Book Uzbekistan train tour to explore Fergana Valley - the land of handmade silk, Tashkent – the capital city, Bukhara and Samarkand – millennia old major cities on the Great Silk Road. You will see Quran book of Caliph Uthman in Tashkent, visit Silk factory in Fergana, be amazed of Registan in Samarkand and walk in narrow streets of Bukhara. Fast and comfortable train allows to enjoy nature landscapes.
Tour itinerary:
Arrive in Tashkent. You will be met by Advantour driver and transferred to the hotel. Check in to the hotel from noon.
Meet your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia. You will visit Old City where Khast-Imam Complex is located. The sight is famous for keeping Quran of Caliph Uthman. In Khast-Imam you will see Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tillya-Sheykh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Explore Chorsu Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro to the city center to visit Applied Arts Museum and walk through Navoi Theater to Amir Timur Square where you will end Tashkent city tour. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Meet your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia. You will visit Old City where Khast-Imam Complex is located. The sight is famous for keeping Quran of Caliph Uthman. In Khast-Imam you will see Madrasah of Barak-Khan, Tillya-Sheykh Mosque, Mausoleum of the Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Explore Chorsu Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro to the city center to visit Applied Arts Museum and walk through Navoi Theater to Amir Timur Square where you will end Tashkent city tour. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
At 07:00 transfer to the train station. Take train departing to Kokand at 08:05. Arrive there at 12:16*. Meet your guide and driver and start sightseeing tour in Fergana Valley. Visit Khudoyar-Khan Palace, Jami Mosque and Norbut-biy Madrasah. Continue to Rishtan to the house of a well-known ceramic master, Rustam Usmanov, whose works are exhibited on world exhibitions. At pottery master’s you will visit the workshop, see the process of pottery creation and see collection of local ceramics. Afterwards, we will continue to Fergana city. Arrival in Fergana, check in to the hotel for overnight.
Alternative transportation is a car with a driver; the road takes 4 hours and lies through Kamchik Mountain Pass.
Alternative transportation is a car with a driver; the road takes 4 hours and lies through Kamchik Mountain Pass.
In the morning visit Akhmad Al Fergani Park. Drive to Margilan and visit Margilan and visit Said Akhmad-Khoja Madrasah. Today, madrasah is a home to a number of craftsmen producing handmade carpets and silk. Have a walk on traditional market and continue to Yodgorlik Silk factory to see the production process of silk with traditional Ikat patterns. If it is Thursday or Sunday, visit Kumtepa Bazaar, the largest market in Fergana Valley. At 15:30 transfer to Margilan railway station. Take the train to Tashkent at 16:48. Arrive in Tashkent at 21:40. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel for overnight.
At 06:30 transfer to the train station. Take the high-speed train, Afrosiyob, departing to Bukhara at 07:30 (605 km). Arrival at 11:17. Upon arrival the driver will transfer you to the hotel in Bukhara. Meet your guide and start a walking sightseeing tour with a guide in Old City. Visit Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Miri-Arab Madrasah, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Meet your guide and driver at the hotel and visit Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa – the summer residence of Bukhara’s last emir, unique site combining Oriental and Russian architecture. Continue to the Mausoleum Bakhouddin Naqshbandi. Return to Bukhara and visit Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. At 14:40 transfer from the hotel to the train station. Take the high-speed Afrosiyob train to Samarkand departing at 15:52, arriving at 17:25 (270 km). Upon arrival the driver will transfer you to the hotel in Samarkand. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Meet your guide and driver at the hotel to start city tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar and Gur-Emir Mausoleum – the mausoleum of Amir Timur. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
Check out from the hotel till noon. Continue sightseeing: visit Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory and Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. Enjoy free time with car and driver at your disposal after sightseeing tour. At 16:00 transfer to the train station. Take the high-speed Afrosiyob train departing to Tashkent at 17:00 (300 km); arrival at 19:10. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Check-out from the hotel till noon. Transfer to Tashkent International Airport. End of the 8-day Train Tour.
Price includes:
- All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax by van type car;
- Accommodation based on double/twin room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary;
- Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa;
- Tickets for trains Tashkent-Kokand, Margilan-Tashkent, Tashkent-Bukhara-Samarkand-Tashkent (on rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace this with the most-comfortable class of regular train).
Price doesn't include:
- Tour leader to accompany travellers for the whole period of the tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Travel insurance.
Prices, per person
Prices are for 2024 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
Accommodation
Economy:
Ateca / Inspira-S / Milan / Ramada Encore / Aster / Europe / Praga / Navruz / Moderno
Comfort:
Hampton by Hilton / Wyndham Tashkent / Courtyard by Marriot / Mercure Tashkent / Panarams
Deluxe:
Hyatt Regency / Hilton
Ateca / Inspira-S / Milan / Ramada Encore / Aster / Europe / Praga / Navruz / Moderno
Comfort:
Hampton by Hilton / Wyndham Tashkent / Courtyard by Marriot / Mercure Tashkent / Panarams
Deluxe:
Hyatt Regency / Hilton
Economy:
Minzifa / Marhaba / Bibikhanum / K.Komil / Fatima / As-Salom / Volida / Devon Begi / Sasha & Son / Kavsar
Comfort:
Paradise Plaza / Omar Khayam / Minorai-Kalon / Latifa Begim / Asia Bukhara
Deluxe:
Shahriston / Mercure Old Town Bukhara / Wyndham Bukhara
Minzifa / Marhaba / Bibikhanum / K.Komil / Fatima / As-Salom / Volida / Devon Begi / Sasha & Son / Kavsar
Comfort:
Paradise Plaza / Omar Khayam / Minorai-Kalon / Latifa Begim / Asia Bukhara
Deluxe:
Shahriston / Mercure Old Town Bukhara / Wyndham Bukhara
Economy:
Wellfort / Shohjahon Palace / Samaria Hotel and Spa / East Star / Jakhongir Premium / Bibikhanum / Silk Road Empire
Comfort:
Platan / Royal / Dilimah / Grand Samarkand Superior / Arka Boutique / Emirhan
Deluxe:
Movenpick / Hilton Garden Inn / Zarafshon Parkside
Wellfort / Shohjahon Palace / Samaria Hotel and Spa / East Star / Jakhongir Premium / Bibikhanum / Silk Road Empire
Comfort:
Platan / Royal / Dilimah / Grand Samarkand Superior / Arka Boutique / Emirhan
Deluxe:
Movenpick / Hilton Garden Inn / Zarafshon Parkside
Tour Request
Uz-4 Train Tour Reviews
Author: Eliza Adamthwaite | Rating: 520 October 2017
It was very busy and tiring. We tried to see a lot of things in a short time. Needed more time to rest and wander. We really enjoyed the train trips.
Visited August 2017
Visited August 2017
Author: Kaye and Michael Allen | Rating: 522 August 2017
Superb - your organisation is impeccable. Fruit in the rooms at the hotels is a lovely gesture. Even the signs your drivers hold up are highly visible in yellow.
We have been on many tours - yours is probably the best so far. Uzbekistan is amazing, the people are lovely (not so much in Samarkand). All facilities are very clean. Gulnara and Saida were very helpful and professional guides.
Visited July 2017
We have been on many tours - yours is probably the best so far. Uzbekistan is amazing, the people are lovely (not so much in Samarkand). All facilities are very clean. Gulnara and Saida were very helpful and professional guides.
Visited July 2017
Author: Ajai and Abha Kaul | Rating: 522 August 2017
We had a very well-organized tour, where everything worked, was on time - professional and top-quality. Bakhrom was a very patient, attentive and knowledgeable guide who took very good care of us. He gave us very good information about Uzbekistan and all the wonderful sights. We had very good transport everywhere - clean, spacious vehicles and very nice safe drivers.
Visited August 2017
Visited August 2017
Author: Mark and Sheila | Rating: 503 February 2017
Outstanding experience. Uzbekistan is a marvelous country with so much to experience. Advantour showed it off to its best advantage. They made us feel safe, secure and very welcome. Their guides are wonderful - friendly and very knowledgeable. Thank you!
We came in January. Although cold, it was beautiful weather and we had the magic of the sights to ourselves. The people of Uzbekistan are lovely, welcoming and very friendly. A fantastic experience!
Visited January 2017
We came in January. Although cold, it was beautiful weather and we had the magic of the sights to ourselves. The people of Uzbekistan are lovely, welcoming and very friendly. A fantastic experience!
Visited January 2017
Author: Esther Cuesta/Marisa Sanchez | Rating: 517 October 2016
We have a very good impression with the tour and very good organization.
Visited September 2016
Visited September 2016