Samarkand One Day Tour Departure From Tashkent

12 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tashkent. Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Travel from Tashkent to Samarkand by high-speed train
02 Explore the iconic Registan Square and its historic madrasahs
03 Visit Gur Emir Mausoleum, a masterpiece of medieval Islamic architecture
04 See the grand Bibi Khanym Mosque
05 Walk through the mausoleum complex of Shah-i-Zinda
06 Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant
07 Includes entrance tickets and transportation throughout the tour

Discover the timeless beauty of Samarkand on a full-day journey from Tashkent, travelling by high-speed train to one of the Silk Road’s most celebrated cities. With an expert guide leading the way, explore a remarkable collection of monuments, mosaics, domes, and madrasahs that showcase the grandeur of Timurid architecture.

Visit iconic landmarks including Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum, Bibi Khanym Mosque, and the mausoleum complex of Shah-i-Zinda. This convenient day trip includes round-trip transport, entrance tickets, and lunch, making it an easy and rewarding way to experience Samarkand’s highlights in a single day.

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Samarkand, Tashkent

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Gur Emir Mausoleum

A masterpiece of Islamic architecture of medieval East

Registan Square

The Registan was the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand of the Timurid dynasty

Sher Dor Madrasah

Sher-Dor Madrasah was built on Samarkand in 1619-1636

Ulugbek Madrasah

Ulugbek Madrasah was built by Ulugbek, Tamerlane’s grandson, in 1417-1420

Tillya Kori Madrasah

It was built in 1660, and it is the final building in the Registan architectural Ensemble

Bibi Khanym Mosque

In the 15th century, it was one of the largest and most magnificent mosques in the Islamic world

Shah-i-Zinda

Shakhi Zinda is the complex of mausoleums of 14-15th centuries

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Pickup service provided in Tashkent. 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Lunch at local restaurant
Entrance Tickets
All transportation

What's Not Included

Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Upgrade High-Speed train ticket to Business or VIP class upon request

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
The tour starts at 7-8am. We pick up all travelers from hotels in Tashkent and transfer to Tashkent Railway Station departure to Samarkand by high speed train. You will meet the driver and guide in Samarkand Railway Station. Tour ends around 5-7 pm and you will be transferred back to Samarkand railway station departure to Tashkent by high speed train. We will pick you up from Tashkent Railway Station and transfer to your hotel.
Note: On rare occasions when the high-speed train is unavailable, we will replace this with the most-comfortable class of regular train or ther mean of land transportation like car or mini bus.
We pick up all travelers from hotels, airport and train stations in Tashkent, Uzbekistan

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