Tashkent → Samarkand → Tashkent
Tashkent & Samarkand Express
Journey overview
If you only have a long weekend, this is the route: Tashkent's Soviet-modernist landmarks and bazaars, then a fast train out to the Registan and back. Easy to bolt onto a longer Central Asia itinerary.
- Duration
- 4 days
- Format
- Private
- Group size
- 1–12 travelers
- Route
- Tashkent → Samarkand → Tashkent
Highlights
- Fits comfortably into a long weekend
- Round-trip on the Afrosiyob high-speed train
- A full uninterrupted day at the Registan
- Easily combined with a longer regional trip
The route
Day by day
Sample itinerary — final details are confirmed with our team before booking.
Day 1Arrival and Tashkent by evening
Airport transfer, check-in, and an easy evening stroll around Amir Timur Square.
- Overnight:
- Tashkent
Day 2Tashkent, then the train to Samarkand
Morning at Chorsu Bazaar and the metro, afternoon high-speed train and first look at the Registan lit up at night.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Overnight:
- Samarkand
Day 3Samarkand in full
The Registan by daylight, Gur-e-Amir, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda and Siab Bazaar.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
- Overnight:
- Samarkand
Day 4Return to Tashkent and departure
Morning train back to Tashkent, with time for last-minute shopping before your onward flight.
- Meals:
- Breakfast
A closer look
The route on the map
Included
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
- Daily breakfast
- Private, air-conditioned transport with driver
- English-speaking local guide
- Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
- Airport and train-station transfers
Not included
- International flights
- Uzbekistan visa fees, if applicable
- Travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners unless noted
- Personal expenses and tips
Accommodation
Boutique 3–4★ hotels in old-town locations, confirmed at booking.
Transport
Private vehicle with driver, plus the Tashkent–Samarkand high-speed train.
Meals
Daily breakfast; lunches and dinners at your own choice.
Practical information
- Most nationalities can obtain an e-visa or enter visa-free — check current rules for your passport before booking.
- Local currency is the Uzbek som (UZS); cards are accepted in cities, cash is useful in bazaars and smaller towns.
- Spring (Mar–May) and autumn (Sep–Nov) have the most comfortable travel temperatures.
- Modest dress is appreciated at religious sites — shoulders and knees covered.
Cancellation
Cancellation terms depend on how far ahead of departure you cancel. Full terms are set out in our Cancellation Policy; nothing is charged until you confirm a booking.
Questions
Can I add extra days in Tashkent before or after?
Yes — this is one of our most flexible itineraries for exactly that. Let us know your dates.
