Discover Uzbekistan — 5 Days / 4 Nights.
Discover Uzbekistan – 5 Days / 4 Nights Tour
Experience the highlights of Uzbekistan on this compact and comfortable tour: Tashkent → Bukhara → drive via Shakhrisabz → Samarkand → return to Tashkent. Perfect for travelers who want to see the Silk Road’s greatest treasures with reliable transfers, local guides and cozy hotel stays.
- Please note: If you have an early-morning or late-night international flight, we can adjust the first and/or last day individually to match your schedule.
Train availability: During high season we cannot guarantee Afrosiyob seats 100% in advance; if Afrosiyob is unavailable, we will issue tickets on the Sharq train as an alternative.
Tour Highlights
- Explore UNESCO World Heritage cities rich in history and architecture
- Visit ancient madrasahs, mosques, mausoleums, and bustling oriental bazaars
- Enjoy scenic drives through the mountains and countryside of Uzbekistan
- Immerse yourself in local culture, crafts, and traditional hospitality
Practical notes & recommendations
- Luggage: please travel light on train segments; we assist with transfers.
- Dress respectfully for religious sites (shoulders and knees covered).
- During high season train options may change — we’ll inform you and provide the best alternative (Sharq train) if Afrosiyob seats are not available.
- The Bukhara → Samarkand leg is a scenic road transfer via Shakhrisabz (morning departure).
- We can tailor the program (hotel category, private guides, lunch/dinner options, extra nights).
Day 1 — Arrival in Tashkent → Introduction to the city → Overnight in Tashkent
Light introduction to modern Tashkent: drive through the main avenues, admire contemporary architecture, city squares, and vibrant urban life. Time for rest and adaptation after your flight.
Overnight: Tashkent.
Day 2 — Morning Afrosiyob train to Bukhara → Full-day sightseeing → Overnight in Bukhara
Breakfast at hotel or breakfast box. Fast train to Bukhara. Explore the “Pearl of the East” with its compact medieval center and extraordinary monuments.
Ark Fortress — ancient citadel and former ruler’s residence.
Bolo Hauz Mosque — elegant wooden-pillared mosque near the Ark.
Samanid Mausoleum — masterpiece of early Islamic architecture.
Chashma-Ayub — sacred spring and charming mausoleum.
Poi Kalyan — monumental minaret and square, Bukhara’s spiritual heart.
Ulugbek Madrasah — historic educational center with fine tilework.
Abdulaziz Khan Madrasah — large madrasa complex near the trading domes.
Trading Domes / Toqi Sarrafon & Toqi Zargaron — covered bazaars with traditional crafts.
Magoki Attori Mosque — one of Bukhara’s oldest holy sites.
Lyabi Hauz — atmospheric square with a pond, tea-houses and workshops.
Overnight: Bukhara.
Day 3 — Morning drive Bukhara → Shakhrisabz (excursion) → Arrival and overnight in Samarkand
Breakfast at hotel. Early departure by car for a scenic route through mountains to Shakhrisabz — birthplace of Amir Timur. Short tour of the main monuments, then continue to Samarkand.
Dorus Saodat — royal necropolis and mausoleums complex.
Dorus Tilovat — historic religious ensemble.
Ak-Saray Palace (Ruins of Ak-Saray) — imposing ruins of Timur’s palace.
Kok Gumbaz Mosque — notable for its blue domes and Timur-era architecture.
(Optional: evening “Registan light-up” in Samarkand — if available.)
Overnight: Samarkand.
Day 4 — Full day in Samarkand → Overnight in Samarkand.
Breakfast at hotel. Day dedicated to Samarkand’s incomparable monuments.
Guri-Amir — mausoleum of Amir Timur, with majestic dome and interior decoration.
Registan Square — the city’s iconic ensemble of three madrasahs.
Bibi-Khanum Mosque — grand mosque built for Timur’s wife.
Siyob Bazaar — bustling market offering local produce and snacks.
Shahi-Zinda — necropolis of glazed-tile mausoleums, a spiritual and artistic highlight.
Afrasiyab Museum / Ancient City of Afrasiyab — exhibits from ancient Samarkand.
Paper-making workshop — traditional paper (handmade) demonstration.
Ulugbek Observatory — remnants of a medieval astronomical observatory.
(Optional evening program: local performance or free time.)
Overnight: Samarkand.
Day 5 — Early morning Afrosiyob train to Tashkent → Tashkent city tour → Transfer to international airport — End of tour
Early breakfast at hotel or breakfast box. Return to Tashkent by high-speed train. Short city program: Chorsu Bazaar, Hazrat Imam Complex, Museum of Applied Arts, Tashkent Metro, Amir Timur Square, and a walk along the Broadway. Transfer to the airport for departure.
End of the tour.
Price Includes
- Accommodation on 3* or 4* hotels (4 nights, centrally located hotels)
- Meals: Breakfast each morning (hotel breakfast or breakfast box when needed)
- Local professional guides in each city
- All transfers and transportation as per program (including Afrosiyob / Sharq train segments and car transfer Bukhara → Samarkand)
- Entrance fees to museums and historical sites
Price Not Includes
- Accommodation on 5*
- Meals: Half or Full board
- Intern and domestic flights
- Camera and video fees
- Excess luggage
- Porter fees
- Visa fee
Booking & Payment Terms
Your reservation will be confirmed upon receipt of written acceptance and a deposit of 30% of the total trip cost. Following your acceptance of the quotation, an invoice detailing the deposit payment instructions will be sent via email.
The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days prior to departure, without the need for a reminder. For bookings made less than 30 days before departure, full payment is required at the time of confirmation.
Client Cancellation Policy
If you wish to cancel your booking, the following terms apply:
More than 45 days before departure: Full refund minus a $100 administrative fee per person
44 to 30 days before departure: 50% of the total trip cost will be retained
29 to 15 days before departure: 75% of the total trip cost will be retained
Less than 15 days before departure: No refund
Please note:
Cancellations must be submitted in writing via email.
The date we receive your cancellation will determine the refund amount.
No refunds will be issued for any trip that is interrupted, shortened, or unused due to personal reasons.
Cancellation by Jahongir Travel
In rare cases, Jahongir Travel may be required to cancel a trip due to force majeure (e.g., political instability, safety concerns, etc.). In such instances, a full refund of all payments made will be issued. However, no further compensation or additional claims will be considered.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
