5-day Uzbekistan Train Tour5 Days | Private | All year round | Tashkent, Bukhara, Samarkand

Itinerary - I felt this was well done. The coordination was perfect. We saw plenty, probably could have seen more, but we never felt like we were missing out on anything. Having dinner with a local family was great. I wonder if this might also be an option (not necessarily an addition) in Samarkand or Bukhara. All the hotels were great, with clean rooms and nice breakfasts.

Guides - Wow. Just....wow. All three ladies did just a fantastic job, were very knowledgeable, answered all of our questions, and were patient with us as well. As a teacher myself, I could tell that Valentina and Dili were (are) teachers. I can't remember if Tatyana in Tashkent was. Of the three, I would say Dili was the most engaging and relatable.

Transportation - Travel by train was the best. I recall asking you to book us on a morning train rather than an overnight train, simply because it's a great way to see the countryside. We would have missed that on a plane. The vans and drivers were always there, reliable, safe. Our flight departing Seoul left ~7 hours late, and our flight from Almaty (after connection) to Seoul was ~6 hours delayed. Nothing you could do about that, but I am glad it did not throw off our tour schedule.

Other - I appreciated the gift bags with the postcards included (and postage stamps!). We sent those and purchased some more in Bukhara to share with friends and family back home. All the guides were happy to help us translate, bargain, and find souvenirs. Several people in my office enjoyed the raisins that Valentina helped me purchase at Siyob market.

We're somewhat unique customers being American but not traveling directly from America. Several colleagues at our school have asked about our trip, and we will definitely pass along information about our tour.

We did a 6-day custom trip to Tashkent, Samarkand and Bukhara. Flawless arrangements by Advantour right from planning to day-to-day co-ordination led by Mr Munirshoh. It could not have been better! Each of the guides and drivers were great, warm and hospitable. A special thanks to Shavkat and Xosnitidin in Tashkent, Mironshah and Ismail in Bukhara and Zarina and Alam in Samarkand for making our trip so memorable.

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. Thank you, Mr. Munir, for making our trip smooth, memorable, and enjoyable. We look forward to the opportunity of working with you again.

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!

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!