Breakfast. Drive to the Seven Lakes (80 km, ~2 h). These lakes are located in the western part of the Fann Mountains. Each lake has its own color, varying from calming turquoise to mesmerizing purple.
Have lunch at the guest house next to the 4th lake. Those who would like to enjoy the view from the 7th lake there is an opportunity to have a hiking tour from the 6th lake up to the 7th lake.
In the afternoon, drive to the Jartepa border crossing (120 km, 2 h 30 min). Complete the border formalities.
On the Uzbek side, your driver will meet you and transfer to Samarkand. Free time in the city.
At 20:45 transfer to the railway station. Take the high-speed from Afrosiyob to Bukhara, train departing at 21:43 and arriving in Bukhara at 23:25 (270 km, 1 h 35 min). Transfer to the hotel and check in.
Stay overnight in Bukhara