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A City Tour Of Samarkand: The Pearl Of The East
Duration: 4 hours - a minute
Hello !
We are a team of professional guides in the ancient and beautiful city of Samarkand.
Itinerary:
The Gur-Emir Mausoleum is the burial place of Tamerlane and his descendants. You will hear related facts and legends.
Registan Square is a visiting card of Samarkand. I will tell you about the magnificent mosques and madrasahs located in it.
Bibi-Khanum Cathedral Mosque - You will admire its sky-blue dome and arch the size of the Milky Way.
Hazrat Khizr Mosque was reconstructed in the 19th century, replacing the one destroyed in the 13th century. The original mosque on this site dates back to the 8th century.
The memorial complex Shakhi-Zinda is one of the mysterious architectural monuments of Samarkand. It is believed that this is where the grave of Kusam ibn Abbas, an associate of the Prophet Muhammad himself, is located.
Let’s discover our beautiful cities together!
Important Note:
The remaining (Hours) will be allotted for the travel time from pick up until drop off.
$18*Per person
Private Samarkand City Tour with Transport: Inside Attractions
Duration: 2 days
Discover the beauty of Samarkand in comfort on a private city tour with transportation included. Enjoy hotel pickup anywhere in Samarkand and explore the city’s most remarkable landmarks with a professional local guide. Visit Registan Square, the Statue of Amir Timur, Amir Timur Mausoleum (Gur-e-Amir), Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory, and more.
Unlike a standard walking tour, where many sights are viewed mainly from outside, this experience allows you to visit the all historical sites "FROM INSIDE" while receiving informative explanations about their history, architecture, legends, and cultural significance.
Travel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy a relaxed and flexible itinerary, taste local dried fruits, and have time for photos. You may also select the fully inclusive option with entrance tickets and a delicious local lunch
Perfect for couples, families, and small groups seeking a comfortable, personal, and enriching Samarkand experience
$75*Per person
Private
Seven Lakes Day Tour from Samarkand (Private & Group Options)
Duration: 9 hours - 10 hours
Welcome to Fascinating tour to the land of mountains where top of the ridges are always covered with snow and where narrow gorges hide small lakes with an amazing color of water.
The lakes are called the Haftkul (which means “Seven Lakes” in Tajik) - sometimes they are also known as Marguzor Lakes.
Mountain villages perched near Lakes Khurdak and Marguzor provide a glimpse into the present-day lifestyle of rural Tajik families.
Visa Requirements for Your Trip
This trip starts in Uzbekistan and enters Tajikistan. Both Uzbekistan and Tajikistan offer visa-free entry for many nationalities. However, before booking, please check your specific visa requirements to ensure a smooth journey.
If you need a visa, make sure you have:
A Tajikistan visa (if required for your nationality).
A double-entry visa for Uzbekistan, as you will re-enter the country after visiting Tajikistan.
$140*Per person
Tour From Samarkand To Tajikistan: Seven Lakes
Duration: 8 hours - 10 hours
History, culture, cuisine, picturesque mountains and a complex of mountain reservoirs in a 1-day adventure.
Let's discover the beautiful mountains, nature, and culture of Tajikistan together!
$75*Per person
Private
Samarkand City Private Guided Tour & transport & paper factory
Duration: 5 hours - 6 hours
Explore the soul of Samarkand in one unforgettable day. Visit iconic landmarks, hear hidden legends, and dive deep into the city’s culture with a knowledgeable and passionate local guide.
$42*Per person
Samarkand: Tajikistan Seven lakes Day trip with lunch
Duration: 11 hours
Experience an unforgettable day trip from Samarkand to Tajikistan! Travelers will be picked up from their hotel and driven to the border, where they will cross on foot. On arrival in Tajikistan, a local guide and driver will meet the group to take them on a scenic journey to explore the ancient city of Panjakent. Guests can walk through historic ruins, see traditional architecture, and learn about the rich culture and history of the region. We will see Sarazm that 5500 years old village (Unesco). We will see our main part Seven lakes on Fann mountains. This experience takes you deep into authentic Tajik village life, surrounded by peaceful mountain scenery. You will explore the colorful local bazaar, where villagers sell fresh produce, spices, handmade goods, and daily essentials — offering a true taste of Tajik culture. The tour continues to the stunning Seven Lakes, each with its own color and charm.
$68.48*Per person
Tajikistan: All Inclusive Seven Lakes Tour From Samarkhand
Duration: 7 hours - a minute
Haft Kul, Panjakent city – Full-Inclusive Seven Lakes Mountain Adventure Explore all seven breathtaking lakes of Tajikistan's Fann Mountains, with transport, guide and all essential services included.
Enjoy panoramic views of mountain landscapes, river valleys
Explore Sarazm Ruins for Private tours only ✅
Experience Pandjikent city
‼️Please check your visa Status : Some countries need visa for Tajikistan. UK Turkey, India, China, Hong Kong, Israel and Pakistan... ‼️
$75*Per person
From Samarkand: Shahrisabz Day Trip via Mountain Pass
Duration: 6 hours - 7 hours
Cross the Takhtakaracha Mountain Pass to Shahrisabz, Amir Timur's hometown and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stop for photos on the pass and at a roadside dried-fruit market. See the giant arch of Ak-Saray Palace, Dorus Saodat with the empty crypt Timur prepared for himself, and the blue-domed Kok-Gumbaz Mosque in the Dorut Tilovat complex. On the way back, have lunch at a restaurant on the pass known for tandir lamb (paid on site).
Group tour: meet your driver in front of the Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum at 9:00 am. An English-speaking guide joins you in Shahrisabz. If fewer than 3 travelers book your date, it runs as a private tour at no extra cost and the guide drives you.
Private with guide: hotel pickup in Samarkand and an English-speaking guide in Shahrisabz.
Private without guide: hotel pickup. The driver speaks Uzbek and Russian, not English.
Entrance tickets and lunch are paid on site.
$49*Per person
Guide / excursion service in Samarkand
Duration: 6 hours
This excursion allows you to visit the main monuments of Samarkand with a professional Uzbek guide. This will be a group limited to 20 people. Taking this excursion you benefit from several advantages including the guarantee of the services of a perfectly French/English speaking guide who knows the city even during the high season when finding a guide is not easy. Then you have freedom for the meal and entrance fees. Then you visit the city on foot allowing you to take a pleasant walk and avoid transportation costs. Finally, you have a very attractive price to make your day more rewarding.
$25*Per person
2 Days Tour to Bukhara and Samarkand from Tashkent by train
Duration: 3 days
We are glad to present you a short but very interesting train tour from Tashkent with visiting blessed Bukhara and famous Samarkand. This tour is ideal for tourists who don't have enough time but want to visit as many places as possible!
Get ready to see world-famous city squares, mausoleums and madrassah.
$499*Per person
Samarkand Cooking Class: 2 meals with *add more* option/17 dishes
Duration: 8 hours
1. *Authentic Experience in Samarkand *: You'll gain authentic insights into the local culture, traditions, and daily life. It is a good way to learn about the local life of the country.
2. ** More options of Uzbek meals to choose from**.
There are 17 meals in the list!
There is a set menu with 2 meals: Plov and Samsa. These two meal are always fixed.
You can add more meals by choosing other options section while booking(add more meals to the set menu)
3. VISIT SAMARKAND UNIQUE BREAD BAKING
4. Hands-on experience to cook Uzbek meals. Step by step explanations for the cooking process
Pictures and videos are absolutely fine.
5. **Personal Connections**: Interacting with locals fosters genuine connections. You'll learn about their stories, share meals, and perhaps even participate in their daily activities.
6. **Off-the-Beaten-Path**: Unlike typical tourist attractions, this experience takes you off the beaten path.
7. **Cultural Exchange**
$68*Per person
Private
Seven Lakes: Fully Inclusive Door-to-Door Guided Tour
Duration: 8 hours - 9 hours
Discover the breathtaking beauty of Tajikistan’s Seven Lakes on this private full-day tour from Samarkand. Cross the border with ease, explore all seven mountain lakes, enjoy a traditional lunch, and experience the culture and scenery of the Fann Mountains—all in one unforgettable day.
$99*Per person
All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent
Duration: 8 hours
Discover Samarkand`s rich culture and history with experienced guides. If you do not have enough time to tour to Samarkand when you are currently in Tashkent. This one day tour is for you.The driver will pickup you from hotel to Tashkent train station and arriving in Samarkand by high - speed train. From there, your knowledgeable guide will take you on the tour. Get a taste for the top attractions in Samarkand in a day excursion covering the many highlights of the historical capital.
You will visit Gur Emir Mausoleum and Witness the classic sites of heritage and history of Samarkand. Visit architectural masterpieces of Registan square then Bibi Khanym mosque. Along the way, experience the customs of a bustling Siab Bazaar. the next thing is to take a magical journey to Shah-i-Zinda and Afrasiyab Museum. Finish beautifully designed Ulugh beg Observatory. You will get to Tashkent by high - speed train and be dropped off to the hotel.
$199*Per person
Private
Yurt stay and Hiking in the Nurata Mountains tour - 2 days
Duration: 2 days
This tour can be done between the main Silk Road cities of Samarkand and Bukhara so you will explore off the beaten treks of Uzbekistan while traveling from one city to the other rather than just traveling long distances. Sayyod Yurt Camp is a good starting point for short and medium length hikes. It is also a great place to unwind if you have seen too many mosques and madrassas in the Silk Road cities.
$216.84*Per person
Seven Lakes of Tajikistan Full Package Excursion from Samarkand
Duration: 11 hours - a minute
We are one of the leading tour operators in Uzbekistan, offering first-hand, affordable tours without any middlemen. With two years of experience and over 1,000 satisfied clients, we specialize in organizing authentic excursions that showcase the true beauty and culture of our region. Our dedicated team ensures that every journey is unique, enriching, and memorable
$113.34*Per person
Samarkand City Highlights Guided Walking Tour
Duration: 4 hours - a minute
Embark on a journey through the heart of Samarkand, Uzbekistan, where the echoes of the Silk Road and the grandeur of the Timurid Empire come alive. This guided walking tour offers an unparalleled exploration of Samarkand’s UNESCO World Heritage sites, showcasing a breathtaking blend of Persian, Turkic, and Mongol architectural influences. Marvel at the majestic Gur-i Amir Mausoleum, the final resting place of the legendary conqueror Tamerlane, adorned with intricate tilework and a towering dome. Wander through the iconic Registan Square, a masterpiece of Islamic architecture with its trio of ornate madrasas that once pulsed as the city’s cultural and intellectual core. Experience the awe-inspiring Bibi-Khanym Mosque, a monument of love built by Timur for his wife, and feel the spiritual resonance of the Hazrat Khizr Mosque, steeped in legend and modern history. Conclude at the Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, a vibrant tapestry of mausoleums renowned for their exquisite craftsmanship.
$24*Per person
2 Days of Tour in Yurt Camp and Aydarkul All-Inclusive
Duration: 2 days
Spend an unforgettable night under the desert stars in this adventurous trip to Aydarkul lake in the middle of the Desert. Along the way you will experience the wild life of the deserts and the historical monuments dated back the thousands of years in the period of Alexander the Great invasion.
$190*Per person
Bake Legendary Samarkand Bread like an Acrobat in a Local Bakery
Duration: 2 hours
Immerse yourself in the heart of Uzbek culture during a hands-on bread baking experience in Samarkand.
Shape the dough by hand, and decorate it with intricate patterns using the traditional chekich tool, an emblem of the region's bread-making artistry.
Feel the warmth of the tandir oven as your creations bake to perfection, filling the air with irresistible aromas.
This unique culinary journey not only teaches you how to make Samarkand's legendary round bread but also reveals the profound cultural significance of bread in Uzbekistan, where it symbolises hospitality and celebration.
Savour your freshly baked bread, a true taste of tradition.
$29.25*Per person
Private
Shahrisabz Private Excursion From Samarkand.
Duration: 6 hours - 8 hours
One day trip to native town of Amir Timur - Shahrisabz (the green city). 90 minute drive along picturesque mountain road dotted with small villages. Once there visit the remains of colossal palace – Ak Saray (white palace), Dorus Saodat Complex, Dorut Tilavat Complex, Kok Gumbaz Mosque and centuries old national applied arts during your visit.
Short trekking over the mountains or those whose who like may walk around local colorful Bazaar.
$80*Per person
Samarkand: Historical Monuments Group Walking Tour
Duration: 6 hours
There is so much history and beauty to uncover in Samarkand, so it's a fantastic idea to schedule a trip. Your guide will take you to a number of locations during this private trip, including mosques, madrasas, and mausoleums. Throughout the tour, you will be chauffeured about in a private, air-conditioned car, and your guide will make arrangements for a delectable lunch to be enjoyed en route.
$30*Per person
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