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2 days / 1 night · Tashkent → Bukhara → Tashkent · Afrosiyob train tickets, hotel, local English-speaking guide, entrance fees and transfers included
If you’re based in Tashkent and want to properly see Bukhara without spending hours organising trains, hotel and guide — this tour is made for you. Morning high-speed train, one night in Bukhara, full guided programme in the old city + key sites outside, dinner with a real plov master class in a local home, and return train the next evening. We handle everything. You just pick the date and book online.
Important: Exact train times and hotel availability are confirmed in writing after we check seats and rooms for your chosen date. The booking becomes final only after CAJ.UZ sends written confirmation.
In short: Morning train from Tashkent → 1 night in Bukhara → full guided programme in the old city + surroundings → dinner with plov master class in a local home → return train the next evening. All logistics included. Book online, we handle the rest.
Train tickets, hotel, guide, entrances and transfers are coordinated by our local team. You receive clear written confirmation with exact times and meeting points.
You get a complete, properly organised 2-day trip. One local team handles trains, hotel, guide and transfers. You receive clear written confirmation with exact times and meeting points before travel. No stress and no wasted time researching — just book and enjoy Bukhara.
Price is per person (from 2 participants). Everything is included: Afrosiyob train tickets both ways, 1 night hotel, local English-speaking guide, all entrances, transfers in Bukhara, breakfast and dinner with plov master class. You only choose the date and how comfortable you want to stay (3-star or 4-star).
per person • from 2 participants
per person • from 2 participants
Optional extras (paid separately):
Prices in USD. Valid until 31 December 2026. Exact train times, hotel availability and guide are confirmed in writing for your chosen date.
Hotel examples:
Specific hotel is confirmed at the time of booking depending on availability. We always provide hotels of the selected category (or similar).
You choose between comfortable 3-star or 4-star hotels in Bukhara. All rooms have private facilities. The price is per person and depends on whether you travel in a double/twin room or require a single room. We confirm the specific hotel name in writing after checking availability for your date.
Good value, clean and comfortable hotels located within reasonable distance from the old city. Double/twin rooms for sharing travellers; single rooms available at a small supplement.
Higher category properties with improved facilities and often better location. Recommended if you prefer more comfort and service.
Meals: Dinner (with traditional Bukhara plov master class in a local home).
07:28 – Departure from Tashkent railway station by Afrosiyob high-speed train (sample/current timing).
11:19 – Arrival in Bukhara. Meet your driver at the station exit, transfer to the hotel (approx. 20–30 min), check-in and short rest.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 12:30–13:00 | Samanid Mausoleum & Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum — the oldest Islamic architectural monuments and the legendary sacred spring site. | 30 min |
| 13:10–14:00 | Ark Fortress & Bolo-Hauz Mosque — former residence of the Bukhara emirs and the wooden-column mosque nearby. | 50 min |
| 14:10–15:10 | Poi-Kalyan Ensemble — the heart of Bukhara. Stand in front of the famous Kalyan Minaret, visit the grand Kalyan Mosque and see the active Mir-i-Arab Madrasah. This is one of the most powerful architectural ensembles in Central Asia. | 1 hour |
| 15:20–16:10 | Trading Domes & Madrasahs — walk through the historic covered markets (Taqi Sarrafon, Taqi-Telpak Furushon) and visit Ulugh Beg and Abdulaziz Khan Madrasahs. | 50 min |
| 16:20–17:10 | Lyabi-Hauz Square — one of the most atmospheric places in Bukhara. Sit by the old pond, watch locals, feel the spirit of the old city. Surrounded by Kukeldash Madrasah and Nadir Divan-Begi Khanaka. | 50 min |
| Evening | Dinner + Plov master class in a local family home — the highlight of the tour for many guests. You will not only taste authentic Bukhara plov, but also see how it is traditionally prepared and spend the evening in a warm, homely atmosphere with a local family. | 1.5–2 hours |
Notes:
Meals: Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning — Breakfast and hotel check-out. Luggage can be stored at the hotel or taken with you in the vehicle.
| Time | Program | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00–09:30 | Transfer from hotel to the first site of the day (Chor-Minor area). | 30 min |
| 09:30–10:00 | Chor-Minor Madrasah — a unique and photogenic 18th-century madrasah with four elegant minarets. One of the most Instagrammable spots in Bukhara. | 30 min |
| 10:15–11:15 | Bahauddin Naqshbandi Complex — one of the most important and revered Sufi shrines in Central Asia. A peaceful and spiritual place just outside the city. | 1 hour |
| 11:30–12:30 | Sitorai-Mokhi-Khosa Palace — the beautiful summer palace of the last Emir of Bukhara with elegant architecture and gardens. A great contrast to the old city. | 1 hour |
| 12:45–13:30 | Chor-Bakr Necropolis — a historic and atmospheric cemetery complex with beautiful architecture from the 16th century. | 45 min |
| 13:30–14:30 | Free time for lunch (optional, paid separately) or rest near the old city. | 1 hour |
| 15:00–15:40 | Transfer to Bukhara railway station with the driver. | 40 min |
| 15:50–19:44 | Afrosiyob high-speed train Bukhara → Tashkent (sample/current timing). | 3h 54min |
| 19:44 | Arrival at Tashkent railway station. End of the tour. (Hotel transfer in Tashkent available on request.) | — |
Notes:
The programme covers the most important and photogenic sites of Bukhara old city on Day 1 and the key historical sites outside the centre on Day 2. Full descriptions of Bukhara can be found on our Bukhara travel guide page.
Select your travel date and number of participants, fill in passenger details (passport names) and contact information. You can pay by Visa / Mastercard or request bank transfer / cash (subject to confirmation).
Payment registers your request. CAJ.UZ then checks train seats, hotel availability and guide. Only after we send written confirmation (by email or WhatsApp) is the booking final.
If you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour starts, CAJ.UZ does not charge its own cancellation fee. The final refundable amount depends on train tickets, hotel and other supplier services already secured. Details are in our Return Policy.
Useful links: Online payment · Terms & Conditions · Cancellation & Refunds.
Answers to the most common questions about this 2-day Bukhara tour.
It is a 2-day / 1-night tour. You depart Tashkent in the morning of Day 1 and return to Tashkent in the evening of Day 2.
Economy-class Afrosiyob train tickets both ways, 1 night in a 3-star or 4-star hotel in Bukhara, local English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, air-conditioned transfers in Bukhara, breakfast and dinner according to the programme, mineral water and photo/video permits.
Yes. Economy-class Afrosiyob train tickets Tashkent – Bukhara – Tashkent are included. Exact times are confirmed in writing for your date.
No. The times shown on this page are sample/current timings. We check real-time availability and confirm the exact train number and departure time in your voucher.
The 3-star package uses good comfortable 3-star hotels. The 4-star package uses higher-category hotels with better facilities and often better locations. Both include the same programme and guide.
No. Lunch is not included. You can add lunch in local restaurants when booking (from USD 20 per person) or pay on the spot.
Yes. The traditional Bukhara plov dinner with master class in a local home on the evening of Day 1 is included.
A local English-speaking licensed guide is included as standard. Other languages (German, French, Turkish, Russian, etc.) are available on request and subject to confirmation.
Yes. Go to /en/buy/20, select your date and number of people, fill in the form and pay. You will receive written confirmation after we check availability.
No. Payment creates an order. The booking is confirmed only after CAJ.UZ sends written confirmation (email or WhatsApp) after checking train seats, hotel and guide.
If you cancel 24 hours or more before the tour starts, CAJ.UZ does not charge its own cancellation fee. The refundable amount may be affected by train tickets and other supplier services already booked. Full details are on our Return Policy page.
Yes, families are welcome. The programme involves moderate walking. Please inform us of children’s ages when booking so we can adjust the pace if needed.
Ready to go? Select your travel date and number of participants on the booking page. We will check train seats and hotel availability and send written confirmation with all details.
Phone: +998 71 236 39 45 · Email: cajourneys@gmail.com
