or refund your deposit in full.

When is the next departure?

The nearest date is already selected in the booking card — it also shows how many seats are left.

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