Grand Silk Road of Uzbekistan
Journey highlights. Twelve days is what it takes to do the four great cities properly and still have room for the country in between them.
Next departure: 1 Oct 2026
12 daysfrom£1,633/ per person
See holiday detailsUzbekistanTour code: adv-city-tour-samarkand2
Samarkand City Tour: 2-day Trip and Excursion
The two-day Samarkand tour is perfect for exploring the city, and then heading out to the lesser-known sights off the beaten path.
Travel styleEscorted tourSmall groupUzbekistan
2 daysUlugbek Observatory · the Tomb of Saint Daniel · Bibi-Khanum Mosque etc.
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Overview
The two-day Samarkand tour is perfect for exploring the city, and then heading out to the lesser-known sights off the beaten path. Start with the famous places of this grand city: Registan Square, Shahi-Zinda, Gur-Emir, and Bibi-Khanum Mosque, all of which are sure to impress with their combination of grand scale and intricate details. The second day takes you farther from the traditional sights of Samarkand, and to the more uncommon places in this city. The Afriasiab Museum is a dip into ancient history, while the Tomb of Saint Daniel and the Mausoleum of Imam al-Bukhari are all about the spiritual life of Central Asia. With carefully planned Samarkand tours, travelers can combine the city’s iconic monuments with these spiritual and historical sites for a truly complete journey. You’ll leave Samarkand with vivid impressions of Uzbekistan and a greater knowledge of the culture, history, and traditions of this country.
Tour highlights
- Bibi-Khanum, Samarkand
- Gur-Emir, Samarkand
- Sherdor, Samarkand
- Registan Square, Samarkand
- Afrasiab Museum, Samarkand
- Tomb of Saint Daniel, Samarkand
2 days
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Open day details
Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel in Samarkand. The tour begins with a visit to Ulugbek Observatory, where part of the XV c. sextant is preserved. Continue to Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis and remains of Bibi-Khanum Mosque. Walking on the alley with souvenir shops you will reach the spectacular Registan Square which has been the center of Samarkand for many centuries. During sightseeing you will have a chance to visit colorful Siab bazaar with stalls full of oriental sweets, local fruits and variety of freshly baked traditional breads. The last point of interest to be visited is Gur-Emir Mausoleum – authentic shrine of Tamerlane. Duration of sightseeing tour: 6-7 hours
Day 2Open day details
Continue sightseeing: visit Afrasiab Museum and the Tomb of Saint Daniel. Then drive to Konigil village to explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper from mulberry. The tour continues at the Khoja-Ahrar ensemble, dedicated to the man who led the Naqshbandiya Sufi order and once influenced the politics of the region. This marks the end of the tour program. End of the two-day Samarkand tour. Duration of sightseeing tour: 4-5 hours
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Group size
Up to 24
travellers
Prices, per person
| Group size | Standard |
|---|---|
| 1 person | £535 |
| 2 persons | £299 |
| 3 persons | £245 |
| 4 persons | £200 |
| 5 persons | £168 |
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2026
2027
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