All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent
Description
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.
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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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Let me know where your hotel is located in order to pickup
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(40)
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.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re happy you enjoyed your first visit to Uzbekistan and that Aziza, our guide, helped make your Samarkand experience so memorable. We hope to welcome you again soon!
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.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re delighted that Aziza and our driver helped make your visit so enjoyable. Your feedback is greatly appreciated! We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you in Uzbekistan again!
Very well organized, a whole day to see the main sites of Samarcanda was enough. Our guide Aziza and its driver were TOP, Aziza has a deep knowledge about the superb locations, names, dates and history which makes the tour much richer and more interesting, realize the culture, explain the details of the spectacularity of the buildings, it was truly enriching. I was surprised by the rich history of this important site of the Silk Road, far exceeded expectations. Aziza was always attentive to our well-being and the very characteristic hospitality of this people was also always present.
We took a day trip to Samarkand from Tashkent by train with Silk Road Tours, and we recommend it. Whether it was the organization (booking transportation from your hotel, the train, the entries), or the engaging guide who spoke very good French, everything was perfect, and we had a wonderful day with family, including a 13-year-old child.
Merci beaucoup pour votre retour si positif ! Nous sommes ravis d'apprendre que votre excursion à Samarcande depuis Tachkent a été une si belle expérience pour toute la famille. C'est un plaisir de savoir que l'organisation, les transferts, les billets de train, les entrées aux sites ainsi que les services de notre guide francophone ont été à la hauteur de vos attentes. Nous transmettrons avec grand plaisir vos compliments à notre équipe et à votre guide. Merci de nous avoir accordé votre confiance et d'avoir pris le temps de partager votre expérience. Nous espérons avoir le plaisir de vous accueillir à nouveau lors d'un prochain voyage en Ouzbékistan ! Bien cordialement, L'équipe Silk Road Tours
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!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you had such a great experience with Aziza. Her knowledge, professionalism, and friendly personality make every tour special, and we're glad she helped make your visit to Samarkand so memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the future!
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!
Thank you for your wonderful recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with Aziza. Her passion for history, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for sharing the cultural treasures of Samarkand truly make every tour special. We greatly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience in Uzbekistan!
A great tour, covering all the historic UNESCO heritage sites. The ride by the Tashkent Samarqand High Speed Rail link is mesmerising.
We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!
Exceptional experience with a top notch tour company, guide and driver. We really had an amazing time in Samarkand!!!!
We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!
We had a great time. Our guide was very knowledgeable and sweet. Saw a lot for not having a lot of time. The food was also delicious
We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!
A great day trip to visit Samarkand, not only being an ancient city of Uzbekistan but also held its status as a major hub along the Old Silk Road, which is worth spending time there to feel the monuments left from the past, and as well as the magnificent mosques that are there. My guide Ro’zibek is very knowledgeable and passionate about his job which made the day trip very educational and enjoyable through and through.
We'd like to thank you for your valuable feedback about your All in One Day Tour of Samarkand from Tashkent. We are glad to see that you have enjoyed it very much. Your positive comments encourage us to work for even higher standards of all services. We will be more happy to welcome you and your friends in the future too!
