An intense five-day cultural train tour will introduce you to the most interesting sights of Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand. Tashkent you will remember as a modern capital, not devoid of eastern charm. Samarkand, city of the same age as Rome and Babylon, will introduce you to the unique monuments of medieval architecture. The last but not the least, in Bukhara you will feel yourself like in an eastern fairy tale which you won’t want to leave.
Tour itinerary:
Arrive in Tashkent. You will be met by Advantour driver. Meet your guide to start sightseeing in the capital of Uzbekistan, the biggest city in Central Asia. Visit Old City part of Tashkent with Khast-Imom Complex, where the world famous Quran, holy book, of Caliph Uthman has been preserved. The complex consists of Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tilla Sheikh Mosque, Saint Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum and the Islamic Institute of Imam al-Bukhari. Continue to 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.
At 18:00 transfer to the train station. Take the high-speed train, Afrosiyob
, departing to Bukhara at 18:50 (605 km). Arrival at 22:39. Upon arrival the driver will transfer you to the hotel in Bukhara.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
At 18:00 transfer to the train station. Take the high-speed train, Afrosiyob
, departing to Bukhara at 18:50 (605 km). Arrival at 22:39. Upon arrival the driver will transfer you to the hotel in Bukhara.Duration of sightseeing tour: 5-6 hours
After breakfast take a walking sightseeing tour with a guide in historic center of Bukhara enlisted by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visit Lyabi Khauz Ensemble, Magoki-Attori Mosque, Chor-Minor Madrasah, trade domes, Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah, legendary Ark Fortress, Bolo-Khauz Mosque, Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. Enjoy free time in Old City. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 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 of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi and the House Museum of Fayzulla Khodjaev. At 14:40 transfer from the hotel to train station. Take the high-speed train, Afrosiyob, to Samarkand departing at 15:52, arriving at 17:25 (270 km). Upon arrival the driver will transfer you to the hotel in Samarkand.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
Check out from the hotel till noon. Meet your guide and driver at the hotel lobby to start city tour. Visit spectacular Registan Square, remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ulugbek Observatory, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and Gur-Emir Mausoleum – the mausoleum of Amir Timur. At 16:30 transfer to the railway station to take the high-speed train, Afrosiyob, departing at 17:30 (300 km). You will arrive in Tashkent at 19:40. Pick-up and transfer to the hotel.
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Check-out from the hotel at noon. Free time until transfer to Tashkent International Airport. End of the 5-day Train tour.
Price includes:
- All transfers 1-2 pax by sedan type car; 3-7 pax by minivan type car; 8-13 pax by 30 seat bus, 14 pax and more by 40-50 seat bus;
- Accommodation based on double room sharing, breakfasts included;
- Sightseeing tour program in each city with local guides;
- Entrance tickets to sights as per itinerary;
- One dinner in a local family along the tour;
- Tickets for trains 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);
- Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa.
Price doesn't include:
- Accommodation on Day 1 in Tashkent;
- Tour leader to accompany the travellers for the whole period of the tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Supplement for sedan comfort type car – 320USD total;
- Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa;
- Tips are not included, but would be appreciated;
- Travel insurance.
Prices, per person
Prices are for 2025 in US$ per person, with discounted prices for larger groups available on request.
Accommodation
Standard:
ATECA Hotel Suites / Inspira-S / Milan / Aster Hotel Group / Praga / Navruz
Comfort:
Hampton by Hilton / Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace / Crowne Plaza Tashkent / Holiday Inn Tashkent City / Courtyard by Marriot / Wyndham Tashkent
Deluxe:
Hyatt Regency
ATECA Hotel Suites / Inspira-S / Milan / Aster Hotel Group / Praga / Navruz
Comfort:
Hampton by Hilton / Lotte City Hotel Tashkent Palace / Crowne Plaza Tashkent / Holiday Inn Tashkent City / Courtyard by Marriot / Wyndham Tashkent
Deluxe:
Hyatt Regency
Standard:
Wellfort / Shohjahon Palace Hotel & Spa / Bibikhanum / Ko’k Saroy Plaza / Silk Road Empire / Golden Samarkand / Samaria Hotel and Spa
Comfort:
Royal / Sangzor Boutique / Bogishamol / Ametist Hotel Complex / DiliMah Premium Luxury / Golden Samarkand / Emirhan
Deluxe:
Mövenpick / Zarafshon Parkside / Kohinur Plaza / Kosh Havuz Boutique / Hilton Garden Inn
Wellfort / Shohjahon Palace Hotel & Spa / Bibikhanum / Ko’k Saroy Plaza / Silk Road Empire / Golden Samarkand / Samaria Hotel and Spa
Comfort:
Royal / Sangzor Boutique / Bogishamol / Ametist Hotel Complex / DiliMah Premium Luxury / Golden Samarkand / Emirhan
Deluxe:
Mövenpick / Zarafshon Parkside / Kohinur Plaza / Kosh Havuz Boutique / Hilton Garden Inn
Standard:
Minzifa / Marhaba Boutique / Duston Boutique / Meros Boutique / Silver Terrace / Al-Hayat / Labi Rud Boutique / Komil Boutique / Bibikhanum / Istat Boutique
Comfort:
Paradise Plaza Luxury / Mehrob / Amiran Boutique / Asia Bukhara / Omar Khayam / Minorai-Kalon / Emerald
Deluxe:
Shahriston / Mercure Old Town Bukhara / Wyndham Bukhara
Minzifa / Marhaba Boutique / Duston Boutique / Meros Boutique / Silver Terrace / Al-Hayat / Labi Rud Boutique / Komil Boutique / Bibikhanum / Istat Boutique
Comfort:
Paradise Plaza Luxury / Mehrob / Amiran Boutique / Asia Bukhara / Omar Khayam / Minorai-Kalon / Emerald
Deluxe:
Shahriston / Mercure Old Town Bukhara / Wyndham Bukhara
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Uz-5 Train Tour Reviews
Author: Nicole Hansen | Rating: 530 April 2025
That was such a wonderful tour! We had a lovely dinner with Jamila’s home with her wonderful family. All of our tour guides were gracious and helpful. We really enjoyed it and I have already recommended you to a mother and daughter I know from Scotland who had seen the article from The Guardian yesterday about traveling to Uzbekistan! Thank you for everything!
Visited April 2025
Visited April 2025
Author: Rebecca Roser | Rating: 530 April 2025
From the first day, our arrival at the airport, we found everyone to be very kind and helpful. All our drivers were very accommodating (even the man who was delayed in traffic and picked us up in Samarkand...the only glitch we experienced).
All the guides were knowledgeable and able to answer our questions.
A highlight was our dinner with the family in Samarkand. They were so welcoming, warm, and fun. What a pleasure to join a family for dinner!
Thank you for organizing such a pleasurable schedule for us. Without a doubt I will recommend you and Advantour to anyone who might inquire. I hope more people in America will choose to come to Uzbekistan. It's a long trip and definitely worth it!
Visited April 2025
All the guides were knowledgeable and able to answer our questions.
A highlight was our dinner with the family in Samarkand. They were so welcoming, warm, and fun. What a pleasure to join a family for dinner!
Thank you for organizing such a pleasurable schedule for us. Without a doubt I will recommend you and Advantour to anyone who might inquire. I hope more people in America will choose to come to Uzbekistan. It's a long trip and definitely worth it!
Visited April 2025
Author: Maheen Osman | Rating: 528 April 2025
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Ms Farangiz, our wonderful tourist guide in Samarkand. From the very beginning, she impressed us with her punctuality, ensuring that every part of our journey ran smoothly and on time. Ms Farangiz's extremely polite and respectful manner made us feel comfortable and welcome at every moment. Her high level of professionalism was evident throughout our tour, reflecting a true passion for her work. Her clear and engaging explanations brought the rich history and culture of Samarkand to life in a way that was both informative and memorable. Moreover, we were deeply touched by her constant willingness to extend help and offer valuable advice, making sure that all our needs and questions were attended to with care and attention. Her warm attitude and infectious enthusiasm have truly motivated us to return to Samarkand again in the future. Thank you, Ms Farangiz, for making our experience so special. We will always remember you fondly.
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Munir for his outstanding service as our tour organiser. His professionalism was evident throughout, ensuring that every detail of our journey was handled with care and precision. We are especially grateful for the way he went out of his way to assist us with obtaining our visas, a task that would have been much more challenging without his support. Mr. Munir's assistance did not stop there — he also helped us find and book excellent restaurants during our free days, adding greatly to our overall experience. Moreover, we truly appreciated how promptly he attended to all our requests, no matter how small, with efficiency and courtesy. His trust in us regarding payment on arrival reflected a level of confidence and mutual respect that we deeply value. Thank you, Mr. Munir, for making our trip smooth, memorable, and enjoyable. We look forward to the opportunity of working with you again.
Visited April 2025
We would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mr. Munir for his outstanding service as our tour organiser. His professionalism was evident throughout, ensuring that every detail of our journey was handled with care and precision. We are especially grateful for the way he went out of his way to assist us with obtaining our visas, a task that would have been much more challenging without his support. Mr. Munir's assistance did not stop there — he also helped us find and book excellent restaurants during our free days, adding greatly to our overall experience. Moreover, we truly appreciated how promptly he attended to all our requests, no matter how small, with efficiency and courtesy. His trust in us regarding payment on arrival reflected a level of confidence and mutual respect that we deeply value. Thank you, Mr. Munir, for making our trip smooth, memorable, and enjoyable. We look forward to the opportunity of working with you again.
Visited April 2025
