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
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Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent
The amazing 4-day cultural tour to Samarkand and Bukhara from Tashkent is a unique possibility to plunge into the atmosphere of ancient cities, that managed to preserve architectural monuments of ruling epochs of powerful dynasties of the Middle Ages.
Travel styleEscorted tourSmall groupUzbekistan
4 daysBukhara · Samarkand
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Overview
The amazing 4-day cultural tour to Samarkand and Bukhara from Tashkent is a unique possibility to plunge into the atmosphere of ancient cities, that managed to preserve architectural monuments of ruling epochs of powerful dynasties of the Middle Ages. The Samarkand tour program includes a visit of world-famous Registan Square – the center of the capital of the old-time powerful empire founded by Tamerlane, Shakhi-Zinda Complex – one of the sanctuaries of the Islamic world with the shrine of Kusam ibn Abbas, a Prophet Muhammad’s cousin brother, Gur-Emir Mausoleum of the Temurid dynasty and other unique monuments. You will also visit Holy Bukhara. Over two thousand years this city, as a mainstay of Islam, has been acquiring its inimitable look. Part of our Uzbekistan cultural tours, this journey allows you to explore these historical treasures with insight and context. The Samanid Mausoleum, Kalyan Minaret, Ark Citadel and Lyabi-Khauz pond are still cultic structures and symbols of Holy Bukhara up to date.
Tour highlights
- Abdullazizkhan Madrasah, Bukhara
- Lyabi-Khauz Ensemble, Bukhara
- Magoki-Attori Mosque, Bukhara
- Chor-Minor Madrasah, Bukhara
- Kalyan Minaret, Bukhara
- Ark Fortress, Bukhara
4 days
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Tashkent – Bukhara
Day 2Bukhara – Samarkand
Day 3Samarkand
Day 4Samarkand – Tashkent
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 | £1,624 | £1,987 | £2,441 |
| 2 persons | £953 | £1,152 | £1,434 |
| 3 persons | £808 | £889 | £1,161 |
| 4 persons | £717 | £799 | £1,071 |
| 5 persons | £681 | £753 | £1,016 |
| Single supplement | +£109 | +£127 | +£290 |
Dates & prices, per person
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2026
| Departure | Return | Travel from | Transport | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct | 4 Oct | London Heathrow Airport | Afrosiyob Rail | 24 seats left | £681 | Select |
2027
| Departure | Return | Travel from | Transport | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr | 12 Apr | London Heathrow Airport | Afrosiyob Rail | 24 seats left | £801 | Select |
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Where this tour takes you
Numbered stops follow the itinerary order.
- 1Bukhara
- 2Samarkand
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