Uzbekistan 3 Day Private Tour Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarkand Bullet Train

At a glance

Uzbekistan 3 Day Private Tour Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarkand Bullet Train is a 3 days private experience in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, operated by Silk Tour Ltd. Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 29 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor. Prices start from $505 per person, and free cancellation is available. Included: Entrance tickets to Monuments, Licensed experience Guides in each city, 24 hour customer service..

Quick facts

Duration

3 days

Group

Private tour — only your group

Languages

German, Russian, Japanese, English, French, Turkish

Pickup

Hotel pickup or meet at the start point

Confirmation

Confirmed within 48 hours

Ticket

Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation

Free cancellation (see policy)

Overview

Itinerary

1. Day 1: Bullet Train Tashkent-Bukhara, Sightseeing Bukhara · 4h

   Take high speed train Tashkent-Bukhara (subject to availability)

2. Day 1: Bullet Train Tashkent-Bukhara, Sightseeing Bukhara · 30m

   Pick up at Bukhara Railway station, drive to Hotel, check-in, meet your guide & start tour

3. Day 1: Bullet Train Tashkent-Bukhara, Sightseeing Bukhara · 1h

   The Kalyan Minaret is the last surviving fragment of the Kara-khanid era mosque built by Mohammad Arslan Khan in 1127, predating the Mongol conquests. Standing tall at 45.6 meters, this unlikely survivor of the city's early days—which so astonished Genghis Khan that he refused to order its destruction—continues to serve as the centerpiece of the city at the Po-i-Kalyan square.

4. Day 1: Bullet Train Tashkent-Bukhara, Sightseeing Bukhara · 1h

   The Ark, a royal town-within-a-town, is Bukhara’s oldest structure, it was home to the rulers of Bukhara for over a millennium. The Ark is as old as Bukhara itself. The founding of the original fortress is blurred in antiquity, but it was certainly the focus around which developed the medieval town.

5. Day 1: Bullet Train Tashkent-Bukhara, Sightseeing Bukhara · 30m

   The Bolo Hauz Mosque stands opposite the Ark Fortress in a Kosh arrangement with the resistance between them. Its name means "above the pool", referring to the octagonal hauz, or artificial pond, located directly in front of it. Begun in 1712, early in the reign of Abu'l-Faiz Khan (r. 1711-47), it is one of the last and finest of Bukhara's major buildings prior to the modern era.

6. Day 1: Bullet Train Tashkent-Bukhara, Sightseeing Bukhara · 30m

   Oldest Mosque in Central Asia that once served as a Buddas and Zoroastrian temple, amazing brickwork architecture

7. Day 1: Bullet Train Tashkent-Bukhara, Sightseeing Bukhara · 1h

   colorful old bazar with oriental flair dotted with artisans' workshops

8. Day 1: Bullet Train Tashkent-Bukhara, Sightseeing Bukhara · 2h

   Built in the 16th - 17th centuries, Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble is still one of the major Bukhara squares.
   Lyab-i Hauz Ensemble is probably the most popular Bukhara tourist attraction, often used as a rest stop, thanks to its grandness, tranquility and old age. Lyab-i Hauz is located in the southeast shakhristan near the main Bukhara trade street.

9. Day 2: Continue Bukhara Visit, Bullet Train Bukhara-Samarkand · 4h

   Morning Free time at Leisure or optional tour to Bukhara countryside Emir Summer Palace, Naqshbandi Mausoleum & Samani Mausoleum

10. Day 2: Continue Bukhara Visit, Bullet Train Bukhara-Samarkand · 2h

    Afternoon transfer to Bukhara Train station in Kagan 10 km, bullet train Bukhara-Samarkand (subject to availability), Arrive Samarkand, Transfer to hotel

11. Day 3: Sightseeing Samarkand, Bullet Train Samarkand-Tashkent · 2h

    Registan became the city square when life in Afrosiab stopped. Since that time Registan was reconstructed several times. Today it is surrounded by the three medreses Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tillokori.

12. Day 3: Sightseeing Samarkand, Bullet Train Samarkand-Tashkent · 1h

    Gur Emir Mausoleum – As a conqueror there are few that are Tamerlane’s equal, both in territory and legacy left. Today one can visit his tomb in the beautifully reconstructed Gur-Emir Mausoleum (1404-1405, 15-17 centuries) and reflect on his life while looking at the largest piece of jade (greenstone) in the world.

13. Day 3: Sightseeing Samarkand, Bullet Train Samarkand-Tashkent · 1h

    Shakhi-Zinda Ensemble – (IX) situated on southeastern mound of Afrosiab. This architectural complex consists of 44 tombs in more than 20 mausoleums. The greatest significance of Shah E Zinda is that he was the First cousin of the Prophet Muhammad and resembles the Prophet the most.

14. Day 3: Sightseeing Samarkand, Bullet Train Samarkand-Tashkent · 30m

    Bibi-Khanym Mosque – named after the wife of Temur and built between 1399-1404 – is one of best-known architectural attractions of Central Asia. The Mosque was erected on Timur's order after his combat of Delhi. The Minaret of the Mosque was supposed to be the tallest.

15. Day 3: Sightseeing Samarkand, Bullet Train Samarkand-Tashkent · 30m

    Siab Bazaar in Samarkand is still as impressive as it was many years ago. Its abundant produce and handicrafts is evidence of the natural wealth of Uzbekistan and its people’s talents and diligence.

16. Day 3: Sightseeing Samarkand, Bullet Train Samarkand-Tashkent · 1h

    Ulugbek's Observatory – observatory of Timur's grandson. Only the foundations remain but it is truly extraordinary. Ulugbek was an astronomer, scientist and architect. His scientific and astronomical discoveries greatly advanced knowledge in these fields. The only thing that was preserved is a part of huge sextant – major astronomic instrument, the lowest part of which was in a deep trench (11km).

17. Day 3: Sightseeing Samarkand, Bullet Train Samarkand-Tashkent · 2h

    Transfer to Samarkand Railway station, take bullet train Samarkand-Tashkent (subject to availability)

Meeting point

Good to know

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

Frequently asked questions