10 Tours in Samarqand Province That You Shouldn't Miss

February 10, 2022 Frederic Celentano

Discover the best top things to do in Samarqand Province, Uzbekistan including Samarkand city history, architecture and the culture tour, Nuratau home stay observe and live the Uzbek rural life, The Golden City of Samarkand Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap, Samarkand One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent, Day Tour to Samarkand from Tashkent by train., Mysterious Uzbekistan, Colourful Uzbekistan, Samarkand, the unique capital of empire of Amir Temur, Uzbekistan: See & Experience it ALL in 8 Days, 1st Class Traveling, 3 days Desert and Mountain tour.
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1. Samarkand city history, architecture and the culture tour

Gur-e Amir Сomplex, 1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Бўстонсарой кўчаси, Samarqand, Uzbekistan Jahongir Travel hiking and city tours from Samarkand and Bukhara
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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

Reviewed By _X7072UO

I stayed at Nuratau in 2018 Aug. when I visited there, I was amazed at the beauty of the Uzbekistan rural village!! As all of you know, I’m not good at English, but I enjoyed my stay :)

2. Nuratau home stay observe and live the Uzbek rural life

Jahongir Travel hiking and city tours from Samarkand and Bukhara
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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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Reviewed By Maurizio F

The whole "tour" consists in a Russian speaking taxi driver coming to pick you up from your hotel and driving you to Shahrisabz. You can find something WAY cheaper just stopping a taxi driver in Samarkand by yourself. We were supposed to have a tour in English and all we got was this old guy who did not understand a word. Avoid this!

3. The Golden City of Samarkand Walking Audio Tour by VoiceMap

Shah-i-Zinda Street, Shоhi Zindа ko'chasi, Samarqand, Uzbekistan VoiceMap Samarkand
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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

4. Samarkand One Day Tour - Departure From Tashkent

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Excellent opportunity for travelers to explore Samarkand. If you are currently in Tashkent and you don't have enough time to explore Samarkand. This one day tour helps you to explore the world's cultural and historical heritage and gives you the best travel experience. Depart from your hotel in Tashkent and catch a high-speed train to Samarkand. In the company of your guide and driver, set out to see the city. Visit Gur-Emir Mausoleum, Registan Square, Bibi Khanum Mosque, Shah-i-Zinda necropolis, and Ulugbek Observatory. At the end of the day, return to Tashkent on the train.

Inclusions: Lunch at local restaurant, Entrance Tickets , All transportation

Exclusions: Travel Insurance , Personal Expenses

Reviewed By MonicaO904

I’ve tried several times to write this review, but due to some glitches didn’t save so I hope this one gets through. I had a guide and a driver, 2 very nice young men, sorry names are always a problem for me. Their English was very good but were keen to learn more. Very knowledgeable, and @ the Museum we had a museum guide joining us as well. Tashkent is still not as crowded as the European countries, quite green as well. I also enjoyed very much being a 2 way conversation, I was born and raised in a Communist country, so we compared the political and economical aspects and they don’t deny their country’s past with good & bad of course. Loved Tashkent, even tourism is still quite a new thing. I had a bad experience getting in Tashkent, having arrived like 2:30 am at the hotel and they didn’t not have a room for me. I was directed to another hotel that was more like a hostel and I was very cold and didn’t sleep for more than 24 hrs. Going on a full day tour didn’t seem like a great idea, but the arrangements were made. These young men really made my day. They took me to my new hotel at 5 pm and made sure that all is ok this time. Can’t thank them enough. ????

5. Day Tour to Samarkand from Tashkent by train.

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One day trip and tour to Samarkand from Tashkent - on a wonderful journey one of the beautiful cities on the world.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Train Tickets Tashkent - Samarkand - Tashkent , Licensed guide service in Samarkand , Entrance tickets

Exclusions: Lunch

Reviewed By roberthZ7923OA

Perfect Service, Спасибо Had a Great Time.. Meet and Assist arrangement was superb. Organized hotel and Clean Cars))) Trip was a big fun)))

6. Mysterious Uzbekistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan DOCA TOURS
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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

Reviewed By CatieGC

My tour of Bukhara was the highlight of my trip to Uzbekistan. My guide, Lola, was arguably the best tour guide I’ve had the pleasure to sightsee with. She had an exceptional knowledge of the history and landmarks and her enthusiasm of the subject matter was infectious. She tailored the tour to my interest and was extremely patient as I nerded out taking photographs. I so enjoyed my day with her and hope to get her as a guide again on my next trip to Uzbekistan. The tour was effortless with hotel pick up and drop off. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough! Well worth it!!

7. Colourful Uzbekistan

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During this tour, you will visit the most important places and ancient cities of Uzbekistan and feel the unforgettable atmosphere of the rich culture and history of the country. The oriental Samarkand, the "noble" city of Bukhara, the fairy-tale city of Khiva and the hospitable Tashkent - these wonderful pearls of Uzbekistan tell you their secrets not only about the history and culture of the country but also about the old customs and traditions as well as about hospitality of Uzbek cuisine! The advantage of this small-group tour is that it always offers free time. Let yourself be inspired by the lively bazaars of Uzbekistan, where traces of the rulers from glorious times along the Silk Road still can be found today.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, Round trip/excursions and transfers in air-conditioned modern vehicles, Train Journeys Shakhrisabz- Samarkand with the fast train in the economy class, 8 x Hotel in middle class in a double room, Domestic flight from Tashkent – Khiva in an economy class , Sightseeing program including entrance fees according to the itinerary, Visit the paper factory - in a family business in Samarkand, Cooking together with the Uzbek national dish - Plov with a local family in Uzbekistan, Wine tasting in the “Khovrenko” winery in Samarkand, Farewell dinner on the last day in Samarkand, English-speaking tour guide from/to Tashkent Airport

Exclusions: Folklore show in the Summer Palace in Khiva: 20 USD per person, Theatrical performance in the Theater «El Merosi in Samarkand: 30 USD per person

8. Samarkand, the unique capital of empire of Amir Temur

Gur-e Amir Сomplex, 1/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Бўстонсарой кўчаси, Samarqand, Uzbekistan Beyond Expectations
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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

9. Uzbekistan: See & Experience it ALL in 8 Days, 1st Class Traveling

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You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see, do and have on this tour: ► Walking within the Inner Walls of a ‘Living Museum’ Town Called Khiva ► Having a Traditional Dinner Inside a Native’s Home ► Cruising Along the Silk Road ► Familiarizing w/ Central Asia’s Arguably Most Spiritual City, Bukhara ► Getting a Massage at a Traditional Bathhouse ► Wine& Cognac Tasting at a Historic Winery ► Exploring Uzbekistan’s Arguably Prettiest City, Samarkand ► Visiting Outdoor Food Stalls & Centuries-Old Markets ► Watching a Folkloric Concert ► Seeing Uzbekistan’s Modern Capital, Tashkent ► Rich Culture

Inclusions: Dinner, Lodging x 1 Night, Air-Conditioned Vehicle, All Entry Fees (Excluding the Fees for Taking Photos & Videos), Private Transportation, Tour Guides

Exclusions: Alcohol, Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries)

Reviewed By DonnaAlverez

CharlieTheTraveler offered a great value for the trip to Turkey. There were so many amenities included, such as all of the activities and tours and the wonderful tour guide that was provided to help us navigate it all. Overall, this was a well-organized trip.

10. 3 days Desert and Mountain tour

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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

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Reviewed By 790doriss

Wonderful time with our guide in the Nuratau mountains. The guide was very professional and spoke very good english. Cared very much for us and responded to our requests. Organization such as transports, accommodations, walks and meals were perfect. Responsible travel is highly recommended. Thank you Sherali for the nice time!

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