Blue-tiled mausoleums of the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, Samarkand

Uzbekistan · 3 days

Tashkent & Samarkand short break, 3 days

TashkentSamarkand

Duration
3 days
Price
From €405 per person
Route
2 stops
Style
Train journeys, Culture & history
Difficulty
Easy
Best time
Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
Departures
On dates you choose

A long weekend in Uzbekistan: the capital’s bazaars and metro, then two hours by high-speed train to the Registan and Shah-i-Zinda.

Highlights

  • Chorsu Bazaar and the Tashkent metro
  • High-speed train to Samarkand
  • Registan Square by day and night
  • Shah-i-Zinda

Route map

By train

  1. TashkentDays 1, 3 By train → Samarkand
  2. SamarkandDays 2–3 By train → Tashkent

Positions are exact; lines show the order of the route, not the road.

Day by day

  1. Day 1Tashkent Tashkent

    Arrival. Khast Imam, Chorsu Bazaar and the metro stations.

  2. Day 2Day in Samarkand Samarkand

    Early high-speed train to Samarkand. Registan, Gur-e-Amir, Shah-i-Zinda and Siab Bazaar.

  3. Day 3Samarkand to Tashkent

    Morning at Bibi-Khanym or Konigil, then the train back to Tashkent for departure.

Hotels, transport & meals

Accommodation

Hotels are chosen to match your budget, from boutique guesthouses to the best available.

Transport

Private vehicle with driver, plus trains or flights where they save time.

Meals

Details are confirmed in your proposal.

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How does booking work?

Tell us your dates, group size and interests through the trip builder, the request form on any tour, or WhatsApp. We reply with a proposed itinerary and price. Once you are happy with it, we confirm hotels, guides and transport.

Can I change an itinerary?

Yes. Every itinerary on this site is a starting point. It can be shortened, extended, upgraded or combined with another country.

Is there any obligation when I ask for a proposal?

No. Proposals are free and you pay nothing until you decide to confirm your trip.

What is your cancellation policy?

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