The three main cities of the Silk Road in a week, linked by high-speed trains: Registan and Gur-Emir, the old town of Bukhara, bazaars, crafts of Konigil and the emir’s summer palace.
A journey through the main cities of Uzbekistan, where history, architecture and living traditions meet the rhythm of the country today.
For a first visit: the three main cities in a week with daytime trains, no night transfers and a free afternoon in Bukhara.
From Tashkent to Tashkent. Hours on the road are shown for every day; rail seats and hotels are confirmed for your dates before booking.
Starts in Tashkent on day 1 · ends in Tashkent on day 7
9.6 h of transfers in total
Arrival in Tashkent — Meeting at the airport, transfer to the hotel, check-in and time to rest.
Old city: Khast-Imam and Chorsu bazaar — With your guide: the Khast-Imam religious complex, home of the Quran attributed to Caliph Uthman, then the Chorsu bazaar.
City centre: Navoi theatre and Amir Timur square — A walk around the Alisher Navoi theatre and Amir Timur square. In the evening, Magic City is a suggestion for a stroll — not part of the programme.
On the road: 2.2 h
High-speed train to Samarkand — Breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the station and the Afrosiyob train to Samarkand.
Registan, Bibi-Khanym and Siab bazaar — Registan square, the Bibi-Khanym mosque and a walk through the Siab bazaar.
Ulugbek observatory, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-Emir — The observatory of Ulugbek, the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis and the Gur-Emir mausoleum of Amir Timur and the Timurids. Check-in and free time after the tour.
On the road: 0.7 h
Konigil village: carpets and Samarkand paper — A day of crafts outside the city: traditional carpet making, local masters at work and the mill where Samarkand paper is made. Return to Samarkand, free time.
On the road: 1.8 h
High-speed train to Bukhara — Breakfast, transfer to the station, train to Bukhara and meeting with the guide.
Historic centre: Lyabi-Hauz to the Kalyan ensemble — The UNESCO-listed old town: the Lyabi-Hauz ensemble, the Magoki-Attori mosque, the Chor-Minor madrasah, the old trading domes and the Kalyan ensemble.
Ark fortress, Bolo-Hauz, Samanid mausoleum — In the afternoon: the Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, the Ark fortress, the Bolo-Hauz mosque, the Samanid and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Hotel check-in.
On the road: 1 h
Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the emir’s summer palace — Beyond the old town: the summer residence of the last emir of Bukhara, where eastern and European elements meet.
Bahouddin Naqshbandi mausoleum — The mausoleum of one of the most revered Sufi saints of Central Asia. Return to the hotel.
On the road: 3.9 h
Free morning in Bukhara — Time for your own walks and souvenirs.
Afternoon train to Tashkent, dinner — Transfer to the station and the high-speed train to Tashkent; dinner on arrival, transfer to the hotel.
Departure — Breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the airport.
We would rather make the conditions easy to understand than hide them behind a request form.
Hotels are named in your proposal; the category is fixed, the exact property is confirmed with availability for your dates.
from $910 per person · 2 travellers · 3-star hotels
The exact price depends on your dates and party.
Group rates from $635 per person (20+ travellers).
≈ €810 · ≈ UZS 10,840,000 — indicative at the Central Bank of Uzbekistan rate of Oct 14, 2026; the invoice is in USD
Deposit 20% to confirm, balance 30 days before the trip.
Rail and road for your dates are checked before confirmation.
The calculation depends on dates, number of guests and accommodation. Before payment the total, the deposit and the cancellation terms are agreed. Train tickets and meetings with makers are confirmed separately.
Tell us your dates and wishes
No payment, no obligation. After reviewing dates, services, cancellation terms and payment conditions you decide whether to proceed. Nothing is paid at the request step.
Private dates on request — any day of the season.
Double room, hotels of the stated category, everything listed as included. The exact total comes in your proposal.
| Group size | 3-star hotels | 4-star hotels | 5-star hotels |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2–5 travellers | $910 | $990 | $1,375 |
| 6–9 travellers | $715 | $790 | $1,140 |
| 10–13 travellers | $660 | $740 | $1,070 |
| 14–19 travellers | $640 | $715 | $1,030 |
| 20+ travellers | $635 | $710 | $1,000 |
Prices are per person for the whole programme and are the operator’s published rates. Valid for travel until Dec 31, 2027
Hotels and room category, every transfer and its duration, meals, the guide’s work, entrance tickets and workshops. The final set of services is fixed in the proposal.
International flights, insurance, personal purchases and extra services. Their availability and cost are agreed separately.
The calculation depends on dates, number of guests and accommodation. Before payment the total, the deposit and the cancellation terms are agreed. Train tickets and meetings with makers are confirmed separately.
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