One-day Tour to Samarkand from Tashkent. Best for travelers who have a day and do not want to miss a fairy tale city along the ancient Silk Road—Samarkand. Travel by high-speed train between Tashkent and Samarkand and back to Tashkent, train tickets and Door-to-Door Auto Transport Service are included.
An efficient way to see the best of Samarkand’s top attractions
Immerse yourself in history of Samarkand with your guide
Enjoy this tour with just you and your private group
Plenty of photo ops of iconic Samarkand landmarks
Samarkand, one of the most ancient cities of the world, a contemporary of the Rome, Athens and Babylon, has a 2750-year-old history. “The Mirror of the World”, “The Garden of the Soul”, “The Jewel of Islam”, “The Precious Pearl of the Moslem World” are some the names given to this unique city. In ancient Greece, this city was known as Marakanda.
The sightseeing in Samarkand city:
The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual places in Uzbekistan.
Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.
Local Siab market (“black river” in Uzbek). Travelers can find in this market spices, fresh and dry fruits and different souvenirs
Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century.
Registan square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from XV-XVIIcenturies. A spectacular architectural ensembles, with fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosques and madrassahs.
Ulugbek Madrasah built between 1417 and 1420 is the oldest madrasa in Registan square. This construction work was carried on under Ulugbeg (the Astronomer King, the author of astronomic tables known throughout the world), Temur’s grandson, who was both an eminent ruler and scholar.
Tilya-Kori Madrasah means Gold-covered madrasa was built in XVII century in Registan square. This is the one madrasa the travelers must go inside: the golden ceiling of the mosque, to the left of the courtyard, is utterly enthralling, and it is this gilt that gives the madrasa its name.
Sher Dor Madrasah means the tiger or lion madrasa built between 1619 and 1636 by Yalangtush Biy, must be one of the most-photographed buildings in existence.
Inclusions & exclusions
What’s included
English speaking tour guide in Samarkand for the day trip
Air-conditioned vehicle (All transportation)
Train ticket from Tashkent to Samarkand
Train ticket from Samarkand to Tashkent
Entrance tickets to the monuments
What’s excluded
Lunch
Photo and video charges 5 usd (for photography cameras.
Gratuities
Information travelers need:
Duration of the tour is 12 to 14 hours which starts from your hotel in Tashkent, sightseeing in Samarkand, lunch time and driving you back to your hotel in Tashkent.
Note: In a high tourist season when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace this with the most-comfortable class of regular train.
After booking send copy of passport for booking train tickets, please
On this tour you visit architectural marvels which have a rich history and important religious sites. It’s recommended to follow a specific dress code when visiting these iconic landmarks. Both men and women should wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees. Avoid wearing tight, revealing, or transparent clothing. Women should cover their hair with a headscarf or shawl when they enter to holy places.
