All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent
- 9–14 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 5 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- English(another languages upon guest request)-speaking guide
- 0.5mL mineral water
- All transfers from hotel to hotel and full transportation services in an air-conditioned vehicles
- Lunch at traditional local house.
- Entrance fees to sights, museums, mausoleums
- Bullet train tickets(Tashkent - Samarkand - Tashkent) on economy class
What's not
- Accomadation
- Insurance;
Itinerary
A masterpiece of Islamic architecture of medieval East
The Registan was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid dynasty
The Ulug Bek Madrasa is the oldest extant building, in the Registan Square. It was built by the astronomer king Ulug Bek in 1417.
The building served as a Madrasa and also the citys Friday mosque. The architecture of the building is amazing
The Sher-Dor Madrasa is a 17th-century madrasa (Islamic school) in the historic center of Samarkand, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Uzbekistan.
A small museum of astronomy stands on the remains of the observatory of Ulugh-Beg
In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world
The largest traditional bazaar in Samarkand
Shakhi Zinda is the complex of mausoleums of 14-15th centuries
Afrasiab Museum of Samarkand is a museum located at the historical site of Afrasiyab, one of the largest archaeological sites in the world and the ancient city that was destroyed by the Mongols in the early 13th century.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 41 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Outstanding Service and an Unforgettable Introduction to Samarkand
This was my very first visit to Uzbekistan, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Before the tour even started, our travel plans changed unexpectedly. Because of these last-minute changes, we needed to adjust the tour date and also faced challenges returning to Tashkent as originally planned. The team at Silk Road Tours responded quickly and professionally, helping us rearrange the schedule and even changing our transportation from train to flight when necessary. Their prompt communication, flexibility, and customer-focused approach made a potentially stressful situation completely manageable. I am truly grateful for their exceptional support. Once we arrived in Samarkand, our guide Aziza made the experience even more memorable. She provided detailed and engaging explanations about the history, culture, and architectural significance of the city's famous landmarks. Her knowledge and passion for Samarkand helped bring the city's rich heritage to life, allowing us to appreciate much more than just the beautiful sights. She was also very friendly, attentive, and happy to answer all of our questions throughout the day. Samarkand itself is a fascinating city filled with stunning historical monuments and a unique atmosphere, and this tour was an excellent way to experience its highlights in a short amount of time. Thanks to the outstanding organization by Silk Road Tours and the expertise of Aziza, my first trip to Uzbekistan became a truly unforgettable experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Uzbekistan, especially those looking for a well-organized and informative day trip from Tashkent. I would love to return someday and explore even more of this beautiful country.
5Magic Day at Samarcanda
Our guide Aziza and her driver were TOP-NOTCH. Aziza has a deep knowledge of the places, names, dates, and superb history, which makes the tour much richer and more interesting. Understanding the culture and explaining the details of the spectacular buildings was truly enriching. I was surprised by the richness of the history of this important Silk Road site; it far exceeded my expectations. Aziza was always attentive to our well-being, and the very characteristic hospitality of these people was always present.
5Samarkland Tour Review
Aziza was amazing! She was very informative with Samarkand and it was nice to have company as a friend! Very professional and definitely recommend the tour with her!
4Tour of Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Our guide was Aziza and we were lucky to be the only couple for the tour group of 10. Aziza is very knowledgeable, friendly and professional. We had alot of fun with her. She is great with taking beautiful pictures of us. We went to all the sites on the itinerary and had extra time to relax and enjoying the local dessert. It was alot of activities for one day but worth it.
5Stunning mosaics and rich historical artfacts
Aziza was an exceptionally knowledgeable enthusiastic and intelligent guide. She walked me through a visual history of the stunning mosaics in Samarkand and explain every historical masterpiece with a great attention to many small details. She also took me to lunch at local restaurant servicing a delicious Samarkand plov Highly recommend!
5Samarqand - The Historic Uzbekistan
A great tour, covering all the historic UNESCO heritage sites. The ride by the Tashkent Samarqand High Speed Rail link is mesmerising.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Silk Road Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your tour will start at 7-8 am. The driver will pick up all travelers from hotels in Tashkent and transfer to railway station. You will arrive in Samarkand at 9-10 am by high - speed train. The driver and guide will meet in Samarkand railway station. the Tour will end around 5-6 pm and you will get to Samarkand railway station. You will arrive in Tashkent by high speed train at 7-8 pm. The driver will pick you up from Tashkent Railway Station and drop off your hotel.
- another language speaking guides may be unavailable if the booking made less than 60 days before the departure date and it can be replaced with English speaking guides.
- The high-speed train tickets may be unavailable if the booking made less than 60 days before the departure date and it can be replaced with the most comfortable class of regular train tickets or transport.
How it compares in Tashkent
- Its from-price is 19% below the median of the 235 experiences we list in Tashkent.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 18 of 235.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tashkent
Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan, an ancient Silk Road city of wide Soviet-era avenues, decorated metro stations, old madrasas and big bazaars.
Tashkent has been a trading city on the Silk Road for over two thousand years, but a major earthquake in 1966 destroyed much of it, and the modern capital was rebuilt with broad avenues, big squares and Soviet-era buildings. The old city, Eski Shahar, survives in pockets, with narrow lanes and mud-brick houses. The Khast Imam complex has madrasas and mosques, and its library holds the Uthman Quran, one of the oldest copies of the Quran.
Top-ranked sights in Tashkent: Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art, Broadway Alley.
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