Start your day with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Tashkent. Travel by comfortable private car to the historic city of Samarkand (approximately 3.5 - 4 hours each way).
Upon arrival, begin your guided exploration of one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world and a key center of the Silk Road.
During the tour, visit:
- Registan – The iconic heart of Samarkand, surrounded by three magnificent madrasahs decorated with intricate mosaics.
- Gur-e-Amir Mausoleum – The final resting place of Amir Timur (Tamerlane), known for its striking turquoise dome.
- Shah-i-Zinda – A breathtaking complex of mausoleums famous for its colorful tilework.
- Bibi-Khanym Mosque – Once one of the largest mosques in the Islamic world.
- Siab Bazaar – Experience local life and discover traditional bread, dried fruits, spices, and handicrafts.
In the late afternoon, depart for Tashkent and arrive back at your hotel in the evening.