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A Little Time in Samarkand

Discover two cities, with free afternoons and a first taste of Uzbekistan.

  1. 1Tashkent
  2. 2Samarkand

From, per person~US$734

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Best Apr, May and Sep, Oct

By @snuckUpdated 11 November 2026

Spend five nights exploring Tashkent’s markets and Samarkand’s tiled courtyards, travelling between them on comfortable trains. Stay in comfortable hotels, including a small hotel with local character, and enjoy private guides, an afternoon of cooking and free time to explore.

Length
5 nights
Route
Tashkent, Samarkand, Tashkent
Best time
Apr, May and Sep, Oct
Ideal for
First-time visitors with a few days to spare

Why you'll love it

  1. Explore Registan Square with a private guide
  2. Taste market food and fresh bread at Chorsu
  3. Learn to cook Uzbek dishes
  4. Visit Shah-i-Zinda before the busiest hours
  5. Comfortable trains and private rides to and from stations

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Settle Into Tashkent

    Your private driver meets you at the airport and takes you to your hotel. Rest after your journey, then walk around the neighbourhood if you arrive in time.

    • Stay: Central Tashkent, premium 4-star hotel
    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 20–40 minutes

  2. Day 2

    Markets and Metro Stations

    Explore Chorsu Bazaar with your private guide, stopping for warm bread and seasonal fruit and vegetables. Visit the Khast Imam area and a few metro stations known for their design. The late afternoon is free.

    • Stay: Central Tashkent, premium 4-star hotel
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 1 hour spread across the day; short metro ride

  3. Day 3

    A Train to Samarkand

    Take the train to Samarkand after breakfast and settle into your small hotel. Take a good break for lunch, then explore Registan Square with your guide.

    • Stay: Historic Samarkand, characterful boutique hotel
    • Getting there: High-speed train, approximately 2 hours 15–40 minutes; private transfers, 45–75 minutes total

  4. Day 4

    Tiles and Family Recipes

    Visit Shah-i-Zinda early, then spend a little time looking around Siab Bazaar. Rest at your hotel before a private cooking session with a local host. Enjoy what you make at an early dinner.

    • Stay: Historic Samarkand, characterful boutique hotel
    • Getting there: Private car, approximately 45–60 minutes total

  5. Day 5

    One More Samarkand Morning

    Take your time over breakfast, then visit Gur-e-Amir and stop for tea or a final walk through the courtyards. Catch an afternoon train to Tashkent. Keep your final evening relaxed.

    • Stay: Central Tashkent, premium 4-star hotel
    • Getting there: High-speed train, approximately 2 hours 15–40 minutes; private transfers, 45–75 minutes total

  6. Day 6

    Fly Home Comfortably

    Have breakfast if your flight time allows. Your driver takes you to the airport with time to check in.

    • Getting there: Private airport transfer, approximately 20–40 minutes

Where you'll stay

  1. 2 nights · days 1 to 2Central Tashkent, premium 4-star hotel
  2. 2 nights · days 3 to 4Historic Samarkand, characterful boutique hotel
  3. 1 night · day 5Central Tashkent, premium 4-star hotel

When to go

  1. Jan
  2. Feb
  3. Mar
  4. Aprgood time to go
  5. Maygood time to go
  6. Jun
  7. Jul
  8. Aug
  9. Sepgood time to go
  10. Octgood time to go
  11. Nov
  12. Dec

Best from Apr, May and Sep, Oct. Other months work too; we'll tell you what to expect for your dates.

Included

  • Five nights in the listed hotel types, two people sharing a room
  • Daily breakfast
  • Private rides to and from airports and railway stations
  • Reserved standard-class tickets on high-speed trains
  • Private English-speaking guides for the listed sightseeing
  • Entry tickets to the listed monuments
  • Private cooking session with dinner
  • Food tastings at Chorsu market

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals other than those listed
  • Personal shopping and tips
  • Early check-in or late checkout

Good to know

  • Prices start at about ₹69,000 per person, with two people sharing a room, excluding flights. The final price depends on dates and availability.
  • Book trains early. Allow extra time for station checks before the journey times shown.
  • Request vegetarian or Jain meals in advance. Clearly discuss meat-based stock and utensils shared with other cooking.

Before you go to Uzbekistan

Capital:
Tashkent
Languages:
Russian, Uzbek
Currency:
UZS

Questions

How many days is the A Little Time in Samarkand trip?

5 nights and 6 days: Tashkent, Samarkand, Tashkent.

How much does it cost?

From ₹69,000 per person, twin sharing, without international flights. We confirm the price for your dates.

When is the best time to go?

Apr, May and Sep, Oct.

What is included?

Five nights in the listed hotel types, two people sharing a room, Daily breakfast, Private rides to and from airports and railway stations, Reserved standard-class tickets on high-speed trains, Private English-speaking guides for the listed sightseeing, Entry tickets to the listed monuments, Private cooking session with dinner, Food tastings at Chorsu market.

What is not included?

International flights, Visa fees, Travel insurance, Meals other than those listed, Personal shopping and tips, Early check-in or late checkout.

Can the trip be changed?

Yes. A trip designer shapes the pace, stays and length with you before you book.

Make it yours.

Change the pace, the stays or the length. A trip designer shapes it with you, and we confirm the price for your dates.

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