Samarkand
Imam al-Bukhari Complex
A major spiritual and cultural stop near Samarkand, paired with Registan, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum and Shahi-Zinda.
4-Day Uzbekistan Tour from Turkestan: Tashkent, Samarkand and New Tashkent
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✅ 4 days · Turkestan → Tashkent → Samarkand → Tashkent · Afrosiyob trains, 3-star hotels, local guides and private transport inside Uzbekistan
4-Day Uzbekistan Tour from Turkestan: Tashkent, Samarkand and Contemporary Tashkent
A short 4-day Uzbekistan tour for travellers arriving from Turkestan, Kazakhstan. The route covers Tashkent, Samarkand, the Imam al-Bukhari Complex, the Center for Islamic Civilization, two Afrosiyob train rides and an evening walk through contemporary Tashkent. CAJ.UZ handles the Uzbekistan services: 3-star hotels, train tickets, English-speaking local guides, entrance tickets, local transport and station or airport pickups.
Important: travel between Turkestan and Tashkent is not part of the base price unless it is added in writing. CAJ.UZ checks train seats, hotels, site access, guides and local transport for your selected date before final approval.
In brief: this is a 4-day Uzbekistan tour from Turkestan with Tashkent, Samarkand, the Imam al-Bukhari Complex and the Center for Islamic Civilization. Inside Uzbekistan, the base price includes 3-star hotels, breakfasts, Afrosiyob train tickets between Tashkent and Samarkand, local guides, entrance tickets, local transport and station or airport pickups. Meals outside breakfast, cafes, park attractions and Turkestan ↔ Tashkent travel are added only when written into the offer.
Quick facts
- Format: short cultural tour in Uzbekistan, built for guests coming from Turkestan.
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights.
- Route: Tashkent → Samarkand → Tashkent, with Turkestan as the arrival and return context.
- Nights: 1 night in Samarkand and 2 nights in Tashkent.
- Trains: Afrosiyob 772F from Tashkent to Samarkand and Afrosiyob 767F back to Tashkent; final ticket times are included in the written travel details.
- Hotels: Malika Prime 3* in Samarkand and Art Deluxe Hotel 3* in Tashkent, or similar 3-star hotels.
- Guides: English-speaking local guides; other languages on request.
- Price: from 360 USD per person in a shared twin or double room, from 2 participants.
- Book online: /en/buy/35
What makes the route stronger
Tashkent
Center for Islamic Civilization
A new cultural stop in Tashkent, visited when the centre is open.
Rail
Afrosiyob train
The train makes the Tashkent–Samarkand section faster than a long road journey.
Evening city
Tashkent City Park, Magic Park and Seoul Mun
A relaxed evening route with lights, cafes and photo areas. Paid attractions and meals stay separate.
Who this tour is right for
- Good fit: travellers arriving from Turkestan who want a compact Uzbekistan trip without arranging hotels, trains, guides and tickets on their own.
- Best for: couples, families, small groups and first-time visitors who want Tashkent and Samarkand in four days.
- Not ideal: travellers who want a slow deep route, luxury hotels by default, or a full multi-city Uzbekistan circuit with Bukhara and Khiva.
For English-speaking travellers
This page is useful for guests from the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore and the United Arab Emirates, as well as English-speaking expats in Kazakhstan.
Typical origin cities include London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington DC, Toronto, Vancouver, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Singapore, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Almaty, Astana, Shymkent and Turkestan. The arranged services start in Tashkent after the agreed arrival plan.
Price and room options
The price is per person from 2 participants. It depends on the room type, final hotels, train seats, guide language and any added Turkestan ↔ Tashkent transport.
360 USD / person
Base option in a shared twin or double room in 3-star hotels or similar.
450 USD / person
Same route with a room for one traveller.
Turkestan ↔ Tashkent
Added only when it is listed in writing.
| Option | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3-star hotels · shared twin or double room | 360 USD / person | From 2 participants |
| 3-star hotels · private room | 450 USD / person | For one traveller in the room |
| External Turkestan ↔ Tashkent travel | on request | Not part of the base price |
The old price-validity date is not used. CAJ.UZ checks the current price, train seats, hotels and services for the chosen date before final approval.
Included and paid on site
Core services
- 3-star hotels or similar in Samarkand and Tashkent;
- breakfasts at the hotels;
- Afrosiyob train tickets Tashkent → Samarkand and Samarkand → Tashkent;
- English-speaking local guides for the sightseeing itinerary;
- entrance tickets for listed sites;
- local transport and station or airport pick-ups inside Uzbekistan;
- mineral water and visa support if needed.
Extra costs
- travel between Turkestan and Tashkent unless added in writing;
- lunches, dinners and cafe expenses;
- Magic Park attractions, shopping and personal expenses;
- early hotel arrival or late room use;
- travel insurance and visa or e-visa fee.
Service control
- hotel availability or similar replacements;
- train seats and ticket rules;
- guide availability;
- vehicle and driver timing;
- opening schedule of new sites.
Hotels and comfort level
The base version uses 3-star hotels. The names below show the planned level. If a hotel is full for your dates, CAJ.UZ offers a similar 3-star alternative and writes the final name in the trip details.
Samarkand · 3*Samarkand
planned hotelMalika Prime
Planned for the Samarkand night or replaced by a similar 3-star hotel if needed.
Tashkent · 3*Tashkent
planned hotelArt Deluxe Hotel
Planned for two nights in Tashkent, useful for the evening city route.
Hotel upgrade
A higher hotel level in Tashkent can be checked for your dates. The supplement depends on availability and season.
Route and logistics
The route is designed around a late evening train to Samarkand, a full Samarkand day with Imam al-Bukhari Complex, then two nights in Tashkent for the new cultural centre and evening city stops.
| Stage | Place | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival logic | Turkestan → Tashkent | Added only if listed in writing. |
| Capital | Tashkent | First sightseeing, contemporary districts and final night. |
| Train | Tashkent → Samarkand | Fast evening rail link. |
| Main historic day | Samarkand | Registan, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Shahi-Zinda and Imam al-Bukhari Complex. |
| Final city day | Tashkent | Center for Islamic Civilization, metro, pilaf stop and evening walk. |
Highlights on the route
Samarkand
Registan, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum and Shahi-Zinda
The strongest first-time sightseeing block in Samarkand.
Near Samarkand
Imam al-Bukhari Complex
A major spiritual and cultural site outside the city centre.
Tashkent
Center for Islamic Civilization
A new cultural stop about heritage, science and education.
Evening Tashkent
Tashkent City Park, Magic Park and Seoul Mun
A evening city walk with lights and photo areas. Cafes and attractions are paid on site.
Detailed itinerary — 4 days
How to read the itinerary
- Times are planning references, not minute-by-minute guarantees.
- Final train details and meeting points are shown in the trip details.
- The order can change because of traffic, opening hours and group pace.
- Lunches, dinners, cafes and park attractions are paid on site unless added in writing.
Day 1 — Tashkent sightseeing and Afrosiyob train to Samarkand
Meals: not included.
Arrival and train information
- Turkestan → Tashkent: added only if listed in writing.
- Train: Tashkent → Samarkand, Afrosiyob 772F, current planning time 19:48–22:13.
- Important: final train time and ticket rules are shown in the trip details.
After arrival in Tashkent, meet the guide and driver.
The first day gives a short introduction to the capital before the evening train to Samarkand.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Midday | Arrival in Tashkent and meeting with the guide and driver. | according to arrival |
| 13:00–13:40 | Independence Square — central square and memorial area. | 40 min |
| 13:50–14:20 | Monument of Courage — memorial to the 1966 earthquake. | 30 min |
| 14:35–15:20 | Alay Bazaar — local colours, sweets, fruit and souvenirs. | 45 min |
| 15:40–16:20 | Amir Temur Square and central Tashkent. | 40 min |
| 16:35–17:20 | Alisher Navoi Theatre or Museum of Applied Arts — selected according to timing. | 45 min |
| 18:30–19:20 | Drive to the railway station for the evening train. | 50 min |
| 19:48–22:13 | Afrosiyob 772F — Tashkent → Samarkand. | 2 h 25 min |
| After arrival | Meeting at Samarkand railway station and drive to Malika Prime 3* or a similar hotel. | according to train |
Notes:
- Travel from Turkestan to Tashkent is arranged only if it is listed in writing.
- The Tashkent sightseeing sequence may change because of arrival time and traffic.
- Final train details are shown in the trip details.
Day 2 — Samarkand and Imam al-Bukhari Complex → train to Tashkent
Meals: breakfast.
Train information
- Train: Samarkand → Tashkent, Afrosiyob 767F, current planning time 17:40–20:12.
- Important: final time and ticket rules are shown in the trip details.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Meet the local guide and start the main Samarkand day.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–10:20 | Registan — three madrasahs and the main square of Samarkand. | 1 h 20 min |
| 10:35–11:15 | Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum — mausoleum of Amir Timur. | 40 min |
| 11:30–12:20 | Bibi-Khanum and Siab Bazaar — mosque area and market atmosphere. | 50 min |
| 12:20–13:10 | Lunch break — paid on site. | 50 min |
| 13:20–14:10 | Shahi-Zinda — narrow street of tiled mausoleums. | 50 min |
| 14:30–16:00 | Imam al-Bukhari Complex — cultural and spiritual complex near Samarkand. | 1 h 30 min |
| 16:00–17:10 | Drive to Samarkand railway station. | 1 h 10 min |
| 17:40–20:12 | Afrosiyob 767F — Samarkand → Tashkent. | 2 h 32 min |
| After arrival | Drive to Art Deluxe Hotel 3* or a similar hotel in Tashkent. | according to train |
Notes:
- This is the main sightseeing day and includes moderate walking.
- The sequence can change because of traffic, opening hours and train time.
- Comfortable shoes are recommended.
Day 3 — Tashkent: Islamic heritage, pilaf and evening city walk
Meals: breakfast.
Breakfast at the hotel.
This day connects old Tashkent, the new cultural centre and a relaxed evening route.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:30–11:30 | Center for Islamic Civilization — cultural centre; visit depends on its operating schedule. | 2 h |
| 11:40–12:20 | Hast Imam — religious centre of old Tashkent. | 40 min |
| 12:40–14:00 | Besh Qozon Pilaf Center — lunch stop; meal paid on site. | 1 h 20 min |
| 14:30–15:30 | Tashkent Metro — Alisher Navoi and Kosmonavtlar stations. | 1 h |
| 17:30–19:00 | Tashkent City Park — modern city park and evening walk. | 1 h 30 min |
| 19:15–20:30 | Magic Park and Seoul Mun — photo stops and free time; cafes and attractions paid on site. | 1 h 15 min |
Notes:
- The Center for Islamic Civilization is visited according to its working schedule.
- Meals, cafes, attractions and shopping are paid on site unless added in writing.
- The evening route can be shortened if traffic or weather affects timing.
Day 4 — Tashkent: departure day
Meals: breakfast.
Breakfast at the hotel and room release.
Local transport is arranged according to the onward plan: airport, railway station or another agreed point in Tashkent.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Breakfast at the hotel. | — |
| Morning | Room release and short free time if the onward schedule allows. | — |
| According to departure | Drive to the airport, railway station or agreed point in Tashkent. | according to route |
| After service | End of the arranged Uzbekistan services. | — |
Notes:
- Return travel to Turkestan is arranged only if it is listed in writing.
- Breakfast box depends on hotel policy if departure is early.
- Extra nights in Tashkent can be priced on request.
Trains and external Turkestan ↔ Tashkent travel
- Tashkent → Samarkand: Afrosiyob 772F, current planning time 19:48–22:13.
- Samarkand → Tashkent: Afrosiyob 767F, current planning time 17:40–20:12.
- Turkestan ↔ Tashkent: not part of the base price unless added in writing.
- Ticket rules: issued tickets and supplier services can affect refund amounts.
Payment, written details and refund basics
How the request works
- You can book through the official CAJ.UZ page.
- Payment records your order; CAJ.UZ secures services after availability is checked.
- Hotels, trains, guides, entrance tickets and local transport are checked for your date.
- Details can be sent by email or WhatsApp.
Payment methods
- Visa / Mastercard through official CAJ.UZ payment pages, when card payment is enabled.
- Bank payment according to official invoice or details.
- Cash payment only if agreed in writing.
- CAJ.UZ never asks for full card number or CVV by WhatsApp, email or chat.
Cancellation and refunds
- Refunds depend on timing, ticket rules, hotels and services already secured.
- Issued tickets, special rates and supplier services may be partly or fully non-refundable.
- Approved refunds are processed to the original payer and original payment method.
Useful pages: online payment · terms · cancellation and refunds
Why book with CAJ.UZ
- Local team: CAJ.UZ works from Tashkent and coordinates services in Uzbekistan directly.
- Clear route control: trains, hotels, guides, entrance tickets and drivers are checked for your date.
- Practical itinerary: the route avoids a vague free day and adds real cultural and city stops.
How to book this tour
Steps
- Choose date, number of travellers and room type.
- Open /en/buy/35 or write to CAJ.UZ on WhatsApp.
- Tell us whether you need Turkestan ↔ Tashkent travel added.
- CAJ.UZ checks hotels, trains, guides and site access.
- After payment and service check, details are sent in writing.
Ready to check dates?
Send the travel date, number of travellers, room type and whether you need Turkestan ↔ Tashkent travel added.
FAQ — 4-day Uzbekistan tour from Turkestan
Short answers before you decide.
How long is this Uzbekistan tour from Turkestan?
The tour is planned for 4 days and 3 nights: one night in Samarkand and two nights in Tashkent.
Which cities are part of the route?
The itinerary includes Tashkent and Samarkand, with the Imam al-Bukhari Complex near Samarkand and a evening city route in Tashkent.
Where does the arranged service start and finish?
The arranged service starts in Tashkent after your confirmed arrival from Turkestan and finishes in Tashkent before your onward journey.
Is Turkestan to Tashkent travel part of the base price?
Not in the base price. It can be added only when listed in writing.
Are the Afrosiyob trains part of the tour?
Yes. The itinerary includes Tashkent to Samarkand and Samarkand to Tashkent train tickets, subject to seats for the selected date.
Are the train times fixed for every date?
No. The current plan uses Afrosiyob 772F and 767F, but final times and ticket rules are included in the written travel details.
Which hotels are planned?
The planned 3-star hotels are Malika Prime in Samarkand and Art Deluxe Hotel in Tashkent, or similar hotels if those are not available.
Can I upgrade the hotels?
Yes. A higher hotel level can be checked for your dates with a separate price.
What does the price cover?
The price includes 3-star hotels or similar, breakfasts, Afrosiyob train tickets, local guides, entrance tickets, local transport, station or airport pick-ups inside Uzbekistan, mineral water and visa support if needed.
What is paid on site or added separately?
Transport between Turkestan and Tashkent, lunches, dinners, cafes, park attractions, shopping, personal expenses, travel insurance and visa fees are paid on site unless added in writing.
Are lunches and dinners part of the base price?
Hotel breakfasts are included. Lunches, dinners and cafe expenses are paid on site unless a meal is added in writing.
Is the Center for Islamic Civilization part of the itinerary?
Yes, when the centre is open for visits on the selected date. If access changes, CAJ.UZ adjusts the day.
Is the Imam al-Bukhari Complex part of the itinerary?
Yes. It is one of the main cultural and spiritual stops near Samarkand.
Is Besh Qozon Pilaf Center part of the route?
The stop is included in the Tashkent route. The meal itself is paid on site unless lunch is added in writing.
Are Tashkent City Park, Magic Park and Seoul Mun included?
The evening walk is included. Cafes, attractions, shopping and personal expenses are paid on site.
Which guide language is included?
English-speaking local guides are used for this English page. Other languages can be requested.
Is this a private or group tour?
The price is shown per person from 2 participants. The final format depends on the date, group size and confirmed services.
Can travellers from the UK, USA, Canada or Australia book this tour?
Yes. The page is written for English-speaking travellers from the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, the UAE and English-speaking expats in Kazakhstan.
Can I book online?
Yes. You can use /en/buy/35 or send CAJ.UZ a WhatsApp request.
Can I pay by Visa or Mastercard?
Visa and Mastercard can be used through official CAJ.UZ payment pages when card payment is available for the order.
Does payment instantly secure every service?
No. Payment creates an order. CAJ.UZ then checks traveller details, hotels, train seats, guides, transport, tickets and site access.
What happens after online payment?
CAJ.UZ checks the services and sends the hotels, train information, meeting points and daily schedule in writing.
Can I cancel and get a refund?
Refunds depend on CAJ.UZ policy, timing, train tickets, hotels and supplier services already secured.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Some changes are possible before services are secured. Hotel upgrades, extra nights, another guide language and extra stops are priced separately.
Does this tour include Amirsoy, Charvak or Bochka?
No. Amirsoy, Charvak and Bochka are a separate day trip from Tashkent.
What should I prepare before the trip?
Bring your passport, comfortable shoes, seasonal clothing, travel insurance and money for meals or personal expenses not included in the base price.
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Price for 1 pax
Accommodation in 3* Hotel / Valid from 2 people
Double/twin room
$360
Single room
$450
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Prices valid until: 31.12.2026