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Samarkand1 day

Samarkand in a day

1 day · starts in Tashkent

Registan, Shah-i-Zinda and Gur-e-Amir — there and back on the high-speed Afrosiyob

Next departureTue, 27 Oct · from 1.35M UZSTo booking
  • Sunset over Registan Square
    Samarkand, Registan
  • The madrasas of Registan illuminated at night
    Samarkand, Registan
  • Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
    Samarkand, Shah-i-Zinda
  • Gilded decoration inside Tilya-Kori Madrasa
    Samarkand, Tilya-Kori
  • Travellers on the streets of Samarkand
    Samarkand

How the tour works

Tour format

  • Group tourSmall group — up to 18 people
  • Guide for the whole routeCertified guide, language — RU or UZ
  • Moderate activityPlenty of walking, some early starts
  • Children 6+A child needs their own seat and documents
  • Starts in TashkentRoute: Tashkent → Samarkand → Tashkent

Tour highlights

  • 01Registan early in the day
  • 02Shah-i-Zinda necropolis
  • 03Lunch with Samarkand plov

Route

Tashkent — Tashkent

Afrosiyob train

Route: Tashkent → Samarkand → Tashkent

One day

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. Meet at the station at 07:00, then 2 hours on the Afrosiyob. Registan, Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum, Shah-i-Zinda and Siab Bazaar. Lunch with plov. Evening train back, arriving in Tashkent at about 22:00.

    Transfer: Afrosiyob Tashkent — Samarkand and back, about 2 hours each way

    What we'll see

    • Lunch with Samarkand plov
    Meals:Lunch

What's in the price

Included and not included

Ticket receipt1 day

Included

Transport

  • Return Afrosiyob tickets
  • Transfers around Samarkand

Meals

  • Lunch

Guide and programme

  • Certified guide

Tickets and fees

  • Entrance tickets

Not included — paid separately

  • Dinner
  • Personal expenses
  • Insurance
Price per person
from 1.35M UZS
Deposit 30%
405K UZS

Schedule

Dates and prices

October 2026

Totals shown for 2 travellers. 30% deposit once seats are confirmed.

  • Tue, 27 Octthere and back in a day
    6 seats available
    1.35M UZS per personFor 2 people: 2.7M UZS · deposit 810K
  • Thu, 29 Octthere and back in a day
    10 seats available
    1.35M UZS per personFor 2 people: 2.7M UZS · deposit 810K
  • Sat, 31 Octthere and back in a day
    4 seats available
    1.35M UZS per personFor 2 people: 2.7M UZS · deposit 810K

Before you go

Good to know

Terms

Payment
Today you only send a request. Once your seats are confirmed, you pay a 30% deposit via a Click or Payme link; the balance is due no later than 3 days before departure.
Cancellation
We refund the deposit minus any actual costs that can no longer be recovered (non-refundable tickets, for example). Full details are in our refund policy.
Meeting point
The tour starts in Tashkent: at the railway station or a meeting point in the city centre. We’ll send the exact place, time and your guide’s contact 3 days before.
Documents
A passport or ID card — for the train and the hotel. For children, a birth certificate or passport.

On the trip

Money
Prices and payments are in UZS. Uzcard, Humo, Visa and Mastercard are accepted in cities; at bazaars and craft workshops, cash is easier.
Sockets
Types C and F, 220 V — no adapter needed if you’re coming from Russia or continental Europe.
Mobile signal
Mobile internet works in cities and along the main roads. In the desert and near the Aral Sea, the signal may drop out.
Clothing
Comfortable shoes for walking. Shoulders and knees should be covered in mosques and mausoleums; women may want a headscarf.

Help desk

Questions about the tour

Can I bring children?

Yes, this tour is suitable for children aged 6 and over. A child needs their own seat in the vehicle and their own documents. Ask a manager about the child price.

What language does the guide speak?

Russian or Uzbek — choose when you book. Each group has one language.

What if the group doesn’t fill up?

We’ll offer you another date or refund your deposit in full.

When is the next departure?

The nearest date is already selected in the booking card — it also shows how many seats are left.

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