Uzbekistan · City Tours

2-Day Samarkand and Shakhrisabz Guided Tour with Mountain Pass Stops

2 Days Round trip from Samarkand Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the historical and cultural city of Samarkand
  • 02 Visit the birthplace of Amir Temur in Shakhrisabz
  • 03 Discover architectural marvels like Registan Square and Bibikhanym Mosque
  • 04 Enjoy a scenic drive through mountain passes and visit traditional Silk Paper Factory
  • 05 Experience local gastronomy with a taste of tandyr lamb meat in the mountains

Explore Samarkand's highlights, including the majestic Amir Temur Complex, Registan Square, and Bibikhanym Mosque, then wander through the bustling Siab Bazaar and admire the ancient Shakh-i-Zinda necropolis. Continue with a multi-faceted journey from Samarkand through a mountain pass to Shakhrisabz, with stops at a Silk Paper Factory and the scenic Chor-Chinor Garden in old Urgut village. Discover Shakhrisabz's rich history, enjoy traditional handicrafts and local gastronomy, including tandyr lamb meat in an amazing mountain setting, and delight in unexpected sights along the way.

On the way, you will stop at a Silk Paper Factory and the Chor-Chinor Garden in old Urgut village, and have lunch in an amazing mountain place to taste wonderful tandyr lamb meat.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Shahrisabz, Samarkand, Urgut
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Samarkand Heritage and Bazaar Tour

  • On the 1st day, you will explore the city of Samarkand, mainly the Amir Temur Complex, Registan Square, Bibikhanym Mosque, Siab Bazaar, and the Shakh-i-Zinda necropolis, accompanied by a guide.
2
Day 02

Shakhrisabz Journey through Mountains, Crafts, and History

  1. On the 2nd day, starting from Samarkand, you will enjoy a multi-program tour - historical, natural, gastronomical, and handicraft - through a mountain pass to Shakhrisabz.
  2. On the way, you will stop at a Silk Paper Factory and the Chor-Chinor Garden in old Urgut village, and have lunch in an amazing mountain place to taste wonderful tandyr lamb meat.
  3. Then, Shakhrisabz will be discovered through its great history.
  4. At the end, the driver will take you back to Samarkand.
  5. During the trip, we will additionally show some unexpected sights and spots.
Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda, Silk Paper Factory

Where this trip takes you

Registan, Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda, Silk Paper Factory

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Samarkand 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

English speaking guide

Air-conditioned car

Bottled water

What's Not Included

Food and drink

Entrance fee

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Hat against the sun
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun cream
  • Scarf to cover the head (for women)

Know before you go

Our trip is offered for 2 days. On the 1st day, you will explore the main sights of Samarkand. On the 2nd day, you start your day from Samarkand towards Shakhrisabz. Usually, the road from Samarkand to Shakhrisabz takes 2 hours there and back. By adding some stops, we will make your trip more interesting and joyful.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Gur-Emir-Mausoleum, Oqsaroy 1, Bustonsaroy Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Tour start
Samarkand, Samarqand Region, Uzbekistan
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Samarkand.

Watch the tourHQ film Watch the film

Create your own adventure

Can't find the perfect tour? Tailor your dream trip.

  • Tell us your destination, dates and group size.
  • Our travel experts and local guides design a tailored itinerary, just for you.
  • Enjoy your trip with peace of mind, knowing everything is taken care of.
Plan my holiday

Say goodbye to travel stress.

Starting from

USD 300 /group
Book This Tour

When

Travellers

Total