The 2-Day Samarkand Tour by Car from Tashkent offers an in-depth look at Uzbekistan’s most-visited city, from staple greats such as Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum and Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis to the archaeological Afrasiab Museum, the revered Tomb of St. Daniel and Konigil village, where traditional paper is still made to this day.
Special features of this overnight excursion include its relaxed pace, private air-conditioned transport to and from Tashkent and the option of choosing between economy or luxury accommodation during your overnight stay in Samarkand.
Tour itinerary:
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Tashkent and drive in a comfortable car to Samarkand (300 km, 4-4.5 hrs.). Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel to drop off luggage. Meet your guide and begin your Samarkand tour. The tour program includes visits to Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi Khanum Mosque, Shahi-Zinda Necropolis, Ulugbek Observatory and Samarkand’s central market, Siab Bazaar. Overnight at the hotel in Samarkand.
Duration of tour: 5-6 hours
Duration of tour: 5-6 hours
After breakfast, continue the 2-day Samarkand Tour from Tashkent with a visit to Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel, followed by a drive to Konigil village to learn about the traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry trees. In the afternoon, drive back to Tashkent (300 km, 4-4.5hrs). Upon arrival to Tashkent, you will be dropped off at your hotel or place of your choice.
Duration of tour: 4 hours
Duration of tour: 4 hours
- Tashkent - Samarkand - Tashkent 1-3 passengers in a sedan car; Excursion in Samarkand 3 passengers in a minivan;
- Accommodation based on sharing double/twin room, breakfast included;
- Sightseeing tour program in Samarkand with local guides;
- Entrance fees to sights as per itinerary.
- Tour leader to accompany travellers for the full duration of the tour;
- Full board (lunches and dinners);
- Hotel charges for additional services;
- Travel insurance.
Accommodation:
| Samarkand - 1 night | |
| Usman, Meros, Asia Samarkand or similar | Dilimah, Royal, Sultan, Grand Samarkand Superior, Grand Samarkand, Platan or similar |
