Things to do in Samarkand, Samarqand Province: The Best Cultural Tours

Go back in time and let yourself be amazed by the Heart of Samarkand - Registan and the legendary city Afrosiab. Magical and full of history, the capital of the one of greatest conquerors of the world Amir Timur. The double domes of Shahi-Zinda Necropolis are majestically located to attract the city’s visitors. This tour includes air conditioned sedan car, English speaking guide. This tour starts from anywhere in Samarkand and ends at Bibkhanum Mosques near Siab Bazar.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

This two days trip to Nuratau Mountains offers you a chance to experience rural homestay with the mountain farmer family in the remote village of Nuratau Mountains and get to know about their daily life, traditions and customs. You will also explore the mountains, it’s flora and fauna and some local sites during short walks around the village. On the way to Bukhara we stop in an ancient city of Nurata famous for Alexander the Greats fortress ruins, local Suzani workshop and Chashma Mosque.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Accommodation: 1 night home stay, All Fees and Taxes

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As the author of an award-winning book about Central Asia, let me take you on a voyage of discovery, exploring Samarkand’s rich heritage and unearthing the stories of the people and places of this fascinating land. Starting at the dazzling majolica and terracotta tile-covered 9th Century Shah-I-Zinda, the "Tomb of the Living King," our route proceeds to modern-day Samarkand's major market, the vibrant Siab Bazaar. We'll visit the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, learning about local folklore, history and present-day politics en route to the turquoise domes and tapering minarets of the Registan, the Holy Grail of most visitors to Uzbekistan. This tour also allows for more exploratory detours and the possibility of stops at popular local chaikhanas (tea houses). The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.

Inclusions: Lifetime access to The Golden City of Samarkand tour, VoiceMap Application, Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions: Smartphone, Transportation, Food/Drink, Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route

We are glad to present you a short but very interesting train tour from Tashkent with visiting blessed Bukhara and famous Samarkand. This tour is ideal for tourists who don't have enough time but want to visit as many places as possible! Get ready to see world-famous city squares, mausoleums and madrassah.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Train tickets Tashkent - Bukhara, Bukhara - Samarkand, Samarkand - Tashkent , Hotel accommodation - twin or double room. Single supplement - extra $50; , Private transportation, Entrance tickets to monuments, 2 private excursions with licenced guide

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On this Uzbekistan trip, you experience the cultural diversity of this country and the magic of the Orient. In addition to the ancient cities of Uzbekistan such as Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent, you travel to the fertile Fergana Valley, which is famous for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, silk production and traditional handicrafts. During this trip we look over the shoulder of artisans, go on culinary forays and have time for our explorations. Let yourself be carried away into the world of 1001 nights. Experience the soundscape and the scents of the oriental bazaars, architectural masterpieces, the history of the individual regions and a wide variety of cultures and traditions up close. We wish you an unforgettable trip to the land of legends.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Domestic flight Tashkent-Urgench in economy class, Round trip/excursions and transfers in air-conditioned modern vehicles, Tashkent-Kokand and Samarkand-Tashkent train journeys by fast train in economy class, 10x hotel accommodation in a double room, 1x yurt accommodation with 4 people, Sightseeing program including entrance fees according to the itinerary, Visit the paper factory - in a family business in Samarkand, Savitzki Museum (avant-garde art) in Nukus, Dinner in an old Jewish house in Bukhara, Local English speaking tour guide

Exclusions: Folklore show in the Summer Palace in Khiva on day 3: $ 15 per person, Presentation in the theatre El Merosi in Samarkand on the 8th day: $ 20 per person

Do you fancy a colourful mosaic in Uzbekistan? Then experience a lively cultural trip through Uzbekistan with us, in a small group with time and again always available. Visit the ship cemetery in Muynak, a former fishing village on the Aral Sea. Hike in the Tugai forest and enjoy lunch at Lake Amudarya! Spend a night in a traditional yurt in the Kyzyl-Kum desert and experience the starry sky from “1001 Nights” at the crackling campfire with musical accompaniment by an Akin, a folklore singer! Immerse yourself in the fairy tale world of the Silk Road: mosques and mausoleums, magnificent architecture side by side - what a contrast! Take a lot of curiosity with you and get involved in the most exciting mosaic of the Silk Road!

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Domestic flight Tashkent-Nukus in economy class, Round trip/excursions and transfers in air-conditioned modern vehicles, Tashkent-Kokand and Samarkand-Tashkent train journeys with fast train in economy class, 13x hotel accommodation in a double room, 1x yurt accommodation with 4 people, Sightseeing program including entrance fees according to the itinerary, Savitski Museum (avant-garde art) in Nukus, Visit the paper factory - in a family business in Samarkand, Cooking together with the national Uzbek dish - Plov with a local family in Uzbekistan, Local English-speaking tour guide

Exclusions: Folklore show in the Summer Palace in Khiva on day 3: ¬¬ 15 USD per person, Presentation in the theatre (El Merosi) in Samarkand on the 8th day: ¬¬ 20 USD per person

This tour gives you a quick overview of the empire of Amir Temur the great empire. Samarkand is an architectural and cultural center of Uzbekistan and the whole Central Asia, the beauty of this city will never leave your memories.

Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Snacks, Extra sightseeing fees

We are always searching for new destinations and new experiences for our guests, from updating and improving group tours to creating tours to meet specific needs and interests. Whether you want to join one of our small group tours (with no more than 16 people) to some of our favorite destinations, or create a personalized private tour to fit your tastes, we aim to offer the best value and service to make your trip unforgettable.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Accommodation based on double room sharing throughout the tour, breakfasts included;, Transportation throughout the tour, including airport/train station pick ups and drop offs;, Sightseeing with an English speaking guide in each city;, Entrance tickets to the museums, mausoleums and other sights;, Economy class tickets for flights Tashkent-Urgench, Urgench-Bukhara;, Economy class tickets for trains Bukhara-Samarkand , Samarkand-Tashkent ;, Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa;, Folklore show program at Nadir Divan-begi Madrasah and dinner at National house in Bukhara, , Farewell lunch in Samarkand;, English speaking tour leader from Samarkand Tours to accompany the group of 8 persons and more.

Exclusions: Travel insurance, International flight tickets before and after the tour, Consular fees for Uzbekistan tourist visa, Full board (lunches and dinners)., Charges in hotels for additional services;

Explore Samarkand, the famous capital of the 14th-century Timurid Empire, on this guided, 1-day sightseeing tour from Tashkent. Samarkand is one of the oldest inhabited cities in Central Asia, prospering from its location on the Silk Road between China and the Mediterranean. Roam Samarkand's streets in search of its famous mosques and mausoleums. Also, visit Registan Square in the heart of Samarkand, plus the Ulugbek Observatory, the Gur-Emir Mausoleum, and much more. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tashkent, plus all entry fees are included on this small-group tour.

Inclusions: Train tickets, Lunch, Driver, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Entrance ticket of Monuments

Exclusions: Drinks

Explore famous ceramics workshop in Gijduvan, visit the ruins of Alexander the Great’s fortress in Nurata, and experience the stay in desert yurt camp and mountain homestay with this 3 days tour to Kyzyl-Kum desert and Nuratau Mountains. You will have a great opportunity to get to know about the life and activities of local people during your stay in the homestay in Nuratau Mountains. You may also join your hosts in the preparation of traditional dish ‘Plov’. Trip Highlights • Learn about ceramics making • Ancient sights in Nurata city • Stay in a Yurt camp and ride on the camel • Swim or stroll along the shores of the Lake Aydar • Mountain homestay • Get to know the daily livelihood activities of rural people

Inclusions: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, 1 night homestay, 1 night Yurt Camp, 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners, Camel riding around the Yurt camp (30 min), 1 day mountain escort guide service in Sentob, Transport throughout the tour (sedan car) (Drivers with elementary English), Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Bottled water, Coffee and/or Tea

Exclusions: Additional tours or activities not mentioned in the itinerary, Tips, Items of personal nature