Enhance your stay in Uzbekistan with a curated 2-day journey to Bukhara — one of Central Asia’s most remarkable historic cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Travel by high-speed bullet train, maximizing your time to explore the architectural and cultural treasures of this ancient Silk Road center.
Highlights of the Tour
Ark of Bukhara – the monumental royal citadel and former residence of the emirs.
Po-i-Kalyan Complex – the city’s spiritual heart, home to the iconic Kalyan Minaret.
Lyabi Hauz – a picturesque ensemble built around a historic pool.
Single room supplement - 20 USD/per person/ per night to be paid on spot
Meeting Points
Departure
Samarkand
The tickets to the train will be handled or send by correspondence in advance.
Return
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Single room supplement should be discussed prior to arrival
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Depart from Samarkand to Bukhara, Old Town Walking Tour
9 Stops
1
Samarkand Train Station
Depart from Samarkand to Bukhara
2 hours
2
Station Bukhara 1
Arrival to Bukhara, meet a representative and start the tour
15 minutes
3
Ismail Samani Mausoleum
The Samanid Mausoleum is a 10th-century brick tomb located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, and is one of the oldest surviving monuments of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. Built during the Samanid dynasty, it served as the resting place of Ismail Samani, the founder of the Samanid state.
30 minutes
4
Ark of Bukhara
The Ark of Bukhara is a massive ancient fortress in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, originally built in the 5th century. It served as a royal residence and government center for various rulers over more than a thousand years. The Ark functioned as a city within a city, housing palaces, mosques, and administrative buildings. Though damaged during the Soviet invasion in 1920, it remains a major historical and tourist site today.
1 hour
5
Moschea Bolo-khauz
Bolo Hauz Mosque is a historic mosque located in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, just across from the Ark Fortress. Built in 1712, it was the royal mosque used by the emirs of Bukhara. OUTSIDE only
15 minutes
6
Poi Kalyan Mosque
Po-i-Kalyan (also spelled Poi Kalon) is a historic religious complex in the heart of Bukhara, Uzbekistan, and one of the most iconic ensembles in Central Asia.
20 minutes
7
Great Minaret of the Kalon
Minorai Kalon, also known as the Kalyan Minaret, is the most famous part of the Po-i-Kalyan complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
15 minutes
8
Trading Domes
The Trading Domes (also called Toki Sarrafon, Toki Telpak Furushon, and others) are a series of historic covered bazaars in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Built between the 16th and 17th centuries, these domed markets were once vibrant centers for trade, where merchants sold silk, spices, jewelry, carpets, and various crafts.
1 hour
9
Lyabi Khauz
Dating back to the 16th–17th centuries, the Lyabi Hauz Complex features a beautiful pond surrounded by three key buildings:
Nadir Divan-Begi Madrasa (a religious school)
Kukeldash Madrasa (one of Bukhara’s largest madrasas)
Khanaka (a lodge for travelers and dervishes)
The area has long been a social and cultural hub, where locals gather to relax, socialize, and enjoy the shade of ancient trees by the water. It’s one of Bukhara’s most picturesque spots and a great place to experience traditional life.
1 hour
Bukhara 2 Days Trip from Samarkand
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Enhance your stay in Uzbekistan with a curated 2-day journey to Bukhara — one of Central Asia’s most remarkable historic cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Travel by high-speed bullet train, maximizing your time to explore the architectural and cultural treasures of this ancient Silk Road center.
Highlights of the Tour
Ark of Bukhara – the monumental royal citadel and former residence of the emirs.
Po-i-Kalyan Complex – the city’s spiritual heart, home to the iconic Kalyan Minaret.
Lyabi Hauz – a picturesque ensemble built around a historic pool.
