4 day Samarkand and Bukhara Tour

Tour itinerary: Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent

Season: all year round

Days: 4 | Nights: 3

4 day tour from Tashkent to the historical cities Samarkand and Bukhara to visit the highlights of the Great Silkroad and catch more in a relaxed pace.

Take your time travelling by high-speed trains between the cities to explore the outstanding blue-domed complexes of Bukhara and enjoy incredible Bukhara vibe. The tour is ideal for a private trip and short family vacation with kids and elderly people.

Book the tour to Samarkand and Bukhara at special rates!

Day 1

Tashkent – Samarkand

Meet the driver at the hotel in Tashkent.

07:20 Transfer to the railway station in Tashkent.

08:24 Departure for Samarkand by train "Afrosiyob"/ “Sharq”.

10:44 Arrival in Samarkand.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver and the guide.

Start sightseeing program in Samarkand visiting (5 hrs):

– Gur Emir Mausoleum – burial vault of Timur the Great and his descendants decorated with gold ornaments and considered as one of the most significant places in the world;

– Continue to the famous Registan Square – the heart of Samarkand and a real masterpiece of Central Asian medieval architecture consists of three grandiose buildings: Ulughbek Madrassa, Madrassa Sherdor, and Madrassa Tilla Kori.

– Bibi Khanim Mosque – the biggest medieval building in the city which was one of the most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world in 15th Century.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2

Samarkand – Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the driver and guide.Continue sightseeing program in Samarkand (6 hr):

– Museum of Afrosiab- the History museum of Samarkand with a unique exposition of well-preserved artefacts of Afrosiab settlement.

– Shahi Zinda Necropolis – unique complex of Mausoleums formed by standing on both sides of the cenotaph (an imaginary grave) belonging to the Muslim person named Saint Abbas ibn-Kussam;

– Ulugbek’s Observatory – the finest astronomical centers in the medieval world was built by order of Ulugbek, an outstanding scholar and astronomer;

– Samarkand bazaar – Siyab.

20:00 Transfer to the railway station in Samarkand.

21:03 Departure for Bukhara by train "Afrosiyob"/ “Sharq”.

22:36 Arrival in Bukhara.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. Transfer to the hotel.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3

Bukhara

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the guide in the lobby. Start WALKING sightseeing program in Bukhara:

- Ensemble Lyabi Hauz (Nadir Divanbegi Madrassa, Khanaka, Kukeldash Madrassa and the monument of Khodja Nasreddin);

- Magoki Attari Mosque is one of the oldest mosques survived in Bukhara from the time before the Mongolian invasion;

- Abdullakhan’s Tim with numerous handicraft shops of souvenirs, ceramics, national clothes, and carpets;

- Caravanserai Sayfuddin (the Center of Handicraft Development of Bukhara);

- Three trading domes or so-called covered bazaars Toki Sarrofon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and Toki Zargaron preserved from the XVI century and these bazaars were the centers for trade of silk, jewelry and even for money exchange. Today as well, one can enjoy and purchase different souvenirs of a wide range, from small souvenir magnets to the famous Bukhara carpets;

- Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan Madrassas with the distinctive style of facade ornamental decoration;

- Poi Kalon Square with Kalon Minaret and Mosque, Mir Arab Madrassa – the heart of Bukhara, a monumental complex impresses the imagination;

- Ark Fortress – the oldest citadel dating back to I century BC where one can feel the history of the great fortress covered in beautiful legends and myths.

Resting time in the evening. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 4

Bukhara – Tashkent

Breakfast at the hotel.

10:00 Meet the guide. Start sightseeing program in Bukhara countryside visiting:

- Samanids mausoleum (IX century), a monument of early medieval architecture.

- Sitora-I – Mohi Khosa – last Emir summer residence visit by request.

14:30 Transfer to the railway station in Bukhara.

15:50 Departure for Tashkent by train "Afrosiyob"/ “Sharq”.

19:43 Arrival in Tashkent.

Come out of the terminal and meet the driver. Transfer to the hotel in Tashkent.

End of the tour.

Price per person:

Person	Standart	Comfort
1	$825	$865
2-3	$570	$620
4-5	$475	$525
6-12	$435	$485
Single supplement	$85	$105

Book it!

- Accommodation in a standard twin/double rooms;

- All transfers as per program by comfortable tourist class transport as per road conditions including transfers to/from train stations and airports;

- English-speaking local guides (4 standard excursions);

- Meals: breakfast at the hotels;

- Single entry tickets to the sites, museums, mausoleums and natural fees as per program;

- Train tickets Tashkent – Samarkand, Samarkand –

Bukhara, Bukhara – Tashkent by speed train "Afrosiab"/ Sharq" (economy class);

- Tourist tax per person.

- International flights to/ from Tashkent;

- Accommodation in Tashkent;

- Visa/ e-visa (if required);

- Photo/video fees (professional camera);

- Meals: lunches and dinners;

- Transport and guide service for free days and free time after the standard city tours; transport for walking tour in Bukhara, guides for guideless trips;

- Personal travel/medical insurance, portage, tips, personal expenses, and other services not specified under “Tour Price Includes”.

Check-in 14.00, check-out time 11.00. No early check-in/ late check-out is included unless indicated;

- Please note that the drivers do not speak English or can speak only basic English;

- All the changes in the basic itinerary, the timing for transfers depending on the international flight departure/arrival time are to be discussed and pre-agreed;

- Please note that the train trip/s can be replaced for transfer/s by car depending on train tickets availability and trains schedule;

- After the date of publication, any changes in the hotels, air/train ticket prices, tax increases, and exchange rate fluctuation may influence the tour prices;

- Anur Tour is not responsible for the force majeure occasions (weather conditions during the tour, repairing-reconstructing works at some parts of roads, government restrictions).

ACCOMMODATION

CITY	STANDARD	COMFORT
SAMARKAND	Shaxzoda Elite / Malika Prime/ Shahdil/ Zilol Baxt	Dilimah / East Star/ Kosh Hovuz/ Emirhan
BUKHARA	An-Nur/ Malika Bukhara/ Devon Begi / Devon/ Safiya