Itinerary
- Day 1
Samarkand to Bukhara
You'll board the high-speed train Afrosiyob from Samarkand and pull into Bukhara by mid-morning. After settling into your hotel and grabbing lunch, a guide takes you on a walking tour through Bukhara's historic center. The route hits major spots like the Lyabi-Khauz ensemble, Kalyan Minaret, Ark Fortress, and several madrasahs and mosques throughout the afternoon. You've got free time later to wander around on your own before heading back to your hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Lunch
Included Activities
- Walking sightseeing tour of Bukhara with local certified guide
- Visit Lyabi-Khauz ensemble (Kukeldash Madrasah, khanqah, and madrasa)
- Visit Magoki-Attori Mosque (carpet museum)
- Visit Chor-Minor Madrasah
- Visit Trade domes
- Visit Ulugbek and Abdulazizkhan madrasahs
- Visit Miri-Arab Madrasah
- Visit Kalyan Minaret
- Visit Kalyan Mosque
- Visit Ark Fortress
- Visit Bolo-Khauz Mosque
- Entrance tickets to all monuments and museums
Landmarks Lyabi-Khauz ensemble Kukeldash Madrasah Magoki-Attori Mosque Chor-Minor Madrasah Trade domes Ulugbek Madrasah Abdulazizkhan Madrasah Miri-Arab Madrasah Kalyan Minaret Kalyan Mosque Ark Fortress Bolo-Khauz Mosque 
- Day 2
Bukhara to Samarkand
Start with breakfast at your hotel, then check out around noon. You'll have the morning and early afternoon to explore Bukhara independently, browsing at your own pace. By mid-afternoon, head to the train station for your transfer. Board the Afrosiyob high-speed train back to Samarkand, arriving in the evening where your tour wraps up.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel (available 8:00-10:00 a.m.; lunch box available for early departures on request at reception the day before))
