🇺🇿 Uzbekistan Small Group Tour – 5 Days ✨
Do you want to finally experience the real Uzbekistan – without rush, big buses and endless hours on the road? This Uzbekistan small group tour is designed exactly for that type of traveler: a small friendly group, relaxed pace, comfortable rides on high-speed trains and a classic route that covers all the main highlights.
Over 5 days you will visit Tashkent, Bukhara and Samarkand – three iconic Silk Road cities. This 5-day Uzbekistan tour is one of the best Uzbekistan tours small groups can take if you want to see the essentials in a short time.
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Tour Price (5 Days) 💰
| Room type | Price | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| Double / Twin room | 700 USD per person | 3★ hotels, breakfasts and dinners, high-speed trains, transfers, guided excursions, entrance fees |
| Single room | 800 USD per person | All of the above + your own private room |
Prices are per person for a complete Uzbekistan itinerary 5 days in a small group on the Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand route.
What’s Included ✔️
- accommodation in 3★ hotels
- breakfasts and dinners (half board)
- high-speed Afrosiyob trains (Uzbekistan train tour between cities)
- all transfers according to the program
- guided sightseeing tours with local guides
- entrance fees to all mentioned sites
What’s Not Included ❌
- international flights
- lunches
- personal expenses
- travel insurance
Hotels on the Route 🏨
- Courtyard (Tashkent)
- Kukaldosh Boutique (Bukhara)
- Kamila Boutique (Samarkand)
- or a similar option of the same standard provided by our partner
Special Offers 🎁
5% discount for every new traveler you bring
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1 free place for a group of 10 or more
Perfect for organizers, group leaders and travel promoters looking to arrange small group tours Uzbekistan style.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure 🔄
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Let's take a look at the 5-day Uzbekistan tour program below, day by day.
Route: Tashkent – Bukhara – Samarkand – Tashkent
Transport: Afrosiyob High-Speed Train & private vehicle
📅 Day 01 | Tashkent - Bukhara (Afrosiyob Train)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Upon arrival at Tashkent International Airport, meet your local English-speaking guide and driver. After a short welcome, begin a city tour Tashkent.
🎯 Tashkent excursion Program
| Time | Site | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-09:45 | 🏛 Independence Square (Mustaqillik Maydoni) – the main square of Uzbekistan, symbolizing the country’s independence. | 45 min |
| 10:00-10:30 | 🕊 Monument of Courage – a memorial dedicated to the victims of the 1966 earthquake and Tashkent’s resilience. | 30 min |
| 11:00-12:00 | 🛍 Alai Bazaar – a lively market with fresh produce, spices, textiles, and local crafts, offering a glimpse of everyday life. | 1 hour |
| 12:00-13:00 | 🍴 Lunch break (on own) – free time for lunch at nearby cafés or local restaurants. | 1 hour |
| 13:15-14:15 | 🗿 Amir Temur Square – a central square with the statue of Tamerlane, surrounded by gardens and historic buildings. | 1 hour |
| 14:30-15:15 | 🎭 Alisher Navoi Opera & Ballet Theatre – an elegant building where you make a short exterior visit and photo stop. | 45 min |
| 15:30-16:30 | 🎨 Museum of Applied Arts – a rich collection of Uzbek craftsmanship, embroidery, ceramics and woodcarving housed in a 19th-century mansion. | 1 hour |
16:30-18:00 - Free time for rest, tea, or a relaxed walk before departure.
Afterwards, transfer to Tashkent Railway Station for the evening high-speed train to Bukhara.
🚆 Evening Train to Bukhara
19:48 – Departure from Tashkent by Afrosiyob Train No. 772F to Bukhara.
00:06 (+1 day) – Arrival at Bukhara Railway Station, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel for check-in and rest.
🏨 Overnight in Bukhara (3★ Hotel)
📌 Notes
- 🚆 Afrosiyob Train No. 772F: departs 19:48, arrives 00:06 next day.
- 🛍 Alai Bazaar - extended visit for shopping and photos.
- 👟 Comfortable shoes and light clothing are recommended.
- 🌃 Late-night arrival in Bukhara with direct transfer to the hotel.
📅 Day 02 | Bukhara – Full-Day Walking Tour & Plov Master Class
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
08:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 – Meet your local English-speaking guide in the lobby and begin a walking tour of Old Bukhara, exploring architectural monuments, trade domes, historic quarters and peaceful courtyards.
🎯 Walking Route Bukhara
| Time | Site | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:00 | 🕉️ Samanid Mausoleum – an elegant 9th-century brick monument, one of the oldest Islamic structures in Central Asia. | 1 hour |
| 10:10-10:40 | 💧 Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum – “Job’s Spring,” a sacred site with a unique conical dome and holy water. | 30 min |
| 10:45-11:15 | 🕌 Bolo-Hauz Mosque – an 18th-century mosque with carved wooden pillars and a reflecting pond. | 30 min |
| 11:20-12:20 | 🏰 Ark Citadel – an ancient fortress and former royal residence of the Bukharan emirs. | 1 hour |
| 12:30-13:30 | 🍴 Lunch break (on own) – time for lunch at a nearby restaurant or teahouse. | 1 hour |
| 13:30-14:30 | 🗼 Poi-Kalyan Complex – includes Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque and Miri-Arab Madrasah; the spiritual heart of Bukhara. | 1 hour |
| 14:30-15:00 | 🏬 Toki Zargaron Trading Dome – historic trading dome once used by jewelers on the Silk Road. | 30 min |
| 15:00-15:30 | 🎓 Ulugbek Madrasah – a 15th-century madrasa built by the astronomer-king Ulugbek. | 30 min |
| 15:30-16:00 | 🎓 Abdullazizkhan Madrasah – a richly decorated 17th-century madrasa located opposite Ulugbek’s. | 30 min |
| 16:00-16:30 | 🏛 Tim Abdulla Khan – a covered trading arcade known for silk, fabrics, and handicrafts. | 30 min |
| 16:30-17:00 | 🏬 Toqi Telpak Furushon – historic dome where cap sellers and souvenir vendors gather. | 30 min |
| 17:00-17:30 | 🕌 Magoki Attori Mosque – one of the region’s oldest mosques, partly below present ground level. | 30 min |
| 17:30-17:45 | ✡️ Jewish Synagogue – a small synagogue in the Jewish quarter, reflecting Bukhara’s cultural diversity. | 15 min |
| 17:45-18:15 | 🕋 Chor-Minor – a charming 19th-century structure with four decorative minarets. | 30 min |
| 18:15-18:45 | 🌳 Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble – a central square with historic madrasahs and the statue of Khoja Nasreddin. | 30 min |
18:45 - Return to the hotel for a short rest.
🍚 Dinner & Plov Master Class
19:30 - 21:00 - Visit a local family home to learn how to prepare traditional Bukharan plov (pilaf). Enjoy a homemade dinner and warm cultural exchange.
21:15 - Return to the hotel and overnight rest.
🏨 Overnight in Bukhara (3★ Hotel)
📌 Notes
- 🚶♂️ Total walking distance: approx. 5.5 km (mostly flat cobblestone streets).
- 🍴 Lunch not included – recommended restaurants near Ark or Poi-Kalyan.
- 👟 Comfortable walking shoes and sun protection are recommended.
- 🍚 Dinner includes a plov cooking master class at a local home.
📅 Day 03 | Bukhara → Samarkand – City Tour & Dinner
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 – Check out from hotel, meet with driver in hotel lobby and depart to Samarkand by private transport or high-speed Afrosiyob train (schedule to be confirmed). Distance is 272 km – around 4 hours by car or 2 hours by train.
12:00 – Arrival in Samarkand, transfer to the hotel and check-in (standard check-in from 14:00; early check-in on request and for additional cost).
12:00 – 13:30 – Free time for rest and lunch (on own) before sightseeing.
13:45 – Meet with local guide speaking in English to begin Samarkand tour to visit below sights.
🎯 Afternoon excursion in Samarkand
| Time | Site | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00-15:00 | ✨ Registan Square – the crown jewel of Samarkand, featuring Ulugbek, Sher-Dor and Tillya-Kori Madrasahs, masterpieces of 15th–17th-century architecture. | 1 hour |
| 15:10-15:40 | ⚰️ Gur-Emir Mausoleum – the resting place of Amir Timur (Tamerlane) and his descendants, with a striking blue dome. | 30 min |
| 15:50-16:20 | ⚱️ Rukhabad Mausoleum – one of Samarkand’s oldest mausoleums, built in the 14th century for a respected Sufi saint. | 30 min |
| 16:30-17:00 | 🏛 Aksaray Mausoleum – an ancient tomb near Gur-Emir, notable for its decorative tilework and historical value. | 30 min |
17:15 – 18:30 – Return to the hotel for rest.
🍽 Dinner in Samarkand
19:00 – 20:30 – Dinner at Novy Arbat Restaurant, serving savory baked lamb with herbs and vegetables in a cozy local atmosphere.
20:45 – Return to the hotel and overnight stay.
🏨 Overnight in Samarkand (3★ Hotel)
📌 Notes
- 🚗 Bukhara → Samarkand: approx. 4 hours by car or 2 hours by Afrosiyob train (subject to schedule).
- 👟 Comfortable shoes recommended for walking on marble courtyards and around Registan Square.
- 🍽 Dinner at Novy Arbat Restaurant is included.
📅 Day 04 | Samarkand – Full-Day Tour & Train to Tashkent
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
07:30 – Breakfast at the hotel.
09:00 – Check out from room and hotel with luggage, meet your guide speaking English and driver in the lobby to continue Samarkand excursion, before the evening train back to Tashkent.
🎯 Samarkand Tour Program
| Time | Site | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00-10:00 | 🕌 Bibi-Khanum Mosque – one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in Central Asia, built by order of Timur. | 1 hour |
| 10:10-10:40 | 🛍 Siab Bazaar – a lively oriental market full of sweets, fruits and traditional Samarkand bread. | 30 min |
| 10:50-11:20 | 🕌 Hazrat-Khizr Mosque – one of the city’s oldest mosques, offering a panoramic view over the old town. | 30 min |
| 11:30-12:30 | 😍 Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis – a stunning alley of mausoleums with brilliant blue tiles, including the Mausoleum of Kusam ibn Abbas, cousin of Prophet Muhammad. | 1 hour |
| 12:30-13:30 | 🍴 Lunch break (on own) – at a local restaurant near Shakhi-Zinda. | 1 hour |
| 13:30-14:00 | 🙏 Khoja-Daniyar Mausoleum – a sacred site venerated by Muslims, Jews and Christians. | 30 min |
| 14:10-15:10 | 🏺 Afrasiab Museum – an archaeological museum showcasing ancient frescoes and artifacts from pre-Islamic Samarkand. | 1 hour |
| 15:20-16:20 | 🔭 Ulugbek Observatory – remains of the 15th-century astronomical complex built by Ulugbek, one of history’s great scientists. | 1 hour |
| 16:30-17:00 | ☕ Tea break and rest – short pause before transfer to the train station. | 30 min |
🚆 Evening Train to Tashkent
17:00 – Transfer to Samarkand Railway Station.
18:49 – Depart Samarkand → Tashkent by Afrosiyob Train No. 763.
21:04 – Arrival at Tashkent Railway Station, meet your driver and continue to the restaurant.
🍽 Farewell Dinner
21:30 – 22:30 – Farewell dinner at Mulla Do’st Restaurant, enjoying authentic Uzbek cuisine in a warm atmosphere.
22:45 – Transfer to your hotel for check-in and overnight rest.
🏨 Overnight in Tashkent (4★ Hotel)
📌 Notes
- 🚆 Afrosiyob Train No. 763: departs 18:49, arrives 21:04 (approx. 2h 15m).
- 🧳 Luggage stored in the vehicle during sightseeing and transferred to the station before departure.
- 👟 Comfortable shoes recommended for walking between historical sites.
- 🍽 Farewell dinner at Mulla Do’st Restaurant included.
📅 Day 05 | Tashkent – Departure
Meals Included: Breakfast
07:00 – Breakfast at the hotel.
Enjoy a leisurely morning before your departure, depending on your flight schedule.
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Meet your driver in the lobby and transfer to Tashkent International Airport for your flight home.
✈️ Our team will assist with luggage and check-in procedures to ensure a smooth departure.
📌 Notes
- 🕐 Recommended check-in time: 2.5–3 hours before your international flight.
- 🚗 Private airport transfer is included.
- ❤️ This marks the end of your 5-day small group tour in Uzbekistan.
- 🙏 We wish you a safe flight and hope to welcome you again in Central Asia.
Why travelers choose this Uzbekistan small group tour 🌟
1. Small groups – maximum 12 travelers
Comfort, real interaction and no feeling of being lost in a crowd – exactly what most guests appreciate on a Uzbekistan Silk Road small group trip.
2. Comfortable Uzbekistan train tour 🚆
Travel between cities on high-speed Afrosiyob trains – it saves hours on the road and makes the whole journey smoother and easier.
3. Classic Tashkent Bukhara Samarkand tour 🕌
This Tashkent Bukhara Samarkand tour works both for first-time visitors and for those who return to explore the Silk Road in more depth.
4. 3★ hotels with good reviews
We work only with proven mid-range hotels: clean, safe and comfortable.
5. Breakfasts and dinners included 🍽️
You focus on the experience, we take care of the logistics and most of the meals.
6. Local licensed guides 🧭
Experienced guides who know the cities far beyond the standard tourist routes – this is a true Uzbekistan guided tour 2026 style of travel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ❓
Do I need a visa for Uzbekistan?
Many nationalities can enter visa-free or obtain an e-visa. We will advise you on the current rules when you book.
Is it safe to travel in Uzbekistan?
Yes, Uzbekistan is considered one of the safest and most welcoming countries in the region.
What is the group size?
Maximum 12 people – it really is a small group tour.
Is this itinerary suitable for first-time visitors?
Yes. This Uzbekistan itinerary 5 days is designed as an easy, balanced introduction to the country.
When is the best time to go?
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for sightseeing.
Click “Book now” and we will reserve your spot in the group for 24 hours – with no prepayment and no obligation.
Whether you are planning an Uzbekistan guided tour 2026 or looking for one of the best Uzbekistan tours small groups can join this year, this program is a solid, time-tested choice among small group tours Uzbekistan operators offer.
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Included
- 🏨 accommodation in double rooms with amenities;
- 🚆 train tickets Tashkent – Bukhara, Samarkand – Tashkent, economy class;
- 🍽️ meals according to the program (breakfast and dinner);
- 🎧 all excursions according to the program, with local guides in English (if necessary, guides available in German, Spanish, Italian, French, Turkish, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Russian languages);
- 🎟️ cost of entrance tickets;
- 🚐 for all transfers and excursions, where necessary, air-conditioned transport is provided;
- 💧 one bottle of mineral water (1.5 litres) per person for each day of the trip;
- 📸 payment for photos and videos of the sightseen;
- 🛂 visa support to Uzbekistan (if necessary).
Not Included
- ⏰ early check-in and late check-out from the hotels;
- 💸 personal cash expenses;
- 🧳 excess baggage, which is more than 20 kg;
- 🛡️ travel insurance;
- 🛂 visa cost to Uzbekistan.
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