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Abdulloh Tours

Private tour · 1 day

Samarkand Essentials

One full day from Tashkent to the icons of Samarkand — Registan, Shah-i-Zinda, Gur-e-Amir and more — returning to Tashkent the same night.

Designed for travelers who have limited time but don't want to leave Uzbekistan without seeing Samarkand. We leave Tashkent early in the morning, explore the city's essential landmarks throughout the day and return to Tashkent late in the evening. A long day — but designed for travelers who want to make the most of limited time.

Price is per private group, not per person.

Your package includes an English-speaking driver (transport and local assistance). If you want detailed historical explanations, a professional local guide can be arranged separately from approx. $80.

Itinerary

  1. The icons of Samarkand

    Early morning · Hotel pickup in Tashkent
    Registan Square — monumental madrasahs and the architectural heart of Samarkand.
    Shah-i-Zinda — an ensemble of mausoleums famous for detailed architecture and brilliant blue tilework.
    Bibi-Khanym — another monumental landmark that shows the scale of the city's Timurid heritage.
    Siyob Bazaar — a traditional local market: produce, sweets, bread, dried fruits and everyday life.
    Ulugbek Observatory — the scientific side of Samarkand and the legacy of the astronomer-ruler Ulugbek.
    Gur-e-Amir — the mausoleum associated with Amir Temur and the Timurid dynasty.
    Samarkand city — a glimpse of the modern side before the journey back.
    Approx. 22:00–23:00 · Return to Tashkent

Included

  • Comfortable private transportation
  • English-speaking driver
  • Hotel pickup & drop-off
  • Parking expenses
  • Flexible private experience
  • Private Samarkand journey

Not included

  • Monument & museum entrance tickets
  • Restaurant meals & drinks, including your driver's lunch (and your guide's lunch if you book a guide)
  • Professional historical guide (optional) — from approx. $80
  • Personal expenses

From

$300

per private group · not per person

The price covers up to 4 guests (a 5th guest is included if a child). For larger groups we quote a custom price, as a bigger vehicle may be needed.

The price covers private transport and your English-speaking driver. Hotels, meals, tickets and guides are not included unless listed — see what's not included.

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