Uzbekistan Classic Tour
7 days
From$650
Samarkand Day Trip by High-Speed Train
- 14 hours
- Availability: All year
- Start: Tashkent railway station
- Uzbekistan
- All ages
- Max People: 15
Tour Details
The jewel of the Silk Road in one day
Samarkand is only two hours from Tashkent by the Afrosiyob high-speed train, so even travellers with one free day can see the city of Tamerlane. A local guide meets you on the platform and shows you the highlights at a comfortable pace.
Return train tickets (economy class) and a private car in Samarkand are included. Business-class seats are available on request.
Departure & Return Location
Tashkent railway station
Departure Time
Morning train (about 07:30)
Price Includes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Entrance fees to listed sites
Price Excludes
- Meals and drinks (unless stated)
- Personal expenses & tips
Complementaries
- Bottled water
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Itinerary
07:30Afrosiyob train
Depart Tashkent on the high-speed train (about 2 hours).
09:45Gur-Emir Mausoleum
Meet your guide in Samarkand and visit Tamerlane’s tomb.
11:00The Registan
The three madrasahs of Ulugbek, Sherdor and Tilya-Kori on the most famous square of Central Asia.
13:00Lunch
Samarkand plov or shashlik at a local restaurant (optional).
14:30Bibi-Khanym & Siab Bazaar
The giant mosque of Tamerlane’s wife and the bustling bazaar next door.
16:00Shah-i-Zinda
The ‘street of mausoleums’ with the finest tilework in Uzbekistan.
18:00Train back
Evening train to Tashkent.
Map
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Samarkand Day Trip by High-Speed Train
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