234 USD per person
For bookings of at least 2 travellers; one night. Prices valid until 31 December 2026.
Two-Day Bukhara Tour from Tashkent
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2 days / 1 night
Train from Tashkent
Local English-speaking guide
Minimum 2 travellers
Bukhara in two days: the old town and the emir’s palace
This two-day Bukhara tour from Tashkent takes you through the old town, gives you an evening in Bukhara and includes Sitorai Mokhi Khosa Palace the next day. The package covers return economy-class trains, one night in a 3★ or 4★ hotel, breakfast, dinner with a plov cooking class, a local English-speaking guide, entrance tickets and transport for the itinerary, including a meeting at the station in Kagan.
From 234 USD per person for bookings of at least 2 travellers sharing a double or twin room in a 3★ hotel. Organised by Central Asia Journeys, Tashkent.
A look at Bukhara
Tour prices
254 USD per person
For bookings of at least 2 travellers; one night. Prices valid until 31 December 2026.
246 / 272 USD per person
3★: 246 USD; 4★: 272 USD. A separate room for one traveller in a booking of at least 2 people. Prices valid until 31 December 2026.
The package price for two
468 USD for two with a 3★ hotel or 508 USD with a 4★ hotel covers the complete two-day package for two people sharing one double or twin room. The rates above are per person; the single-room rate also requires a booking of at least two travellers. Lunches, extra drinks and personal expenses cost extra. The full list of included services and exclusions is below.
What is included
- one night in a Bukhara hotel of your chosen category and room type;
- breakfast at the hotel;
- one dinner with a plov cooking class in a local home;
- drinking water: 1.5 litres per person per day.
- economy-class train ticket from Tashkent to Bukhara;
- economy-class train ticket from Bukhara to Tashkent;
- meeting and transfers at Bukhara station in Kagan;
- air-conditioned transport for the two-day Bukhara itinerary.
- a local English-speaking guide for the Bukhara sightseeing programme;
- entrance tickets and photography/video fees at the sights on the itinerary;
What is not included
- international travel to Tashkent;
- travel insurance;
- visa or visa fees, if required for your nationality.
- lunches and meals beyond the included breakfast and dinner;
- extra drinks and shopping;
- tips and other personal expenses.
- extra nights and early check-in;
- visits and transport outside the confirmed itinerary.
Route and transport
The train runs from Tashkent to Bukhara station in Kagan. You will be met there for the transfer into town and your sightseeing programme. The map shows the first day’s walk and the second day’s driving route outside the centre.
2 days / 1 nightFrom Tashkent and back
Bukhara and surroundingsOld town and sights outside the city
Train + carMeeting at the station in Kagan
Day 1
Arrival and old town
Tashkent → Kagan → Bukhara
1
Tashkent → Bukhara stationtrain
Example: train 768F, 07:27–11:38. Tickets are arranged for your chosen date.
Train shown on your ticket
2
Kagan → old towncar
Meeting on arrival and transfer to Bukhara. Lunch break before the walking tour.
Transfer included
Day 2
Surrounding sights and return
Bukhara → Kagan → Tashkent
3
Bukhara and surroundingscar + walking
Chor-Minor, Naqshbandi, Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa and Chor-Bakr, with transfers and time for lunch.
Day 2 route
4
Bukhara → Kagan → Tashkentcar + train
In this example, arrival at the station is at 15:15, with train 767F at 16:17 and arrival in Tashkent at 20:31.
Times on your ticket applyMeeting point: you will be met on arrival at Bukhara station in Kagan. See the questions and answers for details about your guide.
Map note: 4–5.5 hours is an approximate train journey time each way, not the total return journey. Your ticket gives the exact departure and arrival times.
Day-by-day itinerary
Sample itinerary. All times are local (UTC+5). The times below are based on trains 768F and 767F in the published timetable. Your actual trains and seats depend on tickets for your date. Visit and transfer times also depend on the hotel, traffic and access to the sights. Any change to the services you have paid for is agreed separately.
Day 1 — train journey and Bukhara’s old town
| Time | Itinerary | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 06:30–07:27 | Make your own way to the Tashkent station shown on your ticket for security checks and boarding. | Aim to arrive about an hour before departure. Transfers in Tashkent are not included in this package. |
| 07:27–11:38 | Train 768F: Tashkent → Bukhara. | Timetable example; check your ticket for the final details and departure station. |
| 11:38–12:20 | Meeting at Bukhara station in Kagan and transfer into town. | Allows time to leave the train and travel to the city. |
| 12:20–13:00 | Lunch break. | Lunch is paid for separately. |
| 13:00–14:00 | Samanid Mausoleum and Chashma-Ayub. | Start of the walking tour; the time includes the walk between the two sights. |
| 14:00–15:15 | Ark Fortress and Bolo-Hauz Mosque. | Guided visits and walks between the sights. |
| 15:15–16:05 | Poi-Kalyan ensemble. | Kalyan Minaret, the mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah; access to interiors may vary. |
| 16:05–17:05 | Trading domes, Ulugbek and Abdulaziz Khan madrasahs. | This hour includes walking and stops. |
| 17:05–17:40 | Lyabi-Hauz: the final stop on the old-town walk. | Time to see the ensemble and take photographs. |
| 17:40–18:00 | Travel or walk to the hotel and check in. | Timing depends on the location of your hotel. |
| 19:00–20:30 | Plov cooking class and dinner in a local home. | Included in the tour; the host and exact timing may vary. |
Day’s highlights: old town and a night in Bukhara · Walking: paving, steps and some uneven surfaces.
Day 2 — Chor-Minor, sights outside Bukhara and the train to Tashkent
| Time | Itinerary | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 07:00–08:00 | Breakfast at the hotel, packing and check-out. | Breakfast is included. Take your luggage with you or leave it as arranged. |
| 08:00–08:30 | Transfer from the hotel and a visit to Chor-Minor. | An estimate for a hotel in Bukhara; departure time is adjusted to its location. |
| 08:30–09:15 | Drive to the Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex. | Travel by car. |
| 09:15–10:15 | Visit the Bahauddin Naqshbandi complex. | Please follow the rules at this active religious site. |
| 10:15–10:55 | Drive to Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa. | The estimate includes a buffer for the journey. |
| 10:55–12:00 | Sitorai Mokhi-Khosa, the country residence of Bukhara’s emirs. | Visits inside depend on the museum’s opening arrangements for your date. |
| 12:00–12:45 | Lunch break. | Lunch is paid for separately; the location is chosen to suit the route. |
| 12:45–13:30 | Drive to Chor-Bakr. | Timing depends on traffic and where you stop for lunch. |
| 13:30–14:15 | Chor-Bakr necropolis. | Visit the complex before finishing the sightseeing programme. |
| 14:15–15:15 | Transfer to Bukhara station in Kagan. | An hour for the journey and a buffer; your luggage must already be with you. |
| 15:15–16:17 | Arrival at the station, security checks and boarding. | This example allows 62 minutes before departure. |
| 16:17–20:31 | Train 767F: Bukhara → Tashkent. | The tour ends on arrival in Tashkent. Check the train details against your ticket. |
Day’s highlights: Bukhara’s surroundings and the return journey · Walking: short walks at several sights.
Hotels in Bukhara: 3★ and 4★
Choose a 3★ or 4★ hotel package. The hotels below are examples for each category. The named hotel, or a similar hotel of the same standard, is confirmed subject to availability for your dates.
Bukhara · 3★ category
Nodirabegim
A small hotel with an inner courtyard, offered with the 3★ package. The photos show the courtyard, a room and a bathroom. Early check-in and late check-out are arranged separately.
Bukhara · 4★ category
Paradise Plaza Luxury Hotel
A 4★ option with decorative room interiors and a modern lobby. Stay the night after exploring the old town, then have breakfast before setting off for the sights outside the city.
Weather, clothing and walking
Bring water, a sun hat and sun protection; much of the old town is exposed to the sun.
Bring warm clothes and shoes with a good grip. Daylight hours are shorter, so the order of visits may change.
The weather can change: layers and rain protection are useful.
Walking conditions: the first day is a walking tour over paving, steps and some uneven surfaces. On day two you travel between sights by car, with walking at each stop.
Documents and personal items
- the passport used to book your train tickets;
- personal medication and comfortable walking shoes.
How to book and pay
Choose your preferred date and enter the travellers’ details and room choice on the tour booking page. Train ticket availability depends on the date.
Check the included services and total price, then pay on the website with Visa or Mastercard.
After payment, CAJ receives your order and then sends written confirmation of your purchased tour, including the trains, hotel and meeting point. Keep this email.
Before paying, read the booking terms and refund policy.
Questions before booking
Can I book for one person?
The published rates apply to bookings of at least two travellers. The single-room option gives one person their own room within that booking. A trip for one traveller needs a separate quote.
Does a guide travel with us on the train?
With the standard package, you take the train independently. Your local English-speaking guide leads the visits in Bukhara. An accompanying guide is available as an extra in the booking form; check the service details and how the charge is calculated before paying.
How can I cancel?
For voluntary cancellation at least 24 hours before the tour starts, CAJ.UZ does not charge a service cancellation fee, but ticket and supplier restrictions may still apply. Later cancellations may incur deductions under the refund policy.
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You book with Central Asia Journeys. The website publishes the registration certificate (register No. 000346-07) and licence T-0292-14 in the name SENTRAL ASIA JOURNEYS. You can check the company address and business details before paying. Let us know about dietary requirements or accessibility needs when booking.
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Price for 1 pax
Standard accommodation. This rate applies to bookings for 2 or more guests.
Double/twin room
$234
Single room
$246
Comfort accommodation. This rate applies to bookings for 2 or more guests.
Double/twin room
$254
Single room
$272
Escort tour guide
$100
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Prices valid until: 31.12.2026