Grand Silk Road of Uzbekistan
Journey highlights. Twelve days is what it takes to do the four great cities properly and still have room for the country in between them.
Next departure: 1 Oct 2026
12 daysfrom£1,633/ per person
See holiday detailsUzbekistanTour code: adv-express-tour-from-dubai
4-day Express Uzbekistan Tour Package from Dubai
The 4-day Express Uzbekistan Tour Package from Dubai is a super-packed and super-fast journey to the three largest cities in Uzbekistan: Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara.
Travel styleEscorted tourSmall groupUzbekistan
4 daysTashkent · Samarkand · Bukhara
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Overview
The 4-day Express Uzbekistan Tour Package from Dubai is a super-packed and super-fast journey to the three largest cities in Uzbekistan: Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara. It becomes a passage through centuries, where the modern capital of glass and concrete gives way first to majestic medieval madrasas and then to ancient fortresses and soaring minarets.
The route begins in Tashkent, where 21st-century architecture, Soviet-era landmarks, and medieval monuments stand in striking contrast. You will then take the Afrosiab high-speed train to the great city of Samarkand to admire the masterpieces of the Tamerlane era. The final stop is the sacred city of Bukhara, renowned for its countless mosques and atmospheric historic sites.
This tour is very short, and much will remain unseen, but if you have only 4 days and hope to experience the heart of Central Asia, the Express Uzbekistan Tour Package from Dubai will reveal its finest highlights and leave you with vivid, enduring memories.
Tour highlights
- Ark Fortress, Bukhara
- Khast-Imam Complex, Tashkent
- Chorsu Bazaar, Tashkent
- Amir Timur Square, Tashkent
- Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Samarkand
- Registan Square, Samarkand
4 days
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Tashkent – arrival
Arrive in Tashkent. Meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Check in at 14:00. Your knowledgeable guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Tashkent, marking the beginning of your Tashkent city tour. Begin at the Courage Monument, which commemorates the 1966 earthquake and honours the resilience of the people of Tashkent, before continuing to the historic Old City. Visit the Mausoleum of Kaffal Shashi, walk past the Khast-Imam Complex, view the exterior of the Islamic Civilization Center, and stroll along the newly developed Zarkaynar Street. Next, explore Chorsu Bazaar and a local pottery gallery, then ride the beautifully decorated Tashkent Metro to the modern city centre. Enjoy free time for lunch on Taras Shevchenko Street, known for its lively dining scene, then continue to the State Museum of Applied Arts and admire the elegant facade of the Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theatre, concluding the tour at Amir Timur Square.
Day 2Tashkent – Samarkand – Bukhara
Morning transfer to the railway station for the high-speed train Afrosiyob ride to Samarkand (journey time 2 h 10 min). A guide and driver will meet you at the station, which will be the starting point of the Samarkand tour. The tour program includes visits to the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, the Bibi Khanum Mosque, the Shahi-Zinda Necropolis, the Ulugbek Observatory, and Siab Bazaar. Late in the evening you will be transferred to the railway station for the train to Bukhara. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Day 3Bukhara – Tashkent
At 10:00, meet your guide at the hotel and take a walking sightseeing tour in the historic center of Bukhara, which is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Visit the Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble and the Magoki-Attori Mosque. See the Chor-Minor Madrasah and explore the trade domes, as well as the Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs. Visit the Kalyan Minaret, the Kalyan Mosque, and the Miri-Arab Madrasah. Continue to the legendary Ark Fortress and the Bolo-Khauz Mosque, and then visit the Ismail Samani and Chashma-Ayub mausoleums. In the evening, you will take a flight to Tashkent. On arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours Lunch break 13:00-14:00
Day 4Tashkent – departure
Transfer to Tashkent International Airport. End of the Express Uzbekistan Tour.
Package details
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Accommodation
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Group size
Up to 24
travellers
Prices, per person
| Group size | Standard | Comfort | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | £1,534 | £2,069 | £2,622 |
| 2 persons | £971 | £1,252 | £1,579 |
| 3 persons | £880 | £989 | £1,307 |
| 4 persons | £789 | £898 | £1,171 |
| 5 persons | £717 | £853 | £1,134 |
| Single supplement | +£136 | +£209 | +£408 |
Dates & prices, per person
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2026
2027
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Where this tour takes you
Numbered stops follow the itinerary order.
- 1Tashkent
- 2Samarkand
- 3Bukhara
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