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Samarkand Day Trip from Tashkent
Samarkand
Ideal for travelers with just a day to spare who don’t want to miss the enchanting city of Samarkand along the historic Silk Road. Enjoy a high-speed train journey between Tashkent and Samarkand, with round-trip train tickets and Door-to-Door Auto Transport Service included.
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ulugh Beg Observatory - The Ulugbek Observatory (Ulugh Beg Observatory), built by Amir Temur’s grandson astronomer-king Ulugbek in XV century.
- Shah-i-Zinda - The complex Shahi Zinda (“alive king” in Uzbek) from XII-XX centuries. Burial place of royal persons and nobles. One of the most spiritual place in Uzbekistan.
- Bibi Khanym Mosque - Bibi Hanim mosque XV century. The mosque was built in honour of Temur’s chief wife, Saray Mulk Khanum.
- Gur Emir Mausoleum - Gur-Amir mausoleum (“the tomb of the king” in Uzbek) from XV century.
- Registan - Registan square (“sandy place” in Uzbek) from XV-XVII centuries. A spectacular architectural ensembles, with fantastic Islamic designs and calligraphy etched into the facades of its mosques and madrassahs.
What's Included
- Train ticket from Samarkand to Tashkent
- Train ticket from Tashkent to Samarkand
- English speaking tour guide in Samarkand for the day trip
- Air-conditioned vehicle (All transportation)
- Entrance tickets to the monuments
What's Not Included
- Lunch
- Photo and video charges 5 usd (for photography cameras. It is free if travelers use phone cameras)
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- 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.
Location
Ulugh Beg Observatory
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
