1-Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

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Explore Samarkand, the famous capital of the 14th-century Timurid Empire, on this guided, 1-day sightseeing tour from Tashkent. Samarkand is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia, prospering from its location on the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean. Roam Samarkand's streets in search of its famous mosques and mausoleums. Also, visit Registan Square in the heart of Samarkand, plus the Ulugbek Observatory, the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, and much more. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tashkent, plus all entry fees are included on this small-group tour.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket of Monuments
  • Driver or English speaking guidedriver
  • Lunch
  • Train tickets(fast,ordin,car) if there are problems with train tickets we use car or mini bus servic
  • Local guide or English speaking guidedriver
  • Drinks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of two people per booking is required

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Bibi Khanym Mosque

This full day of sightseeing begins with a 7:15am pickup from any hotel in Tashkent. Travel to the railway station to catch an 8am, high-speed train departing for Samarkand. After arriving in Samarkand at 10:30am, the local tour guide and driver will be waiting upon arrival to introduce some of the most popular attractions in Samarkand. Some of the attractions and points of interest to see include: • Bibi Khanum Mosque - Named in honor of the eldest wife of Great Timur (14th century)

Admission Ticket Included

Gur Emir Mausoleum

• Gur-Emir Mausoleum - The burial place of Amir Temur and his dynasty

Admission Ticket Included

Registan

• Registan Square (15th-17th century) – Located in the heart of Samarkand, Register Square consists of three madrassahs: Madrassah Uughbek, MadrassahTillakari, and Madrassah Sherdar

Admission Ticket Included

Shah-i-Zinda

• Shah-i-Zinda necropolis (12th-15th century) - The burial place of Kusamibn ibn Abbas, the cousin to the prophet Muhammad

Admission Ticket Included

Ulugbek Madrasah

• Registan Square (15th-17th century) – Located in the heart of Samarkand, Register Square consists of three madrassahs: Madrassah Uughbek, MadrassahTillakari, and Madrassah Sherdar

Admission Ticket Included

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

Choose to be picked up from a list of locations

Please arrive at the pick up point 60 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

We pick up all travelers from hotels, airport and train stations in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

4.7
Based on 17 reviews

What do other 17 guests say about 1-Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent

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Luke_L
5
Jun 2023
Spectacular architecture and history. Each site we visited was several centuries old had exquisite design and detail. Learning the history from our excellent guide helped make the experience much more meaningful.
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XRP101
5
Apr 2023
Excellent and well worth it. Wear comfy footwear and prepare for the heat. Always retain your tickets and only buy them from the official ticket stand, if someone 'official' demands your ticket at a later time decline to give them it because they want to resell it. Also, some of the tickets are r...
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Gareth_W
5
Mar 2023
Despite the logistical challenges caused by the Nowruz holiday, the travel team succeeded in getting me to Samarkand and back for a very worthwhile day trip at the end of a one week conference in Tashkent. I'm really grrateful that I was able to fit this into my visit to Uzbekistan. The travel co...

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance ticket of Monuments
  • Driver or English speaking guidedriver
  • Lunch
  • Train tickets(fast,ordin,car) if there are problems with train tickets we use car or mini bus servic
  • Local guide or English speaking guidedriver
Not Included
  • Drinks
  • All Fees and Taxes
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of two people per booking is required