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Samarkand & Bukhara Discovery

Samarkand & Bukhara Discovery

Day-by-day itinerary

Airport transfer and time to rest after your flight.

Old town, Khast-Imam complex and the ornate metro stations.

Morning train to Samarkand and first sights of the Registan.

A full day at Gur-Emir, Bibi-Khanym and Shah-i-Zinda.

Cross the mountains to Shakhrisabz, then continue to Bukhara.

Full day among Bukhara’s mosques, madrasas and trading domes.

Free time before your transfer for departure.

Overview

A rounded week that pairs Uzbekistan’s two headline cities with a side trip to Shakhrisabz, birthplace of Amir Temur, for a richer sense of the country’s imperial past.

Tour highlights

  • Tashkent city and metro tour
  • Two full days in Samarkand
  • Day trip to Shakhrisabz
  • Bukhara’s old town at leisure

What's included

  • Accommodation in 3–4★ hotels (twin share)
  • Daily breakfast and meals listed in the itinerary
  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • Professional English-speaking local guides
  • Entrance fees to all sites in the programme
  • Airport and station transfers
  • Bottled water during touring days

Not included

  • International flights to and from the region
  • Visa fees and letters of invitation where required
  • Travel and medical insurance
  • Lunches and dinners not specified
  • Personal expenses, drinks and gratuities
  • Optional excursions and activities

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