3 Days Private Train Tour from Tashkent to Samarkand
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
ItineraryDay 1: Travel by train from Tashkent to Bukhara and have sightseeing in the cityStop At: Tashkent, Tashkent, Tashkent Province
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)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bukhara, Bukhara, Bukhara Province
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ark of Bukhara, Afrosiab St, Bukhara Uzbekistan
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Great Minaret of the Kalon, Khodja Nurobobod Street, Bukhara 200100 Uzbekistan
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)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Magoki Attori Mosque and carpet meusium, Mekhtar Anbar Str. 55, 200118, Buxoro, Buxoro Viloyati, Uzbekistan
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
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Lyab-i-Hauz, B. Nakshabandi, Bukhara Uzbekistan
Labi Hauz Complex (“The edge of the pond” from Persian) constructed by Nadir Divan Begi, The Grand Vizier of Bukhara, around 1620
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bukhara Synagogue, Khusainova St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
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)
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Monument to Hodja Nasreddin, Mekhtar Anbar St., Bukhara Uzbekistan
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
Duration: 10 minutes
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in central located Hotel in Bukhara 3* or boutique hotel
Day 2: Continue your visit in Bukhara and afternoon catch a train to SamarkandStop At: Bukhara, Bukhara, Bukhara Province
Morning free time at leisure or optional tour 4 top Places Outside of Bukhara City
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Samarkand, Samarkand, Samarqand Province
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
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in central located Hotel in Samarkand 3* or boutique hotel
Day 3: The sightseeing in Samarkand and in the late afternoon travel by train from Samarkand to TashkentStop At: Samarkand, Samarkand, Samarqand Province
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
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ulugh Beg Observatory, Samarkand 140100 Uzbekistan
The Ulugbek Observatory, built by Amir Temur’s grandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Shah-i-Zinda, Samarkand Uzbekistan
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
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Bibi Khanym Mosque, Guzarskiy Lane, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Gur Emir Mausoleum, Oksaroi St. 1, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Registan St регистан, Samarkand 140164 Uzbekistan
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
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Tashkent, Tashkent, Tashkent Province
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
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Most travelers can participate"
"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"
"A current valid passport is required on the day of travel"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
07:00 AM
Duração: 3 Days
Ponto de partida: Toshkent Railway Station (Shimoliy), Tashkent, Toshkent Shahri, Uzbekistan
Traveler pickup is offered
In the reception and lobby of Uzbekistan Hotel
The tour starts at 07:00 am (starting time can be changed by train time) from your hotel in Tashkent. (Please contact us to let us know the exact pickup location for the tour).
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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