Bukhara 2 Days Trip from Samarkand

Name: Bukhara 2 Days Trip from Samarkand
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Price: 240 USD
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5.0(1)2 daysGerman, Russian, Japanese, English +2Book 1 day aheadSamarkand, Uzbekistan

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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.

Historic madrasas, trading domes, and atmospheric alleys reflecting Bukhara’s Silk Road legacy.

This short cultural escape offers an immersive experience of Uzbekistan’s heritage in a comfortable weekend format.

Availability is limited due to train capacity. Early booking is recommended.

Included

Professional guide services for the excursion
Admission fee
one night in centrally located 3* / boutique hotel (twin/dbl )
train tickets Samarkand-Bukahra-Samarkand (2nd class)
Round transfers in Bukhara

Not included

Meals
Tips and gratituities are not included
Single room supplement - 20 USD/per person/ per night to be paid on spot

What you'll do

Samarkand Train Station
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Depart from Samarkand to Bukhara
2 hoursAdmission included
Station Bukhara 1
Bukhara Ave., Kogon, Uzbekistan
Arrival to Bukhara, meet a representative and start the tour
15 min
The Samanid Mausoleum is a 10th-century brick tomb located in Bukhara, Uzbekista
n, 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 minAdmission included
Ark of Bukhara
Afrosiab St, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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 hourAdmission included
Bolo Hauz Mosque
Afrosiab Street, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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 min
Poi Kalyan Mosque
Khodja Nurobobod Street, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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 minAdmission included
Great Minaret of the Kalon
Khakikat St 9, Bukhara, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Minorai Kalon, also known as the Kalyan Minaret, is the most famous part of the Po-i-Kalyan complex in Bukhara, Uzbekistan.
15 min
Trading Domes
Mekhtar Anbar St, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
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
Dating back to the 16th–17th centuries, the Lyabi Hauz Complex features a beauti
ful 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 hourAdmission included

Station Bukhara 1
Bukhara Ave., Kogon, Uzbekistan
Depart back from Bukhara to Samarkand by train at 15:03 or 16:16
2 hoursAdmission included
Samarkand Train Station
Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Arrival to Samarkand & End Of the tour at 16:46 or 18:05
15 min