Tashkent's old city, trains to Samarkand and Bukhara for the great Silk Road monuments, then the train back to Tashkent.
7 days, 41 stopsBalanced paceApr to May, Sep to OctApproved by TravPa Editors, Nov 7, 2026
Trip at a glance
Add your first day to see each day's date, weather, sunset and closing days.
Day 1: Hazrati Imam, Chorsu and Amir Temur Square
The old city ensembles and Chorsu Bazaar by lunch, then the history museum, Amir Temur Square and dinner on a restored old street.
Check the weekday. State Museum of Nature is closed on Mondays.
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9:00 AMHazrati Imam ComplexStart in the old city at the Hazrati Imam ensemble, where the library keeps the Quran of Osman. Cover shoulders and knees.About 1 hour here
UZS[fee]
Walk about 12 min
2
10:15 AMOptionalState Museum of NatureOpened in 1876 and open 10 AM to 5 PM Tuesday to Friday, 10 AM to 4 PM at weekends. Closed Mondays; skip it for more bazaar time.About 45 min here
UZS[fee]
Walk about 10 min
3
11:15 AMKukeldash MadrasahLook at the 1570 madrasah on the raised edge of the old city wall, then cross to the bazaar.About 45 min here
UZS[fee]
Walk about 5 min
4
12:00 PMChorsu BazaarLunch under the big blue dome, where the food pavilion groups products by type. Look for plov, bread and dried fruit.About 1 hour 45 min here
Pay as you go
Taxi about 15 min
5
2:00 PMState Museum of History of UzbekistanAllow about 90 min for the 1st-century Buddha statue and the bronze Saka goat.About 1 hour 45 min here
UZS[fee]
Walk about 12 min
6
4:00 PMAmir Temur SquareWalk around the Amir Temur statue and the square; the late afternoon light suits photos.About 2 hours 15 min here
Free to visit
Taxi about 20 min
7
6:30 PMGulbozor tourist streetDinner on a restored old street of bakeries, craft workshops and restaurants beside Chorsu Bazaar.
Pay as you go
Before you go
Book these aheadTashkent Central Railway Station (day 2), Samarkand Railway Station (day 4), Bukhara Railway Station (Kagan) (day 6): timed tickets, or tickets that often sell out.
Book trains earlyDaily trains link Tashkent to Samarkand and Bukhara; seats sell out, so book ahead and check the timetable for your date.
Register with hotelsHotels normally register foreign guests with the authorities in each city. Keep each slip for when you leave.
Check passport rulesGovernments differ on passport validity, from 3 to 6 months. A passport valid for 6 months is the safe choice.
Dress for shrinesCover shoulders, back and legs at mosques, madrasahs and mausoleums in all three cities.
Plan around the heatSummer is long, dry and hot, from about 35 to 45 C. Visit the open-air sights early and rest at midday.
Where to stay for this plan
Stay in each old center: near Chorsu or Amir Temur Square in Tashkent, near Registan in Samarkand and near Lyabi-Hauz in Bukhara.
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Plan last checked Nov 7, 2026. Check individual fee sources before you go. TravPa earns a commission when you book through a partner; your price stays the same.
