4 days in Tashkent, Bukhara & Samarkand Itinerary

One of the largest and oldest cities in Central Asia, Tashkent combines layers of history and a bustling modern edge.

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Istanbul, Turkey to Tashkent is an approximately 8.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Turkey Time (TRT) to Uzbekistan Standard Time (UZT), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Fri) to allow time for the flight to Bukhara.

Inhabited for millennia, the city of Bukhara boasts a World Heritage-listed center teeming with historic mosques, madrassas, pools, and ancient ruins.

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Traveling by flight from Tashkent to Bukhara takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can take a train to Samarkand.

Uzbekistan’s most glorious city, Samarkand, offers a fine combination of history and modern urban life.

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Traveling by train from Bukhara to Samarkand takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to take a train to Tashkent.

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Getting from Samarkand to Tashkent by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.