Samarkand One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent

4.9 (246 reviews)
11 hour(s) long
Book 4 hour(s) in advance
Moderate Difficulty

Turn a single day into a lifetime memory with a high-speed train journey from Tashkent to Samarkand, the crown jewel of the Silk Road. In just a few hours, step into a city of soaring domes, dazzling mosaics, and centuries of history.

Follow your expert guide through Registan Square, where three majestic madrasahs showcase the finest Islamic architecture. Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum, resting place of the mighty Tamerlane, and admire the sparkling blue dome that defines Samarkand’s skyline.

Continue to the Bibi-Khanym Mosque, once among the world’s largest, and stroll the vibrant necropolis of Shah-i-Zinda, lined with jewel-toned mausoleums. At the Ulugbek Observatory, learn how medieval scholars mapped the heavens with incredible precision

With round-trip Afrosiyob train tickets, hotel transfers, and knowledgeable local guide, this tour makes it effortless to see Samarkand’s highlights in a single day. Perfect for travelers who want the ultimate Silk Road experience without the hassle.

What's Included & Excluded

  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Entrance Tickets
  • All transportation
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses

Please note

  • 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

Cancellation policy

  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event