Bukhara
From Bukhara to Khiva by High-Speed Train — a Trip Across the Kyzylkum Desert
About this tour
Enjoy a comfortable journey from Bukhara to Khiva by high-speed train across the landscapes of the Kyzylkum Desert, followed by a guided tour of ancient Khiva. This is an efficient way to travel between two of Uzbekistan’s most important historic cities without a long and tiring road transfer. Depart from Bukhara by high-speed train and enjoy the changing scenery of the Kyzylkum Desert along the way. After arriving in Khiva, your guide will meet you. Depending on your arrival time and preference, you can either begin the sightseeing tour immediately or first check in at your hotel and take some time to rest. The hotel is located approximately five minutes on foot from Ichan-Kala, the ancient walled city and the main historical attraction of Khiva. After your rest, explore Ichan-Kala with a professional guide and discover its historic palaces, mosques, madrasahs and famous minarets. After the tour, you remain in Khiva. If you wish to continue your journey the following morning, we can arrange an additional high-speed train ticket from Khiva to Samarkand, Bukhara or Tashkent for an extra charge. These onward train tickets are not included in the tour price.
What you'll see
- High-speed train from Bukhara to Khiva
- Comfortable railway journey instead of a long road transfer
- Journey through the Kyzylkum Desert
- Guide meeting upon arrival in Khiva
- Option to rest at the hotel before the tour
- Hotel located approximately 5 minutes on foot from Ichan-Kala
- Guided tour of the ancient Ichan-Kala
- Khiva’s main historic landmarks
- End of the tour with free time in Khiva
- Optional onward high-speed train journey the following morning
Itinerary
High-speed train from Bukhara to Khiva
Journey through the Kyzylkum Desert
Arrival in Khiva
Meeting with the guide
Transfer to the hotel
Optional rest at the hotel
Guided tour of Ichan-Kala
Kalta Minor
Kunya-Ark
Juma Mosque
Tash-Hovli Palace
Islam Khoja Complex
End of the tour in Khiva
Free time in Khiva
What's included
- High-speed train ticket from Bukhara to Khiva
- Professional guide services
- Guided tour of Ichan-Kala
What's not included
- High-speed train tickets from Khiva to Samarkand, Bukhara or Tashkent
- Entrance tickets to the attractions