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Silk Road · Samarkand itinerary

Samarkand Silk Road: The Best Itinerary

Samarkand was the jewel of the Silk Road. Here is how to explore its history — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Registan
  2. 2Ulugh Beg
  3. 3Bazaar
  4. 4History

The monuments

The Registan and madrasas.

The observatory

Ulugh Beg’s legacy.

The bazaar

The living Silk Road market.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Samarkand — prices per person.

Samarkand Private Guided Tour with transport and photo spots
Samarkand
Samarkand Private Guided Tour with transport and photo spots
5.0(65)·5–6 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Samarkand All Inclusive Day Tour from Tashkent
Tashkent
Samarkand All Inclusive Day Tour from Tashkent
5.0(57)·12 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Cultural Treasures Of The Silk Road
Tashkent
Cultural Treasures Of The Silk Road
5.0(26)·13 days
from$4,766/ person
via Viator
Group tour from Samarkand to Explore Seven Lakes
Samarkand
Group tour from Samarkand to Explore Seven Lakes
5.0(12)·8–9 hours
from$86/ person
via Viator
Bake Legendary Samarkand Bread in Tandir
−15%
Samarkand
Bake Legendary Samarkand Bread in Tandir
5.0(24)·2 hours
from$33$39/ person
via Viator
Samarkand Private City Tour with Transport
Samarkand
Samarkand Private City Tour with Transport
5.0(12)·6h 20min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Budapest Food Tour: Market Walk, Local Drinks & 20+ Tastings
Budapest
Budapest Food Tour: Market Walk, Local Drinks & 20+ Tastings
5.0(223)·2h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
All-inclusive Daytrip to Seven Lakes and Panjakent from Samarkand
Samarkand
All-inclusive Daytrip to Seven Lakes and Panjakent from Samarkand
5.0(12)·9 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator

Samarkand Silk Road — FAQ

Why was Samarkand important?
It was a great Silk Road trading and cultural hub.
Who was Tamerlane?
The conqueror who made Samarkand his capital.
What is the Ulugh Beg Observatory?
A 15th-century observatory of the astronomer king.

Explore more in Samarkand

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