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Uzbekistan by High-Speed Rail

Week in Uzbekistan via high-speed rail from Tashkent to Samarkand

Illustration of Uzbekistan by High-Speed Rail

Transindus operates this 8-day tailor-made tour of Uzbekistan, a streamlined introduction to the country's three cultural capitals: Tashkent, Bukhara, and Samarkand. Starting with an overnight flight from London to Tashkent, the itinerary spends one day exploring the capital's 14th-century Hast Imam complex and Amir Timur Square, then flies to Bukhara for two days among medieval monuments like the Poi-i-Kalan complex and the Ark fortress. The centerpiece is a high-speed train journey to Samarkand, where three days are devoted to the Registan (the greatest ensemble of Timurid-era buildings), the Bibi Khanum mosque, the Shah-i-Zinda tomb complex, and the ancient city of Afrosiab. A return high-speed train to Tashkent on Day 7 allows a final morning visit to the Museum of Fine Arts or Chorsu Bazaar before the afternoon flight home. A private English-speaking guide and driver accompany you throughout. The mix of rail, flight, and private car transfer, combined with guided city walks and included meals, suits history lovers and first-time Silk Road travelers who prefer organized sightseeing without the logistics.

What to know before you look closer

  • Hotels in each city are not named on the operator's page; confirm the specific properties with Transindus before booking.
  • The itinerary includes three flights (London to Tashkent, Tashkent to Bukhara, and back from Tashkent to London); only two rail legs comprise the high-speed train journeys.
  • This is a tailor-made tour, so departure dates and availability are custom; check directly with Transindus for your preferred travel dates.

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    UK

    Fly overnight on Uzbek Airways flight HY57 from London Heathrow direct to Tashkent.

  2. Day 2overnight: Hotel in Tashkent (not named on page)

    Tashkent

    On arrival in the Uzbek capital, met at the airport by your local TransIndus representative and driven to your hotel for a one-night stay. After a late lunch at a traditional Uzbek restaurant, a gentle afternoon's tour beginning at the Hast Imam complex in old Tashkent, with its 14th-century mosques, tomb and madrasa, then across town to Amir Timur Square.

  3. Day 3overnight: Hotel in Bukhara (not named on page)

    Bukhara

    After breakfast, transfer to the airport for a morning flight to Bukhara. After checking in and lunch, a guided tour of the city's historic highlights beginning with the Lyab-i Hauz pond, the Minara-i Kalan minaret, and the Kalan Mosque and Mir-i Arab Madrasa at the Poi-i-Kalan complex.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Hotel in Samarkand (not named on page)

    Bukhara, Samarkand

    Continue exploring Bukhara's medieval monuments in the morning, covering the Ark fortress and the Chor Minor Madrassa. After lunch, drive to the station to catch the afternoon train to Samarkand.

  5. Day 5overnight: Hotel in Samarkand (not named on page)

    Samarkand

    Sightseeing begins with the Registan, the greatest ensemble of Timurid-era buildings, followed by the Bibi Khanum mosque and Siab market. A return visit to the Registan at sunset.

  6. Day 6overnight: Hotel in Samarkand (not named on page)

    Samarkand

    Visit the archaeological site of ancient Samarkand ('Afrosiab') and Ulug Beg's museum in the morning. After lunch and some downtime, visit the Shah-i-Zinda tomb complex and, time permitting, a silk carpet weaving workshop.

  7. Day 7railovernight: Hotel in Tashkent (not named on page)

    Samarkand, Tashkent

    Round off sightseeing with a morning visit to the Gur-i-Amir mausoleum, the family crypt of the Timurid Dynasty. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing by the hotel pool or shopping before an evening train journey back to Tashkent.

  8. Day 8

    Tashkent, London

    After breakfast, time to visit Tashkent's Museum of Fine Arts and possibly Chorsu Bazaar, before lunch and transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK, departing at 4:20pm local time.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 4Day 4: After exploring Bukhara's medieval fortress and madrasas, take the afternoon high-speed train to Samarkand.
  • Day 5Day 5: Tour the Registan, the greatest ensemble of Timurid-era buildings, then return at sunset for a second visit.
  • Day 7Day 7: Visit the Gur-i-Amir mausoleum in the morning, then board an evening high-speed train back to Tashkent.

Included

  • International flights from UK
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • All internal transportation and transfers using private, chauffeur-driven vehicles
  • Private English-speaking guides
  • Breakfast daily
  • Entrance fees to sites and monuments listed in tour itinerary

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included in the price?
Yes. The price from £2,850 per person includes the high-speed rail journeys from Bukhara to Samarkand and Samarkand to Tashkent, as well as all internal flights and road transfers.
Is this an escorted tour?
Yes. Transindus provides a private English-speaking guide and driver throughout the 8 days.
Which trains are used?
The itinerary uses Uzbekistan's high-speed train service on the Bukhara to Samarkand route and the Samarkand to Tashkent route.
What is included in the price?
International flights from the UK, 6 nights accommodation, all internal transportation and transfers, private English-speaking guides, breakfast daily, and entrance fees to sites and monuments listed in the itinerary.
How much walking is involved?
The tour includes guided walking tours of historic city centers, archaeological sites, and markets. There are stairs and uneven terrain at mosques, madrasas, and historic monuments.

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