Samarkand tours, things to do and tickets

This excursion allows you to visit the main monuments of Samarkand with a professional Uzbek guide. It will be a constituted group limited to 20 people. Taking this excursion you benefit from several advantages including the guarantee of the services of a perfectly French-speaking guide and connoisseur of the city even during the high season where 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.

Samarkand's winemaking history dates back to the early 19th century when a Russian pioneer winemaker launched his first wine production in the region. You'll get a taste of Uzbek wines and cognacs on a 2-hour tasting tour at Khovrenko Winery with a local guide. Take a break from Samarkand's World Heritage–listed monuments and learn about its winemaking traditions.

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.

Go back in time and let yourself be amazed by the Heart of Samarkand - Registan and the legendary city Afrosiab. Magical and full of history, the capital of the one of greatest conquerors of the world Amir Timur. The double domes of Shahi-Zinda Necropolis are majestically located to attract the city’s visitors. This tour includes air conditioned sedan car, English speaking guide. This tour starts from anywhere in Samarkand and ends at Bibkhanum Mosques near Siab Bazar.

Discover Samarkand`s rich culture and history with our 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 train station. Get a taste for the top attractions in Samarkand during 8-hours excursion covering the many highlights of the historical capital by high - speed train to Samarkand. Your guide and driver will meet you to start the tour.
Take advantage of a special no-wait entry at the
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. Finish beautifully designed Ulugh beg Observatory

In this Samarkand classical tour you visit all the important places and have a chance to try national dishes.

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.

We invite you to visit majestic, beautiful Samarkand city. In this tour you will visit places such as:
- Guri Emir mausoleum (XVc.)
- Registan square with 3 huge madrasahs: Ulughbek (XVc.), Shirdar (XVIIc.) &
Tillakori (XVIIc.),
- Shahi Zindah necropolis (XIc.)
- Ulughbek Observatory (XVc.),
- Bibi Khanum mosque (XIV-XVc.) & Siyab bazaar.

Journey to Seven lakes In western Tajikistan, near the city of Penjikent, there is a beautiful group of mountain lakes which amaze visitors with their vibrant and constantly changing colors. The Haftkul (which means “Seven Lakes” in Tajik) - the lakes are fed by mountain rivers.
Here you will find amazing landscapes of lakes, rivers and mountains!
A multiple entry Uzbekistan visa or visa waiver is required to re-enter Uzbekistan with this tour.

Great opportunity for travelers to explore Samarkand. This one day tour helps you to explore the world's cultural and historical heritage and gives you the best travel experience.

One of the main reasons to visit the Shahrisabz is to see the mountain pass and the rural area of Uzbekistan. The road starts with the vineyards, fruit trees, vegetables and son. Slowly the elevation will change and the fields will be replaced by hills and eventually by Rocky Mountains. The “Teshik Tosh” or “Rock with the Hole” is the first stop to explore the incredible work made by mother nature. The legendary movie “Apachen” starring the famous Gojko Mitic was shot at the same location because of the resemblance with the American Southwest prairie.

As the author of an award-winning book about Central Asia, let me take you on a voyage of discovery, exploring Samarkand’s rich heritage and unearthing the stories of the people and places of this fascinating land.

Starting at the dazzling majolica and terracotta tile-covered 9th Century Shah-I-Zinda, the "Tomb of the Living King," our route proceeds to modern-day Samarkand's major market, the vibrant Siab Bazaar. We'll visit the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, learning about local folklore, history and present-day politics en route to the turquoise domes and tapering minarets of the Registan, the Holy Grail of most visitors to Uzbekistan. This tour also allows for more exploratory detours and the possibility of stops at popular local chaikhanas (tea houses).

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Penjikent is an ancient city in Tajikistan. The last ancient city of the Sogdians 5-8cc ad in Zerafshan Valley with very ancient background along the Great Silk Road, which was ruined by Arabs invasion 7-8 cc ad. Hometown of Rudaki, the first great modern Tajik poet in 10th Century.
In this day trip you will visit Ancient Sarazm (world heritage site of UNESCO, bronze age- 5500 y ), ruins of Ancient Panjakent, local market and Visit of Rudaki museum.

Some people believe that Samarkand has something for everyone in winter days. For instance, this city is home to Islamic culture and architectura. During this tour you visit mosques, mausoleums, memorials of personalities who made a good contribution to civilization of the world. The tour will take you to the mystical history.

This two days trip to Nuratau Mountains offers you a chance to experience rural homestay with the mountain farmer family in the remote village of Nuratau Mountains and get to know about their daily life, traditions and customs. You will also explore the mountains, it’s flora and fauna and some local sites during short walks around the village. On the way to Bukhara we stop in an ancient city of Nurata famous for Alexander the Greats fortress ruins, local Suzani workshop and Chashma Mosque.

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.

Spend an unforgettable night under the desert stars in this adventurous trip to Aydarkul lake in the middle of the Kyzyl Kum Desert. Along the way, you will experience the wildlife of the deserts and the historical monuments dated back the thousands of years in the period of Alexander the Great invasion. On the way to Bukhara, we will visit the world-famous Gijduvan ceramics Museum and Narzullaev’s ceramic workshop. We will stop to see the ruins of Rabati Malik (one of most ancient caravanserai in Central Asia) which was built from 1068 to 1080 A.D. to serve as a caravanserai on the Great Silk Road.

Go back in time and let yourself be amazed by the Heart of Samarkand-Registan and the legendary city of Afrosiab. Magical and full of history, the capital of the one of greatest conquerors of the world Amir Timur. The double domes of Shahi-Zinda Necropolis are majestically located to attract the city’s visitors. This tour includes an air-conditioned sedan car and English speaking guide. This tour starts from anywhere in Samarkand and ends at Bibkhanum Mosques near Siab Bazar.

Journey to Haftkul (7 lakes) and more!

You will get acquainted with the history of Penjikent, its customs, traditions and modern way of life. Also enjoy nature around the 7 lakes. Which located in western Tajikistan, near the city of Penjikent. There is a beautiful group of mountain lakes which amaze visitors with their vibrant and constantly changing colours here.
Here you will find amazing landscapes of lakes, rivers, mountains and discover the history of the area!
A multiple entry Uzbekistan visa or visa waiver is required to re-enter Uzbekistan with this tour

Join the local family to experience a genuine life in Samarkand. Go to bazar, visit the neighborhood, and prepare the meal together. Learn about the traditions in the house, and enjoy a candid conversation with your host.